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 PATTERN & PATTERN IDEAS
Monday, January 14/19 – New Pattern & Pattern Ideas
We have two new ‘pattern inspirations’ and also, a new Dragonpine Pattern for you this week.
First up, we have a new hat pattern for Hand Knitters from Dragonpine Designs, our ‘in-house’ design team: “Jade’s Hat – Slouchy or Not”.
This pattern offers both slouchy and beanie options in a range of sizes to fit infant, child, teen & adult. Knit with worsted weight yarn, the stitch pattern is easy to remember. The crown shaping happens quickly resulting in a nice rounded out (non-peaked) crown so that the hat can be worn with or without a pompom, as desired.
Ask for DP-129 “Jade’s Hat – Slouchy or Not” and get started right away. This hat knits up quickly, so you can gift one to all your family & friends.
And now onto the ‘pattern inspirations’ part or our email...
Perhaps you remember that we recently advertised hand dyed “sock blanks” from Zen Yarn Garden. If not, here’s a brief refresher:
LUX BLANX
from Zen Yarn Garden
Lux Blanx are made from 150 grams of soft, squishy, luxurious Serenity Silk+ and pre-knit (single stranded) into fabric and then dyed into 12 unique colourways for you to knit or crochet from! Each blank is individually hand-dyed so no two are exactly alike. Lux Blanx weigh a generous 150 grams, which means you have 750 yards to work with!
LUX BLANX made from Serenity Silk+
Yardage: 685 mtrs / 750 yds / 150 grams
Tension: 28-40 sts = 4” (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 2 mm - 2.75 mm, US 0-2
Fibre Content: 75% Superwash Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk
Care: Hand Wash, Flat Dry
Since we have quite a number of these blanks in stock, we thought we might inspire you with some pattern ideas for use with the Lux Blanx. Have a look...
by Roxanne Yeun
The yarn used in this design is a unique put up called “LUX BLANX” which is pre-knit blanks that have been dyed after the blanks have been knit. You will unravel and knit from the blanks or if you prefer you can put the blanks into yarn cakes prior to knitting.
This pattern is completely customizable! You can knit it as large as you like or as small as you like! (if knitting the largest size using 1500 yds, please allow a minimum of 15g of yarn for bind off)
Colourways used: Knit with Tranquil & High Seas
Yardage: 503 - 1372 m (550 - 1500 yds)
Size shown: 43" wide x 28" long at center spine
For further information, please see Zen’s instructional blog post on how to handle sock blanks and also the instructional video from Staci at VeryPink.com for further instruction on handling these particular Lux Blanx’s, plus a tutorial on the brioche stitch.
Go crazy combining colourways - you will end up with a truly unique result!
Next we have...
by Roxanne Yeun
Shawl shown is knit from a sock blank.
The “Itty Bitty Picot-y Shawl” is an asymmetrical shawl knit from the top down featuring garter stitch throughout and a picot bindoff.
Size shown: 68" width x 9.5" height (size is adjustable)
Yardage used for size shown: 366m (400 yds)
Shawl size is easily adjustable to accommodate yardage – with one Lux Blanx, you have the option to make two shawls from just one Lux Blanx or one larger shawl!
Can you join us for a class or two? We have these classes scheduled in the upcoming weeks.
CABLED MITTS ON 2-NEEDLES
Four 2-hour Sessions
Cost: $130 (yarn & pattern book included)
Dates & Times:
Session 1: Friday, January 18/19 from 10 am – 12 pm
Session 2: Friday, January 25/19 from 10 am – 12 pm
Session 3: Friday, February 1/19 from 10 am – 12 pm
Session 4: Friday, February 8/19 from 10 am – 12 pm
Teacher: Louise
These mitts are interesting to knit and will be admired by all who see them! The mitts are knit flat and then seamed using mattress stitch. The cable pattern is intricate and will give you an opportunity to learn how to keep several different patterns working alongside each other, all at the same time. We will also learn how to pick up stitches, how to increase & decrease “while keeping the pattern correct”. Choice of two cuffs styles available.
Rated: Intermediate Course
Pre-Requisite: Knowledge of Knit and Purl Stitches & familiar with cable techniques
NEW!
