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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SPECIAL OFFER & NEW SOCK YARNS
Monday, September 2/19 – Special Offer & New Sock Yarns
Please Note: The store is closed today, Monday, September 2nd for Labour Day.
Welcome to September!! Did the summer fly by for you too?!?! Shorter days and cooler nights indicate that summer is winding down and coming to a finish. For those of us sad to see summer mostly behind us, may we take some consolation in realizing that this also means that we are heading into the Fall season and with it new yarns, new patterns, new inspiration in the love of our craft.
Before we get to the new Sock Yarns, we want to extend to you a very special opportunity:
Berroco, one of our suppliers, has made available to us a “special ONE-TIME order” for ALAFOSS ICELANDIC BLANKETS.
These Alafoss Interior Blankets are hand-woven with 100% pure Icelandic wool. Here’s a brief description from Berroco:
“The blankets are made of 100% pure Icelandic wool and are therefore extremely durable, lightweight, breathable and warm. The fabric is additionally combed after weaving to make it soft. The blankets come in various patterns, colours and textures. Single delivery for October 2019 – just in time for the holidays!”
Cozy, warm and a very popular gift item! Five different styles are available with traditional Icelandic wool patterns. Due to the fine quality of the wool, the throws are very long-lasting but soft at the same time.
Alafoss Icelandic Wool Blankets – more than just a blanket! Traditionally made using only the finest and purest Icelandic Alafoss wool – a wool that is well known for being luxurious and soft, lightweight yet warm and breathable, so you won’t overheat. Use your Alafoss Blanket as a Throw to accessorize your sofa, use it on your bed, as a travel blanket or wear it as a beautiful wrap to keep the chill off.
Here are the five colour choices:
Brown 0302
Designed by Védís Jónsdóttir.
Made of 100% pure Icelandic Wool.
Size: 130cm x 180 cm (51 x 71 inch).
$279.98
Flétta Dark 0401
Designed by Védís Jónsdóttir.
Made of 100% pure Icelandic Wool.
Size: 130cm x 180 cm (51 x 71 inch).
$279.98
2005
Designed by Guðrún Gunnarsdóttir.
Made of 100% pure Icelandic Wool.
Size: 130cm x 200 cm (51 x 79 inch).
$279.98
Landscape 1051
Designed by Védís Jónsdóttir.
Made of 100% pure Icelandic Wool.
Size: 130cm x 200 cm (51 x 80 inch).
$279.98
Elf Forest 1002
Designed by Védís Jónsdóttir.
Made of 100% pure Icelandic Wool.
Size: 130cm x 180 cm (51 x 71 inch).
$279.98
Since these Alafoss Blankets are a special one-time order item, we request payment upon ordering. Order as many or as few as you wish. There is no limit per order. We are happy to take your order by phone, if you prefer.
DEADLINE: All orders must be placed before Friday, September 13/19.
Characteristics of the Icelandic wool:
Unique in its composition, Icelandic wool consists of two types of fibres:
INNER FIBRES = INSULATING: Fine, soft, highly insulating.
OUTER FIBRES = WATER-REPELLENT: Long, glossy, water-repellent.
Together, these two distinctive fibres create a wool that is:
- Lightweight - lighter than most other wools, keeps you warm and comfortable.
- Water-repellent - repels rain and stays feeling dry.
- Breathable - moisture passes through the fibres away from the skin, keeping you dry and comfortable. – quoted from Istex
In Summary:
- This is a special, one-time order
- Ordering deadline is September 13/19
- All special orders require pre-payment
- No ordering limits
- $279.98 each
- Expected Delivery Date – Mid to late October
And now, on to our new sock yarns....
NEW SOCK YARN...
SOCK TWINS
Do you like your socks to match? Introducing... Sock Twins Multi and Sock Twins Mouline. Estelle has done all the work for us and wound this new sock yarn into two identical 50 gram balls, so now we can knit a matching pair of socks without all the fuss.
