London Yarns
Janet Filipchuk
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TRANSITIONAL PROJECTS
Monday, April 5, 2021 – Transitional Projects
Under the new restrictions, we are able to continue operating in the same manner that we have been, with no changes. We are still OPEN for CURBSIDE PICKUP and delivery, accepting payment over the phone or ‘TAP’ at the door and ‘curbside window shopping’. For updated details regarding how we are operating under the re-adjusted Control zone, please visit our website homepage.
As we transition into Spring, we can experience quite the fluctuations in temperatures! Even if the sun is shining and it seems warm, being in the shade or in the wind can be rather chilly. So the question of the day is, ‘how do we dress for our Canadian spring weather?!?’ The key is layering! Having something to throw over your shoulders, or to wrap up in during those nippy times, but that can then be removed when not needed. Thus, the topic of today’s email is ‘Transitional Projects’. We hope that they may serve you well.
The patterns that we are sharing today range in weight from fingering up to and including aran weight yarns. And, we are offering yarn suggestions for each pattern – one option for a warmer yarn and the other option for a cooler yarn to use. But of course, they are only suggestions, so feel free to choose from any of our in-stock yarns in the appropriate weight (the links are provided) or place an order with us for any of Berroco’s yarns for the project(s) of your choosing.
But before we get to our project features, we have two new yarn announcements…
ANCIENT ARTS YARNS
NEWLY RE-STOCKED! We just received a large order of Canadian-dyed Ancient Arts Yarns! Top row is Little Nettle Soft ($31.98 each), middle 2 rows are Socknado ($32.98 each), and bottom row is Colour Story Yarns, hand-painted in Peru ($25.98). All the new colours have all been professionally photographed and are currently being added to our website.
NOW IN-STOCK!
Remix Light is a soft, pleasing blend of nylon, cotton, acrylic, silk and linen. The resulting yarn is ideal for comfortable knits, and the machine washability means any garment will be low maintenance and long-wearing. Finished garments are immediately comfy, with the feeling of well-loved jeans or your favorite T-shirt. With its amazing yardage, most projects only take 2 - 4 balls to complete! Made in France.
Now, first up in the ‘project department’, we have Berroco’s DropShip feature for this week…
A lightweight, classic style fairisle yoke pullover worked with just two colours of fingering weight yarn! The main colour is a solid shade of Berroco Ultra Wool Fine, while the yoke is worked with one shade of Berroco Millefiori Light for easy colourwork – no keeping track of multiple colours required!
Photos © Berroco, Inc.
Let the colours of Millefiori Light do the work in this beautiful colourwork sweater. Perfect for those unpredictable spring days that start cold and end warm.
Finished Measurements:
Bust: 32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½, 56½, 60½)”
Length: 21 (21, 21½, 22, 22, 22½, 23, 23)” (down center back)
Shown in size 36½” with approximately 0” of ease.
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL FINE ($16.98/100g): 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) balls; shown in #53108 Frost (MC)
and
BERROCO MILLEFIORI LIGHT ($19.98/100g): 1 ball, shown in #6876 Nigella (CC)
Total Yardage: 1097-2469 mtrs (1200-2700 yds) of fingering/sport weight yarn
Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch on larger needle
Needles:
3.25 mm x 40 cm and 60-80 cm (US 3 x 16” and 29”) circular needle
3.50 mm x 40 cm and 60-80 cm (US 4 x 16” and 29”) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
3.25 mm double pointed needles
3.50 mm double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Pattern: The Grouse Creek pattern is included FREE of charge with yarn purchase. Or, we can purchase the pattern alone for approx. $10.50 CDN on your behalf and have it emailed directly to you.
To order – list kit name, yarns, colours and number of balls: Grouse Creek, Ultra Wool Fine, # 53108, 4 balls and Millefiori Light, # 6876, 1 ball
And now, here are the ‘Transitional Projects’, presented from the lightest weight projects (lace/fingering) to the heaviest weight projects (worsted/aran).
“Say hello to Maille! From chilly dawns to sunny afternoons, spring is the seasonal sweet spot for layering, and Bristol’s Maille is the perfect answer to crisp spring weather.” – IG Post
Photos © Abby Lank
Maille is knit flat from the bottom up in one piece, then divided at the armholes. The front panels are continued up to wrap around and meet at the back of the neck, where they are joined to form the collar. Sleeves are then picked up and knit in the round from the armhole down to the cuff. Maille’s sophisticated construction is surprisingly easy to do. The end result is a fresh and soft, yet structurally refined cardigan. A luxurious layering piece for every season!
Chest circumference: 37½ (39¼, 43, 46, 49, 52¼, 57, 60¼, 64½, 68¾)”
Suggested positive ease of 4”- 6”; shown in size 43” on a 5’2” tall model.
