London Yarns
Janet Filipchuk
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VINTAGE + PROJECTS
Monday, February 28, 2022 – Vintage + Projects
Welcome to the last day of the month. Although February is the shortest month of the year, somehow it feels the longest to get through! Tomorrow we enter March; the days are getting longer, we are seeing a bit more of the sun and Spring is just around the corner.
Today, we thought we would feature a ‘customer favourite’ yarn…Berroco Vintage. Vintage comes in three weights – DK (#3), Worsted (#4) and Chunky (#5) and a multitude of colours!!
If you haven’t yet had a chance to work with this very popular yarn, hopefully some of today’s featured projects will inspire you to do so. And if you’re a ‘Vintage fan favourite’, then you’ll be excited to cast on a new project and may today’s projects motivate you to do so.
First up…
“Textures to Treasure… A Skill Building Throw”
A ‘NO-SEW’ throw!
“Textures to Treasure” was inspired by a Patons Sampler Afghan pattern that has been out of print for many, many years. The beauty of “Textures to Treasure” is in the assembling – absolutely no sewing is required! All the squares are knit together and the borders are knit onto the throw, eliminating the daunting task of hand sewing it all together upon completion. This method of assembly also lends itself nicely to rearranging the placement of squares, creating an original layout, and the provisional techniques featured can also be used on any other throw where squares are knit separately and then need to be joined. Enjoy!
The 29-page ‘Textures to Treasure’ throw pattern consists of 14 different stitch patterns, each square being knit three times, totaling 42 squares in all, to complete the full size throw; it blocks to finished measurements of 48" x 56", with yardage given for a single colour, a two-colour and a four-colour throw, as suggestions. This pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner and up.
Of course, you don’t have to knit an exact copy. You could choose to knit a few of your favourite squares several times and fewer of others; or compose your throw of multiples of just a pattern or two. You could also decide to knit fewer squares to make a lap size throw, or knit more squares for a larger throw. Use as many or as few colours as you wish – the options are numerous!
 one colour version
courtesy of Judy T.
One Colour Version:
3000 mtrs worsted weight (#4) = 15 skeins of Vintage [$11.98/199m/100g]
Two Colour Version:
2200 mtrs worsted weight (#4) for squares = 11 skeins of Vintage [$11.98/199m/100g]
800 mtrs worsted weight (#4) for borders = of Vintage [$11.98/199m/100g]
Four Colour Version:
750 mtrs worsted weight (#4) – Light Colour = 4 skeins of Vintage [$11.98/199m/100g]
750 mtrs worsted weight (#4) – Medium Colour = 4 skeins o of Vintage [$11.98/199m/100g]
750 mtrs worsted weight (#4) – Dark Colour = 4 skeins of Vintage [$11.98/199m/100g]
800 mtrs worsted weight (#4) for borders = 4 skeins of Vintage [$11.98/199m/100g]
GAUGE: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4”
FINISHED SIZE: 48" x 56" (122 x 142 cm)
four colour version
courtesy of Heather M.
Call us (519-474-0403) or email us to purchase your own print or PDF copy of “Textures to Treasure… A Skill Building Throw” for $14.98.
Do you need yarn for your “Textures to Treasure… A Skill Building Throw”?
May we suggest Vintage from Berroco? You may choose from ANY of the 95 colours, with no minimum number of skeins to purchase! With “only” 95 shades to choose from, in what colour(s) will you knit your Texture to Treasure throw? If you prefer some help with choosing colours, we also have 14 pre-selected Kit colourways available too.
This machine washable, worsted weight blend features a wide colour range of 95 colours! Vintage has an incredibly soft feel and yardage that goes on and on. Its unique fibre blend makes laundering a breeze and perfectly suited for easy care garments and accessories for both children and adults. Made in Peru.
VINTAGE WORSTED SHADE CARD
Price: $11.98
Yardage: 199 mtrs / 218 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 18-20 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 4.50 mm - 5.00 mm, US 7-8
Fibre Content: 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon
Care: Machine Wash Cold Gentle, Flat Dry
Made in Peru
Because we know not everyone can “see” how colours would go together from a shade card, we have put together 14 pre-selected colourways for the 4-colour throw. You will require 16 skeins total (4 of each colour) and you get to choose what colour corresponds to what colour in the pattern (A, B, C, and D).
For more information about each kit (pictured below), please CLICK HERE (this will open and/or download a PDF file that contains the information for each of the 14 kit colourways.)
TEXTURES TO TREASURE THROW KITS:
Yarn Cost: $191.68 (includes 16 skeins of Vintage)
Pattern book or PDF: $14.98 (purchased separately)
Although Spring is just around the corner, we are currently still in need of a warm hat or two! Consider these…
This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up using the stranded knitting or fairisle technique. And it's super cute with an added pompom! Instructions are charted and pattern gives one size only.
Finished Measurements:
Circumference: 19½” / 49.5 cm
Length: 8½” / 21.5 cm
For larger sizes:
Adjust your yarn and needles to get different gauges.
- If knitting to a gauge of 22 sts = 4” / 10 cm the hat circumference would be 22” / 56 cm, length would be determined by your row gauge.
- If knitting to a gauge of 20 sts = 4” / 10 cm the hat circumference would be 24” / 61 cm, length would be determined by your row gauge.
