In the winter, New Yorkers wear black. Sometimes you may see a spot of gray or even navy but rarely anything so happy as pink or turquoise or yellow. So by about now, I start to feel like I need some pigment in my life!]]>
In the winter, New Yorkers wear black. Sometimes you may see a spot of gray or even navy but rarely anything so happy as pink or turquoise or yellow. So by about now, I start to feel like I need some pigment in my life!
Someone once told me, "If you aren't ready to rip it out, then you aren't ready to knit." Years later, I fully understand. Ripping things out, or rather the ability to rip things out, is one of the many reasons I love to knit. Another reason, which goes hand-in-hand, is that I never stop learning from knitting. And now, a quick tale of both...
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Since making my Adjustable Unisex Apron last summer, it has become a real staple in my kitchen! It is now worn-in and soft from repeated washes, and it proudly displays fabric ink smudged across the chest and spaghetti sauce stains on the pocket.]]>
Purl Soho is hiring, and we're turning to you to find our newest employee! We are looking for a passionate person to join our New York City retail team. This is a great opportunity to work in a high energy, creative environment with an amazing staff of like-minded people. We are looking for a very friendly and enthusiastic person who loves helping customers and sharing his or her passion for materials and crafts!
The most important part of this job is building relationships with our incredible customers. This includes everything from explaining the layout of the store to selecting the perfect materials for an upcoming project! You will also help with the daily duties that keep our store running smoothly: re-stocking shelves, ringing up customers, and assembling our unique kits and fabric bundles. Purl Soho is in a prominent location on Broome Street and can get extremely busy; applicants should appreciate a fast-paced environment! You must also be available 20 to 30 hours per week and on both weekend days.
If you're interested in applying for the position, please email hiring@purlsoho.com before 12pm on Thursday, February 9th. Please attach your resume, cover letter in PDF form, and any photos of your creative work you’d like to share. We look forward to hearing from you!
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We have a long history of knitted cowls here at the Purl Bee, but this is actually our very first crocheted cowl!
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