London Yarns
Janet Filipchuk
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London, Ontario N6H 5L6
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SEASONAL TRANSITIONS
Monday, March 14, 2022 – Seasonal Transitions
Are you feeling the itch of spring fever? It can be challenging this time of year, while we still need the warmth of a hat & scarf (as this past weekend just showed) but at the same time, we want to change over to lighter weight projects. So, in today’s email, we will be covering the best of both scenarios.
We have some quick knit accessories, worked with a worsted weight yarn and then three unique shawls knit in fingering weight yarn to share with you today. Shawls are an essential item to have in your wardrobe, especially as the seasons change!
So, first up is a newer yarn from Berroco, called Lucca.
Have you ever noticed just how quickly a yarn can disappear from the market? Just when it becomes your ‘favourite go-to yarn’, then ‘POOF!’ it’s discontinued by the manufacturer. Well, while LUCCA is still a relatively new yarn, it’s one you don’t want to miss out on!! So, plan ahead for projects now and even for next Fall – Lucca projects will make wonderful gifts for your loved ones.
Why not wrap your friends & loved ones
in cashmere - to wear now,
and for next Fall/Winter?
Berroco Lucca is a soft and buttery cashmere and cotton yarn. Beautiful stitch definition and soft drape makes this a perfect luxury yarn.
Lucca is a worsted weight (#4) yarn, perfect for t-shirts, shawls, accessories and more. With a nice variety of 9 colours, you can make so many combinations!
We have some colours in stock, others can be ordered through us via DropShip.
LUCCA SHADE CARD
Price: $38.98
Yardage: 143 mtrs / 156 yds / 50 grams
Tension: 20 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 4.50 mm, US 7
Fibre Content: 50% Cashmere, 50% Cotton
Care: Hand Wash Cold, Flat Dry
Made in Italy
LUCCA PROJECTS…
To inspire you to work with this fabulous yarn, here are 5 Lucca projects designed specifically for this yarn. Not only are these projects timely now, but we can think ahead to next Fall…wouldn’t they make a wonderful gift for a loved one? Why not take advantage of the availability of this fabulous cashmere blend yarn and wrap your family & friends in cashmere?
Of course, if you like any of these patterns, but want to work with a different yarn or fibre, feel free to choose from our entire worsted weight (#4) yarns selection.
Photos © Berroco, Inc.
The Aneta shawl is made with simple crochet stitches to create a pretty triangular shawl.
Finished Size: Approx. 47" wingspan x 23" down center (119 x 58 cm)
YARN
BERROCO LUCCA ($38.98/50g): 3 balls; shown in #5825 Cranberry
Click here to view in-stock colours
Click here to view ALL colours
This pattern is available as a free download.
Hook: 4.50 mm (US 7), or size to obtain gauge or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 15 dc and 9 rows = 4"
Photos © Berroco, Inc.
A modern and eye-catching cowl worked in a mosaic colourwork motif. The cowl is worked flat in rows and sewn together. Stitch pattern is charted.
Finished Size: approx. 44" around x 12" high (112 x 30.5 cm)
YARN
BERROCO LUCCA ($38.98/50g):
2 balls for Main Colour; shown in #5801 Pearl
1 ball for Contrast Colour 1; shown in #5811 Golden
1 ball for Contrast Colour 2; shown in #5806 Silver
Click here to view in-stock colours
Click here to view ALL colours
Pattern: We can purchase this pattern on your behalf for approx. $8.00 CDN and the PDF will be emailed directly to you. Or we can purchase the Lucca E-book with 8 patterns for approx. $17.30 CDN and have that emailed to you.
Needles: 4.50 mm (US 7) knitting needles, or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 22 sts and 26 rows = 4" in charted pattern
Photos © Berroco, Inc.
Yes, it’s a dickie! And yes, you’ll want to wear it all the time! Made with simple 2x2 ribbing, the back and front are knit separately. You know you’ll make more than one.
Finished Size: 16" wide x 10" long (40.5 x 25.5 cm), not including collar
YARN
BERROCO LUCCA ($38.98/50g): 3 balls; shown in #5825 Cranberry
Click here to view in-stock colours
Click here to view ALL colours
Pattern: We can purchase this pattern on your behalf for approx. $8.00 CDN and the PDF will be emailed directly to you. Or we can purchase the Lucca E-book with 8 patterns for approx. $17.30 CDN and have that emailed to you.
Needles: 4.00 mm x 40 cm (US 6 x 16”) circular needle or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in k2, p2 rib
Photos © Berroco, Inc.
A set of unisex accessories worked with a reversible knit/purl texture. It’s a great set for a beginner who wants to try a project worked in the round with the hat and mitts. Or perhaps stay in your comfort zone by working flat by just making the cowl! Regardless, this set is a fun knit and great to wear!
Hat: approx. 19" around x 11" high (48 x 28 cm)
Mitts: approx. 7" around x 7½" long (18 x 19 cm)
Cowl: approx. 37" around x 9½" high (94 x 24 cm)
Note: All measurements are with the pieces unstretched.
YARN
BERROCO LUCCA ($38.98/50g):
Hat: 2 balls; shown in #5827 Lapis
Mitts: 1 ball; shown in #5827 Lapis
Cowl: 2 balls; shown in #5820 Poppy
Click here to view in-stock colours
Click here to view ALL colours
Pattern: We can purchase this pattern on your behalf for approx. $8.00 CDN and the PDF will be emailed directly to you. Or we can purchase the Lucca E-book with 8 patterns for approx. $17.30 CDN and have that emailed to you.
