by: Gretchen

Deciding what to make? New project kits at Open House!

 

New Projects to Weave, Knit & Crochet!

Deciding what to make as you shop Open House this weekend? With over 30 new and featured project kits we’ve got you covered. Shop from plenty of options for every style and skill. Many of these items are limited availability, so if you see something you like – don’t wait!

We’re happy to bring you two new scarf weaving kits and luxurious limited edition knitting kits, just in time for winter and holiday giving!

Please note we cannot accept returns on select limited edition kits.

(Remember during Open House Weekend you’ll save 10%-30% off sitewide through midnight Monday!)

NEW & FEATURED WEAVING KITS

Weavers will want to stock up on featured kits, including the new Rivers & Roads and Lace Ladders scarves.

Get a jump on holiday towels, or that quick scarf which will be a treasured gift!

NEW PROJECTS TO KNIT & CROCHET

Knitters will enjoy trying out new yarns and designs as well, featuring yarns by Noro, Berroco, Louisa Harding, Elsebeth Lavold, and Lopi.

NORO PROJECT KITS

Beautiful blankets, tops and shawls in gorgeous Noro yarns. Discover new ways to work with these beloved variegated yarns from Japan. From delicate Silk Garden Light to the now classic kaleidoscope of colorful Kureyon… Explore Noro, “the world of nature” and keep happy with these vibrant projects all winter!

NEW PROJECT KITS TO KNIT & CROCHET

Try new yarns and styles in Berroco Remix, Alpaka Reina, Providence, Misty Wool, and more.

Stock up now on winter projects during our Annual Open House… Save 10% – 30% off sitewide! Already ordered? Add a kit and we’ll combine your orders!

Join our #halcyonyarn Show & Tell contest!

by: Gretchen

Open House 2020 – Online All Weekend!

 

Halcyon Yarn’s Virtual Open House 2020 is happening this Saturday through Monday – online only!

Enjoy store-wide discounts, over $400 worth of prize drawings, and the #halcyonyarn social media “show and tell” contest!

We’ll miss seeing you in person this year – but we won’t let that stop us from celebrating and saying thank you to the wonderful Halcyon Yarn community. Shop all weekend to receive your Open House discount and be entered in the Daily Prize and Grand Prize Yarntastic Gift Basket drawings!

Plus – we’ll be dropping new projects throughout the weekend – follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see what’s new!

Read on for details and get your shopping list ready!

by: Gretchen

Fiber Art Classes! Mark your calendars now for spring and summer fun…

 

For your safety and in accordance with current public health guidance all classes and groups are currently suspended. We’re reaching out to anyone who’s registered for a class, however if you were registered and did not receive our email please contact us to confirm your cancellation, refund or credit. We hope to see you again here at Halcyon Yarn when we can welcome you safely! (05/25/20)

Ready to learn a new fiber art, improve your skills, or just spend a day or two doing something you love? Register now for fiber art classes at Halcyon Yarn. Our spring and summer classes are already starting to fill up so check them out and sign up soon!

Is there a skill you want to learn but don’t see here? Know of a great instructor you’d love to learn from here? Please let us know here: Contact Halcyon Yarn

We’re adding more classes all the time – stay tuned! Here’s what’s coming up…

by: Gretchen

Color Gamp Weaving Kits

 

3/2 Pearl Cotton Yarn

10/2 Pearl Cotton Yarn

Color Gamp Kit in 3/2 Pearl Cotton, 15 colors - Revised

3/2 Pearl Cotton Color Gamp Collection - Weaving Pattern Download

Color Gamp - A Study in Color and Weave Kit, 10/2 Pearl Cotton - Revised

Color Gamp - A Study in Color and Weave in 10/2 Cotton - Pattern Only - Pattern download

Weaving offers a truly special kind of color magic in which the relationship between hues can be controlled and manipulated to create an amazing array of effects. Explore how adjusting hues and values within a piece can transform a few basic shades to create fantastic iridescent or gradient effects. Trick the eye by mastering how combining one color with another will create the impression of a different color entirely, as happens in the Popular Science article below describing the Munker-White illusion.

