The Purling Pigeon

The Purling Pigeon Yarn and fabric shop. Woman owned. Downtown Portland, Maine All of Kurier's clogs, bags and accessories are made from high-end materials.

Handcrafted in our little workshop in Portland’s East End.

They’re projecting loads of rain over the next few days - are you working on any knitting or crochet projects? The shop ...
05/30/2026

They’re projecting loads of rain over the next few days - are you working on any knitting or crochet projects? The shop is cozy and full of ideas if you need any suggestions! We’re super stocked up on all of your favorite yarns from and to our own hand dyed options. And look how sweet little Nori looks in the sun. He’s the hardest working shop dog in town. 🥰

05/26/2026

The weather in Maine is finally nice enough that I can hang my dyed yarn on the clothesline to dry again. Yay - this makes me so happy! 😃

Sometimes I know people are disappointed that things sell out before they can order, so I’m trying to dye larger batches of each colorway. And also different weights - this time each color should be available in fi*****ng, dk, and worsted. (And please forgive my grass - I’m trying to participate in “no mow May” and we’ve officially reached the “I don’t how much longer I can take it” level. 🥴)

Spring is bringing so many beautiful new arrivals to the shop, which means it’s time to make a little room! 🌷✨All fabric...
04/30/2026

Spring is bringing so many beautiful new arrivals to the shop, which means it’s time to make a little room! 🌷✨
All fabric is now 25% off — including Liberty and Fableism! 😎🧵 Happy Sewing! ✂️
Can’t make it into the shop but don’t want to miss your perfect print? Simply place your order online and select in-store pickup. We’ll have everything cut, packed, and ready for you to grab the next time you stop in. 💛

If you know me, you know I love a pattern—they’re always beautifully written with the best little storyline. 😻So I was ...
04/23/2026

If you know me, you know I love a pattern—they’re always beautifully written with the best little storyline. 😻
So I was genuinely thrilled to sign up for her LYS Day event! She designed this stunning shawl and is sharing free pattern codes with local yarn shops to gift to anyone who picks up two skeins to make it—how great is that?
Stop by Saturday (or shop online Sunday), choose your yarn (I’d love to help), and I’ll send you home with a code to download the pattern for free on .ravelry. And since we’re a Ravelry shop, we can print it for you if that helps.
This is exactly why I love the knitting, crochet, and yarn community—so much generosity and joy packed into one place. 🥰🧶

One of my favorite things to make is a single skein shawl. ❤️ This is a slightly modified version of the One Love Shawl ...
04/21/2026

One of my favorite things to make is a single skein shawl. ❤️ This is a slightly modified version of the One Love Shawl by . I cast on to participate in her KAL but admittedly fell a bit behind… (😬 Ugh, it happens!). I just took it off the blocking mats and I am in L-O-V-E! I used Purling Pigeon Oxford fi*****ng in “golden hour”. It’s so amazing to see yarn I’ve dyed in its final form. 🥰 Now, to decide on my next project - what are you working on? Do you have any suggestions?

Everyone has their favorite way to make socks. Personally I’m team circular (size 1). What is your favorite way to make ...
04/17/2026

Everyone has their favorite way to make socks. Personally I’m team circular (size 1). What is your favorite way to make socks? 🧦

I’m turning 50 on Wednesday and today I cut bangs. (Obviously it was a well thought out decision…) And then - because th...
04/13/2026

I’m turning 50 on Wednesday and today I cut bangs. (Obviously it was a well thought out decision…) And then - because that wasn’t enough chaos - I marked ALL of my hand-dyed yarn down 25%. Even Sweater Skeins. No code needed. Now until 4/15 at midnight. Happy Birthday to me! 🎉

03/31/2026

Congratulations ! You won our yarn giveaway! Thank you so much to everyone that entered - it has really been a wonderful week seeing all of your knits and comments! - jc

I’ve been busy dyeing all sorts of beautiful new yarns. The first one - Lark Dk. A lovely organic wool and Belgian linen...
03/18/2026

I’ve been busy dyeing all sorts of beautiful new yarns. The first one - Lark Dk. A lovely organic wool and Belgian linen combo. This is such a lovely and special yarn, and I feel like the heathery linen fibers are going to soften beautifully. 🐑 🌱🧶

Address

247 Congress Street
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(207) 772-2222

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