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  • Closed July 18-29

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    Rik Schell

    Every year since 2010 (except COVID), we’ve taken a week in July to go to SUUSI, our Unitarian Universalist summer “camp.” We’ve got so many friends there, even if we mostly only see them once a year. Our kids grew up together. We play and sing and talk and hang out, sometimes hike and dance and make even more friends. Elizabeth leads worship, Rik leads D&D sessions (and puts out the daily newsletter). We will miss being around to meet all your yarn needs, but it’s a time we rely on to have a change of scenery, some self care, and some giving back. It was at our very first SUUSI that we decided we were serious about a yarn store.

    You can order online while we’re away to ship or pick up, but we won’t get to your yarn until we are back in the shop again on July 30. So until July 18, consider yourself on notice to prepare for any upcoming yarn emergency (and remember, while we might be your favorite local yarn shop, there are others you can go to in a pinch)!

  • Tuesday Night Event at Diatribe

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    Rik Schell

    We’re really excited about REMIXIT, the upcoming local creative reuse store. So excited that we gave them a big chunk of seed money to get started. We met Amanda Wilde yesterday and we think this is going to be exactly the sort of thing our community will love. So check out their plans and get involved if you have time!

  • Sorry for not keeping up

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    Rik Schell

    It’s been a month, okay? We’ve been having family stuff (good stuff but lots of work) going on and prepping for our week-plus away (SUUSI.org), And honestly I probably won’t get back to daily posting until we get back at the very end of July. But we’re still here and even when we’re away, you can get in touch if you need us.

  • Closed July 4

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    Rik Schell

    It’s been one of those weeks/months/years. Where you’re holding on by your fingernails, right? So we’re not celebrating the holiday but we’re taking the time off to be with family.

    We are here to help you power through the hard times. Join us for one of our stitch groups. Join our Discord and say hi. We need each other and we are so thankful for each of you every day.

  • Proud to support Blue Ridge Pride

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    Rik Schell

    Tomorrow is Blue Ridge Pride’s annual Stonewall Gala. We are one of the sponsors for the second year in a row, but we aren’t going to be able to make it to the event. We had such a fun time last year, but Elizabeth’s mom is moving into an apartment this weekend, and there’s just too much on our plate. But it’s really exciting to see BRP spreading their wings and really making great things happen in our community. Save us a seat next June!

  • It’s Wednesday, my dudes

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    Rik Schell

    Come and see what flavor Oreos Rik bought for us!

  • Malabrigo Restock!

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    Rik Schell

    I can’t believe how quickly Malabrigo shipped. We had to scrounge to find enough hooks to get it all out!

  • New creative reuse store on the horizon?

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    Rik Schell

    I don’t know the people starting this, but it’s an idea we’ve wanted to see blossom locally for years and years. Check out their plans here.

    We’re thinking about donating to their startup. Tell us what you think on Discord.

  • Empty hooks

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    Rik Schell

    Our Malabrigo section is feeling a little sparse. So we put in a big order this week! It’s always fun knowing big boxes of yarn are on their way to you.

  • We will always stand up for what’s right

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    Rik Schell

    It felt really good to be out among the people yesterday. I was feeling discouraged about protesting, feeling like it can’t change anything. We’ve been getting out on the streets to protest for so long, from the first Gulf War to Iraq, immigration crackdowns, women’s rights, equal marriage, etc. And it often seems like millions of people showing up across the country doesn’t even move the needle. But we still do it.

    And I’m so glad we did! Our son came with us and we met up with some others from the Purls crew. It was really well organized and positive, with a joyful and festive atmosphere. It was about the community coming together to build connections and support, not just to express outrage. It’s just a small step, but it felt like taking all these issues out of the political context and into how they touch our lives in personal, local ways.

    Purl’s is a community that is here to support all y’all, whether that means going to the roller derby or the state house.