Travel Knitting Kits…
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Current Issue, General News, New Items | No Comments »
Make sure to add this great Knit Kit to your summer bag. It’s got everything you need to measure, cut and count all in one. Check out the newest color in black.
The “All Around” Nantucket Diddy Bagg
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in Current Issue, General News, New Items | 2 Comments »
We’ve featured this bag in the last two newsletters for the sheer purpose of making sure you were aware of this “Awesome” carry all bag. We have taken the liberty of showing you how a few of our staff have used the bag, in hopes that you’ll be inspired to see it for more then just another bag… This one rocks! (at this point most of the staff have one) I wonder how many golf balls you could fit in there? I gave one to my husband for Father’s Day full of jerky… Get creative, the possibilities are endless.
Upcoming New Yarns
Monday, June 8th, 2009 Posted in General News, New Items | No Comments »The yarn pow wows have been had, and the new yarns for the summer and fall seasons have been chosen. It’s all very fun to see all there is to see and then to choose. You should feel very relieved you are spared the decision making that goes into that process, but be very excited about the new yarns you’ll be seeing in the fall yarn catalog as well as in the shop coming as soon as late June. We’re excited about the changes we’ve made and wanted to share a bit of what we have coming, so here are a few just to tempt your senses…
This amazing, washable, bulky yarn is 40% Wool, 40% Acrylic and 20% Alpaca. There are 116 yds per skein in 100g balls and knits to 3.5 sts to the inch on size 10 needles. I think we’re getting close to perfect here… 23 new colors. Can’t wait to try it! Already in stock!!
This gorgeous bulky yarn is 45% Merino Wool, 30% Alpaca, 15% Silk, 10% Donegal, 100g balls with yardage of 148 per skein! 3.5 sts to the inch on size 10 needles. We’ll be housing 12 new colors. Almost ready!! (8 of the 12 colors are in…)
FEZ by Debbie Bliss
Fez is a medium weight, exotic, Merino & Camel yarn that is 85% extra fine merino wool, 15% camel; each skein is 110 yards, 50 grams and knits to 4.5 stitches per inch on size US 8 knitting needles. 16 new colors.
Iro by Noro
Bringing back a bulky favorite in 6 new colors, this 75% Wool, 25% Silk yarn will be your next new favorite. 132 yds per skein, Stitches 3 to the inch, on size US 11 needles, put up in 100g balls. This will be a perfect yarn for the Sally Melville Einstein Coat in book 1 of “The Knitting Experience”.
Vintage by Noro
This is a medium weight, Wool Silk Blend Yarn. Each skein is 110 yards, 50 grams; 64% wool, 24% silk, 12% angora; 4 stitches to 1 inch using US 9 knitting needles.Garment Care: Hand Wash, Dry Flat. 6 new colors.
Pack Your Summer Knitting Bag…
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 Posted in General News, New Items | No Comments »
Get ready for the warmer weather by dumping out your heavy laden project bags that are strewn all over the house, car and office and simplify for an easy get away with projects in tow and nothing left behind. Here are a few items that may help you downsize and keep things light and easy:
Micro Clip Light
Here’s a great little addition to your summer project bag! This little LED light has some serious power for a tiny rig. It has a directional light that will be a must have for the summer evenings and camping trips. Get a few and use them for hard to see crafting projects as well as any other assortment of lighting needs.
Double Point Work In Progress Tubes
Any sock knitter that uses double point needles and doesn’t have a set of these has absolutely no idea what they are missing! The peace of mind that you have in knowing that your socks can be on the needles and in your bag without the loss of any stitches in any direction what so ever is well worth the $6.50 a pair that you spend on these perfect point protectors. Pick up a couple sets to go along with your light work this season.
Where To Put It All…
As I was trying to select a few choice bags to share with you, I discovered the array of our selection in all shapes and sizes, colors and styles. Which led me to ask the question… What kind of bag are you??? I was speaking to myself of course, but it made for a fun idea. Your project bag is an extension of you when you are out and about this summer, so give a little thought about what kind of bag you might “be”? Valise? Satchel? Backpack? Shoulder Bag? Carry All? Or possibly a Reticule or Minaudiere? I personally am a “Carry All” (here is our bags page). I am forever lugging various bags with a variety of items in them and having a large, do it all bag is just my style. So if I were to choose for myself or a possible gift idea from the dear ones in my life I would go for the Nantucket Diddy Bagg for the “do it all” wet and dry tote that has amazing pockets everywhere and the option of hands free lugging-always a good thing on the go! A close second would be the Zip Tote Bag and all it’s lovely matching needle and accessory cases . So give it a little thought and let us know how we can pair you up and get you on your way for the warmest months ahead.
New Books To Check Out…
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 Posted in New Items | No Comments »Here are a few of the newest and the latest titles that are flooding our bookshelves here at Halcyon Yarn. Call and order your copies soon. There are just so many great ideas, designs and patterns in them, you won’t want to miss a thing.
“Fiber Gatherings” by Joanne Seiff
This book is a collection of history, hometown feel, fiber connections and celebrations all rolled into one book. It’s a wonderful visit through the seasons and the festivals that happen annually throughout our country. It won’t disappoint.
“Knitting New Mittens & Gloves” by Robin Melanson
If you are tired of the same old mittens time after time and have exhausted the fingerless types, this book will re-inspire you to new heights in your mitten/gloves knitting. There are 28 modern designs that will have you trying all kinds of different yarns and techniques. Great spring and summer knitting.
This has definitely been one of those books people have been waiting for and now I can see why. There are great new designs and fun, simple patterns to get you moving a few steps closer to being an intermediate knitter or for those that just want something SIMPLE.
