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Knitting patterns with clear instructions, beautiful layout & oversized comfort. From Nelson, New Zealand. No dms.

Please email hello@purlfoundry.com for enquiries and questions.

15/02/2026

So stunning! made for her daughter and it’s a match made in heaven 🤩
This makes my heart so happy ❤️ Thanks for sharing your pic with us!

13/02/2026

I’ve worn out my original Deep Raglan sweater 🙈 I still love to wear it often but she’s ready to retire from going to knitting markets with me.
So I’m putting together a parcel for a wonderful sample knitter to whip up a new one for you to squish! So excited about this lush olive colour and I couldn’t go past the incredible possum/silk blend again.
As much as I want to knit it myself, my needles are full of new designs and they’re begging to be finished. I’m a little jealous that someone else gets to enjoy this gorgeous yarn 😻

11/02/2026

Most popular patterns in 2026 🤩
The Mini Love Bomber is always popular and this chunky knit looks adorable on kids 😻
Gather Sleeve Cardi is a great one with sleeve gathers for a touch of fun
Core Sweater was a new release last year and those cuffs are everything 🥰
Leg Warmers are so adorable and come in plain or cable options
Broken Rib Hat is super versatile and one you’ll make over and over again. Includes instructions for several yarn weights for stash busting power!
The Mohair Sweater was also a new one last year and it’s like a big hug in sweater form. I wear mine constantly during winter!
Which one will you make? www.purlfoundry.com

09/02/2026

If you’re in NZ, I’d love to meet you at a knitting market sometime!
Here’s my 2026 schedule:
- 9 May at Capital Fibre Fest Wellington
- 24 May at WoolFest Auckland
- 21 June at Woolfeast Christchurch
Come and try on samples, shop for tools and get pattern advice plus there’s lots of yarn vendors to help match yarn with your patterns 🎉
If you’re not in NZ, I hope to start attending markets closer to you one day soon. Let me know in the comments which ones I should be aiming for ❤️

30/01/2026

I’ve enjoyed a little summer break, but there’s a new design coming together and I’m excited about it. Hopefully it’ll be ready in time for a southern hemisphere autumn 🍂

26/11/2025

15% off everything for one week only 🎉 That’s all PDF patterns, knitting tools and notions.

25/11/2025

Black Friday Sale! 15% off everything … one week only.

22/11/2025

New pattern release 🎉 Introducing the Tri Tone Sweater knitting pattern.
I used Eden 4ply held double with lace weight mohair and it’s so lush 🥰 but you can also use DK yarn by itself if you don’t want to hold double.
The design was inspired by the toffee colour on the cuff 🤩 I love the colour but it doesn’t suit my skin tone, so this was a fun way to use the colour anyway while placing it away from my face. What colours would you choose?
Link in bio ✨

11/11/2025

New stockist 🎉 Rachel is the new owner of The Wool Shop in Rangiora and she’s fully stocked the shop with Purl Foundry patterns. I love her vibrant energy and she’s ready to help you build a kit with everything you need for your next knitting project.

If you’re in the area, pop in and say hi 👋

https://thewoolshop.co.nz/

09/11/2025

It’s all about the details ❤️ Plus a from the lovely 🤩👏
Summer is approaching here and I spent a lot of yesterday knitting in the garden. I call it my “outdoor lounge” now and even moved some pot plants out there. Our wood-chopping block has temporarily become my coffee table and I might try to find a little outdoor rug.
I also took a moment yesterday to decide on how I want to wrap the new scissor collection for postage. I want all your orders to feel like a gift because I truly believe that we need more moments that say “I see you and you matter”. So I’m looking forward to you receiving these little parcels x

07/11/2025

Look what just arrived!! 🎉 This stunning range of yarn & thread scissors from Canada are now on the website ✂️

https://www.purlfoundry.com/knitting-tools/scissors

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Purl Foundry started when I couldn’t find 100% woollen knitwear in retail stores. All the sweaters were acrylic which doesn’t keep you warm and doesn’t last well. The only solution was to knit something! But it had to look as good as the retail ones.

This continues to be my driving force with every design. Value is placed on wearability, longevity and simplicity.

Buy our patterns via Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/purl-foundry

I’ve also got a real soft spot for beginner knitters, so I’m always looking for ways to help. That’s why each pattern has links to video tutorials and I’ve introduced “layered sizing”, which means each size within the pattern can be hidden from view, or made visible again with the click of a button. No more trying to remember which size you’re making or hunting for it amongst the numbers and brackets. So you can stay in your creative flow for longer.