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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A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING
Monday, October 16/17 – A little bit of everything
Today’s email has no interconnected theme, but instead, we offer you just ‘a little bit of everything’ to pique your interest & brighten your day ...
AN ERRATA
Errata:
On pages 50 & 51, after pattern row 32 it currently reads: “Repeat Rows 1 – 32 (16 times more)
It should read “Repeat Rows 1 - 32 (16 times) [the word “more” is removed]
Gladys & Christy were mortified to find this error – they felt soooo bad. But, given the complexity & detail of the pattern stitches, the text & charts and the comprehensiveness of the entire book,....to find just one error and a fairly minor one at that, I say ‘take heart’ you’ve done an excellent job!
This erratum is also posted on their Ravelry page:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-canadian-afghan-eh
Are you interested in knitting this masterpiece of an afghan? Would you like a little guidance or help with it? Want to learn some additional techniques along the way that makes finishing a breeze and minimize seaming as much as possible. Why not join Janet for our instructional KAL workshop?!? The group will meet once a month in the new year from January to June. Please see the workshop description later in this email or visit our website www.londonyarns.com for further details.
NEW...
“Alpaca My Bag” S'wet Wet/Dry Bag
A fun, funky & highly functional bag to ‘CONTAIN LIFE'S MESSES’
The Gleener S'wet Wet/Dry Bag is the perfect packing solution for taking your knitting anywhere – to your favourite Knit Group, yarn store or while traveling! Simply put your knitting inside and zip it up to keep your yarn, needles, and notions from getting lost in your suitcase.
Not only is it the perfect place to store your current or next knitting project, it has tons of other uses!
Gleener introduces the S’wet Wet/Dry Bag, a multipurpose bag for the active and on-the-go consumer – the perfect companion for travel, fitness, leisure and fun.
Seals in odours and wetness
Built with a durable, waterproof lining, doubled seams and waterproof zipper, this wet/dry bag can be used to store gym clothes and towels, wet swimsuits, dirty laundry, toiletries, shoes, and even diapers. The possibilities are endless!
It’s made of a water resistant, odour confining, quick-dry and machine-washable fabric to keep life’s messes contained no matter what you stuff inside. Pop one in your luggage, gym bag or purse & have it handy for the next time you need it.
Hassle-free care instructions and quick-dry fabric helps you spend less time in the laundry room. Wash in cold water, flip it inside out and hang to dry overnight.
The S’wet Wet/Dry Bag also has sturdy strap with a heavy-duty snap so that you can hang it anywhere for easy access.
Bag measures 16” wide; 21” long. Rolls up small when empty - fits in your purse when not in use.
“Our customers are constantly seeking practical and stylish ways to simplify and restore order to their busy lives. Our S’wet Wet/Dry Bag fuses fashion, function and versatility into a single, thoughtful product. This multi-purpose and highly water resistant bag was designed with the frequent traveler, athlete, and busy parent in mind. It stylishly and discretely stashes life’s little messes while on-the-go, keeping dirty laundry, sweaty gym gear and soiled kids clothes out of sight, out of smell, and out of mind.” - says Kim Cole, President of Gleener.
Another innovative, new product from Gleener…
Basket Case Tote
Basket Case Tote in Dove Grey
With the Basket Case Tote from Gleener, you'll be able to carry all of your things in style! The convenient size of this bag makes it ideal to carry not only your knitting or crochet projects, it's a great way to haul all of your day to day necessities - e.g. WIP’s, books, yarn, tame unruly magazine & pattern collections, yarn stashes or anything else outside the realm of knitting, too!
Constructed with easy-carry handles and a sturdy flat-bottom design, the Basket Case Tote will stay upright even when empty. The woven details are stylish and functional…also, you can easily tuck needles, notions, hooks, glasses and many other smaller items in the weave. This 100% felted polyester bag measures 12.5" h x 15" w x 9.5" d
NEW COLOURS…
The colour range in Unforgettable by Red Heart has expanded! Our most recent shipment of Unforgettable included these newest colourways. Come in & have a ‘look-see’ for yourself!
UNFORGETTABLE
Yardage: 256 mtrs / 280 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 18 - 20 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 4.5 mm - 5 mm, US – 7 - 8
Fibre Content: 100% Acrylic
Care: Machine Wash Gentle in Cold Water, Tumble Dry Low
Newly restocked…
SHAWL PINS
by Inspire
Choose from 21 assorted styles, colours & sizes; made from Wood or Horn & ranging from 2½” – 4” in size; and very reasonably priced, too! Now in stock.
Can you come????
To register for these or any of the other workshops listed on our website, please call us at 519-474-0403 with your payment information.
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 be focusing specifically on blocking the Maple Leaf Knit Shawl. B-U-T it will still cover the same information as our regular Blocking Class – so ALL are welcome regardless of whether you have knit this shawl or not. And if you have knit it, hopefully yours is 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
Well, that about sums it up for today’s email. We hope to see you soon and that the rest of your week goes well,
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
Website - http://www.londonyarns.com
Email - info@londonyarns.com
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