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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BLANKET SEASON & MEMBERSHIP REMINDER ON THIS HOLIDAY MONDAY
Monday, October 12/20 – Blanket Season & Membership Reminder on this Holiday Monday
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY EVERYONE!
I hope that all of you are safe and healthy on this beautiful Thanksgiving Monday! Although the store is closed today, we are sending out our regular weekly email (thanks to Patti-Ann’s tireless efforts) to keep in touch with all of you.
As you will see below, this is the last week of our SSK Membership Promotion where we are offering 14 months for the price of 12! With that in mind, I wanted to let all of you know that here at the store, we are committed to helping you knit or crochet your way through this pandemic. As the second wave of the virus is now upon us, we need to stay strong and diligent to keep everyone safe. Remember, fibre therapy is one of THE best stress relievers around!
Our store will remain open for curbside pick-up unless ordered by the government to stop this service. In the event that the government locks us down again, we will still be able to provide you with our products through local delivery or Canada Post shipments. It is my intention to keep providing you with all of the materials needed to keep you working at your favourite hobbies. Thanks to the hard work of Jen and Judy here at the store, our yarn and notion inventory is live on our website. In-stock quantities, prices, shade cards and detailed descriptions are available for you to view on your computer at londonyarns.com (see more detailed information below). The information is updated after each business day. We are also happy to do “through the door consultation” if you need to see or choose a colour “in the flesh” so to speak.
We are committed to doing everything we can here at London Yarns to serve all of you, our valued customers, in any way that we safely can. As I have been working in the store over the past several weeks, it has been so nice to see and talk with so many of you, even though it is through the door!
Please, everyone, enjoy this beautiful day and once again, Happy Thanksgiving!
Take good care,
Janet
TIME IS RUNNING OUT…
This is the last week to take advantage
of our SSK Membership Promotion!
SSK MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION
OCTOBER 2020
SSK MEMBERSHIP
London Yarns has a membership program,
The Sensational Saving Kard – ‘SSK’
It’s this simple: For an annual fee of $35, you receive 10% off all regular priced purchases for the entire year, from date of purchase.
For a LIMITED TIME, you will receive 14 months membership for the price of 12 months.
Your SSK discount applies to all in-store products, including those shown on our website (*excludes knitting machine) as well as any Berroco DropShip purchases. Orders can be placed by telephone or email and your discount will apply.
New Membership Sign-Ups & Existing SSK Membership Renewal:
Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase a new membership or renew your current one! For those of you who have never taken advantage of our membership program, now is the perfect time! When you sign up or renew for 1 year (12 months), we will extend your membership for an EXTRA TWO MONTHS as a bonus! That means 14 months of savings for the price of 12! Membership not expired? Feel free to take advantage of this promotion and we will extend your current expiry date by not 12, but 14 months, for the same price.
READY TO SIGN UP OR RENEW???
Please call us at 519-474-0403 anytime during store hours. Or outside of store hours you can leave a message with your name, phone number and mention the SSK promotion. Or email us anytime at info@londonyarns.com with your name, phone number and mention the SSK promotion and we will contact you to complete your membership. It’s as simple as that!!
With cooler weather setting in and a chill in the evening air, is there anything better than curling up on the couch with a cozy blanket? Especially if it is hand-made?!? This week’s DropShip offerings are right on point for this time of year...
EXCLUSIVELY AT LONDON YARNS!
We are the ONLY CANADIAN store
participating in Berroco’s DropShip Program!
This week's DropShip kits feature two classic afghans and four machine-washable yarn choices (superwash wool, wool-blend, cotton and cotton-blend), not to mention the splendid selection of COLOURS!! Berroco will include a beautifully printed copy of the pattern with your yarn order this week.
