The Purl Shop

Kroppy the Amigurumi Frog

2010-08-19T15:32:00.000+08:00

Everybody, meet Kroppy the Amigurumi Frog!

Kroppy is part of our new “animal” series, lol!

Ribbit ribbit!

Size:

Approximately 15cm tall.

Price:

AUD$15 (excluding postage) for the completed product.
AUD$5 for the pattern (should not be distributed to others without permission).

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Quick Update

2010-08-18T13:25:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone!

We can’t believe we haven’t updated this site for 2 months! Both of us were crazy busy (it rhymes!) with our lives for the past 2 months. One of us was busy moving house while the other busy burying herself in books and papers and pens and post-it notes!

But guess what? Our knitting/crocheting fever is B-A-C-K! Hehehe. We’ve already started working on some of our new Amigurumi series!!! Think ninjas and cute & cuddly animals… They’re so cute we really think you’ll like it! *Excited*

Meanwhile, we’d like to open our amigurumi series to your ideas!!! Please drop your comments on what you’d like to see/buy on The Purl Shop (e.g. Amigurumi eggs, Amigurumi handphone pouch, Amigurumi Christmas ornaments, etc.). We’d love to have our inspiration come from you and all our supporters!

Much ♥

The Purl Shop

Amigurumi Rock Star

2010-06-12T15:25:00.001+08:00

Hello everyone who’s been following The Purl Shop!!! So sorry for the lack of update for the past 2 months! Again, we’ve been too caught up with other things in life that we didn’t manage to update our little comfort zone here.

But we managed to squeeze in some time to crochet & knit a little Hopefully we’ll be keeping up with the routine once again since winter is here! Really looking forward to making more winter accessories this year.

We have so many ideas in our wicked little minds but so little time on our hands! Do let us know if you have anything in mind!! Perhaps send us a photo of something you saw online and really like but can’t afford. We’ll see if we can make something similar for you =)

Do bear in mind that all our products are handmade with l♥ve!

Moving along, let us introduce this little buddy we finished about a month ago – an Amigurumi Rock Star!

Size: 10 cm tall

Color: Grey (body) Dark grey (mullet)

Customization available: Added key chain, added felt mouth with/without teeth (see illustration below). Extra cost applies. Please email to enquire.

Selling for AUD$8 excluding postage.

Note: From a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

Amigurumi Monsters for Sale!

2010-03-29T19:38:00.001+08:00

Introducing our new products for sale – the Amigurumi Monsters!!!

#1: Blob. Blob was the first monster we made. He’s cute, tiny, and so lovable!

Available for sale at AUD$5 excluding postage.

Next up, we have Turquoise Monster with Purple Antenna. She’s a quiet and sweet one =)

With flower accessory: AUD$17 (excluding postage)

Without flower accessory: AUD$15 (excluding postage)

We also have Purple Octopus monster who knows she is pretty, hahaha.

With flower accessory: AUD$17 (excluding postage)

Without flower accessory: AUD$15 (excluding postage)

And here is a photo of the big happy monster family!

Oh, and that big, one-eyed green monster that you see? That’s Cyclop and he’s available for sale at AUD$10 excluding postage.

Grab a monster today to cuddle and snuggle!

EASTER SALE!

2010-03-27T15:39:00.002+08:00

Greetings everyone!

Sorry for the lack of updates for the past 2 months! We do have plenty of new products coming up but just haven’t found the time to take pretty photos of them and post them up. Thank you for your patience!

Meanwhile, we are having our very first Easter Sale from 24 March 2010 to 4 April 2010! We will be giving 10% discount on selected items, which you can see on the Sale page.

Make sure you place your orders fast as we only have 1 item left for each product! Hurry and don’t miss your chance!

Happy Easter everyone!

Spring/Summer Headpiece

2010-01-23T21:24:00.000+08:00

Introducing our Spring/Summer 2010 headpiece with classic bridal bead - perfect for adding a little feminity to your hair!

Easy to use with classic hair clasp/clip on the back.

Size: Approximately 11cm wide

Color: Purple with white bead

Price: AUD$8 (excluding postage)

Available in more colours soon!!!

Double Heart Amigurumi for Valentine's Day

2009-12-27T18:58:00.001+08:00

This is our very first Valentine's Day since we started our little 'Knitting Corner' in cyberspace in May 2009. Our amigurumis are well-loved by many and we thought it'd be splendid to make some gifts for the coming V's Day and so we did!

Introducing The Purl Shop's Double Heart Amigurumi - specially made for Valentine's Day!

White (male) heart

Size: Approximately 4 inches tall, 3.5 inches wide
Available for sale separately for $10 each.