Sock Twins “MULTI” is aptly named, as it has 4 multi-coloured plies that change colour, while Sock Twins “MOULINE” consists of 4 plies that change colour over time. The colour changes in both of these yarns result in a marled, gradient effect and come in a nice variety of colours!
SOCK TWINS by Estelle
Yardage: 400 mtrs / 437 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 28-32 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 2.25 mm - 3.25 mm, US 2-3
Fibre Content: 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon
Care: Machine Wash, Flat Dry
And, Sock Twins aren’t just for socks!! Look at this pretty shawl pattern:
Back Again Shawl
a free pattern download from Estelle,
made with just 400 mtrs (100gr) of sock yarn.
NEW COLOURS...
Opal, a German company, is one of the market leaders in sock yarn. Known for quality, they offer a lovely selection of solid colours.
Opal solids are a classic sock line with beautiful soft and strong colours. A fingering weight, 4-ply yarn made of 75% superwash wool and 25% nylon, Opal is machine washable and perfect not only for socks but shawls, light scarves, hats, fingerless gloves and more. One ball will make a pair of socks.
OPAL UNI SOLIDS
Yardage: 425 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
BACK IN STOCK....
Millefiori Light by Berroco – we now stock all 10 colourways! Have a look…
‘Millefiori’ is an Italian glasswork technique producing distinctive decorative patterns of which Berroco has transformed into yarny bliss for us! Made from an equal blend of wool and acrylic, giving the yarn both stability and softness. The glowing palette of marled and variegated colourways ebb and flow in random patterns to create a moderate & gentle, multicoloured fabric with just a hint of shine. This yarn is spun as a single-ply in a double knitting weight. Millefiori Light begs to be knit up into eye catching hats, mitts, scarves & shawls, cowls, sweaters and more!
MILLEFIORI LIGHT by Berroco
Yardage: 320 mtrs / 350 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 22 - 24 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 3.75 mm – 4 mm, US 5 - 6
Fibre Content: 50% Wool, 50% Acrylic
Care: Hand Wash, Flat Dry
Would you like to join us for our newest class,“My First Pullover: Flax”. If you want to attend and knit this sweater (you choose the size: from 0-6 months up to 4XL), please call the store at 519-474-0403 to register.
NEW!
MY FIRST PULLOVER: “FLAX”
Three Sessions: One 3-hr and Two 2-hr
Cost: $120 (includes $40 yarn credit, pattern & extensive class notes, incl. ‘tips & tricks’ notes)
Dates & Times:
Session 1: Saturday, September 14/19 from 1 pm – 4 pm
Session 2: Saturday, September 21/19 from 2 pm – 4 pm
Session 3: Saturday, October 5/19 from 2 pm – 4 pm
Teacher: Jen
Have you always wanted to knit your very first sweater, but are afraid of what could go wrong? First there’s gauge, then yarn choice, then picking the right size, then figuring out where to measure from, and then there are those pesky instructions that say “AND AT THE SAME TIME…” and…OH BOY! Whew. Knitting your first sweater can be a challenge!
Come demystify the art of sweater knitting with us this fall! We have chosen “Flax” – a seamless, top-down, knit in one piece in the round pattern to make knitting your first pullover an uncomplicated, enjoyable and successful experience. Of course, we will help you throughout the process, including casting on, raglan increases, how to separate the sleeves from the body, casting on and off mid-row, measuring gauge, and figuring out all the “knitting math” you’ll ever need to know to successfully complete any other pattern you wish!
The Flax Pullover pattern ranges in size from newborn all the way up to adult 4XL! This means that people of all shapes and sizes can be accommodated, and this versatile unisex design compliments everyone. Choose the size you wish to knit, and come knit your very first sweater (or your second, or third, or fourth, or…!) with Jen at London Yarns! Please keep in mind that the larger the size you knit, the more homework will be required between classes.
Rated: All Knitters
Pre-Requisite: comfortable with knit and purl stitches, comfortable knitting in the round.
Have a Happy Day!
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
Website - http://www.londonyarns.com
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