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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SPRING CLEANING
Monday, May 2, 2022 – Spring Cleaning
First, a Word of Thanks…
Thank EWE to all of you who came in or ‘called in’ to support our Local Yarn Store Week Celebrations. It was a great success!!
Congratulations to …
Judy S.
As our Prize Draw Winner,
Judy has won a
Berroco Dulce Project Kit.
We hope you all had as much fun during our week-long celebrations as we did – especially basking in all the glorious 300+ skeins of Zen Yarn colourways.
GOOD NEWS on that front…
We are extending the availability of our Zen Yarn Garden ‘YARN HAUL’. So if you missed out last week, feel free to pop in and have a look! There is still a good selection of colours and yarn bases available.
Note: The Zen ‘Yarn Haul’ yarns are not posted on our website. However, if you can't make it into the store to view them in person, give us a call with an idea of what colours you like and we would be happy to send you photos to help you choose your skeins.
New Arrivals…
Brand New Opal Yarns Collections have arrived!!
Click here to view all 21 colours of in-stock Opal Uni Solids.
BRAND NEW YARN…
The timing of the release of this new yarn is perfect for all our spring & summer making!
Bamboo Pop Sock SOLIDS
Stretchy, vibrant, colourful, and WOOL-FREE!
Available in self-patterning colourways AND now SOLID colours, too!!
Bamboo Pop Sock is a machine washable, wool-free blend of bamboo, cotton and PBT, a type of stretchy polyester similar to Lycra, that gives the fabric some stretch and some memory. This fibre blend creates a super soft fabric with some drape and a beautiful, subtle sheen.
NEW SOLIDS - Expect the same elastic, light-weight blend of the original self-patterning shades with 16 colourways, and now available in an additional 22 delightful solid shades that show off lace and textural stitches beautifully.
There are a multitude of ways to mix and match Bamboo Pop Sock solids and multi’s.
 
BAMBOO POP SOCK SHADE CARD
Price: $15.98 per ball
Yardage: 450 mtrs / 492 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 30 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 2.25 mm, US 1
Fibre Content: 55% Bamboo, 37% Cotton, 8% PBT [a type of springy polyester similar to Lycra]
Care: Machine Wash Gentle, Flat Dry
SPRING CLEANING…
Is it time to freshen up some of the clothes in your closet? Or wash up your winter wear before storing it away until next year? We’ve got just the thing for you – our Eucalan No-Rinse Wash (not just for wool). Eucalan is hands-down our #1-BEST SELLING, repeat customers, ‘go-to’ wash!
Have you heard ... NO RINSING?!? A powerful cleaner, yet so gentle! Eucalan is made in Paris, Ontario and is a WONDERFUL product to use! It does such an amazing job. Just soak your items and watch the dirt dissolve - no need to rinse; it’s that easy! And, Eucalan isn’t just for hand washing; it can also be used in the washing machine.
Available in 4 sizes (5mL, 100mL, 500mL and 4L) and 5 scents (eucalyptus, lavender, jasmine, grapefruit and unscented).
Why use Eucalan? What makes it so special?? Eucalan is a NO RINSE delicate wash; non-toxic; biodegradable; phosphate free; natural lanolin enriched formula (lanolin is a natural conditioner and dust mite repellent); petro-chemical free; recyclable hdpe plastic bottle; an eco-friendly alternative to dry cleaning.
Clean all your natural fibres with Eucalan – including wool (of course!!), alpaca, mohair, angora, silk, cashmere, rayon, cotton, spandex, lycra, etc.
But that’s not all! Use it to clean:
- Baby Clothes, including toys
- Workout & Swim Wear
- Lingerie & Hosiery
- Sheepskin, Fur & Leather
- Quilts
- Woolens
- Needlepoint & Hooking
- Beaded & Embellished
- Carpet & Upholstery
- Silk, Rayon, Cotton, etc.
- Sheers & Drapes
- Wedding Dresses
- Makeup Removal
- Vintage Fabrics
- Pets. Yes, you read that right – PETS. Pets benefit from being washed in non-toxic Eucalan. The lanolin helps to condition their skin and fur while the EUCALYPTUS essential oil helps to repel fleas.
If you’ve never given this product a try, why not take advantage of its in-stock availability? You’ll be impressed! Warning…once you try it, you will wonder what you ever did without it and why you hadn’t starting using it before now.
Eucalan is concentrated – use just 1 tsp per 4L (1 gallon) of water.
Eucalan Woolwash is available in 4 sizes:
5 mL - Single use; perfect travel or “try me” size; $1.00 each.
100 mL - approx. 20 hand washes; Perfect size for travel & gifting; $4.98 per bottle.
500 mL - approx. 95 hand washes or 33 machine washes (the most popular size); $12.98 per bottle.
