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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THE NIGHTSHIFT COUNTDOWN IN ON! (AND MORE)
Monday, March 9/20 – The Nightshift countdown in on! (and more)
The countdown in on!
Only 8 more days until our order goes in on March 16th for the Nightshift Kits!
DON’T MISS OUT!! Hurry in, make your selection and place your order today!
Click here for full details about the Nightshift Shawl pattern and the kits; otherwise, here is a quick recap:
Nightshift Shawl kits are a great way to play with the fun colours of Cascade's 220 Superwash Wave; choose from 5 unique colour-kit options.
Knit side-to-side, the Nightshift shawl features simple techniques: slipped stitches, mosaic knitting, and an I-cord edging make this an engaging project to knit.
Each shawl kit contains 6 skeins of 220 Superwash Wave in 6 different colours carefully selected and put together based on popular projects seen in shops and favourite colour combinations!
Cascade’s 220 Superwash Wave puts a new spin on their classic 220 Superwash with a new colour shift effect. The colour repeats are very long with some high contrast and some tonal colour options. Made from a natural fiber (100% Superwash Wool) that is easy-care, meaning you can machine wash and dry it!
COLOUR PACK KITS…
- OPTION A contains 1 hank each of colours 102, 105, 108, 109, 110, 111.
- OPTION B contains 1 hank each of colours 104, 105, 106, 108, 109, 111.
- OPTION C contains 1 hank each of colours 103, 109, 110, 113, 117, 118.
- OPTION D contains 1 hank each of colours 105, 110, 115, 116, 117, 118.
- OPTION E contains 1 hank each of colours 101, 106, 107, 114, 115, 118.
We will keep each of the 5 colourway kits
in stock for you to ‘see in the flesh’.
Hurry in and choose your kit.
Our next kit order will be placed on March 16th with an expected delivery date around March 19th. So be sure to come in or call in prior to March 16.
Would you like to knit Nightshift? Are you perhaps feeling a little uncertain or hesitant, not knowing if you can master the different techniques involved in this pattern? Have no fear! Janet is offering a ‘help session’ to get you started and well on your way (see details below).
NEW DATE…
The first date that we set for the Nightshift Shawl class filled up in a flash! But not to worry, we now have a second date scheduled. If you would like to register for this new date, you may do so in person or call us at 519-474-0403 with payment information.
NIGHTSHIFT SHAWL – Another Installment of “Knit-It with Jan-et”!
One 2.5-hour Session
Cost: $45
Dates & Times:
Thursday, April 9/20 from 10 am – 12:30 pm (NEW DATE)
Saturday, March 28/20 from 2 pm – 4:30 pm (FULL)
Teacher: Janet
What a fun way to spend the morning! This workshop has been designed to help you get started knitting your Nightshift Shawl.
Join me, Janet and begin the wonderful process of creating this piece of art. Although the pattern is not difficult, there are some techniques that not all knitters might be familiar with. Students can expect to learn the different methods of slipping stitches (or mosaic knitting) on right and wrong side rows, as well as methods of increasing that will produce the nicest looking fabric. One side edge of this shawl is finished with an I-Cord treatment that is knit on as you go. It creates a beautifully smooth hemmed edge with no sewing and looks great from either side!
The I-Cord technique is a super skill to have in your repertoire, as it cleanly finishes the side edges or selvedges of any knitted fabric. In future, feel free to use it on scarves, shawls, throws, cowls or any straight edge that you would like to be beautifully finished. This workshop will prove to be relaxing and fun. I can’t wait to see all of those beautiful colours flowing through our hands!
Rated: All Knitters
Pre-Requisite: Students must purchase the Nightshift Shawl Kit (available in 5 different colourways) from London Yarns ($99.98). We will also purchase a digital copy and print the pattern on your behalf through Ravelry (approx. $10.00).
NEW SOCK YARNS have arrived!!
(read on to see them all)
BERROCO SOX
‘Tested, tried & true’, Berroco Sox is a sock knitters “go-to” yarn choice! This self-patterning yarn is a superb machine washable wool blend that combines the warmth of wool with the strength and softness of nylon, so any project you make will wear well and be easy care.
Berroco Sox is not just for socks!! It is also a great choice for fingerless mitts, shawls, mittens, scarves and even garments.
Seven Brand New Colours #14100 - #14106 – pleasingly thin stripes in graduated colourings are complimented with dark grey stripe accents.
BERROCO SOX
Yardage: 406 mtrs / 440 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 30 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 2.75 mm - 3.25 mm, US 2
Fibre Content: 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon
Care: Machine Wash, Flat Dry
Made in Italy
Do you love ‘sock’ yarn, but not sock making? Consider this – you could enjoy working with ‘sock’ yarn while knitting a pair of fingerless mitts!
