{"product_id":"knitting-cruise-maine-maritime-museum-august-11th-2026","title":"Cast Off \u0026 Cast On: 3-Hour Kennebec Lighthouse \u0026 Nature Cruise (August 11)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCruising Into Colorwork: Learn Two-Stranded Knitting with Linda Perry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, August 11, 2026 | 3:30–6:30 PM*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaine Maritime Museum Lighthouse \u0026amp; Nature Cruise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Halcyon Yarn and instructor Linda Perry aboard the \u003cem\u003eMerrymeeting\u003c\/em\u003e, the Maine Maritime Museum's 50-passenger cruise vessel, for a unique afternoon of knitting, learning, and coastal exploration on the Kennebec River. \u003cem\u003e(See ship details below!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this special event, we'll join one of the Museum's regularly scheduled Lighthouse \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour registration includes both the workshop and the cruise experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake a Day of It!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about visiting the area here: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Vist Bath Main Street Site\" href=\"https:\/\/visitbath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evisitbath.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring a Friend \u0026amp; Save:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitting is more fun with friends! Register with one or more friends at the same time and receive 10% off each registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Description: Cruising into Colorwork, Two-Stranded Mitts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to dip your toes into the colorful world of stranded knitting?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents will learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history and traditions of two-stranded and Fair Isle knitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose effective color combinations that make patterns pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for maintaining even tension and managing floats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to read a simple colorwork chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for successful stranded knitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will choose from four different fingerless mitt designs and work the project flat before seaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: \u003c\/strong\u003eParticipants should be comfortable with basic knitting techniques such as casting on and binding off, knit and purl stitches, and simple ribbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Ticket Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA relaxing 3-hour cruise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Halcyon Yarn project bag with a few surprise goodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn for the workshop project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% off purchases at Halcyon Yarn, good for the week of the Cruise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree admission to the Maine Maritime Museum on the day of your cruise \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials to Bring: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS size 6 or 7 straight knitting needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeed 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.halcyonyarn.com\/collections\/straight-knitting-needles\" title=\"Straight Needle Collection at Halcyon Yarn\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShop Straight \/ Single Point Knitting Needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTickets are limited — please sign up early to reserve your spot!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor: Linda Perry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCruises take place aboard the \u003cem\u003eMerrymeeting\u003c\/em\u003e, a 56-foot vessel with a covered lower deck and open upper deck. \u003cem\u003eMerrymeeting\u003c\/em\u003e’s professionally trained crew provides fascinating narration and a safe, comfortable cruise.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few helpful notes for planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTickets are non-refundable, except in the event of weather cancellation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruises run in light rain; severe weather cancellations are determined by the Captain on the day of the cruise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA snack bar with beer, wine, soda, and light snacks is available onboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassengers are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress in layers — temperatures on the water can change throughout the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull cruise policies and additional details are available here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mainemaritimemuseum.org\/cruises\" title=\"Maine Maritime Museum Cruise Policies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaine Maritime Museum Cruise Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eBoarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast Off \u0026amp; Cast On 2026 Cruises: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e[link]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-Hour Kennebec Lighthouse \u0026amp; Nature Cruise \u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eWednesday, July 22 (3:30–5:30) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-Hour Kennebec Lighthouse \u0026amp; Nature Cruise \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eTuesday, August 11th (3:30–6:30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix Rivers of Merrymeeting Bay Cruise \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003eSunday, September 13th (3:30–6:30)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e_____________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy 10% off purchases at Halcyon Yarn the week of your cruise!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAfter registering you'll receive an email containing complete class details and policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/11VUzJ3VemLuhXZ_3RH04XLeift-Dj2HY\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Halcyon Yarn Class Policies\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSee additional class policies, including cancellation information, here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAccessibility: \u003c\/em\u003eAccess to the boat requires negotiating a ramp down to the float.\u003cem\u003e Merrymeeting\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.halcyonyarn.com\/collections\/classes-groups-events-fiber-art-calendar\" title=\"Halcyon Yarn Classes and Events\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about our programs \u0026amp; see upcoming events here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e10% 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Halcyon Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Tuesday • August 11 • 2026 (3:30-6:30)","offer_id":52303012167812,"sku":"KCMM0826","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/LP_mitts_cruise_1.jpg?v=1781296637","url":"https:\/\/www.halcyonyarn.com\/products\/knitting-cruise-maine-maritime-museum-august-11th-2026","provider":"Halcyon Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}