The Purl Bee’s Best of 2013!
What?! Another year gone by? Impossible! It seems a year slips by in a blink, and in its wake we find a treasure trove of Purl Bee projects, some almost forgotten, they seem so long ago. That’s why this week we’re combing our archives, reacquainting ourselves with the old fruits of our labors and reminding our readers of some of this year’s highlights. From a quirky hedgehog to a classic pinwheel quilt, and from simple friendship bracelets to sophisticated scarves, here’s a look back on some of our very favorite projects from 2013!
Top Row (above): Slip Stitch Dishtowels, Wool and Liberty Teddy Bear, Braided Friendship Bracelets and Reversible Stripes Scarf
Second Row: Winter Baby Bonnet, Everyday Tote, Knit Hedgehogs and Needlepoint Houses
Third Row: Denim Pinwheel Quilt, Amazing Seed Stitch Wrap, Liberty Backpacks and Woven Scarf
Bottom Row: Knit Octopus, Pointy Hats for Newborns, The Sweatshirt Sweater and Bobby Pin Butterflies
This past year on the Bee we found tons of inspiration from, not one, not two, but three new Purl Soho yarns. To the Super Soft Merino collection-of-one, we added Worsted Twist, Line Weight and Alpaca Pure. Each one came with its own special properties: Worsted Twist’s classic heartiness, Line Weight’s soft elegance and Alpaca Pure’s decandence, these incredible yarns could only turn into incredible projects! Remember these?
Top Row (above): Brioche Scarf, Long Lovely Mittens and Brioche Vest
Second Row: The Purl Soho Reversible Hat, The Purl Soho Cardigan Coat + Vest and Color Tipped Scarves
Third Row: Structured Alpaca Cowl, Woven Plaid Scarf and Purl Soho Basic Hats for Everyone
Bottom Row: Hat and Hand Warmers for Beginners, Crocheted Rib Cowl and The Purl Soho Pullover
Did we forget anything? Let us know if we missed your favorites! May 2014 bring a whole new list and happy New Year!
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Thanks for such an inspiring year! My kids received hedgehogs at Easter, crochet and ribbed cowls at Christmas, super easy lap blanket at birthday this year. And I splurged on an amazing seed stitch wrap for myself and learned Tunisian crochet with your washcloths.
Other favorite 2013 projects not on your list – smocked summer scarf, running stitch scarf, and the ombr cowl.
Many, many thanks!
AMAZING! Thanks for inspiring so many of us.
Thanks for all of this!
Hooray!! Anther amazingly creative year with the Purl Bee to enjoy!
All of the warm winter projects will be great for those of us (myself included) who are slow pokes and didn't get all our Christmas presents sent out!
Thanks so much for constant, free, beautiful and easy creativity!
These are wonderful! From this list I'm very looking forward to starting the sweatshirt sweater.
The Sweatshirt Sweater is definitely a highlight. I made one over the summer (with a hood too) and it's my almost daily sweater now that winter has arrived. Thanks!
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I’d love to have this (or these) pattern (s): Knit Hedgehogs. They’re no longer available… Thank you!
Hi Jane!
We’re glad you love this pattern! The Knit Hedgehog pattern is still available on the Purl Bee! Here is the link:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/02/10/whits-knits-knit-hedgehogs/
-Thomas