This year has been a roller coaster of revelations. I’ve learned a tremendous amount about myself and my business. Mostly, I’ve learned things must evolve and change to continue healthy growth and prosperity. The time has come for The Twisted Purl to evolve and shift focus back to our roots.
We’ve been a locally owned yarn shop for almost four years now. It’s been an absolute blast! But, there’s a lot about our previous business I deeply miss. I miss the opportunity to travel, having booths at shows, dyeing yarn and fibers, spinning yarn, and having the time to feed my creative side.
Most of you know, most of our business is our Felted Soaps. We are in over 100 shops worldwide and continue to get orders daily. The yarn shop at times, becomes too much of a distraction, and our felted soap customers are not getting the proper customer service attention they deserve. Unfortunately, there are only so many hours in a day and I’ve come to a crossroad. We made the choice to focus on one side of the business. We are letting go of the yarn shop.
We have absolutely amazing customers, who have turned into dear friends, whom I can not imagine doing life without! This is not the end, but yet a new beginning. We plan to continue to host classes, events, and start specially curated exhibitions. More to come on that soon!
Retail operations in our current space will continue through the end of January. A majority of our yarn will go on sale. We’ll maintain an online shop for exclusive item, specially curated projects, and kits. Our next location has a place for us to continue our featured events and classes, but will not be open to the public on a daily basis.
THANK YOU for your support over the past four years. You really have enriched my life in ways I could never explain. I look forward to many more years of crafty fun with our peeps.
Again, this is not the end but a brand new beginning! A sheepy phoenix rising from the ashes to catch the crafting world ablaze (had to be just a touch cheesy ya know!!!). Just wait until you see what we can do when there’s quiet time for creativity to whisper. *insert fireworks here* BOOM!!! Things are about to get exciting!!!
Interested in knitting a sweater? Join us for our first top down raglan sweater class taught by Melinda Wright. This is a 4 meeting class will meet 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26 and is $65.
How to read knitting patterns. Learn to Knit Class 3 covers the basics of reading a Knitting Pattern and how to get started on your first project. Prior knowledge of how to create knit and purl stitches is required. 
This is for the absolute beginner who wants to learn to crochet. Learn to Crochet Class One covers how to make a slip knot, chain, and single crochet. Yarn and Hook is provided with cost of class. 
This is for the knitting beginner who has taken the first Learn to Knit class at The Twisted Purl. Learn to Knit Class Two covers how to Purl and how to Bind Off. Please bring yarn and needles from class one (or a worsted weight yarn and size 8 knitting needles). You will need knowledge of casting on and the knit stitch. 
If you are working on any of the Michelle Hunter building series please come in a join us for a knitters building day.
How to read crochet patterns.