The Munker-White Illusion

So cool – this is just what happens when you mix colors in your weaving! Try experimenting with similar tones in different hues and you’ll find you can produce the illusion of more colors than you’re actually using by taking advantage of the “Munker-White” illusion. (And now I know it’s called that!) Let us know here if you make or find some good woven examples of this, won’t you?

Gamp projects are a terrific way for weavers to become skilled at creating an enormous spectrum from just a few basics. Discover the many ways of blending color in our easy to follow kits in two weights, for either four or eight harnesses – a great value. Have a stash of colorful yarns already? Pick up the pattern and use it as a basis for experimenting. Have fun and let us know if we can help!

3/2 Gamp Kits

Our revised 3/2 Color Gamp Kit includes yarn and instructions to weave a sampler gamp utilizing 12 colors, plus white, grey, and black.

Project makes a baby blanket and wall hanging, or a set of six placemats plus a runner.
The pattern includes directions for both the 36 x 48″ blanket and the set of 6 placemats and a runner as well as 15 full mini-cones of our beautiful 3/2 Pearl Cotton and 150 yds of 20/2 Pearl Cotton in black for hems.

Projects require a 4-shaft loom with a weaving width of 40″ and a reed capable of 12 EPI.

10/2 Gamp Kits

A study for color and weave in 8 shafts or 4 shafts.

Halcyon’s 10/2 Gamp Kit comes with 15 – 10/2 Pearl Cotton mini cones plus 20/2 Pearl Cotton for hems, and the pattern.
Directions include five different color study exercises including one utilizing yarns from your own stash for weft, and how to create a clever and colorful shuttle holder for your studio.

The 4-shaft study is done in plain weave. The 8-shaft is in either plain or a twill combination. Approximately 20.5″ wide finished.

Kit includes 15 cones of 10/2 Pearl Cotton and 150 yards of 20/2.
Requires 4 or 8 shaft loom 22.5″ or wider and an 8 or 12 dent reed for 24 EPI.

More ways to explore color…

Reminder – Mohair is on sale – for a limited time!

Pocket Rainbow Color Selector Wheel

Color Grid by Kangaroo Dyer

Procion Color Wheel Kit GKSCOWH

Spin-Off Presents: A Spinner's Guide to Dyeing and Blending - eBook Printed Copy

Best of Handwoven Color - Technique Series - eBook Printed Copy

Snow Crystal Shadow Weave Scarf in Gemstone Silk - Pattern Download

Related items of interest: • Our yarns • Fine weight yarns • Cotton yarns • Lace weight yarns • Weaving Kits • Weaving Patterns • Multi-Craft Equipment • Dyeing Dyes • Spinning Books • Weaving Books

by: Gretchen

Giving Thanks!

 

Thank you for being a part of the wonderfully creative and caring Halcyon Yarn fiber community! This fall you have inspired us by donating numerous batches of handmade goods for us to distribute at local shelters. You’ve also inspired us with your creativity as you learn, make, and give beautiful one-of-a-kind items. We hope you’re enjoying the start of the season and are looking forward to making and giving something handmade for the holidays this year. As always, we are incredibly thankful to have such wonderful customers, and we’re always glad to help with your creative pursuits. Thank you for trusting us with your time, your creativity, and your continued business. We wish you all the best this Thanksgiving!

Halcyon Yarn’s retail shop is closed for Thanksgiving this Thursday and Friday so that we can all enjoy time with our friends and families.

We hope you have a peaceful holiday and enjoy the opportunity to give thanks for all that brings love and beauty to your life. You can always shop online 24/7 at halcyonyarn.com and we look forward to seeing you shopping local in Downtown Bath (or in your closest downtown) on Small Business Saturday!