Pink (female) heart

Size: 3 inches tall, 2.5 inches wide
Available for sale separately for $8 each.

Order a pair now for only $15 (excluding postage)! Keep 1 for yourself, give the other to your partner as a symbol of keeping each other's hearts. =)

Psst, it's never too early to buy something special for your beloved for Valentine's Day ;)

Oh, and Happy 2010!!!

Furniture Redo

2009-12-17T00:44:00.003+08:00

Last week, I wanted to do something different. I decided to give the 20-year-old chairs at home a whole new look. A fresh look! Something edgier! More attractive!

Here's how the chair looks like before.

And here it is after the change.

We're also currently looking out for some unwanted vintage lounge/couch. Anyone knows any from the Perth metropolitan area?

By the way, Christmas is just around the corner!!! Is there anything from The Purl Shop you'd like to put on your Christmas list? =)

Amigurumi Bunny

2009-11-21T14:47:00.001+08:00

Hello people! Sorry for the lack of updates. We have been busy busy busy but we managed to crochet a tiny puny amigurumi bunny over the weekend.

Pattern from Lion Brand with permission to sell finished product.

We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did when we had a mini photoshoot with this chica.

Buy one today at AUD$10 (excluding postage). This lovely has found an owner but if you would like to own this little bunny, do not hesitate to contact us as we can personalise the bunny to suit your colour preference.

We promise there'll be more updates soon!

Wall Decal

2009-10-09T07:05:00.001+08:00

Wall decal is a very good way to turn a boring white wall into a beautiful wall almost instantly.

Last week, I was given the opportunity to slightly makeover a nursery. Here's some picture taken before and after attaching the wall decal.

Crazy Moe Plushie

2009-10-04T09:23:00.002+08:00

Say hello to our latest addition to thepurlshop's amigurumi collection - Crazy Moe! As you can see, Crazy Moe loves the PS3 hehe.

OM NOM NOM NOM...

Adopt Crazy Moe today at only AUD$15 (excluding postage) !!! Guaranteed to cheer you up everytime you take a look at it!

Size: Approximately 9-10 cm tall, 12.5 cm wide.

You can also mould Crazy Moe into a short & fat / tall & thin plushie! Do crazy things to it and it won't bite you back =D

Note: From a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

Knitted Sackboy from Little Big Planet

2009-10-02T15:07:00.001+08:00

Just finished knitting Sackboy today!!! We are both very excited as we were both in love with this cute little character from Little Big Planet.

Look at how happy he is playing with the colorful yarns!

Ideas for Father's Day

2009-08-28T11:36:00.001+08:00

Here's a simple idea of what you can do for your father this coming Father's Day.

1. Cut the letters L O V E on the back of an envelope.

2. Paste it on a piece of A4 paper.

There you have it. A simple way to tell your father that you love him this Father's Day!

Amigurumi Mouse

2009-08-19T00:29:00.002+08:00

Mouse: Can I haz some cheeze?

Pattern from Lion Brand with permission to sell finished product.

Aloha! Another one to add to your amigurumi collection! Adorable little cheese-lovin' amigurumi mouse for only AUD$3 (excluding postage)!! Hurry! Grab it now!

Overseas Buyers

2009-08-15T01:54:00.000+08:00

Good news to overseas buyers! The Purl Shop's products are now available to be purchased by overseas buyers if you're interested, provided you have a valid PayPal account. We will send you invoices in AUD$. PayPal will automatically convert the currencies that you pay into AUD, simple for us and you!

For those of you who doesn't have a PayPal account yet, hop on to their website, simply register an account, enter your valid bank account detail (which will need to be verified and it takes less than 3 days) / credit card detail and TADA! You can now shop with The Purl Shop!

Amigurumi Pig

2009-08-13T02:21:00.003+08:00

Here's the latest Amigurumi added to thepurlshop's collection!
A very cute Amigurumi pig in pink.

Pattern from Lion Brand with permission to sell finished product.

I made one for myself and it is now sitting next to my keyboard watching me as I type. Haha!
Get one today here for the price of AUD$5 excluding postage.

Note: From a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

Tiramisu

2009-07-26T02:33:00.001+08:00

Here is a tiramisu recipe that I highly recommend. You can give it a try over the weekend.

* Kahlua missing in the photo above.

A simple recipe but it taste just as good! A little messy but still good.

Amigurumi

2009-07-17T05:17:00.001+08:00

Few days ago, we mentioned about Amigurumi in the survey conducted. If you're wondering what an Amigurumi is, it is a knitted or crocheted soft toy. Below is an example of a crocheted Amigurumi Bunny. If you're interested in this Amigurumi Bunny, Contact Us here.

