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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PROJECTS BOTH BIG & SMALL
Monday, Aug. 17/20 – Projects Both Big & Small
In addition to this week’s DropShip offers (yes, there are TWO this week!), we have a couple of fun, ‘quick knit’, one & two ball projects that we can pick up and complete in between our lengthier projects of sweaters, shawls & throws, giving us a ‘mindless diversion’ from some of our more complicated projects.
Please remember that we are still operating via Curbside pickup, local delivery, or mail order. If you would like to inquire or purchase any of today’s offerings, feel free to email us or call us (519-474-0403) during our current store hours…
Store Hours for ordering & curbside pickup:
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Saturday: Open 12 noon - 4 pm
First up are our NEW in-stock Shawl Kits…
We have put together 21 ONE-OF-A-KIND kits for this shawl. Each kit is priced according to the yarns it contains, so all are priced individually. Each kit comes with instructions on how to arrange your colours (eg. which yarns are intended to be Colours A, B, C, and D), enough yarn to knit the shawl, and instructions on how to receive a free digital copy of this pattern. Should you wish us to print this 21-page pattern for you, a small printing fee of $2.00 will be added to the cost of your kit. You will require stitch markers and a 3.75mm x 32” (or 40”) circular needle for this project.
Because each kit is a ‘ONE-OF-A-KIND’, when choosing your kit colours, you might want to have a second or third pick selected just in case your first pick has already been sold. Please check our webpage listing to see which kits are still available for sale.
EXCLUSIVELY AT LONDON YARNS!
We are the ONLY CANADIAN store
participating in Berroco’s DropShip Program!
This week’s first DropShip offer is PROVIDENCE, a lightweight tweedy yarn that is perfect for all-seasons projects, like this poncho & cardi. A scrumptious blend of merino, baby alpaca, and silk in a DK-weight yarn that is showcased in simple and textured stitches. Made in Italy.
Patterns are offered FREE with yarn purchase! (reg. $6 & $8 USD)
First up…
Olneyville Garment Details:
Two strands of Berroco Providence are held together to create a colour-shifting poncho, plus garter stitch and simple intarsia make for easy colourblocking.
Sizes: Small, Medium & Large
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 24 (25¾, 27½)" across and 24 (25¾, 27½)" long (after seaming)
[24 (25¾, 27½)" across and 48 (49, 51)" long before seaming]
Shown size Small, knit with Kit #1: 1106 Roger Williams (MC); #1125 River Walk (CC1) and #1130 Cliffwalk (CC2)
When ordering please list Kit Name, Kit # and Kit Size (Small, Medium, or Large):
Example: Olneyville, Kit 1, Small
Berroco Providence: 65% Merino Wool, 20% Baby Alpaca, 15% Silk
Kit includes: a total of 9 (9, 10) balls per kit: 5 (5, 6) balls of Main Colour (MC), 2 balls each of Contrast Colours (CC1 and CC2), plus the printed pattern, free of charge (reg. $6.00 USD).
Small & Medium Kit Price: $169.98
Large Kit Price: $189.98
Olneyville Kit 1
Top to Bottom: MC #1106 Roger Williams, CC1 #1125 River Walk, CC2 #1130 Cliffwalk
Olneyville Kit 2
Top to Bottom: MC #1140 Canal Street, CC1 #1135 Waterplace Park, CC2 #1116 Atlantic
Olneyville Kit 3
Top to Bottom: MC #1107 Ives, CC1 #1115 Rosecliff, CC2 #1119 Water Fire
Or, if you prefer to pick your own colours, you may choose from the 13 shades of Providence.
Next we have…
Claverick is the perfect fall cardigan – an easy knit, deep V-neck cardigan with pockets! Simple shaping creates slant pockets in the body, and the sleeves are joined with raglan shaping.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed): 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)" including button band
Length: 23¼ (23¾, 24¼, 25¼, 25, 25½, 25¾, 26¼)"
Recommended ease: 2”- 4".
Shown in size 32", knit with colour #1107 Ives.