Yardage: 1100 (1100, 1100, 1320, 1320, 1540, 1540, 1760, 1980, 1980) mtrs Lace or Light Fingering (# 0 or # 1)
Gauge: 26 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking
Needles:
3.50 x 80 cm (US 4 x 32”) circulars
3.75 mm x 80 cm (US 5 x 32”) circulars, or size needed to obtain gauge
3.50 mm (US 4) double pointed needles
3.75 mm (US 5) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Suggested Yarn Options:
Illimani Sabri: 85% Undyed, Unmercerized Organic Cotton, 15% Undyed, De-Haired, Natural Baby Alpaca; 400m/100g; $18.98 (in-stock)
Angora Lace: 60% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 30% Nylon, 10% Angora; 422m/100g; $23.98 (in-stock)
Choose from any of our in-stock Lace weight yarns or our in-stock Fingering weight yarns.
Or, choose to order any Berroco Fingering weight yarns from us.
Photos © Martha Wissing
This garment was designed to be a cropped topper poncho with the option of wearing the lace across the shoulders, or turned and worn as a v-neck poncho. It is seamless with self finished edges. Lace stitch pattern is both written and charted.
Finished Measurements:
As worn with lace across shoulders: 39” wide x 16” long
As worn with v-neck: 32” wide x 19½” long
Yardage: 1125 mtrs (1230 yds) of DK weight yarn (# 3)
Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in St st
Needles: 3.75 mm x 80cm (US 5 x 32”) circular, or size needed to obtain gauge
Suggested Yarn Options:
Remix Light: 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen; 400m/100g; $16.98 (in-stock)
Vintage DK: 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon, 265m/100g; $11.98 (in-stock)
Berroco Modern Cotton DK: 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon; 306m/100g; $13.98 (to order)
Choose from any of our in-stock DK weight yarns.
Or, choose to order any Berroco DK weight yarn from us.
Photo © Linette Kielinski
Stone Point is knit flat in two identical pieces. Once complete, the front and back are joined at the shoulders and then the neckband is worked in the round.
One Size: 34¼” wide x 21½” long; includes a schematic for more detailed finished measurements.
Yardage: 877 mtrs (959 yds) double knitting weight yarn (# 3)
Gauge: 18 sts = 4” in Flame Chevron Lace on larger needles, after blocking.
Needles:
3.75 mm x 100 cm (US 5 x 40”) circular needle
4.00 mm x 40 cm (US 6 x16”) circular needle
Two 4.50 mm x 100 cm (US 7 x 40”) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
4.50 mm (US 7) double pointed needles
Pattern: We can purchase the pattern on your behalf for approx. $9.50 and have it emailed directly to your inbox.
Suggested Yarn Options:
Ultra Wool DK: 100% Superwash Wool; 267m/100g; $16.98 (in-stock)
Berroco Modern Cotton DK: 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon; 306m/100g; $13.98 (to order)
Choose from any of our in-stock DK weight yarns.
Or, choose to order any Berroco DK weight yarn from us.
Photos © Martha Wissing
Matunuck is a feminine shawl/cowl hybrid. It begins with a half circle shape and is later joined to work in the round. The result is a seamless cowl with drapey front that can be pulled over the shoulders.
One size - Finished Measurements:
15” deep x 51” bottom circumference after blocking
Yardage: 300 mtrs (328 yds) sport/DK weight yarn (# 3)
Gauge: 22 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in Garter Stitch
Needle: 4.00 mm x 60 cm (US 6 x 24”) circular, or size needed to obtain gauge
Pattern: We can purchase the pattern on your behalf for approx. $7.90 and have it emailed directly to your inbox.
Suggested Yarn Options:
Berroco Folio: 65% Super Fine Alpaca, 35% Rayon; 200m/50g; $12.98 (to order)
Berroco Summer Silk: 45% Silk, 43% Cotton, 12% Nylon; 220m/50g; $21.98 (to order)
Choose from any of our in-stock DK weight yarns.
Or, choose to order any Berroco DK weight yarn from us.
Lisbon is a beautiful lace poncho crocheted in the round from the top down.
Photo © Berroco Inc.
Sizes: Small, Medium and Large
Finished Measurements:
Lower Edge: 52 (58, 63)”
Upper Edge: 25 (27½, 30)”
Length: 18”
Yardage: 805 (920, 1035) mtrs / 875 (1000, 1125) yds worsted weight yarn (# 4)
Gauge: 2 sh (2SR) by 10 rows (2 RR) = 5.75 inches x 4.25 inches in stitch pattern.
Hook: 5.0 mm (H), or size needed to obtain gauge
Pattern: This pattern is offered as a free download.
Suggested Yarn Options:
Cascade 220: 100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 201m/100g; $12.98 (in-stock)
Berroco Remix: 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen; 198m/100g; $16.98 (to order)
Choose from any of our in-stock worsted weight yarns.
Or, choose to order any Berroco worsted weight yarn from us.
Photos © Berroco, Inc.
Lyndon channels those 70’s vibes into a ‘simple to make’ crochet ruana. It’s a perfect piece for heading outdoors as well as indoors when the AC is cranked.
Crochet terminology: US
Finished Measurements:
Width: (32, 36, 40, 44)”
Length: 28” for all sizes as worn
Shown in size 36”.
