Haus of Stitches

10/01/2026

Exciting fall classes are here! Join us for sewing, quilting, and more!
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09/21/2026

What a fun memorable Fall Knitting Camp! 🧶🍂So many wonderful people, great projects, lots of laughs and plenty of fun times together. It was the kind of weekend filled with creativity, friendship and memories that make you smile years later. Such a special time with such a great group of people! Can’t wait to see you all again!

09/18/2026

It’s a beautiful day for the start of our annual Fall Knitting Retreat at St Peter’s Abbey!

09/16/2026

Join us for our Fall Open House and Demo days and our 34th Anniversary sale , September 24, & 25
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08/28/2026

Haus of Stitches is thrilled to announce our fall season filled with engaging classes and events, including our annual Fall Open House on September 24 & 25 to celebrate our 34th Anniversary. Join expert instructors for hands-on workshops, from project bags to quilts, designed for all skill levels. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and enjoy exclusive savings!

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08/21/2026

Very Interesting!

Why do so many knitters dislike purling? Psychology may help explain it…⁣

1. Purling can feel less intuitive to some knitters.

Our brains become more efficient at movements we repeat. If the knit stitch is the movement you use most often, it can become increasingly automatic, leaving purling feeling just that little bit less natural.

2. Switching between knit and purl might actually be the problem.

Research into task switching suggests that moving between actions comes with a small cognitive cost. Constantly switching (as we do in ribbing) can interrupt our rhythm and make the process feel more demanding.

3. The knit stitch gets a head start.

For many of us, knitting is the first stitch we learn. That means our hands and brains have had more time to practise the movement before purling is even introduced. In motor learning, repetition helps movements become more familiar and automatic.

4. The 'purling is awful' story might be keeping it alive.

Purling has had a bad reputation among knitters for years. Psychology tells us that expectations can influence our experiences, so hearing that purling is difficult, slow, or less enjoyable may shape how we approach it.

Of course, plenty of knitters are perfectly happy to purl, but psychology may help explain why the stitch may have earned such a reputation.⁣⁣

Tell us your thoughts on purl below.

⁣⁣Sources:⁣⁣
Research on motor learning and automaticity⁣
American Psychological Association, research on task switching⁣
Self-Determination Theory, competence, motivation and enjoyment⁣
Research on expectations and perceived effort

08/21/2026

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08/06/2026

Great savings on Fabrics and Machines, shop early for best selection!
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07/15/2026

Attn Knitters; it is time to register for our Fall Knitting Retreat at St. Peter's Abbey
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07/13/2026

Join us for our upcoming summer classes with Ron Collins
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Email from Haus of Stitches You don't want to miss this! Upcoming Classes Greetings! Join us for 2 great summer classes with sewing expert Ron Collins! If you have questions or to register please