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WELCOME TO APRIL
Monday, April 3, 2023 – Welcome to April
Happy April, Everyone! We have lots of exciting things to share with you today. Being a new month, we have a new Colour of the Month offering from Ancient Arts, PLUS…a bonus colour, too! We will also present to you an BRAND NEW YARN from Berroco’s spring line-up, along with pattern support. We have a really cute pair of fingerless mitts included, as well as a contest that starts TODAY, giving you the opportunity to win some cash just for supporting local London Businesses.
Enjoy your read through.
The store will be CLOSED on Friday, April 7th for Good Friday, but will be OPEN Saturday, April 8th from 11:00 - 4:00pm.
Pre-order now!
April’s Colour of the Month
Ancient Arts Colour of the Month for APRIL is now available for pre-ordering…it is a LIMITED EDITION colourway.
The text and description below is quoted from Ancient Arts Yarns…
MOCTEZUMA'S HEADDRESS
“For April’s Colour of the Month we travel all the way from Ancient Greece to the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan, the site of the Pyramid of the Sun. Located 40 km (25mi) northeast of modern day Mexico City, Teotihuacan was once the largest city in the Americas. The pyramid was built in about 200 CE and was abandoned about 750 CE. Centuries later when the Aztecs visited the site, they named it the Pyramid of the Sun, likely because it is situated so that it aligns along the perpendicular with sunrise and sunset on specific days.”
Photo © Pinterest
“One of the most well known artifacts from the Aztec era is Moctezuma's Headdress (also known as the Penacho of Moctezuma II), a stunning creation of exotic bird feathers and gold.
The headdress is first mentioned in 1596, when it was acquired by Austrian Archduke Ferdinand II von Tyrol. It was likely that it was sent to him by Hernan Cortes. It is unknown if the headdress actually belonged to Moctezuma II, but by modern times it has become closely associated with Moctuzuma and the Mexican indigenous identity.
The headdress is part of a collection in the ethnology museum in Vienna, called the Weltmuseum Wien. Despite continuous requests from Mexican representatives and activists for the return of the headdress, the Austrian authorities have refused on the grounds that the headdress is too valuable and too fragile to risk transporting it across the Atlantic.
The photo below is of the 1940 reproduction of the headdress which is in Mexico City.”
Photo © Dr. Steven Zucker
The photo below is of the original headdress, which has deteriorated and so appears smaller than the reproduction.
Headdress Photos © Joe Klamar / Getty Images
The following photos give you a close-up of the stunning detail, though!
Here is a detailed description of the headdress quoted from Wikipedia:
“It is 116 cm (46 in) high and 175 cm (69 in) across and has the form of concentric layers of different coloured feathers arranged in a semicircle. The smallest is made from blue feathers of the Cotinga amabilis with small plates of gold in the shapes of half moons. Behind this is a layer of Roseate spoonbill feathers, then small quetzal feathers, then a layer of white-tipped red-brown feathers of the squirrel cuckoo, Piaya cayana, with three bands of small gold plates, and finally two of 400 closely spaced quetzal tail feathers, some 55 cm (22 in) long. The quetzal feathers in the center of the headdress are raised relative to the sides. Leather straps attach the crown to the head of the wearer.”
“Here are some links if you want to read more about:
BTW – You've probably noticed that we are spelling Moctezuma with a "c" and not an "n." Both spellings are Aztec given names, but the spelling Moctezuma (with the "c") is the name of the Aztec Emperor from 1440 to 1469, and the specific person to whom the headdress is supposed to have belonged.” – end of quote from Ancient Arts Yarns
Introducing…
MOCTEZUMA'S HEADDRESS Colourway
Ancient Arts has taken this month's inspiration from both the headdress as it is such a spectacular symbol of the indigenous culture, and the Pyramid of the Sun as it is the most visited archeological site from the Mesoamerican era.
The “Moctezuma’s Headdress” Colour of the Month (COTM) colourway is dyed on Ancient Arts Socknado base, in fingering weight (#1); made of 80% Superwash Fine Merino Wool and 20% Nylon with 350m/100g; $32.98 each.
To Pre-Order: call us at 519-474-0403 with your name and payment information and number of skeins needed. Pre-Ordering deadline is Saturday, April 15, 2023.
APRIL BONUS COLOUR
“JAGUAR GOD COLOURWAY”
This is a limited edition colourway that will be available ONLY in April.