Yardage: 1470 (1680, 1680, 1890) mtrs / 1610 (1840, 1840, 2070) yds worsted weight yarn (# 4)
YARN:
BERROCO SESAME ($23.98/100g): 7 (8, 8, 9) balls, shown in colour #7411 Breeze
Gauge: 1 Pattern Repeat = 3¼“; 2 rows = 1½” in pattern, after blocking
Hook: 5.5 mm (I), or size needed to obtain gauge
Pattern: This pattern is offered as a free download
Suggested Yarn Options:
Berroco Millefiori: 50% Wool, 50% Acrylic; 170m/100g; $20.98 (in-stock)
Comfort Print: 50% Super Fine Acrylic, 50% Super Fine Nylon; 193m/100g; $9.98 (to order)
Choose from any of our in-stock worsted weight yarns.
Or, choose to order any Berroco worsted weight yarn from us.
Photo © SoHo Publishing
The eye-catching, basketweave pattern adds interest to this turtleneck poncho, formed from two rectangles that are seamed at the shoulders. Side edges are not seamed, but left open, so as not to overheat. But of course, you could always seam the sides shut, or better yet, add buttons or snaps to close the sides when needed for extra warmth, and then you can undo them when the extra warmth is not needed.
The turtleneck length is completely adjustable…you can even turn it into a crew neck, if you prefer. The simple pattern is easy to memorize, making this poncho a quick and comfy knit.
One Size: fits most
Yardage: 1495 mtrs (1635 yds) worsted weight yarn (# 4)
Gauge: 22 stitches = 4 inches in basketweave pattern
Needles: 5.00 mm (US 8) knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Pattern: We can purchase the pattern on your behalf for approx. $7.00 and have it emailed directly to your inbox.
Suggested Yarn Options:
Hayfield Bonus Aran: 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool; 840m/400g; $29.98 (in-stock)
Berroco Modern Cotton: 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon; 191m/100g; $13.98 (to order)
Choose from any of our in-stock worsted weight yarns.
Or, choose to order any Berroco worsted weight yarn from us.
Welcome spring with this stylish poncho, knit in mainly stockinette stitch with a dramatic cabled border, knit-in fringe and a cozy collar that can button up as a cowl.
Potawatomi is knit flat in one piece from ribbed end to ribbed end with a shaped neckline. Then the ribbed cowl is picked up and knit. A single seam runs up one side from ribbing to neckline.
Photos © Sunday Knits
In the original version, thanks to the fringed edging, every row is worked as a right side row, making the stockinette portion purl free! Or knit from the more traditional “inside-the-box” version, back and forth with a dropped-stitch fringe. This pattern gives you both versions, and each gives you the very same result.
One size, easily modified. Pattern includes guidance for size and collar modifications.
Finished Measurements:
After seaming, fabric forms a folded rectangle 24” x 27” which includes a 3” knotted fringe.
Cowl collar measures 24” around (buttoned) and 6½” deep.
Yardage: 1097 mtrs (1200 yds) worsted weight yarn (# 4)
Gauge: 17 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in St st
Needle: 5.00 mm x 80 cm (US 8 x 32”) circular, or size needed to obtain gauge
Four 7/8” buttons
Pattern: We can purchase the pattern on your behalf for approx. $9.25 and have it emailed directly to your inbox.
Suggested Yarn Options:
Vintage Worsted: 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 199m/100g; $11.98 (in-stock)
Berroco Remix: 30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic, 10% Silk, 9% Linen; 198m/100g; $16.98 (to order)
Choose from any of our in-stock worsted weight yarns.
Or, choose to order any Berroco worsted weight yarn from us.
A “modern cape, something for layering over leggings on weekends and also for running errands...on weekdays. It pops right over your head but has a pretty open front for a breath of fresh air. And precisely positioned armholes at elbow height leave my hands free at the market.” – Gina
Photos © Purl Soho
Two Sizes & Finished Measurements:
To fit chest circumference: 30”- 38” (38”- 46”)
Finished circumference at bottom edge: 60” (66”)
Finished length from high point of shoulder to bottom edge: 22¼” (24”)
Finished neck circumference: 17” (19½”)
Yardage: 900 (1100) mtrs / 980 (1200) yds of worsted/aran weight yarn (# 4)
Gauges:
Body: 16 sts & 36 rows = 4” square on larger circular needle in Woven Slip Stitch pattern (blocked)
Collar: 20 sts & 24 rows = 4” square on smaller circular needle in K2, P2 rib (relaxed)
Needles:
5.00 mm x 40 cm (US 8 x 20”), or size needed to obtain gauge
5.50 mm x 80 cm (US 9 x 32”), or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
4.00 mm (US 6) double pointed needles
Pattern: This pattern is offered as a free direct PDF download.
Suggested Yarn Options:
Berroco Ultra Alpaca: 50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool; 200m/100g; $18.98 (to order)
Berroco Pima 100: 100% Pima Cotton; 200m/100g; $15.98 (to order)
Choose from any of our in-stock worsted weight yarns.
Or, choose to order any Berroco worsted weight yarn from us.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
April 17th is LYS Day!
Keep an eye on upcoming emails…we’ve got some exciting offerings that you won’t want to miss for Local Yarn Store (LYS) Day!!
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
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