Purl 1 Design

Congratulations!!!

2011-06-06T13:32:00.003+01:00

CONGRATULATIONS!! To our 3 Let's Knit competition winners Michelle in Somerset, Lis in Nottingham, and Kathleen in Kent, your kits are on there way...........

Newly designed - Knitting and Crochet Bags and Totes

2011-06-03T11:17:00.003+01:00

We at Purl 1 Design appreciate the fact that knitting and crochet is the perfect way to relax and enjoy a pastime whilst naturally turning it into a hobby. Like any hobby, it becomes important and almost a way of life, so we have designed a range of beautiful bags, totes and purses, which are for this purpose whilst keeping in touch with the do-it-yourself concept. All of our bags are made with hardwearing, easy to clean PVC fabric, and lined in 100% white cotton. All zip pulls have the ‘homemade with love’ charm, supporting our unique designs. After all, nothing says dedication and love like a homemade item. Take a look at our new range here!

Enter to win ‘Lattice knit cushion’

2011-05-05T20:57:00.003+01:00

In this month’s May issue of ‘Let’s Knit’ magazine, Purl 1 Design will be featuring in its exciting competitions and giveaways. You have to be a member to enter for this opportunity online, but registration is free and simple. The 3 lucky winners will receive the lattice knit cushion as seen on the Purl 1 Design website. The kit contains beautiful Dalegarn of Norway 100% Wool Chunky yarn, flower-shaped shell buttons alongside easy-to-follow instructions. There will be a choice from seven colours including vibrant scarlet or bright lemon. Each set costs £30 and there are 3 to giveaway- so make sure you try your luck and get involved!

Spring/Summer 2011

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With Spring in full swing, you don't have to be a fashion guru to recognise that this year's summer colour is Cool Whites. It's also worth remembering that wool keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer - so what are you waiting for?

As featured in this month's Vouge Knitting 2011, you can see attention to detail within the design can be a beautiful addition to a knitted overlay.

Moreover the intrinsic and delicately crafted patterns ensure that the garment is thin and does not absorb excessive amounts of heat. Essentially, knitted overlays such as vest tops, cardigans, head accessories etc, can complete a stylish outfit and can compliment denim nicely. Since chinos appear to be a big hit this year, you'll have no trouble trying to mix and match your white knitted garment with cream/taupe tones. Take a look at Vouge's Knitting extract and see what catches your eye.

Crochet remixed and remastered Fall 2011

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Crochet was once again featured on the catwalks for next autumn. Christopher Kane and Henry Holland have used crochet granny squares hand stitched together to form beautifully crafted dresses and skirts silhouettes, and tradition cardigan and jumper shapes. Large scarves that drape around the neck, caught at the waist with a stylish narrow belt give crochet the wow factor.

So inspired by the crafted squares they continued the theme with printed leather crochet pattern print used for tailored fitted jackets and skirts. Who ever said crochet was for the older generation……

Winter warmers

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We have put together a collection for this winter. They are very stylish winter fingerless gloves and scarves. We have made them in crochet knit and are very easy and quick to make. We have offered this collection in a range of colours which will compliment any outfit. You can see the full collection on our website at www.purl1design.co.uk.

All our knitting and crochet kits come complete with yarn and a very comprehensive pattern and any trim required.

This is the first of our new range for 2011, we will be adding more projects in the coming weeks, so keep watching.

Our New Website!!

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our new website is now complete, and we a really happy with it’s out come. We now feel we have a new identity which will be more distinctive than our original website. It is now much easier to view and navigate. www.purl1design.co.uk
We will be adding new products for the new Autumn/Winter season starting with our brand new very easy to make Spot Tea Cosy – Knitting Kit. It also comes with matching egg cosies - a compliment to any breakfast table.

Tea Cosy on it's way!

2010-04-06T14:16:00.010+01:00

It looks like summer's not too far away now - a good excuse to get knitting I'd say! Why not knit yourself a cosy to keep your favourite Teapot warm. We have just put the finishing touches to our new 'I Love Tea' Tea cosy knitting kit which is available in patriotic colours of Honey, Navy and Scarlet. Also in Cream, Milkshake and Tan. Colours that will coordinate with you crockery or decor, You'll find them at www.purl1design.com very soon!

