More help please…

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 Posted in General News | No Comments »

Hope everyone had a great long weekend! Starting the week here by taking some photos… But I can’t make a decision; I’m too biased (that’s my daughter) …Which to use in the catalog? Suggestions? Thanks!

(edit)… Oh yeah, here is the pattern, an oldie but goodie (greatie!)!

New Times to Learn @ Halcyon Yarn

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 Posted in Events, General News | No Comments »

Class Alert:  We’ve had so many people who want to take the Continental Knitting Class we’ve added another session  Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, 1:00 pm – 3:30 PM.
The cost is still $30.00.  Sign up now before this session fills up. Call 1.800.341.0282 now.

ALSO:

New at Halcyon Yarn starting September 2, 2010:
Thursday Evening Spin Share every 1st Thursday of the month 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  Evening Spin Share meets in our 3rd floor classroom.  Bring your wheel and some fiber and spend the evening spinning and learning with old friends and new.  There is no charge for this event.  We hope this evening group will allow those who cannot attend the daytime group the opportunity to spin and share their love of fiber and spinning with like minded folks.

Help deciding…

Friday, August 13th, 2010 Posted in Events, General News | 13 Comments »

Had lots of fun with a catalog photo shoot the other day, now just deciding which photo to use! Halcyon staff Beth’s daughter was wonderful… Catalog is progressing well, but decisions are tough…

..Any opinions? help?

The sweater is the Baby Kimono knit out of Encore Worsted. Thanks!

Back To School!! 15% discount on books! And awesome classes.

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 Posted in Current Issue, General News | No Comments »

Don’t let the kids hog all the back to school fun and shopping! We make it our business not only to provide you with quality fiber and accessories, but also to educate you every step along the way. In addition to our extensive list of classes covering a ton of different fiber arts and offered year round, we stock the latest technique driven books and hire knowledgeable staff to help you at every turn.

To help celebrate Back to School month, I have a deal to remind you about: Halcyon Yarn always (every month, all year!) offers a 15% discount when you buy 5 or more books. (Did any of you even know we offer this?) That’s right: when you buy 5 or more books, each book is 15% off.  This discount is an extension of Halcyon’s commitment to education so take advantage! Search our extensive library – perhaps it’s books for kids or just the latest arrivals – compile your list of all the books you have been wanting…

As if you needed any help, it just happens to be prime time for new books as we move into August and the beginning of Fall project planning. So here are a whole bunch to tantalize you and get your list started! And remember: buy 5 or more from our library and you receive a 15% percent discount on each book. Please note: Periodicals and E-books are not discountable.

New Books in August

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 Posted in Current Issue, General News | 3 Comments »

For the Weavers!!

Best of Handwoven: Atwater - Bronson - Handwoven The latest addition to the E-book selection. Add it to your library…

The Weaver's Idea Book - Creative Cloth on a Rigid-Heddle Loom 8/10 What a great book! If you thought weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom had to be simple or boring, think again. Who knew this many creative cloth possibilities existed? Drafts for multi-shaft looms included so it’s not just for Rigid Heddle. Spiral-bound hard cover with project ideas scattered throughout. You will love the technique-driven inspiration in this book.

Best of Weaver's Summer and Winter Plus Another instant hit from the Best of Weaver’s. Edited by Madelyn van der Hoogt and sure to please. 20 designers, over 40 projects, with articles on theory and design. (Michael Patterson snapped his right up…)

So Warped - Warping a Loom for Weaving Tapestry Hints and tips for the best ways to warp your rectangular tapestry loom. Clear and detailed photography.

New for Knitting Bliss Fans:

Folk Chic One of a new series of ‘pamphlet’ size books: 8 designs for $11.95.

Snow Queen Also a ‘pamphlet’ size: 6 designs in this one.

Glen - Debbie Bliss

New from Noro:

Noro Style 14 stunning new Noro designs from Jenny Watson sure to tantalize.