4 L - approx. 760 hand washes or 253 machine washes; $69.98 per jug – BEST VALUE!
If you prefer a non-lanolin wash product, we have…
At Soak, we figure that if it’s not good for your skin, it’s not good for your hand-washables either. So we’ve made sure that all the ingredients in our gentle, no-rinse formulation are skin-friendly and fabric-friendly, with no harsh chemicals or overwhelming fragrances. You can even use it to wash baby stuff and shampoo your pets!
Designed & made in Canada, everything we make is all about helping you clean and care for the washables you love most. The lanolin-free, eco-friendly, rinse-free Soak Wash cleans beautifully, and is ideal for hand or machine washing. Show your laundry (and the planet) some love, with Soak.
Soak Wash is available in 7 fresh fragrances:
- Celebration: Inspired by the essence of Red Tea. Sweet, delicate and absolutely delicious, this perennial favourite smells like good, clean fun.
- Fig: Fresh-picked clean. Fig is ripened with sweet fig and lychee and crowned by dandelions.
- Lacey: Lacey combines spring blossoms with sweet bergamot creating a light yet alluring fragrance.
- Pineapple Grove: Be a pineapple. Stand tall, wearing a lily filled crown, and always be sweet on the inside.
- Yuzu: Clean with a peel. Pucker up and give your laundry some love with a kiss of tart citrus plus crushed eucalyptus.
- Scentless: For your sensitive side. Scentless keeps your hand-washables (and sensitive skin) clean and fragrance-free.
- Unleash: Special, limited edition scent in 248 mL size.
Soak Wash – Laundry Soap
At Soak, we understand how important your most cherished garments and crafted creations are to you. (They’re pretty important to us too.) That’s why we’ve created a product that’s designed to effectively clean, revitalize and protect your favourite items.
Soak is the modern way to clean and refresh the laundry you love. Its gentle, no-rinse formulation is perfect for hand-washing or machine-washing. It’s a great item to take with you if you are travelling, too!
Not just for wool! Soak Wash is perfect for your laciest lingerie, softest sweaters, baby clothes, quilts, swimwear, workout wear, makeup brushes, menswear and all of your hand knit or crochet items – all the laundry you love; ‘If you love it, Soak it.’
How it works: Just soak and squeeze. No need to rinse. Lay knits flat to dry. Wash sets (like lingerie) together. Test fabric for colour-fastness.
- Soak is concentrated! Only 1 tsp per 4L / 1 gallon of water
- 5 mL single use / ‘try me’ / gifting size packets; flight friendly; $1.25 each
- 90 mL travel size (18 washes); $9.98 each
- 248 mL (35 washes); $13.98 each - Limited Edition - Unleash Scent only
- 375 mL (75 washes); $15.98 each
- made with plant derived and renewable ingredients
- biodegradable, phosphate-free, dye-free, sulphate-free
- safe for hand or machine washing (including HE)
- available in Celebration, Fig, Lacey, Pineapple Grove, Yuzu fragrances, Scentless & Unleash
Have you met ‘Minnie’ yet? She’s getting rave reviews!!
MINNIE IS THE MIGHTY LITTLE HELPER THAT FOCUSES ON THE SMALL STUFF.
What it is: This bright little helper likes to focus on the small stuff: masks, bras and swimsuits fit just right in her compact shape. Hand wash in style with this small but mighty Soak Basin.
- fade resistant, frost resistant, UV resistant
- child-safe, food safe
- sturdy, durable
- unique beveled edges for easy pouring
- between washes use your basin to store your face masks and other small items.
BRIGHT AND INDISPENSABLE; FOR SOAKING, STORAGE AND SO MUCH MORE!
Minnie Basin
- Dimensions: 12” (30cm) wide x 4” (10cm) tall
- Capacity: 5 Litres / 1.3 US Gallons
- Colours: Blue or Purple
- Made in Spain
- $19.98 each with BONUS Soak wash (see info below)
And now that you know Minnie, meet her big brother Phil…
Phil has all the same qualities as Minnie, but just in a larger size!
Phil Basin Info:
- Dimensions: 16” (40cm) wide x 6” (15cm) tall
- Capacity: 14 Liters / 3.7 US Gallons
- Colours: Pink or Purple
- Made in Spain
- $29.98 each with BONUS Soak wash (see info below)
Spring Cleaning/Washing Promo…
Do you have a favourite, ‘go to’ SOAK scent? Just for fun, would you like to try out some of the other scents? Now is your opportunity!
With the purchase of a MINNIE and/or PHIL Basin, you will receive a FREE ‘6-pack’ of Soak Wash packets; one 5mL packet in each of the 6 scents – Celebration, Fig, Lacey, Pineapple Grove, Yuzu, and Scentless (a $7.50 value).
