ETIREMENT SALE

 

 

Hello everyone,

 

Well, after 16 years, I have made the decision to close The Purple Sock. It has not been an easy decision, but one whose time had come, and I am looking

forward to all the new and exciting adventures that are just around the corner for me!

 

I have so enjoyed having the shop, it was always a dream of mine…and it came true! I have loved meeting all of you, as friends and customers, and vendors as well. It has been gratifying to me that The Purple Sock has been a destination for many of you, and I have loved hosting our weekly “Sip ‘n Stitches”, and also our “Sip ‘n Spin’s” ( with endless cups of tea, lol!)where many of you learned to knit and to spin..that has filled me with so much happiness.

 

 The yarn sales have already begun, and will continue until the closing date of April 15th, 2023. We have always carried a wonderful array of select yarns, and in the coming weeks, all of it will be on sale as well as our many books, accessories, needles, needle sets, bags and rovings…and whatever else we come across!

 

So, for those of you who are on my email list, the information about sales, shop hours and other information will be sent to you weekly. But if you are just checking in on my website, please email me to be put on the Purple Sock email list so you do not miss out on all the fun yet to come! lynn@thepurplesock.ca 

 

Thank you so much for all your support over the past 16 years..it has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life to own The Purple sock and to share it with all of you!

 

Happy Knitting,

Lynn

 

How fun and quick to knit are these!!   Hello everyone,   Well, fall is rapidly approaching,  and with it, the Farm Stands and Farmers Markets which will be chock full of gorgeous produce! And these market bags will be just perfect for holding the squashes, corn, honey, jams, and all manner of fruit and veg that will be on offer!  I love that there are two sizes..the small one pictured was knit from Katie “Bahamas” which is a 100% cotton with 360 metres, so just one ball is needed. There are quite a few different yarn that will work great for this project!! The larger one knits up quickly from Cascade Pima Cotton with 200 metres per ball & just two balls needed for that size. And check out the FREE pattern from the links below.... https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lets-go-shopping---market-bag  We also have several other DK options that would work perfectly for either of these bags. And of course, these are not just for veggies, these are great for carrying books, shoes, knitting, or whatever else you can think of. Feel free to pop in or shoot me an email and I will gladly put aside your yarn choices. Happy Knitting, Lynn

 

Three great Canadian knitting books!!                                  “ Ahhh, Newfoundland!” Hello everyone,    Before I tell you about these great book, just another change to my hours, I have decided to no longer do appointments on Thursdays.  So my hours are now  Thursday 10 am to 3 pm  drop in anytime  Friday  10 am to 3 pm drop in anytime  Saturday 10 am to 3 pm drop in anytime.  If you can't make it during those hours email me and something can hopefully be arranged for a different time.     Although I have not been to Newfoundland (YET!!), I immediately felt as though I were there when I sat down and read through these “Saltwater” books!  Oh my goodness! Not only are there gorgeous photos and fabulous patterns, but the stories!! The stories were what made me feel as though I were right there, knitting along with Christine and Shirley as they brought these classic patterns to life.   All three books..”Saltwater Mittens”.....”Saltwater Gifts”...and “Saltwater Classics” are just $29.99 each, and you will want all three on the table beside your knitting chair...I cannot decide which is my favourite, and luckily I do not have to, as all three are in stock!  I love a book, especially a knitting book, that can transport you to a place you long to go, and that for me, these books accomplished wonderfully! Shoot me an email and I will tuck 1,2 or all 3 aside for you... Happy Knitting, Lynn P.S.  Saltwater Gifts is the newest one that just came out!!