New for Sock Lovers:

Strick-ly Socks

Knit Socks! 17 Classic Patterns for Cozy Feet

Also: just for fun…

Knitting Mochimochi the cover speaks for itself…

Products featured in this post:

Best of Handwoven: Atwater - Bronson - Handwoven

The Weaver's Idea Book - Creative Cloth on a Rigid-Heddle Loom 8/10

Best of Weaver's Summer and Winter Plus

So Warped - Warping a Loom for Weaving Tapestry

Folk Chic

Snow Queen

Glen - Debbie Bliss

Noro Style

Strick-ly Socks

Knit Socks! 17 Classic Patterns for Cozy Feet

Knitting Mochimochi

Other Useful Items for Back to School…

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 Posted in Current Issue, General News | No Comments »

Is underwater basket weaving real? Lots of folks have heard the expression as a term for silly/easy college courses, but apparently there is some question and debate as to if it is/was ever a real fiber art. Please let us know if  you have actually tried it!

Otherwise, no matter where your interests lie, get these items and stock your Back to School [fiber arts break-time?!] bag for success!

Book/Place/Page Holder A favorite of Halcyon’s! Hold your book open, hands free!

Pocket Rainbow Color Selector Wheel

Spring Tape Measure

Embroidery Scissors 3.5" Large Loop- leather sheath

Wraps per Inch Tool

Weavers List:

Weaver's Companion

Weaver's Project Sheets - Set of 10

Sett Tool

5" Steel Needle (Susan Bates)

Knitters List:

Knit/Crochet Project Sheets - Set of 10

Knitter's Companion

Knit Kards

Spinners List:

Spinner's Companion

Ashford Maintenance Kit

Spinner's Control Card and Yarn Gauge

Put it all in here for Back to School in style: Della Q - Molly Bag - Brown Della Q - Lily Pouch - Brown

Products featured in this post:

Book/Place/Page Holder

Pocket Rainbow Color Selector Wheel

Spring Tape Measure

Embroidery Scissors 3.5" Large Loop- leather sheath

Wraps per Inch Tool

Weaver's Companion

Weaver's Project Sheets - Set of 10

Sett Tool

5" Steel Needle (Susan Bates)

Knit/Crochet Project Sheets - Set of 10

Knitter's Companion

Knit Kards

Spinner's Companion

Ashford Maintenance Kit

Spinner's Control Card and Yarn Gauge

Della Q - Molly Bag - Brown

Della Q - Lily Pouch - Brown

Wanta See Malabrigo Rios?

Monday, August 2nd, 2010 Posted in Current Issue, General News, New Items | No Comments »

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!

Products featured in this post:

Malabrigo Rios (Shipping Oct 2010)

Dog Days of Summer

Friday, July 23rd, 2010 Posted in General News | No Comments »

I loaded the last newsletter to the brink with all my best travel projects (and the free shipping code “onthego”, good for ground shipping on orders over $50 through end of July); if you missed it, make sure and check it out if you are still planning a vacation and want to craft On the Go.

Here in Bath, we are in the last hot push of July. So for a Summer Refreshment, I went through the shop and gathered a bunch of delightful new things to tell you about. New yarns and new books have been arriving and here are some of our faves:

New England Knits It is Finally here – in stock. Interweave did a lot of pre-publicity about this book. We all saw it everywhere in print and couldn’t get our hands on it. Well, we have it now and it doesn’t disappoint. 25 New England inspired designs that are classic and elegant. It was worth the wait!

One More Skein Not completely new on the market but new to the store – this is my new favorite book. Always a fan of Leigh Radford, I gravitate toward her smart designs every time. Get this book now and map out you fall gift giving. Wonderful scarves, hats and trinket bags galore. Must-have book for the library.

Knitscene Special Fall 2010 Get this issue while it’s available. Smart and stylish accessories plus sweaters to love.

Products featured in this post:

New England Knits

One More Skein

Knitscene Special Fall 2010