Treat yourself…. We are excited to announce the 2019 Newport Knitting Retreat Hosted by The Mermaid’s Purl How tremendous does 3 days of knitting, learning, sharing stories, enjoying great food and relaxing sound? We invite you to the historical Viking Hotel for the weekend of March 22-24, 2019 Situated atop Newport’s Historic Hill, Hotel Viking is a luxury hotel that offers cozy guestrooms, […]
Continue reading →We’re kicking off the holidays with a bang! Next weekend we have packed the calendar with fun events to start celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. Wednesday, November 21 The shop will close at 5 pm – there are no evening Knit – In’s Thursday. November 22 CLOSED – Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, November 23 We have cleared […]
Continue reading →We are glowing with excitement to be the newest stockist of Farmer’s Daughter Fibers. Born a farm girl, Candice English, the owner and operator at The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, embodies her heritage & home state of Montana into all aspects of her work. “The heritage of The Farmer’s Daughter is what inspires. The early years of my life were spent […]
Continue reading →WOOL ADDICTS IS HERE! A new collection from the European brand Lang Yarns has just arrived. It’s modern and fresh. New fibers in a palette of three trend colors plus neutrals in tones of gray and beige make the collection easy to wear. The designs are right off the runway. Simple, easy fitting and relaxed, they’re the way you like to knit, and the […]
Continue reading →ECO–CASHMERE IS HERE!! Brand new from our friends at Blue Sky Fibers, Eco–Cashmere is a 100% cashmere yarn made in Italy. Composed of a blend of recycledcashmere and virgin cashmere, it is sustainability crafted, luxurious, and light-weight with a unique lofty spin. Eco–Cashmere works beautifully on a size 6-7 needle and knits up at 5.5-5 stitches per inch. Hold it doubled for a chunky gauge – It is […]
Continue reading →Warm colors ebb and flow in this long-color repeating yarn that is ideal for summer accessories and garments. Berroco Medina blends cotton, acrylic, and viscose in a DK-weight yarn with gorgeous colors. The accompanying pattern booklet maximizes the color changes in Medina with simple shapes and silhouettes that are ideal for warmer months. “Vista” Variations on slipped-stitch patterns create a […]
Continue reading →April 21 is “Local Yarn Shop Day” We will be celebrating with a kick off event for our “Knitting For Knowledge” campaign. For more information check out our website HERE Volunteer knitters can stop in and pick up their supplies. The insane amount of yarn that we received has been sorted and bundled together into fun color packs. We designed a quick and easy […]
Continue reading →INTRODUCING “At Brooklyn Tweed we are passionate about wool, knitting and design. We develop and manufacture breed-specific yarns that support domestic textile production—designing, sourcing, dyeing and spinning our yarns within the USA. Our design team is committed to producing high-quality, sophisticated knitwear patterns for the modern handknitter, specially tailored for the wool yarns we create.” Their exquisite yarns are sourced, […]
Continue reading →The perfect gift for yourself…. We are excited to announce the 2018 Newport Knitting Retreat Hosted by The Mermaid’s Purl How tremendous does 3 days of knitting, learning, sharing stories, enjoying great food and relaxing sound? We invite you to the luxurious Gurney’s Hotel of Newport for the evenings of March 2 & 3, 2018. Gurney’s Hotel and Spa is […]
Continue reading →” Knit Collage yarns are vibrant handspun creations that reflect their happy approach to the world” Every skein is lovingly made by a group of women in India. WANDERLUST Their bulkiest yarn, it works up on a size 35 or 50 needle. Make any project, from a hat to a blanket, in one sitting! Counting Sheep Scarf Pom Bomb […]
Continue reading →When yarn has color and texture it does all the work for you! Say hello to Millefiori This sweater is great for beginners—the body is knit flat in one piece and seamed, allowing the colorful yarn to make big, bold stripes. A variation on rib stitch adds a bit of texture to the fabric of this easy scarf. This tee […]
Continue reading →F Make the most of the soft and squishy Berroco Catena with these six knitting patterns that will keep you warm and cozy all winter long. A simple popover is an ideal layering piece for chilly days. After joining the bottom hems, this knitted poncho is worked in the round to the arms. A lofty yarn equals lofty cables, and the intertwining […]