BERROCO PROVIDENCE (50 grs): 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls
When ordering please list Kit Name, Colour & # of Balls:
Example: Claverick, 1107, 9 balls
Berroco Providence: 65% Merino Wool, 20% Baby Alpaca, 15% Silk
And, as a bonus, Berroco is offering the Everson Pullover pattern as a digital download, free of charge. It is also knit with Providence.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 34 (38½, 43, 46, 50, 54½, 59, 62, 66)"
Length: 24 (24½, 24½, 25, 25, 25½, 26, 26, 26½)"
Recommended ease: 4”- 8" positive ease.
Shown in size 42", knit with colour #1130 Cliffwalk
BERROCO PROVIDENCE (50 grs): 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls
When ordering please list Pattern Name, Colour & # of Balls:
Example: Everson, 1130, 9 balls
Berroco Providence: 65% Merino Wool, 20% Baby Alpaca, 15% Silk
To knit your Everson Pullover, you can choose your favourite colour from ANY of the 13 shades of Providence.
Berroco Providence
This lightweight tweedy yarn is perfect for all-seasons projects. A scrumptious blend of merino, baby alpaca, and silk in a DK-weight yarn that is showcased in simple and textured stitches. Made in Italy
Berroco Providence
Price: $18.98 / ball
Ball Weight: 1.75 oz / 50 g
Ball Length: 191 yds / 175 m
Knitting Gauge: 20-23 sts & 26-32 rows = 4" (10cm)
Needle Size: US 4-6 / 3.5mm - 4 mm
Crochet Gauge: 18 sc & 25 rows = 4" (10cm)
Hook Size: G (US) / 4 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 65% Merino Wool, 20% Baby Alpaca, 15% Silk
Yarn Wash Info: Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Second DropShip offer…
This kit features a timeless design by Norah Gaughan. “Norah's Vintage Afghan” is made up of 20 unique cabled and texture squares. Originally made in Vintage, Berroco has created 10 colourway kits curated from both their Vintage (wool blend) and Comfort (non-wool, synthetic blend) yarn collections.
Finished Measurements: Approx. 48" wide x 60" long
First designed as a block of the month club, Norah's Vintage Afghan is made up of 20 blocks worked in 5 beautiful colours, now available as a complete free PDF.
Kit includes:
A total of 20 balls (or skeins) – 4 balls/skeins in each of five colours, plus the printed pattern.
Kit Prices:
Vintage Kit $239.98
Comfort Kit $179.98
KIT COLOUR OPTIONS
When ordering please list Kit Name and Number:
Example: Vintage Afghan Kit V1, or Comfort Afghan Kit C1
Shown in Vintage colourway 1
Want to get a head start by reading over the pattern? Feel free to download the free pattern here.
Would you like to choose your own Kit colours for your Afghan? Click on the links below to view the Vintage and Comfort shade cards from Berroco.
YARN QUANTITY: Remember that there are 20 squares, so you need 20 balls (or skeins) of yarn. Choose five colours, as recommend, or be creative and select any amount of colours from one single colour up to 20 different colours. Your personalized colour choices will definitely make your Afghan unique and one-of-a-kind!
Berroco Vintage Shade Card
Price: $11.98 / skein
Hank Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Hank Length: 218 yds / 199 m
Knitting Gauge # 1: 20 sts & 27 rows = 4" (10cm)
Needle Size #1: 7 (US) / 4.5 mm
Knitting Gauge #2: 18 sts & 24 rows = 4" (10cm)
Needle Size #2: 8 (US) / 5 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon
Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry.
Made in Turkey.
Berroco Comfort Shade Card
Prices: $8.98 / ball for solid or heathers; $9.98 / ball for prints
Ball Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Ball Length: 210 yds / 193 m
Knitting Gauge #1: 18 sts & 24 rows = 4" (10cm) on #9 US
Knitting Gauge #2: 20 sts & 27 rows = 4" (10cm) on #8 US
Crochet Gauge: 14 sc & 18 rows = 4" (10cm) on #8-H US
Needle Size: US 8-9 / 5mm - 5.5mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 50% Super Fine Acrylic, 50% Super Fine Nylon
Yarn Wash Info: Machine wash on gentle cycle in warm water. No bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not over dry. Do not iron.
