Summer is cruising along – join us!
Here in Maine we’re into the swing of seeing summer visitors and we’re thrilled to welcome old friends and new! If you’re in New England, or would like to be, here are some great reasons to visit us at Halcyon Yarn, and some fun events to plan for. Read on for summer yarn fun to look forward to…
Maine Knitting Cruises
Nothing beats Maine in the summer… Why? For me the food and the ocean are incomparable. And if yarn is your thing there’s no shortage of inspiration! For an adventure that brings it all together make plans now to join a knitting cruise on the schooner J. & E. Riggin. Halcyon Yarn brings the yarn store to the boat for a pop-up shop. The cruises feature great company, world-class knitting instructors, gourmet food by Captain Annie, and incredible views of Penebscot bay aboard the historic sailing ship J. & E. Riggin. We’re thrilled to be on board – thanks to the instructors and the J.&E. Riggin for having us along!
Breakfast aboard the boat!
Learn more and make plans now for this summer or next. Details here!
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P.S. The latest issue of ZEST magazine features a gorgeous article about the J. & E. Riggins… Grab a copy at great food locations throughout Maine!
CLASSES
Right here in the shop there’s plenty happening as well. Besides over 5,000 square feet of yarn and fiber there are demo models of weaving looms and spinning wheels to test drive. There’s also a full roster of classes happening every week. You can view the full schedule here: Halcyon Yarn Summer Classes
Here are a few fabulous classes that are coming right up – sign up now for a summer of fun fiber learning!
Simple Brioche, with Mim Bird • Saturday, June 23rd • $20 (only a few spaces left for this weekend!)
This stretchy, drapey, amazingly graceful stitch is simple to learn and so versatile you’ll want to use it for everything. And when you’re done with this class, you’ll be able to! Starting with one color, you’ll learn basic brioche stitches both flat and in-the-round, along with simple increases and decreases. Mim is a fantastic teacher and she’ll teach you great technique and new tricks, and you’ll have plenty of fun along the way.
Prerequisites: Basic knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round, and yarn overs.
Next Steps In Weaving, with Sybil Shiland • Fri/Sat/Sun, June 29 – July 1st • $295 (Three full days, materials and equipment provided.)
This is a project-based class designed to aid students in reviewing and consolidating skills acquired in a beginning floor loom weaving class. Great for newer weavers or those getting back into it after a break! You’ll pick a project kit ahead of time (call us, we’ll help!) and then refine your skills as you weave the piece from start to finish with expert guidance.
Prerequisites: Students should have some weaving experience and/or have taken a beginning weaving class. Students should be familiar with the warping process as you’ll will be winding the warp at home before the class. Detailed instructions on making the warp will be included with your kit. Each student will warp and weave their projects on one of the classroom looms. Students are welcome to bring their own loom if they would prefer. Sybil will be available via e-mail leading up to the class for those who have questions or trouble with the warping at home.
Sybil is a talented weaver and wonderful teacher. This class is a great opportunity to take your craft further and dive deeper into the technical and creative underpinnings of weaving. Plus, you’ll leave with a beautiful finished piece!
Toe-Up Socks, with Mim Bird • Wednesday, July 11th • $20
With just a couple of tricks, you can start your socks at the other end and have the advantage of trying them on as you go for a perfect fit every time. You’ll take home a mini-sock that you can use as a template for making a full size sock. You’ll learn seamless cast on, afterthought heel, and stretchy bind off.
Prerequisites: familiarity with knitting, purling, and knitting in the round.
Begin To Spin, with Linda Clutterbuck • Saturdays, July 14th & July 21st • $195 (two full days, materials provided)
This is a two day class for anyone ready to learn how to spin on a spinning wheel. Class meets on two consecutive Saturdays, and no experience is needed. Linda is a master spinner and knitter and you’ll leave with the skill and confidence to keep spinning on your own, and to create the yarn of your dreams!
Day 1 – Learn the 3 T’s of beginning spinning: treadling, tension, and twist. Learn to treadle your spinning wheel and adjust the tension to put twist in the fiber to create yarn. You will also learn basic wheel mechanics and maintenance to keep your wheel fine tuned and running smoothly.
Day 2 – Learn the fundamentals of fiber prep, plying, creating a skein, and finishing the skein to ‘set the twist’.
Students should bring a spinning wheel in good working order, 3 bobbins, a niddy noddy, and a lazy kate. Equipment can be rented – just let us know when you register!
Knitting 101 & Knitting 102 (Basic Hat or Cowl), with Mim Bird • $20
Pick up the needles this summer and bring a friend! Learn the basics of materials, tools, and simple stitches, as well as how to follow patterns. There are several dates to choose from so you can quickly start building your skills. Mim has many years of experience bringing out the best in new knitters. Her classes are fun and she guides even the most fumble-fingered students to feeling confident and eager to learn more. Get started soon and knit with us all summer – you’ll be stitching pretty before the snow falls!
There’s lots more classes at Halcyon Yarn Summer Classes!
Check out the full schedule and sign up online or over the phone. Students receive a 10% discount the day of your class, plus a coupon for shopping later! Please call 800-341-0282 if we can answer questions or help you plan your visit.
June Yarn Cruise Prize includes a Jo Sharp cowl kit, Bamboo Bloom, the new loome tool, needle cord organizer sleeves, and soak wash!
Maine Yarn Cruise/Crawl
The Maine Yarn Cruise is underway and we’re an easy stop right on Coastal Route One! It’s a summer-long yarn crawl featuring great yarn shops across Maine. We’ve got a table of goodies at special prices just for Yarn Cruise passport holders and you can buy your passport here. Cruisers are also entered into monthly prize drawings and a grand prize in September. Stop by Halcyon Yarn to get your tote or pin, passport, and to check out the great deals and prizes!
We hope to see you soon for a yarn-filled summer in Maine!
Please see hours and directions to Halcyon Yarn here.
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