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
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A BIT OF ‘THIS & THAT’
Monday, March 1, 2021 – A Bit of ‘This & That’
We are OPEN for CURBSIDE PICKUP and delivery, and once again offering ‘TAP’ at the door and ‘curbside window shopping’. For updated details regarding how we are operating under the adjusted Control Zones, please visit our website homepage.
Hello and Welcome to March!! Since we are starting a brand new month, we thought we might mix things up a bit in today’s email. Along with the weekly DropShip feature, we want to share with you what’s new in the store and some items that are newly posted to our website.
ATTENTION MACHINE KNITTERS!
NEW SOCK YARN DELIVERY….
Known for their funky colours of self-patterning sock yarn, SUPER SOXX is a sock knitter’s “go-to” yarn choice! This machine washable, wool-blend yarn combines the warmth of wool with the strength and softness of nylon, so that any project you make will wear well and be easy care.
Made from wool sheared from sheep in Chile where the wool is blended with nylon and spun in the mill, then shipped to Switzerland for final processing, labeling, quality control, and export to the customer!
Colours 269 to 292 are now in stock.
Colours 298 to 302 are coming soon – reserve your colour choice today!
SUPER SOXX SHADE CARD
Price: $19.98 per ball (+tax)
Yardage: 400 mtrs / 420 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
BRAND NEW ARRIVAL!!
Bonus Aran with Wool and Bonus Aran Tweed by Hayfield are wonderful, washable, acrylic/wool blends with crisp stitch definition. The added 20% wool content in this worsted/aran weight yarn will provide some warmth to your projects as well as enhance the overall appearance. An amazing value with exceptional yardage in large 400 gram balls! Made in Turkey.
BONUS ARAN WITH WOOL & TWEED by Hayfield
Price: $29.98 per ball (+tax)
Yardage: 840 mtrs / 920 yds / 400 grams
Tension: 18 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 5 mm (US 8)
Fibre Content: 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool (Tweeds: 74% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 6% Viscose)
Care: Machine Wash, Flat Dry
Made in Turkey
NEWLY RESTOCKED…
ORLEC is made by Maurice Brassard, located in Montreal! Orlec is a synthetic orlon/acrylic blend yarn that has a cotton look and is perfect for weaving, knitting, and crochet. Orlec has exceptional yardage - 1350m per 227g cone!! Available in 91 colours!!!! Machine washable, $10.98 (+tax) per cone.
A single strand is a lace weight. But hold 2 strands together for a 4-ply/fingering weight, or 3 strands together for a DK/Light Worsted weight. Mix and match colours for beautiful marl effects!
CLICK HERE to view all 91 shades & quantities available.
Now available to view on our website…
Greeting Cards from Imagine Photography are unique in so many ways and have been enjoyed by people around the world. Local photographer Darrell Filipchuk creates these unique, one-of-a-kind greeting cards in many themes. Choose your favourites from Fibre Arts & Alpaca Farm Visits, Seasons & Seasonal, Birds, Nature, and Flora & Fauna. So many to choose from!
The beauty of these cards is that THE PHOTO IS REMOVABLE as it is not glued to the card itself so the recipient can frame or keep the photo as a keepsake for years to come.
Each greeting card (printed on high quality card stock) features a 4” x 6” photo print unique to Imagine Photography and comes with its own announcement style A6 white envelope and is packaged in a clear cellophane wrapper that protects the corner-mounted photo.
The greeting card itself is blank inside allowing you to create and write in your own sentiment. Price per card $6.98.
Please visit our website pages to view the variety of photos available, by clicking on the links below.
New Addition to our Sale Yarns…
A fine Italian-style Merino, Dona’s high twist and smooth texture gives unbelievable stitch definition. A designer favorite. Made in Turkey.
HURRY!! Limited quantities available!
