Side to Side Pullover

We must say our recent ad in Interweave Knits and Knitters has generated a lot of buzz. The top, the yarn, the model, the setting, it all adds up to an eye catching combo. Photographed atop Seguin Island, the most recent focus of our Halcyon Yarn catalog, our model, the fetching young Frida, (daughter of Halcyon Yarn techie, Amos) is the epitome of youthful style and fun in the comfy Side to Side Pullover for Girls by Knitting Pure and Simple.

The top looks smashing knit with a double strand of self striping Noro Taiyo Sock Yarn . While the color combination shown on Freda is no longer available, we have many other exciting colors choices. Of course, the casual style and easy construction of the pattern lends itself to knitting multiple versions. We’d like to introduce you to the same pattern knit with a different yarn Koala , as well as another equally enchanting young model, Gracious (daughter of Halcyon Yarn’s Beth). Notice how great the top looks worn over a shirt, as well as worn alone.

No need to be an envious adult. The Side to Side Pullover by Knitting Pure and Simple adult version is now available. Try Cascade Luna Paints Cotton Yarn , Noro Taiyo for a multi-color top or Casco Bay Cotton Worsted * 630 yds/lb. and K1C2 2nd Time Cotton Recycled Yarn for a solid color top.

Side to Side Pullover by Knitting Pure and Simple

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New ebooks Featuring Madelyn Van der Hoogt and Tom Knisely

Handwoven's Master Weaver Collection: Favorite Projects and Lessons from Madelyn van der Hoogt eBook Printed Copy Handwoven's Master Weaver Collection: Favorite Projects and Lessons from Tom Knisely eBook Printed Copy

Get the “printed” versions of the two newest Interweave eBooks, Handwoven's Master Weaver Collection: Favorite Projects and Lessons from Madelyn van der Hoogt eBook Printed Copy and Handwoven's Master Weaver Collection: Favorite Projects and Lessons from Tom Knisely eBook Printed Copy , from Halcyon Yarn (your exclusive source). Both collections are a must have for weavers. Each is a compilation of timeless designs coupled with invaluable tips and techniques from two seasoned weaving professionals who have devoted countless hours to educating others. Madelyn’s collections includes a wide range of projects and techniques, while Tom’s focuses primarily on rugs.

Just a reminder, Halcyon Yarn is your exclusive source for “printed” versions of the all the popular Handwoven eBooks. They are printed in full color on acid-free coated stock, saddle-stitched and ready for immediate browsing and convenient posting next to your loom. Booklets focus on a specific yarn, weaving technique or type of project, providing several patterns from previously published Handwoven magazines, each with detailed instructions and illustrations.

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Rock Bottom Prices on Rockin’ Novelty Scarf Yarns

SALE-Tear Drop by Knitting Fever SALE-Tricor SALE-Tricor Lux SALE-Katia Ondas

SALE-Tear Drop by Knitting Fever ,  SALE-Tricor , SALE-Tricor Lux ,  SALE-Katia Ondas

At just $5.00 per skein, now is the time to stock up on eye catching novelty scarf yarn. Word is these yarns aren’t going to be manufactured again so this is the time to get them while you can! You know the yarns. These one skein wonders knit up quickly into fun and funky scarfs (each comes complete with a pattern). Everyone should have at least one for nostalgia’s sake.  At these super low prices you can afford to pick up several skeins and start working away on your holiday gift list.

Discounted prices are limited to existing stock. All sales final.

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New Patterns from Knitting Pure & Simple

Just in… great new knitting patterns from Knitting Pure & Simple. Well written, easy to follow, stylish. We love them!

Top Down Trapeze Pullover by Pure and Simple Top Down Drape Front Cardi by Pure and Simple Baby Vests by Pure and Simple Button Front Baby Pullover by Pure and Simple Side to Side Pullover by Knitting Pure and Simple

Top Down Trapeze Pullover by Pure and Simple ,  Top Down Drape Front Cardi by Pure and Simple ,  Baby Vests by Pure and Simple ,  Button Front Baby Pullover by Pure and Simple , Side to Side Pullover by Knitting Pure and Simple

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Travel Mug – Good for another 40!