Look out for the matching Egg and Mug cosies also!

Up and Coming!

2009-08-09T23:25:00.015+01:00

It’s coming up to knitting season; and we just can’t wait to show off our new designs! Our latest sources reveal that after a long awaited arrival to the British fashion industry, the stylish hooded scarves will finally be making an appearance- apparently, all over the place! With pleasure, we intend to look into this new fashion craze, allowing our customers to save some pennies and D.I.Y-it! Obviously recognizing and appreciating the personal touch, design and outcome. We will soon be offering crochet and knitting kits with a variety of designs whilst keeping the colour arrangements and sizes totally up to you. You know our British winters are pretty similar to British summers so let’s get knitting! Stay extra snug next season with the stylish hooded scarf, soon to be hitting the high-street!

Be Jewelled

2009-07-13T23:16:00.008+01:00

We at Purl 1 Design can offer cute and enchanting beaded stitch markers. Each one is hand crafted using Lamp work, Pearl or Metal beads giving it an ornamental glow whilst of course being helpful. Pick from a variety of beads, colours and sizes to create an authentic look. Here at Purl 1, we recognize detail, as it’s the little things that count to create your ideal crochet and knitting endeavor. So while enjoying your knitting experience you can give your project glamour by adding beaded jewels while you work. See our collection of knit and crochet Stitch Markers.

The Package

2009-06-01T10:51:00.003+01:00

Summer’s finally here and it looks set to be a fine summer here in the UK (fingers crossed.) For a change, take the knitting from the sofa, in front of the telly and find a nice spot in the sun! So to suit the drastic change of climate, we’ve made sure that our Purl 1 Designed Knit and Crochet Kits are fully organized and ready for you to experiment with. Inside you will find quality yarns in your chosen colourway and buttons if required. Your very easy to follow instructions are also included, enabling you the perfect knitting experience. So what are you waiting for go to our website and find a project for yourself or your home, and Enjoy!

New Fingerless Gloves!

2009-05-01T10:55:00.003+01:00

We have finally finished designing and creating a pattern for our new Fingerless Gloves – Practical, stylish, cosy and perfect for the spring; they can be worn during the day, just for keeping your palms warm. If you’re trying to cut down on heating bills but still want the full use of your fingers, then they’re ideal to wear at home too. Keep them on as the ideal fashion accessory for outdoors! With a selection of 7 vibrant colours to choose from, you can’t possibly go wrong.

Pretty in Pink

2009-04-01T10:46:00.007+01:00

Pretty in pink Mug Cosies will delight the most novice of knitters. These heart motif knit cosies come in a range of colours to match your Wedgwood or antique crockery. The mug cosies are a new addition to our current range. Buttoned at the side with a beautiful flower shape pearl button for easy access. A mug that will flatter any Tea or Coffee pot.

Union Jack News!

2009-03-01T10:33:00.005Z

Today’s looking good.I recieved an email from a well known knitting magazine which is published monthly. They requested a high resolution photo of our Union Jack cushion and said they ’d be interested in featuring it in their ‘News’ section.

So of course I’m more than happy to help!
Keep your eyes pealed for the article in their April addition.

Welcome to our Blog

2009-02-01T09:53:00.002Z

Welcome to purl1design blog. Our very first post. This is new and exciting for us as we have never done anything like this before. So please be patient with us as we develop. We are a small company who specialise in Knitting and Crochet – which has been cited as the ‘New Yoga’, and is a rapidly growing craft. We launched our online shop business in September 2008, which we slaved over for many months before hand to perfect. Our site is still in it’s infancy, and we are learning the ropes as we go. We are very excited about our adventure, and hope we satisfy at least a few people. We are using this blog as a way of diarising our progress, as well as giving our customers an insight into new and exciting projects we will be adding to our on line shop. We will also be letting you know what we are up to behind the scenes, as well as in our person lives. So welcome to our blog and please call back regularly to see how we are doing.