Monday, May 30, 2016 – A bit of ‘This & That’

Here are the June dates for our Mentoring Sessions with Janet & Cathy:

MENTORING & SKILLS BUILDING FOR KNITTERS
2-hour Session
Cost: $25 per single session OR  
        buy 4 sessions & get the 5th one free (paid in advance)
Dates:
    Wednesdays:  June 8 & 22 / 2016
    Fridays:  June 3 & 17 / 2016

Time:  10 am - 12 pm (all sessions)
Teachers:  Janet & Cathy

‘Mentoring”’ ... Not just for UFO’s anymore!!  Now you can take a Mentoring Session (or two or three) to expand your knitting skills.  If there has every been a class that we’ve offered, but didn’t work with your schedule, or one of our original Dragonpine Design Patterns that has caught your eye, but you didn’t know if you could manage it on your own ... now is the time to take advantage of our Mentoring & Skill Building Sessions!  We highly encourage you to start something new, take on a new project and expand your knitting skills while under the helpful guidance of our experienced & patient teachers – Janet & Cathy.

Last week in our “Critter Knits” email, I neglected to include the yarn & Bears that inspired the entire email! So, we are sharing them with you today.

Luxe Fur by King Cole is a soft and shaggy, luxurious fur-effect yarn is perfect for knitting scarves, accessories, and trims. Luxe Fur is also wonderful for toy knitting. Luxe Fur knits up on 5mm needles as a worsted weight yarn.

LUXE FUR by King Cole
Yardage: 110 mtrs / 120 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 18 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 5 mm, US – 8
Fibre Content: 100% Nylon
Care: Hand Wash, Flat Dry

And here is the adorable ‘Three Bears’ Pattern:

Luxe Fur Bears – King Cole Leaflet # 9019

This amazingly cute Bear Pattern offers Bears in 3 sizes:

· Baby Bear - approx 21cm high - uses 1 ball of Luxe Fur & oddment of Black Aran Weight Yarn. 

· Mummy Bear - approx 22cm high - uses 2 balls Luxe Fur & oddment of Black Aran Weight Yarn. 

· Daddy Bear - approx 24cm high - uses 2 balls Luxe Fur & oddment of Grey Aran Weight Yarn. 

Requires 4mm knitting needles & Polyester Toy Filling.

Summer Neutrals ...

At long last, we have received stock of whites & creams in some summery cotton yarns and just in time for the hot weather we are experiencing!!

Avalon – Neutral’s & Multi’s

It's the perfect blend of cotton & acrylic, in an Aran weight yarn. Avalon's acrylic content makes this yarn machine washable and dryable, and adds a bit of sheen with all the wonderful attributes of cotton, making it a great choice for easy-care sweaters, fun summery garments and lots of other great projects.  With its washability - it's ideal for babies and children!

AVALON MULTIS by Cascade

Yardage: 160 mtrs / 175 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 16 -18 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 4.5 - 5 mm, US – 7 - 8
Fibre Content: 50% Cotton, 50% Acrylic
Care: Machine Wash, Tumble Dry Low

Bamboo Cotton by King Cole is a double knitting weight made of a blend of 50% cotton and 50% bamboo viscose, creating a breathable, yet practical yarn; lighter than pure cotton, with a soft sheen & subtle drape. It's perfect for summer and evening wear and also great for children. Made from 100% natural fibres – a good choice for delicate skin. Knits to any DK weight pattern.

Among other shades, we have received shipment of white & cream...

BAMBOO COTTON – by King Cole
Yardage: 230 mtrs / 250 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 22 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 4 mm, US 6
Fibre Content: 50% Bamboo, 50% Cotton
Care:  Machine Wash Cold, Flat Dry

Sunseeker by Cascade is a unique blend of cotton, acrylic and metallic thread. This pretty DK weight yarn is perfect for lightweight spring and summer garments. Cascade Sunseeker would also make a lovely shawl or lacy spring scarf. Sunseeker is also great for children’s knits because it's machine washable and dryable. Soft & versatile, with a subtle touch of sparkle, making your project even more eye-catching!

Available in a nice variety of rich colours, including the newly restocked shade of bright, crisp white.

SUNSEEKER by Cascade
Yardage: 217 mtrs / 237 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 22 - 24 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: mm 3.5 mm – 3.75 mm, US 4 – 5
Fibre Content: 48% Cotton, 47% Acrylic, 5% Metallic Fibre
Care: Machine Wash, Tumble Dry

Just one ball of Bamboo Cotton or one skein of Sunseeker will make this delightful, summer scarf! Ask for Pattern DP-65, designed by Janet’s mom, Katy Lu.

Opium – A beautiful cotton blend yarn ideal for your summer projects. The yarn moves from a finer thread through to a thicker, slubby effect creating a fantastic textured fabric. The knit fabric looks similar to the "burned out" fabrics in the ready to wear summer tops that seem to be everywhere.

Along with in stock solid shades, we now have our model garment colour back in stock – Opium Palette “Lilac Wine”

OPIUM by King Cole
(this is a DK weight yarn that knits to a chunky gauge, creating a lace effect fabric)
Yardage: 250 mtrs / 273 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 14 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 6 mm, US – 10
Fibre Content: 54% Cotton, 42% Premium Acrylic, 4% Polyamide
Care: Machine Wash Gentle, Flat Dry

Opium Triangle Scarf Pattern (1 or 2 ball) – free with yarn purchase.

And, lastly ... are you putting your sweaters away for the summer? Getting out some summer tops that could use a little ‘sprucing up’? We have just the thing ... Gleeners are back in stock!

A Better Solution - The Ultimate Fuzz Remover

http://gleener.com/category/products/ultimate-fuzz-remover/

The Gleener kit includes: the handle with attached lint brush, 3 detachable heads & carry bag - in stock in the Grey coloured handle only.

Gleener Product Features – Patented Design

Gleener^® — The Ultimate Fuzz Remover — works like magic to quickly and easily remove fuzz, pills and lint from most woven or knitted fabrics. Everything from sweaters, t-shirts, pants, jackets, and scarves to cushions and upholstery will be completely revitalized!

• Handy Lint Brush – The lint brush attached to the Gleener makes total fabric care as easy as turning the handle around. And this lint brush really works!

• Ergonomic Handle – Ergonomically designed handle fits comfortably in your hand, making the Gleener process almost effortless

• Easy Release Button – To change your edge, simply push ‘n’ pull—push the quick release button on the handle while simultaneously pulling gently on the edge.

• Detachable Edges – Three specially-designed, fabric-sensitive edges allow you to get rid of fuzz, pills and balls from almost any kind of fabric, fiber or knit.

Edge #1: ideal for big & bulky pills like those found on heavy woolens, blends and synthetics

Edge #2: best for medium pilling like those found on cashmere, merino and finer wools. It also works great on fleece.

Edge #3: revitalizes your summer knits, t-shirts and ultra delicates by removing fine pills.

Until then,

Patti-Ann

LONDON YARNS

519-474-0403

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