EXCLUSIVELY AT LONDON YARNS!
We are the ONLY CANADIAN store
participating in Berroco’s DropShip Program!
DropShip offers provide a great opportunity to try new, gorgeous yarns and familiar favourites, ordering ANY colour from the shade card in just the amount of yarn you need for the featured project(s) (or another project of your choice) AND THE FEATURED PATTERN IS PROVIDED TO YOU FREE OF CHARGE from Berroco!
Here’s how this program works:
- Choose your pattern(s) or Kit(s).
- Choose your yarn and the number of balls or skeins needed for your project.
- Choose your colour(s) – you can order more than one project!
- Call us (519-474-0403) or email us to place your order on or before Aug. 23rd. Orders must be paid in full.
- Pattern will be included with your Project order, free of charge.
**Please note: Because the DropShip program is a ‘special order’ program, all sales are final.
Tuesday, August 23, 2020 is the last day to receive the free printed pattern(s) along with your purchase of the DropShip Providence yarn featured in today’s email.
So, those are the ‘bigger’ projects in today’s email. Now we will have a look at a couple of ‘smaller’, fun, ‘quick knit’ projects that are easy to knit and will amuse & refresh us, giving us a little break from our more complicated knits.
Baby & Toddler items are enjoyable to make. They are small, work up quickly and are sooooo cute when completed! If you want to freshen up your pattern selection, have a look at this treasure trove of baby/toddler items to both knit and crochet.
Now in stock…
50 adorable designs from Norah Gaughan
and the Berroco Design Team
Nary a knitter or crocheter can resist making soft, snuggly things for babies. In Comfort Knitting & Crochet: Babies & Toddlers, the Berroco design team (led by superstar design director Norah Gaughan) cover all of the cozy bases, presenting blankets, sweaters, bonnets, and plush toys. This book features 50 projects (28 knit and 22 crochet) using the company’s bestselling, affordably priced Comfort and Vintage yarns.
With project styles ranging from traditional pastels and Aran knits to midcentury modern colour-blocking, and challenge levels ranging from beginner to advanced, there’s something for every knitter and crocheter – and every baby they love – in this beautiful collection.
Paperback: 160 pages
Book Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 10 inches
Price: $21.98
Here is a small sampling of just some of the projects in the book:
Call us (519-474-0403) or email us, to purchase your very own copy of ‘Babies & Toddlers’. You can pick it up curbside, or opt for local London delivery ($7.00), or we can mail it to you via Canada Post.
One ball hat project…
“If you know me, you know I love to sing Legato = Italian for "tied together" = musical notation that indicates musical notes are played or sung smoothly & connected.
If you also know my knitting journey, you know I *love* cables. They are my absolute favorite pattern to work up and I can't believe it's actually taken me this long to write one up.
This pattern calls for intermediate to advanced knitting skills BUT it really isn't as hard as it looks.” – quoted from Lanre as posted on Face book
Gauge: 13 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette
Intermediate friendly knit pattern. The pattern requires the knowledge of how to knit, purl, slip stitches, and work in the round using circular needles and the use of double pointed needles (DPNs).
Pattern Price: $6 CAD.
Or have us purchase the pattern on your behalf through Ravelry’s ‘buy in-store’ program and it will be emailed to you directly.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
82 - 87 m (90 - 95 yards) Chunky weight yarn
6.5mm x 40 cm (US10½ x 16”) circular knitting needle or size needed to obtain gauge
6.5mm/US10½ Double Pointed Needles
cable needle
stitch marker
yarn needle to weave in ends
faux fur (or yarn) Pom Pom for a beautiful finishing touch, if desired.
To knit the Legato Beanie, may we suggest these four yarns:
- Ultra Wool Chunky
- Ultra Alpaca Chunky
- Vintage Chunky
- Briggs & Little Atlantic
Ultra Wool Chunky
Berroco’s 100% superwash wool yarn is bigger than ever with Ultra Wool Chunky! Quickly knit and crochet projects with this chunky-weight version of their familiar machine-washable wool yarn, Ultra Wool DK. Made in Peru
Place your order with us for ANY of the 37 colours from the Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky Shade Card.
