London Yarns
Janet Filipchuk
1615 North Routledge Park, Unit 24, Open For In-Store Shopping And Still Offering Curbside Pickup
London, Ontario N6H 5L6
519-474-0403 | phone
Hours of Operation
| Monday: | Closed | | Tuesday: | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | | Wednesday: | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | | Thursday: | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm | | Friday: | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | | Saturday: | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | | Sunday: | Closed |
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HOLIDAY MONDAY EMAIL
Monday, October 9/17 – Holiday Monday Email
Hi,
How is your Monday going??? If you have a few minutes to spare on this holiday Monday, we have some exciting things to share with you.
First....the shop is CLOSED today, Monday, October 9th for Thanksgiving and will re-open tomorrow morning at 9:30 am.
Second, we have three more classes added to our roster. If you can join us for a class or two, please call us at 519-474-0403, with your payment information, to register. For additional class listings, please visit our website at www.londonyarns.com, and under the “Classes” tab, click “Rotating Classes” for the entire workshop schedule.
Third, some new yarns. Fourth, some ‘back in stock’ items....happy reading!!
A CANADIAN AFGHAN, EH!
Six 3-hour Sessions
Dates & Times:
Session 1: Saturday, January 27/18 from 10 am – 1 pm
Session 2: Saturday, February 24/18 from 10 am – 1 pm
Session 3: Saturday, March 24/18 from 10 am – 1 pm
Session 4: Saturday, April 21/18 from 10 am – 1 pm
Session 5: Saturday, May 26/18 from 10 am – 1 pm
Session 6: Saturday, June 23/18 from 10 am – 1 pm
Teacher: Janet
Cost: Choose 1 of 8 yarn options below + Pattern Book ($24.98)
Bernat Super Value (100% Acrylic) – 12 balls .... $250
Briggs & Little Regal (100% Wool) – 10 skeins .... $300
Briggs & Little Tuffy (80% Wool, 20% Nylon) – 24 skeins .... $330
Rustic with Wool Aran by James Brett (77% Acrylic / 20% Wool / 3% Viscose) – 8 balls .... $365
With Wool Aran by James Brett (75% Acrylic / 25% Wool) – 8 balls .... $365
Patons Classic Wool (100% Wool) – 24 balls .... $380
Cascade 220 (100% Wool) – 23 skeins .... $420
Tradition Worsted (51% Acrylic, 42% Wool, 7% Nylon) – 23 skeins .... $440
Many of you have already been in to admire this fabulous new afghan created by local designers Gladys & Christy of GC Designs from Sarnia, Ontario. Join Janet to get started & successfully accomplish this heirloom afghan – the perfect project to kick off the New Year! Through the series of sessions, students can expect to learn literally dozens of knitting stitches & techniques. Special attention will be given to starting and ending each block and/or strip in such a way so as to make finishing a breeze and minimize seaming as much as possible.
Learn professional techniques in adapting the knitting process to properly prepare your knitted pieces that result in beautiful seaming & finishing. These will include, but are not be limited to, provisional cast on, provisional cast off, proper use of waste yarn, reading & accomplishing over 50 stitches and their abbreviations, minimizing the number of pieces to assemble, knitting top down, bottom up, as well as multi directional borders, use of lifelines, 3-needle cast off & mattress stitch.
All students will learn to "read between the lines" of their patterns and feel empowered to make these changes knowing that you will achieve a professional overall finish to your afghan.
By working through this process & building these skills you will be equipped with the confidence to apply these techniques in many future projects.
Joining our group for these sessions will be a perfect way to keep you motivated and forging ahead to complete what is sure to become a treasured work of art. Finished afghan size is approximately 56” x 80”.