Knitting Kits by Blue Sky

Blue Sky Fibers 21 Colors Mittens Kit

Blue Sky Fibers 21 Color Slouch Hat Kit

Blue Sky Fibers 21 Color Scarf Kit

Blue Sky Fibers Crosslake Cowl Kit

Blue Sky Fibers Kensington Hat Kit

Blue Sky Fibers Quintessential Slouch Kit - Cobalt

Blue Sky Fibers Quintessential Slouch Kit - Gravel

Blue Sky Fibers Virginia Mitts Kit

Please note some of these kits are exclusively online right now, but will be available in the Maine retail store soon!

Flight of Stitches

The new Flight of Stitch Markers by Cocoknits is flying right off the shelf! At only $24 these whimsical stitch marker collections are the perfect gift for any knitter or crocheter. As adorable as they are practical!
Each delicious style includes 24 markers – 4 each of 6 colors.

Flight of Stitch Markers

Brass Hook & Sett Tool

A necessity in ever weaver’s bench… Our favorite brass threading and sleying hook, on its own or with the handy wooden sett tool. (You may want to get more than one!)

Halcyon's Brass Hook and Wooden Sett Tool

Halcyon's Engraved Brass Hook for threading and sleying

Marvelous Magazines

Magazines make a perfect stocking-stuffer, and a great retreat from the hustle and bustle. Pick up a few of these coffee-table worthy editions and keep the inspiration flowing all winter…

Selvedge - Issue 91, Luxe: The Fabric of Your Life

Laine Quarterly Autumn/Winter 2019

pompom Quarterly Issue 31 Winter 2019

[Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock]

[Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock]

Vav Magasinet 3/19

Vogue Knitting Holiday 2019

[Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock]

Ply - The Magazine for Handspinners - Cloth - Autumn 2019 - Issue 26

[Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock]

Knitty Gritty Project Bags

Knitty Gritty Project Bags are thoughtfully handcrafted in the USA by Magner. Made with the adventurous knitter (or weaver) in mind, they will last a lifetime. The sturdy waxed canvas has a unique feel and look that will age and patina similar to leather. The wax provides a bit of weather resistance as well.

Knitty Gritty Project Bag - Bluestone

Knitty Gritty Project Bag - Charcoal

Knitty Gritty Project Bag - Tan

Knitty Gritty Project Bag - Olive Green

Gift Certificates

*Free shipping code Thanks19 automatically applies to online orders from now until Monday, December 2nd, midnight (EST). Free shipping offer applies only for standard ground shipping to the contiguous 48 United States and excludes drop shipped, special order, and special handling items.

Related items of interest: • Knitting Kits • Multi-Craft Equipment • Weaving Equipment • Multi-Craft Magazines • Knitting Magazines • Weaving Magazines • Spinning Magazines

by: Gretchen

Mini Corset Tapestry Class with Barbara Burns

 

Ready to try new tapestry techniques? Barbara Burns is a masterful teacher and and we invite you to join her in a new workshop at Halcyon Yarn!

Mini Corset, Pulled Warp Workshop: A New Twist On Tight Lacing

There’s still a few spaces left in our other spring weaving classes too – please register soon though as they’re filling up fast!

by: Gretchen

Both Sides Now Cowl Kits for Rigid Heddle – New!

 

Both Sides Now - Woven Cowl Pattern Download

Both Sides Now - Woven Cowl

 

Bamboo Bloom Handpaints Yarn

Gemstone Soft Twist Silk Yarn

…Read more…

Related items of interest: • Weaving Patterns • Our yarns • Bulky weight yarns • Bamboo yarns • Light weight yarns • Silk yarns

by: Gretchen

Halcyon Yarn Winter Schedule

 

Upcoming classes are filling up fast – register now and ring in the new year with new skills. Plus – stop by for all your handmade holiday shopping & Gift Certificates. See you soon!