May, June and July has been busy here at Purlessence. We’ve had lots of new luscious yarns, knitting patterns, needles, haberdashery, fat quarters and Jewellery come in and, go out just as quickly. Hence the reason Dulcie can be heard saying on a regular basis ‘But I only ordered that again last week, I order it in and you keep selling it” hmm! I thought that was the way it worked he he (See below for list of new stock that come in).
Dulcie and I made a foray up to Warwick for a Trade Knitting Show on May 14th run by the UKHKA to whom we should like to say a hearty Thank You for a wonderful day. We had attended the Knitting show ‘Stitches’ in Birmingham earlier in the year and expected it to be similar but how wrong we were. It was smaller and somewhat more ordered than the show in Birmingham. Not that we didn’t enjoy the Birmingham show, we did but, as all will probably agree, it does get a tad manic at times. We saw lots of all the lovely new yarns coming out throughout this year. The only problem I had was when I saw the yarns and was told it wouldn’t be out till September or October, it was agony. I, like most knitters want it NOW!!! Having to wait is not what I do best. After walking round all morning, we headed for lunch which we were told was a free buffet. I must admit, we were not expecting much in the food line as it was free but OMG it was lovely and again thanks UKHKA (take a look-see at their web site – it’s worth it). (http://www.ukhandknitting.com). The savouries were stunning but the real problem for me was the cakes or to be more specific ‘fresh cream cakes’ anyone who knows me knows I love ‘em together with my cup of tea. After half hour or so Dulcie stood up to go back into the show rooms and I said ‘do we have to move’ Dulcie asked why and I replied ‘come on, tea on tap and fresh cream cakes and its all free, I’ve done died and gone to heaven he he’. Dulcie and I had a great day and look forward to next year’s extravaganza.
I took Lyn and Trish (Trish is one of our new knitters who has quickly become a good friend to both me and all of the gals at Purlessence) to Cornwall last weekend and we had a blast. We stayed at my friend’s pub in St. Cleer called ‘The Market Inn’ ( http://www.themarketinnstcleer.co.uk/) where the food is superb thanks to Penny’s culinary skills and the welcome is superb from both Penny and Paul. The area is stunning and I recommend anyone to visit it, just because I’ve lived there for many years, does not mean I’m bias he he. I took the girls to Looe, Liskeard, Launceston, Minions which is at the top of Caradon Hill and we walked down Caradon Mines. I also took them to Trago Mills (http://www.trago.co.uk) just outside of Liskeard and boy did the girls have fun, mind I think their bank accounts suffered little!!!
At the Store, we have been busy with the Knit and Natters which are now run:
Monday: 1.30 – 3.30pm – Knit ‘n’ Natter – with Paula and Dulcie
Wednesday: 1.30 – 3.30 – Knit ‘n’ Natter – with Paula and Dulcie
The Friday Night Knitting Club: 7-9pm – with Paula and Dulcie
Thursday: 1 – 3pm – Patchwork with Carol
Saturday: 1.3pm – Patchwork with Carol
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Saturday 23rd July – 1-3pm - SEWING BEE AND TEA - £3.00 incl refreshments
Bring along your latest sewing project and share it with the group. Get expert help and advice if you need it or just sit and chat and get ideas. We look forward to seeing you.

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King Cole – Riot Chunky – 100g ball - £3.99
Adriafil – KnitCol – 50g ball - £3.95
Adriafil – Mistero – 50g ball - £3.50
Wendy – Norse Chunky – 50g ball - £2.80
Stylecraft Mini Marshmallow – 50g ball - £1.99
Wendy Peter Pan Moondust DK – 50g ball - £2.99
Sirdar Sublime (Cashmere Merino Silk) – 50g ball - £4.95
Sirdar Firefly – 50g - £5.25
King Cole – Moorland Aran – 100g - £3.99
Lanas – Silver (Scarf yarn) – 50g - £3.50
Tiramisu (Scarf Yarn) – 50g - £3.50
Katia Ondas (Scarf Yarn) – 100g - £6.99
Katia – Triana Lux(Scarf Yarn) – 100g - £7.95