“The language of the Aztecs was called the Nahuatl language. Aztec writing built upon previous Mesoamerican cultures and was an adaptation of previous writing systems that existed in Central Mexico. The Aztecs developed the technique of pictograms and wrote a variety of codices to transfer oral knowledge. These codices are works of art, and some showing the priests of Tezcatlipoca, the god of change who is associated with the Jaguar, are particularly striking and inspired a bonus colourway of their own!” – quoted from Ancient Arts Yarns
Here is our NEW Berroco DropShip offering for this week…
NEW FOR SPRING!
Berroco Vivo is a super soft, light-weight, breathable, 100% cotton yarn that's dyed in a flow of transitioning colours and has a whopping 290 metres in each 100 gram ball! Perfect for ‘next-to-skin’ wear.
With a tropical colour palette and 12 beautiful self-striping shades, Berroco Vivo is a must-have yarn for spring and summer! This plied cotton yarn has a moderate thick and thin construction that adds intriguing texture to your finished projects. Even the simplest of patterns will be eye-catching.
Choose Vivo, an Italian-made, machine washable, DK weight cotton yarn for everything from tanks and tees to shawls and add a splash of colour to your next project!
To order: Come in or call in (519-474-0403) with the name of yarn, colour number and number of balls needed and the name of the pattern, along with your payment information.
BERROCO VIVO SHADE CARD – $22.98 per ball
Yardage: 290 mtrs / 317 yds / 100 grams
Tension: 22 sts = 4” (10 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 4.00 mm (US 6)
Fibre Content: 100% Cotton
Care: Machine Wash Cold Gentle, Flat Dry
Made in Italy
And now the patterns to go with...
Berroco’s Vivo Pattern Collection features 6 BRAND NEW DESIGNS (shown below) made with their new colourful, cotton yarn Vivo. This pattern collection’s bright and cheerful garments will make a great addition to your summer wardrobe.
NOTE: Remember that any & ALL of these patterns come FREE with Vivo yarn purchase. Tap on the name of each pattern for full pattern details.
To order: Come in or call in (519-474-0403) with the name of yarn, colour number and number of balls needed and the name of the pattern, along with your payment information.
AGATE TANK
photos © Berroco, Inc.
Agate is an elegant racer back tank with a soft lace motif hem and flattering V-neck. Tank is worked in the round from the bottom up to the underarms, and then divided for front and back. Pattern includes both written and charted instructions for the stitch pattern at the hem.
Finished Measurements:
Bust: 33½ (37¾, 42¼, 46½, 51, 55¼, 59¾, 64, 68¼, 72¾)”
Length: 21 (21, 21½, 22, 22¼, 22¼, 23, 23, 23¼, 23¼)”
YARN
BERROCO VIVO ($22.98/290m/100g): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) balls; shown in # 3516 Meadow
Pattern: $8 USD or FREE with Vivo yarn purchase.
Ametrine is an oversized crochet pullover with deep armholes. Made to be worn over outfits and even great for a bathing suit cover-up.
Garment is made with four identical “quadrants”, each worked from the cuff to the center of the body, for back and front. Stitch pattern is both charted and written out.
Finished Measurements:
Lower Opening Circumference: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72)”
Length: 21”
YARN
BERROCO VIVO ($22.98/290m/100g): 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls; shown in # 3517 Sunshine
Pattern: $8 USD or FREE with Vivo yarn purchase.
Beryl is a simple sideways tee that features a dynamic geometric colourwork using two contrasting colours of Vivo.
This garment is worked in two pieces from side to side.
Finished Measurements:
Bust: 37 (40, 44½, 47½, 51½, 56, 60½, 63½, 67½, 72, 76½)”
Length: (21, 21½, 22¼, 23, 23½, 24½, 25¾, 26½, 27½, 29¼, 30)”
YARN
BERROCO VIVO ($22.98/290m/100g): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls (C1); shown in # 3514 Dewdrop and 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls (C2); shown in # 3511 Breeze
Pattern: $8 USD or FREE with Vivo yarn purchase.
Moonstone is an allover feather and fan pattern shawl. Let the colours of Vivo accentuate and compliment the stitch pattern!
Finished Measurements: approx. 5” wide x 70” long
YARN
BERROCO VIVO ($22.98/290m/100g): 3 balls; shown in # 3525 Bloom
Pattern: $6 USD or FREE with Vivo yarn purchase.
Sapphire is a classic dolman sleeve V-neck cardigan in an all-over textured stitch.
Finished Measurements:
Since this garment has a dolman sleeve, the bust measurement is very forgiving; go by the waist measurement when selecting your size.
Waist: 32½ (36, 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½, 56½, 60½, 64½, 68½, 72½, 76½)”
Length: 17½ (18, 18¾, 19¼, 20, 20¾, 21¼, 22, 22¾, 23¼, 24, 24½)”
YARN
BERROCO VIVO ($22.98/290m/100g): 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls; shown in #3528 Sprout
Pattern: $8 USD or FREE with Vivo yarn purchase.
photos © Berroco, Inc.
