Cast Off & Cast On: 3-Hour Kennebec Lighthouse & Nature Cruise (August 11)

Cruising Into Colorwork: Learn Two-Stranded Knitting with Linda Perry

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 3:30–6:30 PM*
Maine Maritime Museum Lighthouse & Nature Cruise

Join Halcyon Yarn and instructor Linda Perry aboard the Merrymeeting, the Maine Maritime Museum's 50-passenger cruise vessel, for a unique afternoon of knitting, learning, and coastal exploration on the Kennebec River. (See ship details below!)

During this special event, we'll join one of the Museum's regularly scheduled Lighthouse & Nature Cruises, exploring the lower Kennebec while learning about historic lighthouses, maritime history, and the wildlife that calls this region home. Along the way, Linda will introduce you to the colorful world of two-stranded knitting as you begin a pair of two-color fingerless mitts.

Your registration includes both the workshop and the cruise experience.

Make a Day of It!

Your ticket includes free admission to Maine Maritime Museum for the day, so we encourage you to arrive early and explore the Museum's exhibits, historic campus, and waterfront before boarding. Make a full day of your visit before joining us for an unforgettable afternoon on the Kennebec.

Learn more about visiting the area here: visitbath.com

Bring a Friend & Save:

Knitting is more fun with friends! Register with one or more friends at the same time and receive 10% off each registration.

Workshop Description: Cruising into Colorwork, Two-Stranded Mitts

Ready to dip your toes into the colorful world of stranded knitting?

In this introductory workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of two-stranded knitting while creating a pair of fingerless mitts. Linda will share the rich heritage of stranded colorwork and guide you through techniques that will help you build confidence working with multiple colors.

Students will learn:

• The history and traditions of two-stranded and Fair Isle knitting
• How to choose effective color combinations that make patterns pop
• Techniques for maintaining even tension and managing floats
• How to read a simple colorwork chart
• Tips for successful stranded knitting

Students will choose from four different fingerless mitt designs and work the project flat before seaming.

Skill Level: Participants should be comfortable with basic knitting techniques such as casting on and binding off, knit and purl stitches, and simple ribbing.

Your Ticket Includes:

• A relaxing 3-hour cruise
• A Halcyon Yarn project bag with a few surprise goodies
• Yarn for the workshop project
• 10% off purchases at Halcyon Yarn, good for the week of the Cruise
• Free admission to the Maine Maritime Museum on the day of your cruise 

Materials to Bring: US size 6 or 7 straight knitting needles

Need needles? You may preorder them from Halcyon Yarn. Please let us know when you order that the needles are for the cruise workshop, and we'll have them waiting in your project bag when you arrive.

Shop Straight / Single Point Knitting Needles

Tickets are limited — please sign up early to reserve your spot!

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About the Instructor: Linda Perry

Linda Perry has been a lifelong knitter and a fiber dyer for the past 20 years. She has a B.S. and an M.A. in Textiles and Design, and had a long career teaching textiles as a college professor. In recent years she has had publications and pattern designs in Vogue Magazine, Interweave Magazine, Piecework and Spin Off. Linda also owned Harbor Yarns, specializing in her hand dyed indigo yarns.

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Good to Know:

Cruises take place aboard the Merrymeeting, a 56-foot vessel with a covered lower deck and open upper deck. Merrymeeting’s professionally trained crew provides fascinating narration and a safe, comfortable cruise.  

A few helpful notes for planning:

• Tickets are non-refundable, except in the event of weather cancellation
• Cruises run in light rain; severe weather cancellations are determined by the Captain on the day of the cruise
• A snack bar with beer, wine, soda, and light snacks is available onboard
• Passengers are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages
• Dress in layers — temperatures on the water can change throughout the day

Full cruise policies and additional details are available here: Maine Maritime Museum Cruise Information

* Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. Please plan to arrive in the lobby of  the Maritime Museum by 3:10 to allow time for meeting up with the group and boarding. The boat leaves on time and will not wait for latecomers.

Cast Off & Cast On 2026 Cruises: [link]

• 2-Hour Kennebec Lighthouse & Nature Cruise • Wednesday, July 22 (3:30–5:30) 
• 3-Hour Kennebec Lighthouse & Nature Cruise • Tuesday, August 11th (3:30–6:30)
• Six Rivers of Merrymeeting Bay Cruise • Sunday, September 13th (3:30–6:30)

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Enjoy 10% off purchases at Halcyon Yarn the week of your cruise!

After registering you'll receive an email containing complete class details and policies.
See additional class policies, including cancellation information, here.

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Accessibility: Access to the boat requires negotiating a ramp down to the float. Merrymeeting is wheelchair accessible, but the two small bathrooms on board are not. Accessible restrooms are available in the Maritime Museum before boarding the cruise. Service animals only.

Learn more about our programs & see upcoming events here!

10% off applies only to regularly stocked items and does not apply to gift cards, clearance, or special-order/drop-shipped items. Discounts cannot be combined with other promotions.