Halcyon Yarn’s 40th Ruby Anniversary might be over but the memories continue year after year with the  Halcyon Yarn 40th Ruby Anniversary Travel Cup . As luck would have it we still have a few available and they are now being sold at the extremely low price of just $5.00. Get your own Halcyon Yarn travel cup today!

Halcyon Yarn 40th Ruby Anniversary Travel Cup

An eco friendly alternative to disposable cups. 10 oz. double walled ceramic version with pliable silicone sipping lid. Keeps beverages hot. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Measures 6″ high X 3″ diameter.

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Halcyon Highlight: Rug Weaver Bill Bellows

We often wonder what happens to all that yarn and fiber that walks out the doors at Halcyon Yarn. Well, we are always blown away when we see your creations. Let’s see, what words come to mind? AMAZING, TALENTED, CREATIVE, SKILLED, INNOVATIVE…  So in honor of all you extraordinary fiber artists (yes, each and everyone of you is an artist) we’re beginning Halcyon Highlights in which, from time to time, we will feature the work of one of our customers. We hope you enjoy this addition.

Our first highlight is longtime customer, friend and Maine resident, Bill Bellows. An accomplished weaver, Bill’s woven rugs were recently honored with the Award of Distinction in Fiber Decorative at the prestigious Craft Boston 2013 show. These amazing pieces were woven using Classic Rug Wool, a Halcyon Signature Yarn. Congratulations Bill!

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One week of Rug Wool savings – starts now!

The woven rugs of Bill Bellows, the first to be feature in our Halcyon Highlight, has inspired us all! We’d like to encourage you to create your own rugs. How you ask?  For one week, from now until Wednesday, June 12th 2013, we are offering 10% off all our Halcyon Rug Wool with the code “billwool”.

Halcyon Yarn Rug Wool Halcyon Deco Rug Wool Halcyon Geo Rug Wool

That’s right, Halcyon Yarn Rug Wool , Halcyon Deco Rug Wool and Halcyon Geo Rug Wool . This additional 10% off is over and above any other normal discount quantity pricing. You could save BIG! As always, the more you buy the bigger the savings. Skeins regularly $11.95 will be discounted to $10.76. Buy 8 skeins or more and the price drops from $10.50 to $9.45. For the best savings, buy 45 skeins or more and the price will drop from $9.25 to $8.33.

To take advantage of these savings simply add “billwool” in the discount code at checkout. Never woven a rug? Be sure to get DVD - Weave a Good Rug . Tom Knisely will guide you through all you need to know.

DVD - Weave a Good Rug

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Koala – Gwynn’s new favorite yarn

Koala . My newest favorite yarn to knit with! – especially this time of year. It’s supposed to be spring, moving into summer but you might not be able to tell here in Maine. It has been especially chilly so far this season and so a sweater is still called for when you leave the house.  (Oops! When I wrote this it was freezing with unseasonal temps and rain! Of course, now we have just come off of a 93 degree weekend…. so go figure! The way weather goes in Maine, this post will be timely some week or other.) Koala feels so delicious and smooth on my skin. The blend of fibers – cotton, bamboo, silk and linen makes for a wonderful transitional fabric. It is soft and drapey and the bamboo and silk make it just warm and cozy enough. Plus these fibers coupled with the linen help the cotton keep its shape. (No cottoney sag and bag!)

At first glance, the colors can be a be a bit much but when knit into fabric they soften and blend wonderfully. The use of texture within a pattern also tones the fabric down quite a bit.

Knitbot Spring Ribbed Cardigan Koala color 223 (KOA-04) Cotton Fleece Yarn color 128 (CW900 Perry's Primrose)

I wondered what it would look like if I used a solid contrast on my Knitbot Spring Ribbed Cardigan using the pink and pumpkin Koala color 223 (KOA-04) so I knit the entire front band with a solid and capped off the sleeves to tie it all together. I chose Cotton Fleece Yarn color 128 (CW900 Perry's Primrose) . The two yarns are perfectly compatible. It completely changes the character of the sweater and it was terrific fun choosing a color!

Koala color 223 (KOA-07) Top Down Drape Front Cardi by Pure and Simple

Love that Koala! I am working on my second sweater – this time using the periwinkle/chartreuse combo, Koala color 223 (KOA-07) , and a new pattern, Top Down Drape Front Cardi by Pure and Simple . Keep you posted!

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