Continue reading →We are excited to announce that The Mermaid’s Purl is a Quince and Co. flagship location. That means that we now carry a large selection of their beautiful wools. 100% American All of their wool yarns are 100% grown, processed, spun, dyed, twisted, and labeled here in the USA. 100% Natural Natural fibers – wool, linen, alpaca, mohair, etc. No […]
Continue reading →It’s mid June, but doesn’t feel like it. These rainy days are good for knitting. It’s a good time to cast on with linen from Quince and Co. and be ready for warm New England weather, if it ever arrives. 100% Natural Quince and Co. yarns are all Natural fibers. No chemical treatments – superwash, no thanks! And no petrochemical […]
Continue reading →SUMMER SILK A luxurious blend of cotton and silk, this chainette yarn is incredibly soft to the touch. It’s the perfect choice for a garment or accessory this time of the year. A dreamy yarn deserves dreamy patterns: these six knitting projects are ideal for this silky smooth DK weight. “Maccabeau”, a simple oversized tee that is […]
Continue reading →Joji’s designs are fun and whimsical. Best known for her Boxy Sweaters and 3 Color Cashmere Cowl, she is a knitwear innovator. Here are the details from Joji: BEFORE BEGINNING️ Welcome to another rare mystery knit-along adventure with Joji. In the quest to knit this beautiful wrap (stole), we will have fun unveiling each clue while playing with color and texture. […]
Continue reading →Need ideas? Fringe Supply Company cotton totes, Yarn Pyramid poster and Acessories. Knitter’s Keep – magnetic bracelet and metal stitch markers. Wrist Ruler Sheep Shop soaps and hand balm Three sheeps to the wind wine glass Mermaid’s Purl Bamboo Ruler Interchangeable Needle Set Yarn Cash! Everyone loves gift certificates!
Continue reading →MACRO – super bulky yarn for instant accessories! Macro is instant-knitting gratification—a super bulky blend of wool, acrylic, and alpaca in bold colors. This single-ply yarn works up quickly on big needles and is perfect for arm knitting. “Hana”, a cozy triangular shaped scarf that is knit side to side. “Dai”, an easy scarf knit lengthwise that combines colors. “Miyo”, […]
Continue reading →Newport Knitting Retreat The Mermaid’s Purl invites you to the Viking Hotel of Newport for the weekend of March 24, 2017. Treat yourself to 3 days of knitting, sharing stories, enjoying great food and relaxation. The luxurious Viking is an iconic historic hotel in the heart of downtown Newport. It has a classic New England feel of warmth, luxury and charm. […]
Continue reading →We are very excited to announce our move around the corner. By the end of October we will be all settled into our quaint brick and mortar building located next to the old Ryan’s Market. We will keep you posted on the details of our move. Shop is open as usual at 1 West Main Street until further notice. ******* In order […]
Continue reading →New from Woolstok is spun from the finest Peruvian wool. This worsted-weight yarn is strong, lofty and soft. Available in a beautiful range of 20 heathered colors. Rich in character with spectacular stitch definition- Woolstok is perfect for all types of projects! “Endless Wrap” by Sylvia Hager Wrap yourself in yards of cozy Woolstok. Fun to knit, fun to wear, the Endless Wrap is […]
Continue reading →Summer in Rhode Island means it is time for The Mermaid’s Purl Knitting Cruise. Join a group of knitters Sunday, August 21 from 9-Noon as we enjoy a guided tour through Newport harbor and the Bay aboard the beautiful Katherine. We meet at the ferry docks in Jamestown. A light breakfast will be served including mimosas and our homemade coffee cake. Yarn guru and […]
Continue reading →We are thrilled to announce that knitwear designer Norah Gaughan is spending the day with us on Sunday, October 23. Norah is one of the industry’s best. She has written over 800 patterns, designed for many yarn companies and was the design director at Berroco for nearly nine years, where she published fifteen eponymous booklets. She is coming to the […]
Continue reading →Join our Spring Knit Along- EXPLORATION STATION by Stephen West This stunning top down semi-circle shawl begins with easy shortcut rows and yarn overs followed by a variety of stitches including brioche ribbing, slipped stitches, stripes, and finally a beautiful chevron border. Don’t be intimidated- this project is a playful knitting journey! We have yummy kits available at the shop. […]
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