Halcyon Yarn’s color palette for our volume XIV catalogs is green. It’s a way to emphasize our commitment in 2012 and the coming years to making more environmentally conscious decisions when possible. In honor of this commitment we’ve put a “green” twist on two of our popular project bags.

Our elegant logo embroidered Long Reach Project Bag - Green made here in Maine by The Port Canvas Company is now available with green pockets, natural top and navy handles. You’ll definitely appreciate the quality workmanship, long lasting, heavy duty canvas with eight exterior pockets, one inside zippered pocket, a key lanyard, and a brass snap closure all complimented by shoulder length handles. Great for your knitting projects, but also perfect for everyday and a great way to cut down on disposable bag use! 11″ high X 12.5″ wide X 6″ deep.

Long Reach Project Bag - Green

Our “Eco” canvas tote Halcyon Yarn Eco Tote Green Bag is now available with the “Go Green” Halcyon logo. Great for a trip to the library or farmer’s market or … small projects. Made in the US of 100% recycled fabric (80% Ecotec™ – a blended cotton yarn produced from the excess fabric cut off during production cotton clothing and home accessories – plus 20% Bottle Bag™ material – from 100% recycled soda bottles. Talk about environmentally friendly, wow! This unique manufacturing process saves land, energy and water). Check out EnviroTote to learn more about the unique manufacturing of our Halcyon Yarn “Go Green” totes. Measures 13″ wide X 14″ high X 3″ gusset.

Halcyon Yarn Eco Tote Green Bag

Did we say Very Versatile? Well, we did and we didn’t. We love the “Very Versatile” Neck Down Hooded Pullover by Knitting Pure and Simple so much that we wanted to let lots of people know about it. So, we showcased it in an ad with Interweave calling it Very Versatile and showing all the variations we’d made using our fabulous Block Island Blend . Then, we forgot to update the name of the pattern on our website with that turn of phrase, making it hard (well… impossible!) to find. We are very sorry for the confusion – things should be back on track now, and, we are still in love with this pattern!

Block Island Blend

Hmm, now the only problem is which yarn to use… In addition to Block Island, Peace Fleece , is a wonderful yarn from a wonderful Maine company… and Casco Bay Worsted * 630 yds/lb. is an homage to the local waterways we are so looking forward to enjoying as summer approaches – a perfect fit for this pullover!

Peace Fleece Casco Bay Worsted * 630 yds/lb.

Again, sorry for the confusion. If you manage to find it, let us know how you make it!

Congratulations to Nancy R. from Bakersfield, CA. She’s the winner of April’s drawing for a $10 Halcyon Yarn gift certificate.

Remember, you could be a winner too! Every time you place an order you’ll receive a  “WIN” Ticket to send in and be entered in our monthly, quarterly and year end drawing (see the link for complete details).

We have been looking at all our business decisions in this “green year” to be sure that we are being better eco-citizens, reducing, recyling, reusing in every aspect of our business including decisions as small as what kind of paper we print our WIN tickets on.

*Discount not valid on previous purchases or gift card purchases and is exclusive of sales tax and shipping fees. No cash value. Offer expires April 30th, 2012.

Who doesn’t want to save $10? Place an order of *$75 or more, use the code “shower” at check out and we’ll take $10 off. It’s that easy. But hurry. Don’t forget about classes too, a great way to learn something new while you’re  learning to save money.

Each and every Halcyon Yarn Catalog is a major undertaking. Our new Equipment Catalog Volume XIV is no exception.  We’ve spent hundreds of hours writing, photographing, cutting and pasting, editing and proofing in order to produce a catalog that is every bit as much a learning resource, as it is a shopping guide.

Our preview copies just arrived. How exciting! That means it will be appearing in your mailbox in the next few weeks. Keep a look out. We hope you like what you see. Don’t forget we print the Equipment Volume just once a year so please hold on to your copy and refer to it throughout the year.

If you are not on our mailing list or don’t get one soon, request one online, call 1-800-341-0282 or e-mail requests@halcyonyarn.com to receive a set of catalogs which includes our Equipment and our Yarn & Fiber catalog. Please note our Yarn & Fiber catalog is printed once each year in the fall.

Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from  Martien VanZuilen. We’re well acquainted with her remarkable teaching ability and the wonderful artistry of her work and with what a great time students have in her classes. Martien’s visits are always filled with great fun and phenomenal learning experiences. She seamlessly accommodates different levels of abilities and expertise, allowing both advanced or less experienced felters to benefit from her classes. You will be able to work at your own speed and hone your skills while getting Martien’s excellent guidance and suggestions to further develop your work. This year we’re thrilled to offer the following classes:

Multiple Resists & Repurposed Knitwear: Felt Adventures of the Irresistible Kind June 24-26, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM each day.

and

Advanced Techniques in Hand-Felted Jewelry June 28-30, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM each day.

Class fee for each class is $300.00, OR $250.00 if registered before May 1, 2012. To receive the discount use code MVZ2012. THAT’S A $50.00 DISCOUNT ON EACH CLASS! Class fee does not include a small materials fee to be paid directly to the instructor. A list of additional materials and equipment will be sent upon registration.

For more information call Halcyon Yarn (1-800-341-0282 or 207-442-7909) or email classes@halcyonyarn.com.

Louisa Harding Sari Ribbon, a stunningly beautiful glitzy yarn that looks like a Sari on a skein, has always been a favorite among staff and customers alike. The multi-color combinations evoke images of exotic textiles from foreign lands. Imagine our disappointment last year when we learned it was no longer being made. Thankfully it was a short hiatus without this gem of a yarn. Sari Ribbon is back!

Sari Ribbon’s glimmering sparkle will add a bit of enchantment to anything you make. Weavers can warp or weave with it. Knitters and crocheters… think scarves and shawls… or add a bit of glamour by using Sari Ribbon as a trim. You can even go all out and make an entire garment.

To get you started, we’ve developed Oh So Sari Scarves! , a pattern for 3 quick to knit scarves, each requiring just one skein. Choose from lacey, diagonal and drop stitch styles. Order a skein of Sari Ribbon and the pattern is FREE!

Oh So Sari Scarves!

Imagine spending 5 fiber filled days in the beautiful state of Maine this summer. Join us, August 6-10 for FiberME 2012, as we visit artists’ studios, spinning mills, fiber producing farms, beautiful galleries and educational centers, as well as enjoy a few traditional Maine summer activities! The FiberME 2012 tour is a great opportunity to meet new fiber friends, relax in the natural beauty of Maine and to inspire your passion for fiber arts. More about this fantastic fiber adventure can be found by visiting www.halcyonyarn.com, FiberME 2012. For additional questions contact Jane at Halcyon Yarn by calling 1-800-341-0282 or e-mail her at classes@halcyonyarn.com.