MACHINE KNITTERS MONTHLY CLUB – HANDS ON
Six 3-hour Sessions
Cost: $250 (Price Includes in Class Knitting and Hand Outs)
Dates & Times: (choose one of two options)
WEEKDAY
Session 1: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sessions 2 – 5: To be determined
OR
SATURDAY
Session 1: Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sessions 2 – 5: To be determined
Teacher: Janet
Join Janet and be a part of this Club exclusive to Machine Knitters. Due to popular demand, the Club is now being offered as “hands-on” sessions and will be offered in blocks of 6 sessions with one session being offered approximately every month starting in January and ending in June. The Club will break for the summer months (July & August) and re-convene for four more sessions in September through to December (10 Sessions each year).
Knitters can expect to be exposed to numerous new stitches and techniques in hand manipulation, machine patterning, bindings, trims and finishing techniques.
Each square knits up quickly and easily on the LK150 knitting machine. By the end of the sessions, students will have completed many knit squares showcasing what they have learned and it is recommended assembling them to create a beautiful throw highlighting the varying new stitches.
We are pleased to offer all participants a 15% discount when they purchase sufficient yarn from London Yarns to complete this on-going project. Students may choose multiple colours or a solid shade throughout.
All of the stitch techniques learned can be combined and transferred to many other aspects of your knitting! Use your newly mastered stitches (or combinations thereof) in garments, baby blankets or home décor items or to create scarves, wraps, sweater panel designs and/or afghan panels. The possibilities are limitless!
This “get-together” for machine knitters will encourage “Show & Tell” and will be an outlet for machine knitters to share their projects, ideas, and questions.
By becoming a member, you will be entitled to attend all 6 hands-on sessions and receive all of the relevant hand-out material for each session. After the summer break, you will be able to register for the final 4 sessions of the year (September to December). EVEN IF you were unable to attend one of the sessions you will still receive all of the hand-out materials!
You will be knitting samples of the new stitches or techniques right in class, and should questions arise from the group, they will be addressed at the next session.
Rated: All Machine Knitters
Pre-Requisite: Basic Knowledge of the LK150
MACHINE KNITTERS MONTHLY CLUB – NOTES ONLY!
All Notes from Six 3-hour Sessions
Cost: $180 (Price Includes all Hand Outs via print or email)
Dates: One Set of Notes will be provided monthly from January to June 2019, six in all.
Author: Janet
Join Janet and be a part of this Club exclusive to Machine Knitters. The Club is now being offered in blocks of 6 sessions with one session being offered approximately every month starting in January and ending in June. The Club will break for the summer months (July & August) and re-convene for four more sessions in September through to December (10 Sessions each year).
Knitters can expect to be exposed to numerous new stitches and techniques in hand manipulation, machine patterning, bindings, trims and finishing techniques.
Each square knits up quickly and easily on the LK150 knitting machine. By the end of the sessions, students will have completed many knit squares showcasing what they have learned and it is recommended assembling them to create a beautiful throw highlighting the varying new stitches.
We are pleased to offer all participants a 15% discount when they purchase sufficient yarn from London Yarns to complete this on-going project. Students may choose multiple colours or a solid shade throughout.
By becoming a “Notes Only” Member, you will be entitled to the detailed notes from all 6 hands-on sessions. After the summer break, you will be able to register for the final 4 sessions of the year (September to December).
Rated: All Machine Knitters
Pre-Requisite: Basic Knowledge of the LK150
“Notes Only” are now also available from the 5-Sessions conducted during the 2018 Machine Knitters Club. Call for your complete set today. Available in print or by email – $150 for the complete set of notes from the 15 hours of ‘in-class’ instruction.
SPIRAL HAT
One 2.5-hour Session
Cost: $55 (yarn & pattern included)
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Teacher: Louise
Hats Twirl!! This fun hat grows quickly and has a pattern that can be easily memorized. This hat is so fun to knit and enjoyable to wear, you will be apt to make one for all your family and friends. Top off your cozy new hat with an optional faux fur bobble and you will be warm and toasty all winter.
Rated: All Knitters
Pre-Requisite: Knowledge of Knit & Purl Stitches
Until next week, try to stay warm out there!
Hey! … a new shawl or hat just might help with that! 
Patti-Ann
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