Ultra Wool Chunky Yarn Details
Price: $16.98 / ball
Ball Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Ball Length: 145 yds / 133 m
Knitting Gauge: 14 sts & 20 rows = 4" (10cm) on size 10.5 US / 6.5 mm needles
Crochet Gauge: 12 sc & 14 rows = 4" (10cm) on size K US / 6.5 mm hook
Yarn Fiber Info: 100% Superwash Wool
Yarn Wash Info: For best results, place garment in a mesh wash bag, machine wash separately in cold water on delicate cycle. Tumble dry on low.
The quick-knit Ultra Alpaca Chunky yarn is spun with 2-plies, making it the perfect balance of luxurious super fine alpaca and Peruvian Highland wool. Made in Peru.
Place your order with us for ANY of the 23 colours from the Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky SHADE CARD.
Ultra Alpaca Chunky Yarn Details
Price: $18.98 / skein
Ball Weight: 100g / 3.5 oz
Ball Length: 131 yds / 120m
Knitting Gauge: 14 sts & 20 rows = 4" (10cm)
Needle Size: 10 (US) / 6 mm
Crochet Gauge: 10 sc & 12 rows = 4" (10cm)
Hook Size: L (11) US / 8 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool
Yarn Wash Info: Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.
Choose from any of our 13 in-stock colours, or order ANY of the 54 colours available to order from Berroco’s Vintage Chunky SHADE CARD.
Vintage Chunky Yarn Details
Price: $11.98 / skein
Yardage: 124 mtrs / 136 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 14 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 6 mm, US 10
Fibre Content: 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon
Care: Machine Wash Cold Gentle, Flat Dry
We have five neutral shades in-stock.
ATLANTIC by Briggs & Little
Price: $6.98 / skein
Yardage: 124 mtrs / 136 yds / 113 grams
Tension: 14 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 6 mm, US 10
Fibre Content: 100% Wool
Care: Hand Wash, Flat Dry
And, of course, to finish off your new Legato Beanie, choose your favourite colour from our in-stock Faux Fur Snap-On Pompom selection.
Faux Fur Pompoms
$9.98 each
100% Faux Fur, with metal snap
Available in 9 colours
Estelle's new Snap On Pompoms feature a snap pre-sewn to the pompom, plus a snap that can be sewn to your project - making them easy to remove or change! Each pompom measures approximately 12-14cm (4.75”- 5.5").
Don't be fooled by how real they look (& and they DO look real) as they are made completely out of man-made materials (cotton & polyester). The detail in the faux fur fabric is incredible with subtle highlights of various colours in each pom's tufts. The fabric itself is comprised of varying lengths of fur-like fibre mimicking the depth and texture of the real thing in a variety of animal-like colours. The ‘Fur’ is of very high quality that has a lovely, gentle sheen to it.
And our last enjoyable, ‘quick knit’ project is a Felted Yarn Bowl.
Felted bowls are great!! They are soft, quiet, durable, strong and washable. You can use this bowl for just about anything you want, including a yarn bowl, a fruit bowl, and yes, even a Yorkie bed, if you have a Yorkie or know someone who does. And we’re willing to bet there’s more than a few cats out there that might like it too!
Materials:
2 skeins Cascade 220, one skein each in two colours
10mm x 20” circular needles or DPN’s
Free Pattern Download
Pattern is worked double stranded throughout with AA (meaning 2 strands of colour A), AB is one of each colour A & B and BB is two strands of colour B.
We have 28 colours of Cascade 220 in stock!! Pick your two favourite colours and then call us (519-474-0403) or email us to complete your purchase and get started on your Felted Bowl!
CASCADE 220 SHADE CARD
Price: $12.98 / skein
Yardage: 201 mtrs / 220 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 20-22 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 4 mm - 4.5 mm, US 6-7
Fibre Content: 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
So, what will it be…Big project(s)? Little project(s)? Or both??? How ambitious are you feeling?
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
Website: http: //www.londonyarns.com
Email: info@londonyarns.com
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