How Soak works: Just Soak and squeeze.
- Wash face masks in hot water and scrub for 20 seconds, squeeze and dry.
CHECKLIST, thus far?
O-kay! For hand-washing…
- We’ve got our Eucalan and/or Soak – check!
- We’ve got our Minnie and/or Phil basins all set – check!
- Good to go!
But what about MACHINE WASHING our precious hand-made items or extra delicates?!?
Soak has thought of that too!
What is it: Created by the experts at Soak, this Eco Wash Bag is designed to keep all your Soakworthy items safe during machine washing. Protect your lingerie, swimwear, active wear, scarves, sports bras, baby socks, knitwear, stuffies, embellished garments, etc.
Each generous sized EcoWash Bag measures 16” (40 cm) diameter, with a 10” (25 cm) gusset; white mesh with choice of coloured zipper.
The EcoWash Bag can also double as a project bag or use it to store & protect your woolen garments.
EcoWash Bag Details:
- Generous 16” hemisphere.
- Wash bag is gusseted for utmost room.
- Washer & dryer safe.
- Premium zippers stylishly matched to each Soak fragrance.
- Zipper cover protects the rest of your laundry.
- Soakworthy hang tag allows for easy storage when not in use.
- Quality construction with French seams.
- Durable, quality white mesh.
- Perfect to store lingerie and other items during travel.
- Can also be used as a project bag.
- Choice of 6 zipper colours; coordinated to match each Soak scent.
- $23.98 each.
How it works: Place your favorite delicate items inside the Eco Wash Bag. Zip and secure zipper pull under tab. Wash in cool water on the delicate cycle with Soak. Lay knits and lingerie flat to dry. The Eco Wash Bag is ideal for top and front loading machines, including HE. Also dryer safe.
Help your clothes dry faster and save some electricity at the same time with…
In lieu of harsh chemicals, Gleener Dryer Dots harness the natural properties of wool for eco & effective fabric softening that shaves dryer time by 15% - 30%.
- Softens, separates & fluffs fabrics naturally with their gentle (and uber quiet) tumbling motion.
- Saves time, money & energy by 15% - 30%!! The 100% New Zealand wool composition soaks up excess moisture and increases the air circulation in your dryer.
- Fragrance-free & hypoallergenic – safe for those with sensitive skin, asthma, and allergies. You can even use them to soften baby clothes and cloth diapers. Need we say more?
- Fabric-friendly – gentle on all dryer-friendly fabrics, leaving behind no icky chemical residues.
- Durable and re-usable – guaranteed to last 1,000 loads – that’s three years worth of laundry! (Sorry).
- $15.98 / pack of 3 balls
Directions:
- Toss into the dryer and run the cycle as usual.
- Smile - you'll be done laundry that much sooner!
- Use 3 dryer balls for small loads and 6 for medium to large loads. When not in use, just leave them in the dryer with the door ajar, in a laundry basket, or store them unsealed in their re-usable packaging.
If you prefer to or NEED to ‘flat dry’, try this ‘happy helper’…
Ever accidentally lose a beautiful garment to the shrinking, hot grasp of the dryer? Keep knitwear lovely, properly-shaped and properly-sized; the hanging sweater dryer is flexible, easily stored and comprised of a lightweight white mesh that allows garments to dry on both sides simultaneously.
Perfect for hanging in closets or on bathroom shower rods, you have the option to use a single tier or expand to two tiers for multiple garments.
Folds neatly into a flat circle when not in use.
White Mesh with blue trim; 26" diameter and approx. 26½” in height; $24.98 each.
Do you want to take those pesky pills off of your winter clothes before you tuck them away? Gleener will become your handy ‘go to’ helper!
The Original Gleener Kit – includes the handle with attached lint brush, 3 detachable heads & carry bag; $23.98/kit.
From sweaters and suits to sofas and bedding, Gleener helps you get the longest life from your clothing, upholstery, and linens. The 3 different Fabric Safe Edges eliminate pilling, lint and pet hair from virtually all fabrics. Each edge is designed to gently revive different types of fabric, from big and bulky, to medium, to delicate. The integrated lint brush picks up pet hair, dusts away dandruff and can be used to beautifully finish any de-pilling job. Extend the life of your all your faves without the need for expensive and toxic batteries. Choose Gleener and feel good about buying less and making it last.
FABRIC-SAFE EDGES
No batteries, no razors, no holes in your clothes. Just 3 fabric-friendly edges (and an uber handy lint brush) that bring your favorites back to life!
Now available in fun coloured Travel Kits too!
The Gleener ‘On The Go’ goes where you go thanks to these limited edition travel kits, available in both prints and bold solid colours. Leave one at home and the other in your car or office for last-minute touch-ups.
