In the Loop
Incredible Indigo
Indigo dyed bed linens from the book Natural Color, by Sasha Duerr. It’s easy to fall in love with the distinctive blue hues of indigo. It’s also surprisingly easy and...
Finishing your handspun yarn
Whether you’re a spinner or not, you can’t deny the appeal of a full bobbin of freshly handspun yarn. Usually by the time I finally let that last bit of...
Getting started with a drop spindle
Looking to learn how to use a drop spindle? Like driving a stick shift, it’s all about practicing until you get a feel for the rhythm. But how does one...
…Wait, what’s a niddy noddy?
Niddy Noddy, a spinning necessity. Strange as the name may sound, the niddy noddy is an incredibly helpful tool for spinners. Available in a handful of different styles, the function...
How do I select a spinning wheel?
A great question, and one that will set you on an oh-so-rewarding adventure! You win by simply asking… Luckily, spinning wheels these days are built to be good all-around performers....
Palm Washboard a Fantastic Felting Tool
The beautifully handcrafted Solid Wood Hand Felting Tool - Palm Washboard is an innovative tool that simplifies the felting process. You'll felt quicker and with less effort... double bonus!
New Chill Chaser Woven Scarf
Brave the wintery weather in style with our new Chill Chaser Scarf 2-shaft project as a kit or pattern. It's ideal for all you rigid heddle weavers! Super simple with...
Care of Superwash Wools
With so many of our customers creating handmade sweaters, blankets, hats and mitts with Cascade 220 Superwash Wool Yarn and [Sorry, item discontinued or temporarily out of stock] we couldn’t help but...
Maximum cozy: The Best Mittens Ever
With cold winter weather just ahead, now is the time to start knitting a pair of toasty warm Stuffed Mittens. Your hands will thank you!
Who Made Your Christmas Stockings?
(I have Kendra Rafford, long-time Halcyon staffer here blogging for me this week. you'll be hearing more from her here in the weeks to come! --Gwen) Oh how I love...