A half‑day, hands‑on workshop where you’ll dive into the fun of dyeing by learning to dye your own Variegated Yarn.
When: Saturday, July 25th, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, with a cozy tea break midway
Where: Hillcrest House Fiber and Yarn, 161 Ridge Rd., Walpole, Maine 04573
You’ll dye two skeins (400 yards total) using all‑provided materials, experiment with practice skeins, and enjoy the creative freedom of building your own color story. Wear clothes you don’t mind splashing with dye! You’ll also work with practice skeins supplied by the instructor, so please bring a pair of size 6 knitting needles.
You’ll head home with two beautifully dyed skeins in your unique palette, plus a pattern for The Blue Lagoon—a reversible, offset basket‑weave cowl designed for one skein of fingering‑weight yarn. If you have any questions, call or email Kay.
Instructor: Linda Perry, a lifelong knitter with BA and MA degrees in textiles and design, brings decades of teaching experience as a former college professor. Her work has appeared in Vogue, Interweave, Piecework, and Spinoff, and she founded Harbor Yarns, known for its indigo and specialty hand‑dyed fibers.
Step into a centuries‑old craft and make your own Dorset Buttons—those charming, hand‑woven treasures first created in Dorset, England in the 1600s. In this hands‑on workshop, you’ll learn the classic techniques that once supported an entire cottage industry slowly disappearing during the advent of machine-made buttons. Learn to create these surprisingly beautiful and endlessly customizable buttons using simple materials. It’s a delightful fusion of history, creativity, and the pure satisfaction that comes from crafting something beautiful with your own hands.
When: Saturday, august 8th, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, with a relaxing tea break midway.
Where: Hillcrest House Fiber and Yarn, 161 Ridge Rd., Walpole, Maine 04573
Instructor: Linda Perry is a lifelong knitter with both a BA and MA in textiles and design. A former college professor with decades of teaching experience, her patterns and designs have appeared in Vogue, Interweave, Piecework, and Spinoff magazines. She also founded Harbor Yarns, known for its indigo work and specialty hand‑dyed fibers.
Coming soon, we’re still planning this one! A relaxed, multi-session guided workshop where participants make a beautiful Bouclé Knitting bag at their own pace over a number of sittings. Perfect for creatives of all skill levels. This workshop is not on sale yet. Contact Kay for more details.
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“Working with your hands reconnects you to the quiet truth that creation is still possible, even in a noisy world.”
Reconnect
“Hand‑making something turns time into a companion—every stitch or stroke becomes a small act of presence.”
Be present
“There’s a grace in craft: the material teaches you patience, and the finished piece carries the imprint of your attention and love.”
Grace and love