Pattern from Lion Brand with permission to sell finished product.

You will be seeing more Amigurumi from thepurlshop in the future!

Neck Cowl in Coral & Fuchsia Pink

2009-07-13T11:23:00.001+08:00

We have a new item in store - incredibly gorgeous winter neck cowl in coral & fuchsia pink!

Made from 96% acrylic & 4% polyester European yarn.

Guaranteed to warm your neck up within minutes! =)

Price: AUD$18 including postage (within Australia)

Note: From a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

Cabled Turquoise Wristlets

2009-07-12T12:24:00.001+08:00

Great news for those who requested for gloves / hand warmers from thepurlshop! Introducing the new knitted (cabled) turquoise wristlets by Vivien - a winter essential to keep your hands warm!

Email us for more details!

Makeover

2009-07-09T15:00:00.001+08:00

Spent the week trying to makeover the family activity room and here's how it looks like so far.

Before

After

Nothing major. No changes to the structure. Just simply painted the wall with Dulux River Rock that gives a textured finish to the wall, hung the TV on the wall and moved a few pieces of furniture around.

Any suggestions on how to further beautify this space?

Ready to Go!

2009-07-03T02:58:00.001+08:00

Good news! If you have ordered a pair or two of Mary Jane booties, you should be able to receive them in a week or two!

Mary Jane booties are now available in 100% cotton, providing comfort in hotter weather countries.

Price: AUD$15 including postage within Australia

Pretty in Pink

2009-06-30T15:35:00.001+08:00

Here is a toddler jumper available in thepurlshop today!

This pink jumper can be worn in winter or summer. The lining of this pink jumper is made from korduroy material and it can provide real warmth on a cold evening.

Available now in thepurlshop for only AUD$26 including postage (within Australia).
Suitable for toddler, 2 to 3 years old.

For more information, please contact us via email.

More Baby Mary Janes

2009-06-29T06:34:00.001+08:00

White + Pink Baby Mary Janes

Purple Baby Mary Janes

As promised, our baby Mary Janes are now available in a wider range of colors.

Size: 0 – 6 months
Foot length: Approximately 3.5 inches (8.5 cm)
Price: AUD$15 including postage (within Australia). Interested overseas buyers will have to bear the extra international postage.

Friday

2009-06-27T01:06:00.001+08:00

The weather has been gloomy all week. After 5 weeks and 5 balls of yarn, Vivien (a friend of ours) finally completed her beauuuuutiful leg warmer with pompoms. Just in time for winter. It's starting to get cold by the day. If you're interested, I'm pretty sure Vivien would not mind to knit you one =)

Deeply saddened by the sudden death of Michael Jackson. I used to sing and dance to his songs when I was little. No doubt a good performer. RIP, MJ.

Toddler Jumper

2009-06-26T03:59:00.001+08:00

I have been sewing for the past week and I have completed two sets of toddler jumper. Finished it in time for my niece's 2nd birthday. Hope she'll like it.

The first jumper is made from a Cherry Blossom print fabric in pink.

And the second jumper is rather cute and comfortable.

If you're interested, do not hesitate to email us. Have a nice day, y'all!

Headband

2009-06-14T16:09:00.001+08:00

Here's an easy weekend project that perhaps you can try.

All you need is just 2 long leather straps (Other alternatives would be 3 or 4 straps or you can even use your old bras' strap), 2 smaller pieces of leather scraps, a rubber band, glue and scissors.

1. Cut up 2 small pieces of leather scraps as wide as 2 leather straps and apply glue as shown in the picture below.

2. Place the 2 leather straps on the glue, insert the rubber band and glue the leather scrap together leaving an allowance or loop for the rubber band.

3. Do the same to the other side of the leather strap.

There you have it! A self-made Glecian headband that could cost you up to AUD$20 in local hair accessories stores, for less than $3.

Have a nice weekend!

Pink Baby Beanie for Newborn

2009-06-12T15:28:00.002+08:00

Sorry for the lack of updates! We have been busy completing orders for the past couple of weeks!

Above is a new product we have in store - pink baby beanie for newborns or babies up to 6 mths old. Made of 100% acrylic yarn by Down to Earth.

This little beanie of not more than 5.5 inches wide when lying flat actually took me a few days to finish. The first one I completed was way too small to fit any baby's head and nope, I don't think they even fit preemies' heads. So I started a new one with 8 extra stitches and tada! It's so much better this time =)

We absolutely love yarns by Down to Earth. Unfortunately, they are rare to find these days. We found this only pink yarn left in Spotlight last month and I don't think there will be any left. We already have a buyer for this beanie so if you're interested in placing an order for this cutie, please be noted that we will be using a different yarn which will most probably have a slightly different color and texture. However, we will make sure to choose something soft and comfortable for babies =)

Price: AUD$25 (including postage)
Size: Head circumference of 11" - 12.5" (suitable for newborns)

Note: From a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

Chequered Scarf

2009-06-03T16:02:00.002+08:00

If you are shopping for a new scarf this winter, this Chequered Grey Knitted Scarf will be perfect for you. Men and women of all ages will enjoy this simple hand knitted scarf.

