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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WELCOMING NEW ‘FRIENDS’ & ‘OLD FRIENDS’ ALIKE
Monday, November 9/17 – Welcoming new ‘friends’ & ‘old friends’ alike
Today, we share the joy & excitement of introducing you to some new yarn ‘friends’ as well as the COMFORT and familiarity of ‘old yarn friends’. Enjoy....
[pun intended  ]
NEW YARN…
GEMS from Louet, is a ‘new to us’ yarn, but definitely NOT new to the market. Gems has been produced for literally decades!! Tested, tried & true, we are excited to be stocking Gems yarn & making it available to you.
GEMS 100% merino is a go-to, machine washable merino yarn - a staple yarn for all yarn lovers! This yarn is custom spun in South Africa, for Louet North America. It is “worsted spun” (meaning – that the short “itchy” wool fibres are removed leaving only the long wool fibres, which are aligned & combed to lay parallel with each other, making for a softer wool yarn) with a tight twist to minimize pilling while maintaining a high elasticity. Gems is then steamed for the softest touch. This combination allows for excellent stitch definition, as well as, added strength & durability.
Gems is in stock & available in two weights – Fingering & Sport/DK
GEMS FINGERING by Louet
Yardage: 169 mtrs / 185 yds / 50 grams
Tension: 26 - 30 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 2.75 mm – 3.25 mm, US 2 - 3
Fibre Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool, Worsted Spun
Care: Machine Wash Gentle, Tumble Dry Low
Product of South Africa
Jen has posted some photos of Gems Fingering on Instagram, showing the colours up more true to life: https://instagram.com/p/BazAW3TlDID/
GEMS SPORT by Louet
Yardage: 205 mtrs / 225 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 20 - 24 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 3.25 mm – 3.75 mm, US 3 - 5
Fibre Content: 100% Superwash Merino Wool, Worsted Spun
Care: Machine Wash Gentle, Tumble Dry Low
Product of South Africa
The return of a ‘familiar friend’…
Comfort DK by Berroco has returned to our shop. After a long hiatus, this well-known, often requested yarn is back in stock … YEAH!! Comfort DK combines economy, quality and performance in a super fine blend of acrylic and nylon is perfect for baby, tots, toddlers and adults alike. A selection of more sophisticated shades makes it an excellent non-woolen alternative for the lace knitter.
COMFORT DK by Berroco
Yardage: 165 mtrs / 178 yds / 50 grams
Tension: 22 - 24 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 3.75 mm – 4 mm, US 5 - 6
Fibre Content: 50% Super Fine Acrylic, 50% Super Fine Nylon
Care: Machine Wash, Tumble Dry Low
NEW YARN…
Rustic With Wool Aran by James C Brett is a blend of acrylic, wool, and viscose with a delightful, natural coloured fleck – an Aran weight staple for many reasons:
- Fabulous stitch definition
- Generous yardage – 695 mtrs
- Excellent $$ value in 400 gram balls – also less ends to tie in!
- Knits to most Worsted/Aran weight patterns
- Perfect blend of Acrylic & Wool – the 20% wool adds some extra warmth, while the acrylic blend will keep your garments looking their very best
- Tweed Flecks add interest to any stitch pattern
- Machine Washable
RUSTIC ARAN by James C. Brett
Yardage: 695 mtrs / 760 yds / 400 grams
Tension: 18 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 5 mm, US 8
Fibre Content: 77% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 3% Viscose
Care: Machine Wash, Flat Dry
NEW YARN…
With Wool Aran by James C. Brett, is a wonderful, washable, acrylic/wool blend with crisp stitch definition. The added 20-25%% wool content will provide some warmth to your projects as well as enhance the overall appearance. An amazing value with exceptional yardage in 400 gram balls!
WITH WOOL ARAN by James C. Brett
Tension: 18 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 5 mm, US 8
Care: Machine Wash, Flat Dry
Fibre Content: 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool; Yardage: 780 mtrs / 850 yds / 400 grams
Fibre Content: 75% Acrylic, 25% Wool; Yardage: 640 mtrs / 698 yds / 400 grams
Jen has posted ‘real life’ pictures of both Rustic With Wool Aran & With Wool Aran yarns
on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/p/Ba9vcHdlYvP/
Will you join us for some fun? We have some seats available in our upcoming Dyeing Workshop. If you can come, please give us a call at 519-474-0403 to register.
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.
Exciting things are happening at the store….more to come next week.
Stay tuned!
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
Website - http://www.londonyarns.com
Email - info@londonyarns.com
Instagram - @LondonYarns
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