Travel-Friendly Design - fits easily in suitcases, totes or gym bags, this is a compact, two-in-one tool that is smaller than a glasses case! Assorted colours & prints available; $14.98/kit.
Now, what about storage & containment?
Two Styles
Alpaca My Bag – available in Medium ($16.98) & Large ($21.98)
Brainy Yak – available in Medium ($16.98) & Large ($21.98)
The Gleener S'wet Wet/Dry Bag is the perfect packing solution for taking your knitting, crocheting or stitching anywhere – to your favourite Knit Group, yarn store or while traveling! Simply put your project inside and zip it up to keep your yarn, needles, hooks and notions from getting lost in your suitcase.
Not only is it the perfect place to store your current or next knit/crochet project, it has tons of other uses!
Gleener S’wet Wet/Dry Bag is a multipurpose bag for the active and on-the-go consumer – the perfect companion for travel, fitness, leisure and fun.
Seals in Odours and Wetness
Built with a durable, waterproof lining, doubled seams and waterproof zipper, this wet/dry bag can be used to store gym/yoga clothes and towels, wet swimsuits, dirty laundry, toiletries, shoes, and even diapers. The possibilities are endless!
It’s made of a water resistant, odour confining, quick-dry, machine-washable fabric to keep life’s messes contained no matter what you stuff inside. Pop one in your luggage, gym/yoga bag or purse & have it handy for the next time you need it.
Large (16" x 21") packs a punch, fitting up to a small load of laundry or a full gym outfit (including shoes and gear!).
Both sizes roll up small when empty - fits in your purse when not in use.
Machine Washable
Hassle-free care instructions and quick-dry fabric helps you spend less time in the laundry room. Wash in cold water, flip it inside out and hang to dry overnight.
Hang-Anywhere Strap
The S’wet Wet/Dry Bags sturdy strap and heavy-duty snap let you hang this bag anywhere for
convenient access, while the zipper secures the contents to keep everything contained.
Packing your S'wet Wet/Dry Bag for travel or only need it for after your swim? Roll up the bag
and secure it with the strap - it's ready when you need it.
Keep it Separated
- Sweaty athletic gear
- Damp swimwear
- Dirty laundry
- Toiletries & cosmetics
- Shoes & sandals
- Grimy kids clothes
- Cloth diapers
- Yoga gear & towels
- ...and a lot more that we haven't thought of yet.
And finally, some useful storage helpers…
Aromatic Cedar Hang-Ups – Instantly create a sumptuous cedar closet by placing these cedar hang-ups on your wardrobe bar or rod; keeps clothes smelling fresh by eliminating odours, mildew and excess moisture. Also an excellent natural repellant against moths and all manner of insects.
To refresh the cedar scent, lightly sand with fine sandpaper.
Each Cedar Block measures 6½” high x 2½” wide. Sold individually - $3.98 per block.
Aromatic Cedar Sachets - Get the fresh scent, moisture absorption and insect protection of cedar in cute sachet form; perfect for tucking into shoes, garment bags, dresser drawers or luggage.
Each Sachet measures 5½” high x 3" wide. Sold individually - $4.98 per sachet.
YAY! Now that we’ve got all our ‘spring cleaning/washing’, freshening up and putting away done, we can now get out into the garden – but before you do, remember to protect your hands with…
Unlike traditional moisturizing lotions that only temporarily provide relief from dry skin, Gloves in a Bottle is a Shielding Lotion that prevents your skin from losing moisture in the first place. Many fibre artists swear by it, as it does not leave a greasy residue on your hands that will transfer to the yarn. Also great for people with dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema.
Sizes Available:
5 mL trial size (2 - 4 applications); $1.25 each
60 mL (90+ applications); $11.98 each
100 mL (150+ applications); $19.98 each
Dermatologist Approved!
100% Free From: all parabens, phthalates, triclosan, sodium laurel sulfate (SLS), sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), formaldehyde, toluene, propylene glycol, salicylates, gluten, latex, dairy, wheat, soy, peas, corn, animal products, animal testing, added fragrance, colourants, peanuts, and all other nuts.
“Protect your hands from harmful plant products and also from plant irritants found in Geraniums and Daffodils. Your hands will no longer be stained from the strong color of Lily pollen. Break up soil in your hands without worrying about the dirty stained fingers. Using rakes or shovels that can cause blisters will now be a thing of the past with Gloves In A Bottle. Using plant products like fertilizers that may come in contact with your hands will also be an important time to apply Gloves In A Bottle as it does not allow your skin to absorb these harmful chemicals (or the horrid stench).” – quoted from Gloves in a Bottle
Other Applications
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Welcome to the month of May and all the potential that Spring brings with it!
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
Website: http://www.londonyarns.com
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