Also available in creamy white or purple upon request.

It is knitted with 100% acrylic yarn that will keep you warm this winter.
Length: 180 cm
Width: 15 cm

Now available in thepurlshop for AUD$30 including postage.

♥ Designed and handmade by thepurlshop.

Note: From a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

Leg Warmers

2009-06-01T06:01:00.001+08:00

Wanna look great this winter but still keep your legs warm?

This pair of lovely leg warmer is waiting for you!

It is knitted with 100% acrylic yarn in Marine Blue.

Circumference of approximately 30 - 32 centimeters
Approximately 12 inch long, 4 inch wide laying flat, stretches to 5 inch.
Now available in thepurlshop for AUD$20 (including postage).

Note: From a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

Winter Headpiece

2009-05-28T15:20:00.001+08:00

Finally, the long awaited winter headpiece has arrived in thepurlshop! =)

First available in light purple.

Now in creamy white as well!

Headpiece body: 100% Acrylic

Flower & body edges: 50% Australian wool 50% Acrylic

Size: Free size (Adult)

Price: AUD$25 including postage for buyers within Australia

Note: From a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

Green Mary Jane Booties

2009-05-28T09:06:00.001+08:00

Mary Jane Booties are now available in GREEN!

These cute classic pair of Mary Janes are knitted in 100% Australian pure wool.
Size: 0 - 6 months
Foot length: Approximately 3.5 inches (8.5 cm)
Price: AUD$15 including postage for buyers within Australia.

A wider range of colours will be available in store shortly!

Note: From a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

Hail

2009-05-23T02:50:00.001+08:00

"PERTH'S record dry spell ended in spectacular fashion today, with a wild storm dumping heavy rain and leaving over 60,000 households without power." - The Australian

This morning I had the chance to witness the hail and manage to take photos of the aftermath.

I can see new life growing

Looks like the grass is covered with snow

Meanwhile, here's a little something that I have been working on.

Baby Blue Mary Janes

2009-05-19T14:04:00.001+08:00

Introducing thepurlshop's very 1st product! - Handmade Knitted Baby Blue Mary Janes for babies from 0-6 months old (suitable for feet size up to 3.5 inches long).

These cute, adorable little Mary Janes are made of 100% Australian pure wool - perfect to keep those tiny little feet warm during the colder days.

Price: AUD$15 including postage for buyers within Australia.

Note: From a smoke-free, pet-free environment.

Sneak Peek

2009-05-18T14:46:00.000+08:00

A new product has landed in thepurlshop!

The Purl Shop Says Hello!

2009-05-14T01:40:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone! This post marks the beginning of The Purl Shop's adventure and we're hoping this will be fun - for you and for us.

So please say hi if you've dropped by. We'll be happy knowing that you were here.

How to Buy

2009-05-14T01:00:00.000+08:00

How to Buy

Orders can be placed via email. State the quantity of the item(s) you want to purchase and advise us of your preferred payment method.
You are more than welcomed to ask us general questions such as whether customization of colors is allowed, whether postage insurance or express post are available and etc.

For interested buyers within Australia
Payment methods include:

Bank Transfer
PayPal

Shipping within Australia: There are no additional fees/charges applicable to items that are already inclusive of postage cost.

Buyers will have to bear all postage cost of items that are exclusive of postage. Please bear in mind that postage cost includes the cost of the envelope/box we will place your item in. You may request for us to check the postage cost on your behalf prior to making an order and we will notify you of the total cost after checking with the Post Office.

For interested overseas buyers
Payment method is limited to PayPal as of now. We will issue a PayPal invoice to you once an order has been placed. Item will be shipped once the payment has come through our accounts.
International Shipping: Unfortunately, we are unable to include shipping cost in our products’ prices to overseas buyers as the postage varies across different locations. Please note that overseas buyers are required to bear all postage cost and/or custom fees (if applicable). Please bear in mind that postage cost includes the cost of the envelope/box we will place your item in. You may refer to the Australia Post website for a rough estimation of the postage cost according to your location. You may request for us to check the postage cost on your behalf prior to making an order and we will notify you of the total cost after checking with the Australia Post Office.
Once again, thank you for shopping with us! =)