Needles:
Hat:
3.25 mm x 40 cm (US 3 x 16”) circular
4.00 mm x 40 cm (US 6 x 16”) circular or size to obtain gauge
4.00 mm (US 6) double-pointed needles
Mitts: 4.00 mm (US 6) double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge
Cowl: 4.00 mm (US 6) knitting needles or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in pattern stitch on 4.00 mm needles
Wrap yourself in luxury with this simple yet elegant scarf. Knit with a garter stitch and eyelet diamond motif, the scarf is reversible! It’s that final polished look for any outfit.
The pattern includes two sizes; the scarf version shown in camel (above), and a wider and longer shawl/stole/wrap version shown in pink (below). Lace pattern is charted.
Finished Sizes:
Scarf: approx. 14" wide x 64" long (35.5 x 162.5 cm), not including fringe
Stole/Shawl: approx. 23½" wide x 73" long (59.5 x 185.5 cm), not including fringe
YARN (to Order)
BERROCO LUCCA ($38.98/50g):
Scarf: 6 balls; shown in #5814 Camel
Stole/Shawl: 11 balls; shown in #5809 Shell
Click here to view ALL colours
Pattern: We can purchase this pattern on your behalf for approx. $8.00 CDN and the PDF will be emailed directly to you. Or we can purchase the Lucca E-book with 8 patterns for approx. $17.30 CDN and have that emailed to you.
Needles: 4.00 mm (US 6) knitting needles, or size to obtain gauge
Crochet hook: 4.00 mm (size G) for fringe
Gauge: 1 chart repeat = 4¼" / 11 cm wide x 3" / 7.5 cm high
A Shawl Trifecta!!
Shawls are a wonderful ‘transitional’ garment. They add some warmth when needed, but aren’t overly warm and can be worn in a variety of ways, depending on how much warmth you want, or don’t want. So, here are three shawl patterns, each offers their own intrigue and skill level.
Photo © Helen Kennedy
Waveform is a textured knit using very simple 2-stitch cables and twisted stitches to create undulating waves of texture.
Waveform is a generously sized triangular shawl that required approx. 200g of sock/fingering weight (#1) yarn, although you could make it in any weight, and if you have yarn left over there are instructions for making it even larger.
Suitable for adventurous beginners, intermediates and experts alike.
Finished Size: 72” wingspan x 23” deep (adjustable)
Yardage: min. 724 mtrs (790 yds) of Fingering weight (#1) yarn
Pattern: We can purchase this pattern on your behalf for approx. $5.66 CDN and have it emailed directly to your inbox.
Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4” in stocking st (though not crucial)
Needle: 3.50 mm x 80 cm (US 4 x 32”) circular
In-Stock Yarn Suggestions:
Note: it’s suggested to use a solid or subtle semisolid to make the texture pattern stand out and be more defined – but that’s totally up to you!
Skills required or to learn:
You must be able to knit into the back of a stitch, purl into the back of a stitch, do a 2-stitch cable, k2tog, k2tog tbl (through the back), kfb (double increase), kfbf (triple increase).
Of course the main feature of beautiful Anthe is her luscious mosaic flower border, but she has so much more.
Indulge yourself in the lovely, wearable crescent shape, the rhythmic colourwork bands, the cushy texture, and the endless opportunities for colour play. Knitting Anthe is great fun, and when you don’t mind turning a lot of heads, wearing it will delight you for sure.
Anthe is a large crescent shaped shawl that is worked from the top down starting with a classic garter tab.
NOTE: The Mosaic colourwork is CHARTED ONLY.
Finished Size: approx. 86½” wingspan x 23½” deep (220 x 60 cm)
Yardage: a total of 1215 mtrs (1329 yds) of Fingering weight (#1) yarn, preferably with some elasticity and bounce (a wool or a wool blend).
Approx. Yardage per Colour
MC: 500 mtrs / 545 yds Fingering weight (#1) yarn
CC1: 385 mtrs / 420 yds Fingering weight (#1) yarn
CC2: 330 mtrs / 360 yds Fingering weight (#1) yarn
Pattern: We can purchase this pattern on your behalf for approx. $8.00 CDN and have it emailed directly to your inbox.
Gauge: 20 sts and 36 rows = 4” in Hurdle Stitch pattern
Needles: 3.50 mm x 100 cm (US 4 x 40”) or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
In-Stock Yarn Suggestions:
The choice of colour combinations is endless!! Have a look at the variety of colourways our fellow Ravelry-ers have knit…
A romantic shawl worked in three colors, seven different lace patterns and finished with a picot bind off.
Finished Size: approx. 72” wingspan x 28” deep
Pattern: We can purchase this pattern on your behalf for approx. $10.25 CDN and have it emailed directly to your inbox.
Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, blocked
Needle: 3.75 mm x 100 cm (US 5 x 40”) circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Yardage of Fingering weight (#1) yarn:
One colour: 650 - 700 mtrs (711 - 766 yards)
Three colour - minimum yardage:
C1: 220 m/240 yds Fingering weight (#1)
C2: 130 m/140 yds Fingering weight (#1)
C3: 335 m/365 yds Fingering weight (#1)
In-Stock Yarn Suggestions:
Again, colour combinations are endless!! Have a look at the variety of colourways our fellow Ravelry-ers have knit…
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It’s supposed to be a beautiful week, weather wise. If you’re out & about we hope you can pop into the store to say ‘hello’.
Have a Happy Monday,
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
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