“Needle Felted Figures” by Bodil Nederby
If you’ve wanted to try needle felting and you weren’t sure where to start this book will be a fun addition to your crafting library. Nederby takes you through a few easy steps to create the greatest small figures that would make a perfect fun summer project for young and old.
“Japanese Inspired Knits” A Marianne Isager Collection
Any fans of Marianne Isager will be awaiting this book to see what she’s up to now. If you haven’t experienced her designs and are intrigued by color work and creative shaping, you will devour her ideas and concepts immediately. Marianne’s previous books were “Knitting Out of Africa” and “Classic Knits”. Check out her inspired designs with a distinctive Japanese influence that will have you running to your LYS (local yarn store) for materials. Have fun!
“Sock Innovation” by Cookie AAll the sock knitters out there have anxiously awaited this new book! From all the talk and reviews, Cookie’s book will instruct you in how to resize and modify your patterns, read, refine and alter charts. Design well-fitting socks with lace, geometric shapes, unique cables and so much more… This book will be a hit.
“Mother-Daughter Knits” by Sally Melville & Caddy Melville Ledbetter
If your mother or another mother-like soul taught you to knit or in turn you revitalized her dormant stash with your new found love of knitting, this book will take you to that mother-daughter place that can only be experienced with a cherished few. Sally Melville and her only daughter join in to create a knitting book full of modern and classic design that compliment a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as generations. Take this book with a basket of yarn to the “mother”
Upcoming Classes in April & May
Monday, April 13th, 2009 Posted in Events, New Items | No Comments »
Spring is here! Wow… a long winter is finally behind us and what a relief that is. The snow is pretty much gone and we’re started on a path to the best days that lie before us. A sweet feeling for sure. So for starters I thought it would be a good idea to let you know what classes we have available in the next couple of months. We always have a running list on our website that you can check out, but I thought you might like to mark your calendars for the busy months ahead just in case there’s something you’d like to schedule for yourself. If you see a particular class you’d like and it is full, we can always place you on a waiting list and you never know, things do happen. Here’s what we have available for the next couple of months… Also, the summer schedule will be arriving in your mailboxes the first part of May, so be on the lookout or check the website for your summer choices.
April 18 & 19; Sat & Sun ”Weaving A Life” with Susan Barrett Merrill
Times: 9:30-3:30 Cost: $125.00 per student
April 20 & 21; Mon & Tues ”Intensive Beginning Spinning” with Rudy Amann
Times: 9:00-3:30 Cost: $155.00 per student
May 2; Saturday ”Color Play” with Rhea Daiute
Times: 9:30-3:00 Cost: $45.00 per student
May 15: Friday afternoon from 4:00-6:00, ”Melissa Morgan-Oakes” Booksigning
May 16 &17; Sat & Sun * “Two at a Time Socks” with Melissa Morgan- Oakes
Times: 9:00-3:30 Cost: $90.00 per student *These are single day workshops*
Saturday’s class is currently full, but Sunday is available. Call soon to sign up!
Happy 40th Anniversary Schacht!!!
Monday, April 13th, 2009 Posted in New Items, On Sale | 1 Comment »
40 years… Not many companies are saying that today. We’re working on ours here at Halcyon Yarn, but until we get to that level we’d like to wish Schacht a well deserved congratulations and job well done after all these years. They on the other hand, are thanking us and all of you out there with a limited time offer to celebrate their success and your continued desire for quality.
Schacht’s Walnut Looms haven’t been offered since 1999, and as part of their celebration are offering a limited edition of a 8-Shaft Walnut Baby Wolf Item # 6425008W that comes complete with a Wolf Trap and Stroller. Each loom will receive a special 40th Anniversary mark and so will be a wonderful piece for your studio as well as having nostalgic memorabilia. Call and order by April 30th for delivery in late summer-early fall.
Schacht also has their limited time offering of the Cherry Matchless Spinning Wheel! Item #6400001C. When I got my Matchless I didn’t think it could get any better… Well, I was proven wrong here. Not only is it the most versatile wheel out there, it would be in the top 3 of the most beautiful wheels around.
Don’t take our word for it alone.. check it out for yourselves, you’ll see they are a piece of craftsmanship you’ll use for years as well as treasure for a lifetime.
Brand New Designs…
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 Posted in General News, New Items | No Comments »
Here we go… entering into the last phase of winter we thought it would be a good time to put out a few new fast patterns to push you into the budding spring days that lie just around the corner. These new patterns were developed over the last month by our newest blast from the past employee, Kendra Rafford. Kendra has maintained her visibility through teaching her felting classes here at Halcyon Yarn while she has been at home, with her growing crew of boys and has been designing for the last three years.
“The Family Favorite Hat ” was inspired by customer requests to have an instore pattern with ear flaps. This style seems to be the newest trend in hats and we aimed to please. Kendra chose the new Debbie Bliss Como super bulky yarn to create with and hit a winner of a pattern that is reflected in the picture above in all sizes. Try it for yourself and see what amazing yarn this merino is as it works up into a speedy hat in the process.
The “Como Cuddler” will feature the same yarn by Debbie Bliss, but gives you an all in one effect. Wrapped up in this softness you almost can close your eyes and transport into a warmer and fleecier place. Try it for yourself or make up some gifts for next year’s holiday list before it’s time to be out in the yard.
Lastly, the “Ruffled Neck Wrap and Cowl” designed by Kendra Rafford is a beautifully paired design that features Malabrigo’s Silky Merino blend and Noro’s Silk 
Garden. With one skein of each they will compliment and radiate a beautiful mix to adorn any outfit or jacket. Purchase these two yarns and have two finished projects in no time. Have Fun!