Both of these blanket patterns are the perfect opportunity to make good use of your Interchangeable Needle Sets, if you have them!! Knit in the round, as the number of stitches continues to increase, you can ideally change the length of the cords gradually (24” to 32” to 40” to 47”) to accommodate the increased stitch count for the most comfortable knitting experience; your needle will never be too crowded or too stretched.
If you do not yet own an Interchangeable Needle Set, this would be the ideal time to invest in one. A-N-D, if you’ve signed up for a Membership, you can use your discount!
If you want to give the interchangeables a try, without investing in an entire set, keep in mind that we also sell the individual needle tips and individual cords, so you can buy them separately.
This throw is knit entirely in the round, all in one piece – NO SEAMING!! Practice a circular cast-on technique with the Blossfeldt Blanket! Knit in a worsted weight yarn, this blanket pattern starts in the center with Emily Ocker's cast-on, then works outwards in a very simple 4-row stitch pattern and then completed with a garter stitch edging that is mitered and squared off to beautifully frame the central textured stitch pattern. (But don’t let Emily Ockers cast on method worry you…if you prefer, you can always use your favourite cast on method and then join it in the round.)
Finished Measurements: Approx. 45" square (easily adjustable)
Materials:
1200 mtrs Worsted weight yarn
5 mm double-pointed needles (US8) or size to obtain gauge
5 mm x 60 cm (24”) circular needles or size to obtain gauge
5 mm x 100 cm (40") circular needles or size to obtain gauge
4 stitch markers, one in a different colour for beginning-of-round
Pattern – free download
Suggested Yarn Choices:
BERROCO VINTAGE (100 grs), 6 skeins, shown in #5105 Oats
or
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100grs), 6 balls, shown in #33103 Wheat
Alternate Yarn Choices:
BERROCO MODERN COTTON (100 grs), 7 skeins [see yarn details below]
or
BERROCO PIMA 100 (100 grs), 7 skeins [see yarn details below]
When ordering please list Kit Name, Yarn and Colour:
Example: Blossfeldt, Vintage, #5105
Vintage SHADE CARD
This machine wash blend features a wide colour range, an incredibly soft feel and yardage that goes on and on. (52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 199m/100gr; $11.98)
Ultra Wool SHADE CARD
Available in a wide range of colours, this yarn is perfect for any project that requires easy-care yarn. (100% Superwash Wool; 200m/100gr; $16.98)
This throw is also made in the round, all in one piece – NO SEAMING!! This sweet blanket begins with a circular cast-on before a simple charted lace pattern is worked in the round from the centre out. This sample was knit with Berroco Modern Cotton, but it would be just as fabulous in Berroco Pima 100.
Finished Measurements: Approx. 45" square (easily adjustable)
Materials:
1910 mtrs Worsted weight yarn
5 mm double-pointed needles (US8) or size to obtain gauge
5 mm x 60 cm (24”) circular needles or size to obtain gauge
5 mm x 100 cm (40") circular needles or size to obtain gauge
4 stitch markers, one in a different colour for beginning-of-round
Pattern – free download
Suggested Yarn Choices:
BERROCO MODERN COTTON (100 grs), 10 skeins, shown in #1621 Warbler
or
BERROCO PIMA 100 (100 grs), 10 skeins, shown in #8420 Sea Holly
Alternate Yarn Choices:
BERROCO VINTAGE (100 grs), 10 skeins [click the link for yarn details & shade card]
or
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100grs), 10 balls [click the link for yarn details & shade card]
When ordering please list Kit Name, Yarn, & Colour:
Example: Cunningham, Modern Cotton, #1621
Berroco Modern Cotton
A bright colour palette and soft hand makes Modern Cotton a perfect go-to yarn for all your non-wool projects!
Made in a palette of sophisticated neutrals and cheerful brights, Modern Cotton is a blend of Pima cotton and Modal rayon, beautifully twisted to showcase stitch patterns. Now available in a lighter DK weight as well. Made in Peru.