Berroco offers their Elowen pattern, free of charge.
You may download the pattern by going to the Elowen Pattern Page. Or, as a direct download: Elowen PDF file.
Don’t you think these gloves would be awesome knit as fingerless mitts? The pattern could be easily modified! Knit from the cuff up, with lace work up the wrist and top of hands with stockinette on the palm and fingers (should you choose to make them) for function and warmth; requires 1 ball of Berroco Sox or 100 grams of fingering weight yarn.
Pattern Mods to make into Fingerless Mitts:
After completing the hand, where instructions indicate to start the Little Finger, just cast off. Ignore references to the other fingers and jump to Thumb instructions. Knit the thumb to desired length, without shaping and cast off. Voila! Fingerless Mitts.
WOOL-FREE SOCK YARN…
Berroco Comfort Sock is for the sock enthusiast who is looking for an quality NON-WOOL yarn with engineered self-patterning colourways, as well as popular solid colours.
Seven new colours now in stock.
BERROCO COMFORT SOCK
Yardage: 412 mtrs / 447 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 30 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 3.25 mm, US 3
Fibre Content: 50% Super Fine Acrylic, 50% Super Fine Nylon
Care: Machine Wash inside out in warm water, gentle cycle, Tumble Dry Low
Made in Turkey
NEW SOCK YARN DELIVERY...
While you’re in the store, be sure to see the wonderful array of new colours & patterns that have arrived in these sock yarn brands:
- ZAUBERBALL & ZAUBERBALL CRAZY
- OPAL Jazz
- OPAL Fairytale
- OPAL Magic Sky
- Zig Zag by King Cole
NEWLY RE-STOCKED…
AMBIENTE
Ambiente is scrumptious, springy, and machine washable; a joy to work with and a pleasure to wear.
AMBIENTE – This eye-catching, fairisle-effect yarn not only has a quality high-twist that resists pilling, but it is a 100% merino superwash that can be used for just about anything! It feels incredible on the skin, and has the perfect amount of bounce - the kind that can make all your stitches uniform and even, with little effort. Great for hats, sweaters, mitts, shawls, socks, and so much more; try it striped with a solid or on its own and you’re sure to fall head over heels!
HURRY IN to have the first pick of the recently arrived colour choices!
AMBIENTE
Yardage: 155 mtrs / 170 yds / 50 grams
Tension: 24 - 26 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 3 mm - 3.5 mm, US 2 - 4
Fibre Content: 100% Merino Superwash Wool
Care: Machine Wash, Machine Dry
Ambiente Projects:
Hat pattern is free with Ambiente yarn purchase...takes only 1 or 2 balls, depending on finished size.
Or ask for our very own Dragonpine Designs “DK Socks” pattern, shown in Ambiente colour 1864.
New Model Garment…
We’ve been so immersed in Shawl knitting, it seems we may have neglected to remember the beauty and benefits of the Cowl. May we inspire you with the Urbanology Cowl...
We knit our Urbanology cowl using 1 ball of Katia Azteca as the contrast colour (red) and 1 ball of Patons Alpaca Blend as the main colour (black) on 6.5mm needles. The pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry or through us with the Ravelry ‘Buy In-Store’ program.
“Lines cross and intersect; small blocks are neatly aligned; pathways, buildings, parks, fields and roads seem to form a grid, tiny and varied. Sense of scale is lost. All these puzzle pieces are fascinating and captivating. I can easily get lost looking at satellite imagery; scrolling past cities, villages and seemingly flat landscapes. The absence of scale makes the tiny colorful patches look like the pieces of a giant jigsaw puzzle.
The Urbanology cowl is inspired by these seemingly small building blocks. The cowl uses a mosaic stitch pattern featuring squares forming a network of lines like paths. For added fun, one colorway is slightly variegated, creating extra depth and variation. Come along for a walk, crisscross over the landscape and city!” – quoted from Urbanology pattern page
Urbanology is worked with easy and fun mosaic knitting using two colours. The cowl is worked flat and then finished by joining in the round seamlessly using kitchener stitch or a three-needle bind-off, if preferred. The pattern gives suggestions to customize the size of the cowl, as well as alternative instructions to work the pattern as a scarf. Charts and written instructions are provided and are links are given to clear video tutorials for the stitches used.
Circumference: 108 cm / 42½ inches, height: 38 cm / 15 inches. One size, but easily customizable.
Thanks for reading and have yourself a great day!!
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
Website: http://www.londonyarns.com
Email: info@londonyarns.com
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