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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NEW STOCK, NEW PRODUCTS
Monday, October 29/18 – New Stock, New Products
PLEASE NOTE: We will be closing early at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 31st, for Halloween. This means that our Wednesday Evening Knit Group will not be held that evening but will resume the following week.
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!
There is still room available in our upcoming ‘Master Sawks’ classes. If you can join us, please call the shop at 519-474-0403 with your payment information to register.
MASTER SAWKS: KNITTING FROM THE HEEL OUT
Four Sessions of varying lengths
Cost: $90 (includes yarn, pattern & advanced pattern notes)
Dates & Times:
Session 1: Saturday, November 3/18 from 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Session 2: Saturday, November 10/18 from 1 pm – 3 pm
Session 3: Saturday, November 17/18 from 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Session 4: Saturday, November 24/18 from 1 pm – 2 pm
Teacher: Jen
Join us for our very first edition of a brand new “Master Sawks” Series of classes with Jen at London Yarns!
Have you knit a bunch of pairs of cuff-down and/or toe-up socks and you’re starting to get bored? Let’s jump back on that ‘sock knitting bandwagon’ and re-energize your sock knitting by trying something completely different – SOCKS FROM THE HEEL OUT!
Yes, you heard that right! Cast on at the heel and knit out towards the instep, knit down to the toe and then up to the cuff. This interesting, new method of knitting socks will increase your knitting skills and get you excited about socks again!
Skills used/taught in this class: knitting in the round, purling in the round, kfb, m1 lifted bar increase, k2tog and ssk decreases, k2togtbl decreases, k1tbl twisted stitches, twisted rib, 3-needle bind off, grafting/Kitchener stitch, sewn bind-off, Jenny’s Magic Cast On & Jenny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off – we will be getting a refresher of all of these techniques in the class, so don't worry if some of them sound unfamiliar to you!
Rated: All Experienced Sock Knitters
Pre-Requisite: must be comfortable knitting socks on double-pointed needles, must have knit socks before, must be comfortable with knitting and purling in the round, must be comfortable with the Kitchener stitch (grafting). This class is not a class for beginners! Please be prepared for “homework knitting” between classes. Participants must be able to attend all classes.
We have just received a large shipment of SOCK YARNS, including more ‘wool-free’ choices and LOTS of SOLIDS!! Hurry in for best selection. Check out just two of the new arrivals:
INTRODUCING…
Austermann Step – “Wanderlust”
This is the original Aloe Vera and Jojoba oil fused sock yarn from Austermann but in a BRAND NEW colourway - WANDERLUST! It is truly one of the softest sock yarns on the market, featuring a Cashmere-like touch, without the Cashmere price! WANDERLUST will soften your hands while knitting, and soften your feet when wearing. The Aloe Vera and Jojoba oil will last for approximately 40 machine washes.
In contrast to normal anti-felting processes, the EXP process is chlorine-free (EXP uses non-toxic salts). EXP treatments save a great deal of water - up to 50%. In addition EXP requires far fewer and much less harmful chemicals than other treatments.
The self-patterning Fairisle effect appears as you knit.
AUSTERMANN STEP WANDERLUST
Yardage: 420 mtrs / 459 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 30 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 2.5 mm – 3 mm, US 1½ - 2½
Fibre Content: 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon
Care: Machine Wash, Flat Dry
Made in Germany
CLICK HERE for more information on the benefits of Aloe Vera and Jojoba oil.
NEW IN STOCK…
Rellana’s classic Flotte Socke 4ply is available, for a limited time, in a brand new Fairisle 2018 Xmas pattern and, as well, the 2017 Xmas colourway. The difference in the two prints is the shade of green – 2018 has brighter Holly green, while the 2017 has a darker Evergreen green.
FLOTTE SOCKE by Rellana
Yardage: 420 mtrs / 459 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 30 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 2 mm - 3 mm, US – 0 - 2½
Fibre Content: 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon
Care: Machine Wash, Flat Dry
Have you noticed how Needle Felting is becoming ever more popular? With Jen’s Needle Felting Classes, not only are we are sharing the joy of needle felting, but also recruiting even more to take up this the fun and stress relieving craft. Or, are you a sewer, quilter or crafter? Then the following felting items will be of interest to you as well.
TrueFelt
100% WASHABLE wool felt pieces from De Witte Engel
Each sheet measures 8" x 12" (20cm x 30cm) and is 1/8th of an inch thick and is perfect for needle felting, toy making, quilting, patchwork and appliqué. All materials and products used in the making of TrueFelt are environmentally friendly and approved by several international organizations for their levels of purity.
TrueFelt distinguishes itself from other types of felt by its woollier look, its WASHABILITY and a slightly greater weight per meter. TrueFelt weighs ca. 450 gram per meter. The felt is made from pure wool from South American breeds of sheep and produced in Europe and is machine washable.