DONA by Fibra Natura
Was $12.98; NOW $9.98 per ball (+tax)
Yardage: 115 mtrs / 126 yds / 50 grams
Tension: 20-22 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 4.00 mm - 4.50 mm, US 6-7
Fibre Content: 100% Extra Fine Merino Superwash
Care: Machine Wash, Flat Dry
Made in Turkey
Now available to view on our website…
Safety Eyes are available in 7 sizes in various colours and styles. Each pair of safety eyes are packaged in a ziplock baggie with their accompanying backings; $2.98 - $4.98 per pair.
Safety Noses are available in 5 sizes and 2 colours. Each safety nose is packaged in a ziplock baggie with its accompanying backing; $1.98 each.
Please visit OUR WEBSITE to view the variety of colours, styles and sizes available.
And now, a detour into a few project patterns…
Spring is coming faster than we think. Les Gens de La Ville mittens are the perfect accessory for a cool Spring day.
Knit in the round, using two contrasting colours in true Fairisle technique.
Materials:
50 grams of Fingering Weight Yarn for Main Colour
50 grams of Fingering Weight Yarn for Contrast Colour
May we suggest?
Gauge: 38 stitches = 4 inches in Fairisle, after blocking
Suggested Needle Size: 2.75 mm (US 2) double points, or size needed to obtain gauge
One Size: Adult
Languages: English and French
Finished Measurements (after blocking):
Wrist circumference: 15 cm (6 in)
Hand circumference: 18 cm (7 in)
Height of the hand (after the ribbed cuff to the tip): 18 cm (7 in)
The pattern is a free download from Biscotte Yarns.
“While knitting these little townhouses, I thought of a french rhyme that my mother used to sing to me when I was little and that inspired the name “Les gens de la ville” which means “people from the city” in french.” – Lisa Roberts
“À la pêche aux moules, moules, moules
Je ne veux plus y aller maman
Les gens de la ville, ville, ville
M'ont pris mon panier maman
Les gens de la ville, ville, ville
M'ont pris mon panier maman”
An english version of this song so it goes like this:
“Gathering mussels, mussels, mussels,
I do not want to go, Mommy,
The people in the town, town, town,
Have taken my basket, Mommy!!”
Wouldn’t this be a wonderful wardrobe addition, especially as we transition into Spring?
A shawl with one sleeve?!? You guessed it!! This shawl is knit using short-rows to form the crescent shape, while including a sleeve. Knit flat and seamed at the underarm.
Unique, different and stylish and all knit in Garter Stitch! Warm enough to keep the chill off, but not toooo warm…I want one!!
Photos © Grace Akhrem
To fit bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) inches
Finished Measurements:
Length from shoulder to bottom edge: 14 (15, 16, 17, 18) inches
Upper sleeve circumference (seamed): 14 (14¾, 16, 17¼, 18) inches
Yarn: 364 (364, 455, 546, 546) mtrs chunky or bulky weight yarn
Needles & Notions:
6 mm knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
6 mm crochet hook (if using provisional cast on)
Two 1-inch buttons (Note: The buttons are not functional only decorative)
Gauge: 12 sts and 24 rows = 4” in garter stitch
Suggested Chunky Yarns:
Chunky Solids in stock:
Vintage Chunky
Briggs & Little Atlantic
Illimani Amelie
Chunky Solids to Order:
Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky ($16.98/ball, to order)
Berroco Comfort Chunky ($8.98/ball, to order)
Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky ($18.98/skein, to order)
Berroco Vintage Chunky ($11.98/skein, to order)
Chunky Verigated in stock:
Melody Jacquard (on sale!)
Marble Chunky (new stock, new colours)
Marble Chunky Glamour
Melody Jacquard Print (on sale!)
Melody Colour (on sale!)