Modern Cotton SHADE CARD
Price: $13.98
Skein Weight: 3.5 oz / 100g
Skein Length: 209yds / 191m
Knitting Gauge: 20 sts & 26 rows = 4" (10cm)
Needle Size: 7 (US) / 4.5 mm
Crochet Gauge: 16 sc & 19 rows = 4" (10cm)
Hook Size: 8(H) (US) / 5 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon
Yarn Wash Info: Machine Wash in cold water, delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
Berroco Pima 100
Pure Pima cotton is spun into a 4-ply yarn for superior softness and stitch definition. The unmercerized cotton lends a matte finish to the colour palette. Made in Peru.
Pima 100 SHADE CARD
Price: $15.98
Skein Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g
Skein Length: 219 yds / 200 m
Knitting Gauge: 20 sts x 28 rows = 4" (10cm)
Needle Size: 7 (US) / 4.5 mm
Crochet Gauge: 18 sc x 21 rows = 4" (10cm)
Hook Size: G (US) / 4 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 100% Pima Cotton
Yarn Wash Info: Machine Wash in cold water, delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
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) AND THE FEATURED PATTERN IS PROVIDED TO YOU FREE OF CHARGE from Berroco!
Here’s how this program works:
- Choose your pattern(s)
- Choose your yarn(s) and the number of skeins/balls 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 Oct. 20th. 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, October 20, 2020 is the last day to receive the featured printed pattern(s), along with your purchase of any the DropShip yarns featured in today’s email.
Speaking of Blankets…
Do you remember the Covid-19 Memorial Blanket Project? Did you know that it is still ongoing?
What is it all about?
The Blanket: Made up of almost 9000 individual, standardized hand knit squares, all made with Berroco Vintage yarn. Any colour can be used, but colour #5125 has been chosen to represent Frontline/Essential Workers.
Assembled as one large art installation Blanket. The blanket will travel throughout Canada as a memorial to all of the Canadians who have lost their lives due to Covid-19. We cannot forget these beautiful citizens. So many have gotten lost in isolation, removed from family and loved ones. Their memory should not fade in isolation.
The names of each person will be lovingly stitched to each square.” – taken from Covid-19 Memorial Blanket Square Ravelry page.
Would you like to help? Here is an update & a review of the project…
Here is an important reminder of what this project is all about…
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Knitters and crafters, by tradition, often take to their craft in a way to help others. To bring comfort to those who may need it. To soothe themselves when the world gets overwhelming and scary. Heather, Ally, and Amanda are knitters. Each working in a local yarn shop, decided to do just that.
The project begins with a large art installation blanket. One 12-inch square for each soul lost due to Covid-19 in Canada. The blanket, to date will be almost 9000 square feet, and weigh approximately 1500 pounds.
We are calling all knitters across the country to pick up their needles. Together we can create a memorial that can travel through the country, and bring comfort to those who’ve lost loved ones, and to honour the memories of the souls who are now no longer with us.
The names of those we’ve lost will be attached to each square, with the family’s consent, and also published in a memorial book that will travel with the blanket.
Our goal is to be able to display the blanket for the first time in January 2021, the first anniversary of the first presumptive case in Canada. We need to work quickly. We hope you will consider joining us.
The Blanket Pattern Details
Thank you for helping us create this memorial blanket. The loss of so many lives makes us all feel helpless, and it seems unimaginable that these beautiful souls have been lost. We hope this blanket can provide some comfort to the families and loved ones, to know someone took the time to create a square in their memory.
This is a simple square, perfect for beginners. It also allows us to ensure that the name placards can be attached to each square.
MATERIALS:
1 Skein* of Berroco Vintage (Worsted Weight) – Any colour can be used for this project; there are more than 80 to choose from. The colour Aquae 5125 has been dedicated to represent Frontline/Essential Workers.
4.5 mm needles or size needed to get gauge (can be knit on straights or circulars).