Thanks to the natural character of this 100% woolen felt, TrueFelt has a huge number of applications and is a highly valued product. This makes it impossible to imagine our textile world without it.
Now in stock & available in a shade range of 75 colours!!
- TrueFelt is pure woolen felt
- TrueFelt is felt made from 100% pure wool
- TrueFelt is felt made from South American sheep
- TrueFelt is felt produced in Europa
- TrueFelt is felt that satisfies the European guidelines (REACH) for fabricating pure woolen products
- TrueFelt is a woolen felt that is dyed with non-toxic and heavy metal-free dyes which satisfy the EN 71, art. 1, 2 and 3 guidelines
- TrueFelt is safe for children and can be used in children’s toys
- TrueFelt is machine-washable using a wool program no warmer than 30 degrees
- TrueFelt can shrink just slightly, but usually no more than 5%
- TrueFelt can be ironed using an average warm temperature
- TrueFelt is flame retardant and can be used for heat and sound insulation
The properties of TrueFelt make this material extremely suitable and safe for children’s toys 4 years and older. Furthermore, TrueFelt is often used for interior decoration, wall finishing and upholstery. This 100% woolen felt is also used in theaters, photo studios, for architectural purposes and for luxurious trade show presentations.
Look what you can make with just a couple pieces of TrueFelt, or even just one piece!
So....what else is new in the ‘needle felting’ area? Check out these adorable, little “Mini Packs” of Bheda Wool roving...
BHEDA WOOL MINIS
These Mini Sampler Packs contain the same great Bheda Wool roving as their 25gram ‘big brother’ balls. But instead, the Bheda Wool Minis’ are a made up of a fabulous package of 2g each of 6 related colours, for a total of 12g per pack. These are ideal for blending and shading, for small details like eyes, nose & mouth, on needle felted characters, and for appliqué work for the all of our Needle Felters out there. But, if you are not yet a Needle Felter, these Mini Packs are so sweet to look at that you may want to have a couple packs in your stash just to admire! Look at the size comparison of these tiny ‘Bheda Babies’ next to their ‘Big Bheda Brother’…
Bheda wool from De Witte Engel is used very often for felting with the felting needle (dry felting) and wet felting (felting with water and soap). Bheda Wool, imported from the Netherlands, is the perfect wool roving for both needle felting and wet felting! Made from a mixture of selected New Zealand sheep breeds, such as Rylend, Suffolk, Shetland, Romney, Jacob and others, this coarse, crimpy wool felts quickly and easily. The average fiber thickness is ± 25 microns.
Feel free to download the full Bheda Wool Shade Card, including the Mini Packs.
BHEDA WOOL MINI PACKS by DeWitte Engel
Package Contains: 2g each of 6 different colours
Package Weight: 12 grams total
Fibre Content: 100% Wool Roving
Made in the Netherlands
BHEDA WOOL
Bheda wool from De Witte Engel is used very often for felting with the felting needle (dry felting) and wet felting (felting with water and soap).
Characteristics of Bheda Wool
Bheda Wool, imported from the Netherlands, is the perfect wool roving for both needle felting and wet felting! Made from a mixture of selected New Zealand sheep breeds, such as Rylend, Suffolk, Shetland, Romney, Jacob and others, this coarse, crimpy wool felts quickly and easily. Available in 25g balls, in a wide palette of natural shades and vibrant dyed colours – 48 colours in all! The average fiber thickness is ± 25 microns.
Bheda wool is available in 48 different colors and comes in 25 gram balls!
BHEDA WOOL by DeWitte Engel
Ball Weight: 25 grams
Fibre Content: 100% Wool Roving
Made in the Netherlands
DID YOU KNOW…
Along with roving, felt & fibre, we carry all the supplies needed for Needle Felting, including felting needles of different gauges and tip points, felting mats – both foam & bristle, needle holders, appliqué molds, felting project kits, finger protectors, etc.
Look at the new pattern that Janet has recently published for Machine Knitters....
Tuck Stitch Baby Blanket
on the LK150 Knitting Machine
The pattern booklet contains instructions for both double knitting and worsted weight yarns, with one or two colour options and, as well, finishing with a Duffy Cabled edging. Ask for pattern # DP-119.
NEW STOCK…
More handmade pottery yarn bowls from Bayfield have arrived. Each of these new bowls has a fixed opening for a yarn guide. The bowls measure approximately 8” in diameter across the top, 4” high and 5 ½” diameter across the base.
We have a wide selection of Yarn Bowls in stock in many styles, colours & sizes – both wood and pottery.
Until next week,
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
Website - http://www.londonyarns.com
Email - info@londonyarns.com
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