Rated: All Knitters
Pre-Requisite: Knowledge of Knit & Purl Stitches
A small sampling of just some of the 21 pattern blocks:
BLOCKING YOUR KNITS – “SPECIAL EDITION”
One 2-hour Session
Cost: $35
Date & Time: Saturday, October 28/17 from 10 am – 12 pm
Teacher: Janet
This “SPECIAL EDITION” Blocking Class will not only cover the same information as our regular Blocking Classes, B-U-T this time we will be focusing specifically on blocking the Maple Leaf Knit Shawl. Hopefully, you have yours completed (or nearly finished) - just in time to learn how to put the finishing touches on your Shawl by means of the blocking process.
Blocking is an essential part of finishing a project – as you can tell from the above photos. See a project in action (aka – the Maple Leaf Shawl) as well as learn to block swatches, textured fabric, and to deal with various fibres and blends. If you have never blocked your knits, come see what a difference it makes!
Rated: All Knitters
Pre-Requisite: None
BUILDING BLOCKS - BLOCK OF THE MONTH FOR HAND KNITTERS
Five 3-hour Sessions
Cost: $145 + Book (yarn included)
Dates & Times:
Session 1: Friday, October 13/17 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Session 2: Friday, October 27/17 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Session 3: Friday, November 10/17 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Session 4: Friday, November 24/17 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Session 5: Friday, December 8/17 from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Teacher: Louise
Would you like to improve your hand knitting skills and have a gorgeous sampler afghan to show for it? Louise will help you on your way with this “Customer Favourite” educational class. Each session we will work on two different blocks while focusing on expanding our knitting knowledge. Start with the simple knit & purl stitch squares and then watch your confidence grow as you master the techniques of each square with advancing difficulty. We will be covering skills such as pattern reading, pattern abbreviations, gauge, pattern appropriate increase & decrease techniques, lifelines, lace work, cable knitting, reading charts and, of course, methods of casting on & off. By the end of session 5 we will be ready to finish an afghan that is approximately 36” x 48” and decide on your favourite border option.
Rated: All Knitters
Pre-Requisite: Knowledge of Knit & Purl Stitches or have completed London Yarns “Learn to Knit” class
NEW CLASS…
We are so excited to be announcing another date for one of our newest workshops. Have you ever heard of a “Blank?” Well, if not, let us enlighten you! A “Blank” is a term that describes a piece of knitting that is knit flat, in stockinette stitch, with natural, un-dyed, fingering weight yarn. This rectangle is then prepared for the dye and dye is applied to it. Once the dyeing is complete and the dye is set, then the Blank (which is no longer “blank”) is dried and the yarn is re-wound into balls to knit or crochet with! When a Blank is produced for socks, the Blank is knit using a double strand of yarn. Upon completion, when the 2 strands of the Blank are unravelled, 2 identical balls emerge so your socks will match perfectly! How cool is that? When the Blank is used for a shawl, the Blank will be knit with a single strand of yarn. We are also thrilled to announce that Sock and Shawl Blanks will be ready-made and available for purchase here at the store in a variety of fibre blends, sizes, and price ranges.
Please join us for this new workshop that will prove to be relaxing, exciting and REALLY FUN!!!
One 2-Hour Session
Cost: $70.00 (Includes a 100 gram, pre-knit/ready-made Sock or Shawl Blank and EVERYTHING you need to dye your Blank = all materials & tools will be supplied) [**additional Blanks can be purchased separately]
Date & Time: Thursday, November 9/17 from 10 am – 12 pm
Teacher: Janice
PLEASE NOTE: The Sock & Shawl Blanks needed for this Dyeing Workshop will be PRE-KNIT, READY-MADE and provided for you in this class.
Please join us to welcome Janice as she teaches us all how to dye a “Blank!” Imagine applying dye to your very own Blank using your own choice of colours and learning many techniques on how to apply the dye using different mediums. Apply the dye horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or free-form with a sponge or spritz! Learn what effects the different methods have on the finished yarn. You could even dye a secret message on your blank for a special person or occasion; kind of like creating your own code!
Janice, being the skilled and creative person that she is, will really help you to ‘let go of your fears’ when it comes to Dyeing and assist you to “Play” with colour and embrace the “Fun” side of the Dyeing process. Students will complete their first Blank in class and learn everything they need to go home and capably dye all kinds of Blanks, repeating the dyeing process again and again.
