A Special Invitation!

Please join us for a couple of very special days at Tangled Purls!

Grace Akhrem's Designer Trunk Show will be available for viewing all day, both Monday & Tuesday, May 20th & 21st. A nice selection of her patterns will be available for purchase or order.

Monday, May 20th from 5 to 7pm, meet nationally known designer, Grace Akhrem, in person. Come be inspired by her beautiful designs! Grace will be available to sign patterns purchased during the event.

Tuesday, May 21st, 1pm to 5pm, Grace will help us kickoff of our Olana Shawl Knitalong*. She will be available to help you with your color selection for your Olana Shawl.

 

We still have a few spaces left in Grace's classes, so call the shop for sign up details:

 

Monday, May 20 - Create Your Own Basic Toe-Up Sock 9-1pm

Monday, May 20 - Fixing Mistakes 2-5pm

Tuesday, May 21 - Olana Slouch Hat 9am-noon

We look forward to seeing you a these fun, inspiring events!

The Tangled Purls Staff

*Our KAL is free based on materials being purchased at Tangled Purls. We will meet Saturday afternoons, twice a month. You may join the KAL at any time.

What's New Wednesday

Alana Dakos has done it again.

Her new book, Botanical Knits, has just arrived and it's a beauty.

With 12 designs featuring leaves--Alana's favorite--this book is a must.

Oak Trail Hat from Botanical Knits by Alana Dakos.

The hat was knit in Depot Bay yarn by Alexandra's Crafts.

 

  If you liked Coastal Knits, you won't want to miss Botanical Knits.

Carol has knit four designs by Alana Dakos and swears by her patterns.

"They're always letter perfect and a pleasure to knit."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



What's New Wednesday

We have new stock of two great yarns in colors for everyone:

Sweet Georgia's 'Tough Love Sock' and Spud & Chloe's 'Sweater'.

Left:  'Sweater' by Spud & Chloe, 55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton.

Worsted weight, 160 yds, 7-9 needle (US).

Right:  'Tough Love Sock' by Sweet Georgia, 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon.

Fingering weight, 425 yds, 0-1 needle (US).

 

The Spring Garden Tee design by Alana Dakos comes in sizes for children and adults.

Shown:  Spring Garden Tee - child's size,

knit in 'Morning Glory Cotton' by Blossom Street.

Lots of cute colors for that special child.

You can't find a sweeter tee for summer.

 

Reminder.....designer Grace Ahkrem will be atTangled Purls May 20 and 21!

She's one of our favorite designers and we can't wait for you to meet her.

 

Designer Grace Ahkrem - May 20 & 21 at Tangled Purls

Classes and trunk show! 

Click the newsletter tab above to see a list of her classes and how to register.

 

Classes With Grace Akhrem!

Class Sign Ups Begin Saturday, May 4th at Tangled Purls! 
 

Check your email, Facebook, or click the "Newsletter" tab above for a list of classes.
 

What's New Wednesday

The mercury's rising.........and here comes the sun just in time for Mother's Day!

It's not too late to make something special for her. 

She's worth it.

 

She might like something for summer's warm weather........

L-R:  CoBaSi by HiKoo-cotton, bamboo, silk, and nylon--feels great;

Ultra Pima by Cascade  - 100% cotton with amazing luster;

Shibui Linen - 100% linen  - perfect for lightweight garments or lace.

 

If Mom knits or crochets, how about treating her to a class?

Clockwise from upper left:

Turkish Socks - knit - Sharon's class in May;

Jean in Carol's sock class;

Girlfriend Market Bag - crochet - Sharon's class in May;

Madeleine and Marsha in Carol's color blend shawl class.

 

Thank you for shopping at Tangled Purls.

 

 



Special Designer Event...Grace Akhrem!

Grace Akhrem!

One of our favorite, nationally known designers, Grace Akhrem, is coming to Tangled Purls on Monday, May 20th & Tuesday, May 21st, 2013! You may recognize Grace from her stylish accessories and garments, including the Seaweed Scarf, Robin Hood, Olana Slouch, Olga's Vest, Tangled Branches, Loopy Leaves Scarf, and many more.
 
With her warm personality and great design skills, we are excited to have Grace teach classes and workshops at Tangled Purls. She will be bringing a Trunk Show of her gorgeous creations, and she will be available during a meet & greet time to sign her patterns that you purchase at Tangled Purls.

 

Grace will be teaching Create Your Own Basic Toe-Up Sock Pattern, Mistakes Workshop, and Olana Slouch. So, mark your calendars and be watching for more information on the festivities to come!

 

(Class times and information will be posted soon on our website, Facebook, Ravelry, and another email. Spaces will be limited.)

What's New Wednesday

New!!!! DEPOT BAY by Alexandra's Crafts.

Alexandra's signature hand-dyed colors.

 Heavy worsted superwash merino (220 yds).  Feels good.

Alexandra's new DEPOT BAY

 

We offer classes year round....sign up for the newsletter to get the latest roster.

Here's a preview of what's coming up in May:

L-R:  Sharon's 'On the Go' toe up anklet (May 11, 24);

Joan's 'Sampler Travel Pillow' (May 15, 22).

 

Don't miss our Never Not Knitting trunk show--

chic designs by Alana Dakos.

Spring Garden Tee and Cedar Leaf Shawlette by Alan Dakos.

 

Thank you for visiting Tangled Purls!



 

What's New Wednesday

Why not knit Mom and Dad some beautiful socks to celebrate
Mother's Day and Father's Day?

We have lots of gorgeous sock yarn.......something for everyone......

clockwise from far left:

Zen Garden's Serenity 20 (20% cashmere!)--

'V Junkie' sock in honeycomb stitch from Alice Yu's Socktopus book;

Sweet Georgia's Tough Love Sock--425 yds, 80% merino 20% nylon;

Ambiente by Schoppell Wolle--175 yds, 100% virgin wool;

La Jolla by Baah--400 yds 100% superwash merino.

 

Need a sock pattern?  We have plenty.

Need help to make your first sock? 

We offer beginning sock classes on a regular basis--cuff down or toe up.

 

Mom and Dad will love your gift of hand made socks!

 

 

 

What's New Wednesday

NEW!  Zen Garden's Serenity 20

With 20% cashmere in it, what's not to like?

Wait, there's more.........

The colors were created exclusively for Tangled Purls.

How about a pair of soft cashmere socks for your guy on Father's Day?

Fingering weight  /  400 yds  /  US 1-3 needles

70% superwash merino - 20% cashmere - 10% nylon

Heavenly.

 

 

 

 

 

Never Not Knitting Trunk Show!

 

We are excited to have the Never Not Knitting Trunk Show at Tangled Purls! Here are more photos of these beautiful samples by Alana Dakos that are shop favorites here. Stop by this month to see these lovely patterns & samples in person!