Place your pre-order now: Malabrigo Rios (Shipping Oct 2010) ! The newest, hottest, best-yet, must-have yarn from Malabrigo is their brand new Rios. It’s a 4 ply, 100% merino worsted weight superwash. You heard me – superwash Malabrigo! It is everything you love about the original Malabrigo Merino Worsted plus washability with a twist! Softness to die for in the vibrant kettle-dyed hues you have come to expect from Malabrigo: once you touch it, you will be planning an entire line of sweaters. Here at Halcyon, we have been allowed a sneak peek of Rios for photography in our Fall Catalog and we are in love… I’m sharing our sneak peek with you to tantalize and inspire… Here is your chance to pre-order for delivery in October. If you are in the area, come by to touch the Rios for yourself and choose your color in person. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this fiber!

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Malabrigo Rios (Shipping Oct 2010)

We are proud to be offering 2 new e-Books from the Handwoven Design Collection to add to your library: Handwoven Design Collection 11- Heirloom Table Linens - Handwoven e-Book , and  Handwoven Design Collection #14 - Weaving for Baby - Handwoven e-Book . Don’t know about the e-books? We are printing them for you right here in the shop! Shop the entire selection here.

Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave 45 unique designs for the home in classic Scandinavian style. From towels, table linens, pillows to runners, mats and even a hammock, this is a book to get your weaving motor running.

Weaving for Beginners Brand new on the scene and an absolute must have for your weaving reference shelf. The title says ‘beginners’ but I have it on Good Weaving Authority that this compendium could be a little over the top for a true beginner. (I do not weave at all and I was reading through the book and learned more than I can tell you in this post due to the technical clarity and detailed illustrations.) This book is definitely encyclopedic in its scope written by a master.

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Handwoven Design Collection 11- Heirloom Table Linens - Handwoven e-Book

Handwoven Design Collection #14 - Weaving for Baby - Handwoven e-Book

Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave

Weaving for Beginners

Knitting Project Planning Time! I have 3 fabulous yarns NEW to the store I want you to know about!! You will recognize the names and now you can get them here! Plan some fall projects now…

Lamb's Pride Superwash Worsted A super wash you can trust! 100% wool in wonderful colors. You asked for it by name and now we have it.

Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky Now stocking the Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky in 20 rich colors.

Cascade Eco Wool This yarn is an amazing deal. 100% undyed Peruvian Highland Wool in a 478 yard skein! I am SO happy we can finally offer this yarn to you! I am making the cover vest on another new book Blackstone Tweed #298 out of Eco Wool. For up to size 44″ it only takes 2 skeins!

Remember:as our July reward to you, any order for $50.00 or more will get you free shipping through July 31! (Applies to US Ground shipping only.)

Simply order $50 or more in product and enter the code “onthego” for free US Ground shipping.

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Lamb's Pride Superwash Worsted

Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky

Cascade Eco Wool

Blackstone Tweed #298

Useful toilet paper rolls… Yarn and fiber arts tips! from Halcyon Yarn

Some people had trouble with Vimeo video not loading, usually a page “refresh” fixed it, but if not you can see the same Useful Toilet Paper Rolls video on youtube!

We picked up Urban Silk recently to add to our summer weight knitting repertoire. Luxury all the way with a blend of 80% silk and 20 % cotton in 6 sumptuous colors. The texture and sheen of this fiber is amazing – get your knitting and weaving caps on. You will be very happy with the results. Urban Silk

Urban Silk A-Line Tank Top

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Urban Silk

Urban Silk A-Line Tank Top

New books in your favorite crafts just in time for summer: Read, Learn and Plan!!

Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave

Wool Toys and Friends Wool Toys & Friends

Spinning, Dyeing and Weaving - Self Sufficiency Spinning, Dyeing and Weaving

Knitting 24/7 Knitting 24/7

Norwegian Sweater Techniques for Today's Knitter Norwegian Sweater Techniques

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Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave

Wool Toys and Friends

Spinning, Dyeing and Weaving - Self Sufficiency

Knitting 24/7

Norwegian Sweater Techniques for Today's Knitter

Knits Men Want - The 10 Rules Every Woman Should Know Before Knitting for a Man Lots of actual garments that men will want to wear. Even better, each pattern is written for multiple gauges. Have your man pick the yarn he loves then choose that gauge to knit it up! Also, lots of helpful and funny advice for knitting for men, written by a man.

1000 Artisan Textiles Are you Stuck? Then this is the book for you. Using your basics as stepping stones, use this book to find the artistry in your handwork.

Phoebe's Sweater After reading the story of Phoebe Mouse to your darling you will want to knit the sweater for her as well. Patterns also include Phoebe Mouse and her wardrobe. Get started now for a Christmas surprise!

Check out New Issues of Handwoven May/June 2010 and Handwoven May/June 2010

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Knits Men Want - The 10 Rules Every Woman Should Know Before Knitting for a Man

1000 Artisan Textiles

Phoebe's Sweater

Handwoven May/June 2010

Handwoven May/June 2010

Debbie Bliss Debbie Bliss Prima is now on the shelves in 18 gorgeous colors! You will love the softness and sheen of this 80% bamboo, 20% merino blend. It is silky and luscious with a wonderful drape; it is perfect for summertime shoulders.

Looking for Inspiration? Both Spring/Summer Issues of the Debbie Bliss Magazine are bursting with projects made with Prima. We also have Prima Book and  Summer Essentials in stock.

Summer Essentials

Debbie Bliss Magazine Spring/Summer 2010

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Debbie Bliss Prima

Prima Book

Summer Essentials

Summer Essentials

Debbie Bliss Magazine Spring/Summer 2010

Be on the look out for your fresh new Volume XII Equipment Catalog from Halcyon Yarn! More beautiful than ever and chock full of inspiration and ideas for every craft. If you just can’t wait, or have opted to save a tree, you can download the pdf :

Equipment Catalog XII full size

or

Equipment Catalog XII Zipped (smaller download)

Cuddly Crochet Toys, blankets, hats and bibs; you will love these crochet projects for babies and toddlers.

Saturday Style Casually styled sweaters with a variety of construction techniques ranging from top-down, bottom-up and side to side.

Knitting Green New from Interweave Press: 20 projects with a sensitivity to sustaining and protecting our environment, plus a helpful essay explaining the nuances inherent in labeling something Green.

The Swedish Weaving Book An entirely comprehensive weaving reference, you need this one on your shelf. With a clear explanation of weaving equipment, detailed instructions for making all your weaving calculations, how to dress the loom and weave and last but not least, an extensive section on finishing techniques.

Dévoré Devore is a technique using a substance (sodium bisulphate) to burn away plant content in a fabric, leaving a transparent background behind. Historically, silk and rayon fabrics have most commonly been used. In this book you will learn how to apply the process to hand woven and hand knitted fabrics.

The Ashford Book of Hand Spinning Jo Reeve takes you step by step through the spinning process, covering fiber prep through more advanced techniques.

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Cuddly Crochet

Saturday Style

Knitting Green

The Swedish Weaving Book

Dévoré

The Ashford Book of Hand Spinning