*NOTE: 1 skein of Vintage will make approx.1½ squares; thus with TWO skeins of Vintage, you should be able to make 3 squares. Alternatively, you can use your leftover to makes squares for the Individualized Blankets Project [see details below].
GAUGE: 20 stitches x 27 rows = 4 inches
Finished Measurement of each square: 12 x 12 inches
PATTERN:
(This is the square to be used in the ‘9000 SQUARE BLANKET’)
Cast on 60 stitches.
Knit 6 rows.
Row 1 (Right Side): Knit all stitches
Row 2 (Wrong Side): Knit 5 stitches, purl to the last 5 stitches, knit 5 stitches.
Repeat these 2 rows until the square measures 11½ inches.
Knit 6 rows.
Bind off. Weave in ends (no need to leave any ends for seaming).
This pattern can be downloaded from the Covid-19 Memorial Blanket Square Ravelry page.
Alternatively, a second style of Blanket is also being constructed…
BLANKET SQUARES FOR INDIVIDUAL SIZED BLANKETS:
As part of this project, we will be making individual sized blankets for a variety of agencies throughout Canada. These squares can be knit or crocheted, and can use any washable worsted weight yarn. These are perfect for those who would prefer to use up some stash yarn.
Finished Measurement of each square: 12 x 12 inches
NEEDLE/HOOK: If knitting, 4.5 mm. If crocheting 5.0mm.
Any combination of stitches, colours, stripes, and patterns can be used for these blankets.
This is perfect for those who have knit a square for the main blanket and have part of a skein left over, add a fun stripe in a stashed worsted weight for a cheery blanket.
There is no need to block or launder your squares; we will do that as part of the assembly process.
ALL Squares can be mailed to:
Covid Blanket Squares
111 Cable Road,
Fenelon Falls,
Ontario, K0M 1N0
Please include the following information with your square:
Name, address, email, and if you wish to include a message of hope, love, or support, please do so.
‘Don’t forget to follow us on Ravelry, Instagram (covid_19_memorial_blanket) and Facebook (Covid-19 Memorial Blanket). Please feel free to share photo’s or stories of why you are knitting or crocheting these squares. We’d love to hear and see.’ – Covid Memorial Blanket Project
GET INVOLVED - HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Knit or Crochet
Volunteer
Donate
FAQ
YARN INFO for the 9000 Square Blanket …
As noted above, the ‘9000 SQUARE BLANKET’ is to be knit SOLELY out of Berroco Vintage Worsted.
Berroco Vintage - This machine-washable blend features a wide colour range (over 80 colours!), an incredibly soft feel and yardage that goes on and on. Its unique fiber blend makes laundering a breeze and is perfectly suited for easy care garments for both children and adults. Made in Peru.
Choose from our in-stock Vintage colours, or place your DropShip order with us for ANY shade from Berroco’s shade card of 88 colours.
Did you know…
...that you can shop for all of our in-stock yarns from the comfort of your home through our London Yarns website? Since the onset of the Covid closures, Jen & Judy worked tirelessly to upload our yarn inventory onto our website, with shade cards, yarn details, pricing and quantities available.
THANK YOU JEN & JUDY!!
Our ‘yarn listings’ are categorized by weight/gauge of yarn, so you can quickly see all your options for a particular project that you want to make. And, we update our website DAILY, so the quantities shown are as accurate as possible.
To purchase anything you find on our website, please call us at 519-474-0403 or email us with the items that you are interested in, along with your name and phone number and we will contact you to complete your purchase.
You can also browse these categories (just click on the links):
NOTE: While our YARN listings are complete (with new yarns added as they arrive), all the other category listings are a continual work in progress. So, if there is something that you want or need that is not listed, please give us a call at 519-474-0403 to see if we have it in stock or if it can be ordered.
Please remember that we are still operating via CURBSIDE PICKUP (NO in-store shopping), 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
Happy Shopping!
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
Website: http: //www.londonyarns.com
Email: info@londonyarns.com
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