Everything you need will be provided (other than some old clothes and a towel) for you during this hands-on dyeing workshop. We are happy to let you know that the dyes we will be using are non-toxic and food safe, containing no nasty fumes or harmful chemicals. Be sure to join us! This workshop is going to be LOADS OF FUN, FUN, FUN…we can hardly wait!
Rated: Everyone
Pre-Requisite: None
Important!! Please remember to dress accordingly! Be sure to wear clothing, that if dye accidentally gets splashed or spritzed on you, it will not ruin good clothing.
NEW YARNS...
What better timing?!?! Just as we receive a shipment of ‘bare’ yarn that is literally “ready to dye”, Janice was available to teach her ‘YARN TO “DYE” FOR’ Class. While we use pre-knit Sock or Shawl Blanks in the class, the same dyeing skills can just as easily be applied to skeins of yarn! And we have just such a thing!! Now in stock, there is a nice assortment of fibres available in the “Ready to Dye” yarn line.
“READY TO DYE” by Universal Yarns are undyed, natural colour (bare) skeins that take dye beautifully, and are great for making your own hand-dyed originals in a generous 100 gram skein – ready and waiting to become any colour you can imagine!
LINEN DK by Universal Yarns
Yardage: 250 mtrs / 275 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 20 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 4.5 mm, US – 7
Fibre Content: 100% Linen
Care: Machine Wash, Flat Dry
SUPERWASH MERINO SOCK by Universal Yarns
Yardage: 338 mtrs / 370 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 24 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 3.25 mm, US – 3
Fibre Content: 100% Superwash Merino
Care: Machine Wash, Tumble Dry Low
WOOL, NYLON SOCK by Universal Yarns
Yardage: 410 mtrs / 450 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 28 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 2.75 mm, US – 2
Fibre Content: 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon
Care: Machine Wash, Flat Dry
BAMBOO, MERINO, NYLON SOCK by Universal Yarns
Yardage: 420 mtrs / 459 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 28 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 2.75 mm, US – 2
Fibre Content: 50% Superwash Merino, 25% Rayon from Bamboo, 25% Nylon
Care: Machine Wash Gentle, Flat Dry
BACK IN STOCK...
If you missed out on the first & second shipments of these cases, now is your chance to purchase one (or two or three J) of these attractive, handy, ideal needle storage cases!!
Needle Cases
for Interchangeable Needles & Crochet Hooks
Crochet Hook Case
Need a resilient fold-away place to keep your crochet hooks or other small tools organized? Knit Picks Crochet Hook Cases are practical, resilient, and stylish! A vinyl exterior makes it easy to clean while a cotton/poly interior features 9 slits per side, which can fit needles and hooks that are 5.5" in length or shorter. 6" x 8" when closed; (Cases come empty, without the tips, hooks & accessories shown)
Interchangeable Needle Case
Need a resilient fold-away place to keep your DPNs, crochet hooks, or other small tools organized? Knit Picks Needle Cases are practical, resilient, and stylish! A vinyl exterior makes it easy to clean while a cotton/poly interior features 10 slits per side, which can fit needles and hooks that are 5" in length or shorter. 6" x 8" when closed; (Cases come empty, without the tips, hooks & accessories shown)
BACK IN STOCK...
BRIGHTS Crochet Hook Sets from Knit Picks
Knit Picks cheery, bright crochet hook set features wide, easy-to-grip, size-stamped handles and light aluminum hooks for hours of comfortable crocheting, while the array of colors makes sizes quickly identifiable.
Set includes 9 hooks:
2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, 3.5mm (E-4), 4.0mm (G-6), 4.5mm (7), 5.0mm (H-8), 5.5mm (I-9), 6.0mm (J-10). Each hook is 5.5" long.
We will have more exciting things to share with you next Monday!!
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
Website - http://www.londonyarns.com
Email - info@londonyarns.com
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