by: Gretchen

Local Yarn Store Day 2020

 

This promotion has ended – but it’s always Local Yarn Store Day around here… let us know what we can do for you!

Local Yarn Store Day 2020 has been rescheduled from April to this Saturday, September 12th. So while we’re wishing we could see you in person let’s make the most of it and celebrate Local Yarn Store Day together online all weekend!

While the shop remains closed to the public so that we can safely continue to fulfill all your orders by phone and online, we’d like to give a little something back to say thanks for always being the best customers any LYS could have! Everyone gets a little something extra this weekend…

by: Gretchen

Fall Operations Update

 

Dear Halcyon Yarn Friends & Customers,

We hope that you are staying safe and continuing to make beautiful textiles during this unusual year!

The health and safety of our community, staff, and customers, remains our highest priority. Our retail shop remains closed to the public, however we are continuing to offer the same great products and dedicated customer service you can always count on from Halcyon Yarn – reach us online or by phone. We appreciate your understanding and continued support – thank you.

Here’s how we’re currently operating:

by: Gretchen

Quick and colorful gradient projects from Katia…

 

Looking for a simple grab-and-go project for summer? With ample yardage and made-for-the-yarn patterns these easy to work from “cakes” (and ombre color packs) from Spanish yarn maker Katia are just right for a pop of easy color!

Order now for best selection – supplies of these beautiful yarns are limited, once it’s gone it’s gone! (All sales are final.)

by: Gretchen

Painted Sock – new!

 

A perfect pair! The cute and convenient cakes of color each make one sock. A fun new option for your favorite sock or shawl pattern!

by: Gretchen

Summer Magazine Round Up

 

Staying home doesn’t have to mean being bored… Here are twelve titles to keep you inspired in any craft! Learn something new, discover a great project, and enjoy a feast for the eyes.

by: Gretchen

New Colors – Great Adirondack Organic DK Cotton – on sale!

 

When we first introduced this wonderfully soft hand-dyed organic cotton it was an instant hit. We’re excited to bring you new colors plus a perfect summer poncho pattern. Great Adirondack Organic DK Cotton is ideal for quick shawls and knit t-shirts, and it’s a terrific yarn for weaving.

On sale for a limited time!

This promotion has ended, please stay in touch for other great deals!

by: Gretchen

Statement of Solidarity

 

Black Lives Matter.

“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.”
– Dr. Angela Davis

Halcyon Yarn stands in solidarity with those protesting racism and inequity, and with the courageous people whose work moves us towards a truly equal and inclusive society. This extraordinary moment asks all of us to acknowledge where we stand on issues of racial and social justice and it challenges us to create a better world. We make this statement because we believe silence is complicity in the face of injustice. Visibility matters and the time to stand and be counted is overdue.

I feel heartbreak and rage at the racism and violence in this country and throughout the world, but it is not my or my company’s feelings that most need to be heard, more important voices need to be amplified. We commit to listening to and making space for those voices and actions. We commit to continuing to educate ourselves, and to acting in accordance with our values. We commit to supporting and participating in the process of lasting and meaningful systemic change.

Consistent antiracist actions matter more than anything we can say at this moment. Antiracism must be a daily practice for every person of conscience. We commit to that practice.

From now through June 19th Halcyon Yarn is donating a portion of all sales to these organizations:

Cultivating Community

Black Owned Maine

Color of Change

We encourage you to seek out and support organizations that work for racial justice in your community. Support Black artists and Black owned businesses.

Black Lives Matter.

In solidarity,
Gretchen Jaeger, Halcyon Yarn

Guide to Allyship

Antiracism Resources

We appreciate the work of @amelielamont, @sarahsophief and @dj_diabeatic for compiling and broadly sharing this information. Please keep sharing!

by: Gretchen

COVID-19 Store Update

 

Dear Halcyon Yarn Friends and Customers,

We hope that you are staying safe continuing to make beautiful things during this unusual summer. Let’s stay creative together during this challenging time!

The health and safety of our community, staff, and customers, is our greatest priority. In order to maintain the highest safety standards we are operating with limited staff and schedule. We are glad to be taking your calls and processing online orders, as well as offering contact-free curbside pick-up. Our retail shop remains closed to the public and we have suspended all classes and groups for the time being. We appreciate your understanding and we will continue to adapt as safety and public health guidance permits.