Suggested Bulky Yarns:
Bulky Solids:
Softee Chunky (in stock)
Bulky Tonals:
Sirdar Elemental (in stock)
Berroco Aero ($21.98/cake, to order)
Bulky Tweeds:
Softee Chunky Tweeds (in stock)
Softee Chunky Twists (in stock)
Berroco Coco ($27.98/ball, to order)
Bulky Textured:
Berroco Nomad ($27.98/ball, to order)
Berroco Pirouette ($16.98/ball, to order)
For inspiration, have a look at some of the finished Sleevie Wonder projects from our fellow knitters on Ravelry:
And finally, this week’s Berroco DropShip yarn feature is TIRAMISU.
A beautiful flow of colour with the soft halo of mohair is what makes Tiramisu a wonderful yarn to work with. It is a light worsted weight yarn, spun from a scrumptious blend of wool, acrylic, mohair, and silk with colours that transition from brights to darks to create a stunning self-striping fabric. Made in Italy.
TIRAMISU SHADE CARD
Price: $16.98 per ball (+tax)
Yardage: 125 mtrs / 137 yds / 50 gr
Tension: 18-20 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle Size: 4.50 mm – 5.00 mm (US 7-8)
Crochet Gauge: 18 sc x 24 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Hook Size: 4.50 mm (US 7)
Fibre Content: 38% Wool, 28% Acrylic, 23% Superkid Mohair, 11% Silk
Care: Hand Wash, Flat Dry
Tiramisu featured projects…
Grab your crochet hook and enjoy making this lush braided looking scarf in Berroco Tiramisu! Avoca is an oversized textured scarf with long fringe. It is a dramatic and cozy scarf, crocheted in a reversible stitch pattern.
Photos © Berroco, Inc.
Finished Size: Approx. 10" wide x 84" long (not including fringe)
Yardage: 1463 m (1600 yards) worsted weight yarn
YARN: BERROCO TIRAMISU ($16.98/50gr): 12 balls, shown in colour #9204 Panna Cotta
Hook Size: 5.00 mm (H) or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 15 dc and 8 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern
Pattern: The Avoca pattern is included free of charge with yarn purchase (reg. $6 USD).
To order: list pattern name, yarn name, colour and # of balls: Avoca, Tiramisu, colour 9204, 12 balls
Rochelle is a textured scarf knit from corner to corner to give a diagonal stripe look. Stitch pattern is charted.
Photos © Berroco, Inc.
Finished Size: Approx. 14" wide x 60" long
Yardage: 626 m (685 yards) worsted weight yarn
YARN: BERROCO TIRAMISU ($16.98/50gr): 5 balls, shown in colour #9233 Granita
Needle Size: 4.50 mm (US 7) or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 15 sts and 21 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern after blocking
Pattern: The Rochelle pattern is included free of charge with yarn purchase (reg. $6 USD).
To order: list pattern name, yarn name, colour and # of balls: Rochelle, Tiramisu, colour 9204, 5 balls
Other Berroco Tiramisu Patterns:
Photos © Berroco, Inc.
To order TIRAMISU for any of these patterns, please give us a call at 519-474-0403, with your payment information.
Berroco # 418 “Berroco Tiramisu” E-Book: $12.95 USD (6 patterns)
These six patterns are also available to purchase as individual downloads: $6 to $8 USD each (or FREE with yarn purchase):
- Arietta
- Avoca
- Canton
- Elmira
- Hartwick
- Rochelle
To place your DropShip order for TIRAMISU, or any Berroco yarns, ISTEX Lopi yarns or AMANO yarns, please call us (519-474-0403) or email us with the project name, name of yarn, colour number and quantity needed. DropShip orders are ‘special order’ items and must be paid in full at time of order, all sales are final.
Well, we hope that you’ve enjoyed this rendition of our Monday email.
Looks like Spring will soon be here and along with it, new yarns, new patterns, new projects! Guess we will have to wait and see what‘s ‘in store’!
Get it?!? What’s ‘in store’ (= coming) that will arrive ‘in (our) store’. Ha, ha. So, there’s your ‘pun of the week’ - you’re welcome ;)
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
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