Yardage:
67 mtrs (72 yds) in EACH of 3 colours of DK weight (#3) yarn; shown in Winter White (A), Pitch Black (B) and Chestnut Brown (C)
YARN:
May we suggest Vintage Baby ($5.98/133m/50g): 1 ball in each of 3 colours will make the hat.
We stock all 24 colours and it comes in 50 gram balls – not a skein, so NO winding needed!
Pattern: We can purchase the pattern on your behalf for approx. $7.95 CAD and have it emailed directly to you.
Gauge: 24.5 sts & 30 rnds = 4” /10 cm in St st
Needles:
3.50 mm x 40 cm (US 4 x 16”)
3.75 mm x 40 cm (US 5 x 16”), or size needed to obtain gauge
3.75 mm (US 5) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Faux Fur Pompom (optional)
An easy, two colour fall inspired fairisle hat! Fairisle pattern is charted only.
Yardage: 126 mtrs (138 yds) in EACH of two colours of DK weight yarn (#3)
YARN:
May we suggest Vintage Baby ($5.98/133m/50g): 1 ball in each of 2 colours will make the hat.
We stock all 24 colours and it comes in 50 gram balls – not a skein, so NO winding needed!
Gauge: 22 sts = 4” in pattern
Needles:
4.00 mm x 40 cm (US 6 x 16”) circular for brim
4.50 mm x 40 cm (US 7 x 16”) circular, or size needed to obtain gauge
4.50 mm (US 7) double pointed needles
This pattern is offered FREE of charge: click here for the direct PDF download. Or click here to view it on her blog.
Pattern Notes (not included in the pattern):
- Cast on with smaller needles for brim.
- Join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches
- Change to larger needles for the chart.
- Chart pattern will be repeated a total of 4x around.
And, we still want to keep our necks warm as well…
Ribbing and cables make their way around this cozy hooded cowl. Wear it long or short depending on the mood you’re in. You can even choose not to seam it into a cowl, but instead leave the ends unattached if you just want a scarf! This is a great project to practice your cable skills!
Finished Size: approx. 9” wide x 62” around
Yardage: 496 mtrs (544 yds) chunky weight yarn (#5)
YARN
BERROCO VINTAGE CHUNKY ($11.98/100 g): 4 skeins; shown in #6170 Sapphire
This pattern is available for free.
Gauge: 16 sts and 21 rows = 4” in k2, p2 ribbing
Needles:
6.00 mm (US 10) knitting needles, or size to obtain gauge
Cable needle
A quick-knit scarf, Hampden is worked in 3 colours of chunky weight (#5) yarn with an easy slip-stitch pattern reminiscent of plaid fabrics.
Finished Size: approx. 12” wide x 84” long
Yardage:
MC: 372 mtrs (408 yds) chunky weight yarn (#5)
CC1: 148 mtrs (272 yds) chunky weight yarn (#5)
CC2: 124 mtrs (136 yds) chunky weight yarn (#5)
YARN:
Berroco Vintage Chunky ($11.98/100g):
3 skeins for MC
2 skeins for CC1
1 skein for CC2
Shown in #6107 Cracked Pepper (MC), #6106 Smoke (CC1) and #6192 Chana Dal (CC2)
Pattern: We can purchase this pattern on your behalf for approx. $8.00 CDN and have it emailed directly to your inbox.
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4” in Slip Stitch pattern
Needles: 6.00 mm (US 10) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
This unique reversible stockinette cowl features two sections: one worked in soft, furry Marmot (now discontinued) and the other in a contrasting shade of smooth Vintage Chunky. Worked in the round and finished with three-needle bind off, making this cowl doubly cozy.
Finished Size: 31" wide x 9" high after finishing
Yardage:
Col. A (textured): 255 mtrs (279 yds) aran weight textured yarn
Col. B (smooth): 124 mtrs (136 yds) chunky weight yarn (#5)
YARN:
Col. A – choice of 2 balls of Berroco Dulce ($16.98/160m/50g) or 3 balls of Faux Fur ($14.98/90m/100g)
Col. B – 1 skein of Vintage Chunky ($11.98/124m/100g)
This pattern is available for free.
Gauges:
16 sts and 24 rnds = 4” in St st with A on smaller needle
14 sts and 21 rnds = 4” in St st with B on larger needle
Needles:
Two 5.00 mm x 60 cm (US 8 x 24”) circulars
6.00 mm x 60 cm (US 10 x 24”) circular
Photo © Åsa Buchta
A simple, easy to knit, lovely to wear cowl, designed with the beginner knitter in mind. Wrap it once or twice around the neck to style. This cowl is knit flat and joined by your choice of sewing or 3-needle cast off.
Yardage: 280 mtrs (300 yds) of worsted weight yarn (#4)
YARN:
May we suggest…2 skeins of Berroco Vintage. Of course, you can choose from ANY of our worsted/aran weight (#4) yarns.
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download
Gauge: 16 sts = 4” in garter stitch
Needles: 5.50 mm (US 9) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Did you know…?
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- In-Store / In-Person Shopping
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- Shipping via Canada Post or Courier – we are happy to ship your purchases to you and we only charge you the actual shipping costs, with no added ‘handling fees’.
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
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