Tourmaline is a crochet tunic stitched from side to side with a deep V front. Wear it over a summery outfit or use it as a cover-up at the beach!
Garment is worked in one piece sideways from left edge to right edge.
Finished Measurements:
Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68)”
Length: 23½ (24, 24) 24½, 24½, 25, 25½, 26, 26½)”
YARN
BERROCO VIVO ($22.98/290m/100g): 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls; shown in # 3537 Festival
Pattern: $8 USD or FREE with Vivo yarn purchase.
FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD…
Cute and Colourful!
The perfect addition to any little one's wardrobe, Tybee is a sweet and colourful baby cardigan. Tybee is excellent for transitional spring weather and next-to-skin wear with Berroco’s summery, breathable, 100% cotton yarn, Vivo.
Sizes: 3 (6, 9, 12, 18, 24) months
Finished Chest (closed): 20 (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)”
Finished Length: 10½ (11, 11¼, 12¼, 13, 14)”
Pattern: This pattern is available as a free download.
YARN
BERROCO VIVO ($22.98/290m/100g): 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) balls; shown in # 3543 Twilight
What is the Berroco DropShip program?
What started out as an ingenious solution to pandemic restrictions has now become an invaluable tool. Berroco 123 DropShip is a program that allows you to place yarn and pattern orders with us here at London Yarns and to purchase yarns by the ball/skein, so you can buy as many or as few of each brand and each colour as needed with no minimums, no maximums. As an added bonus, if you purchase yarn to make any of Berroco’s patterns, they will include the printed pattern FREE of charge, even if they usually charge for the PDF pattern.
So, if there is a Berroco yarn that you would like to work with, feel free to place your order with us.
**Since we can order as little as ONE BALL, it’s also a great way to test out, sample and swatch with new yarns before committing to an entire project!
The DropShip Program includes ALL of Berroco’s yarns as well as their partner brands – AMANO YARNS, and LOPI.
Please note: Because the DropShip Program is a ‘special order’ program, we require payment at time of ordering and all sales are final.
RECENTLY FINISHED…
Our Abby found this cute little pattern for fingerless gloves and quickly knit herself up a pair. They turned out fantastic (shown above)!
These fingerless mitts (with thumbs!) are not only comfortable to wear, but truly are very useful! It will surprise you just how often you reach for them!
Make a pair to keep with each of your jackets, coats, and vests or even keep a pair at your computer. They are just the thing to take the chill off when your hands cool down.
Shown above knit with Magic Kette (or 100g fingering weight or sock yarn) col. #12 and Katia 50 Mohair Shades, col. 02, held together throughout.
Woman’s Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
Yarn: 183 mtrs (200yds) DK weight (#3) yarn
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download
Gauge: 5 sts = 1”
Needles: 3.75 mm (US 5) double pointed needles
In fact, Abby liked them so much that she’s now completed a second pair using a DK weight yarn. Have a look…
‘SHOP LONDON’ CONTEST RETURNS…
APRIL 3 – MAY 14
ARE YOU READY TO HAVE SOME FUN AND POSSIBLY WIN SOME CASH?
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
The Hyde Park Business Improvement Association (HPBIA) is delighted to announce the return of their marketing promotion to help encourage people to support businesses in the city of London.
ShopLondon2Win begins April 3, 2023 & runs for 6 weeks until May 14, 2023
How does it work?
For 6 weeks, there will be a weekly $1,000 draw from all the photos of shopping receipts uploaded to the contest website; $500 is kept by the Winner and $500 is shared with the business that issued the winning receipt.
That means you get multiple chances to win $500 every week!
Plus a chance at the GRAND PRIZE DRAW for $1500!
Each week is a new contest period so feel free to enter each and every week. If you enter at least 3 of the 6 weeks you will be automatically entered into the grand prize draw. Win – Win!
Two Ways To Enter:
- Every Receipt of $15 or more = One Entry
- One Review = One Entry; write an online review for your favourite business(es)! Each review you write counts as one entry into the contest for that week.
So, feel free to…
- Shop more
- Spend more
- Try new businesses in our area
Highlights:
- Visit the contest website at ShopLondon2Win
- Receipts can be digital, physical, or 3rd party, such as through food delivery apps
- Photos of online reviews* about your business can also can be submitted instead of receipts
*For customers who aren’t able to shop every week but still want to enter the contest (or just want extra entries!) online reviews about a business count as an entry.
HOW TO ENTER:
- Support local businesses in London
- Save receipts of $15 or more
- Upload photos of all your receipts (or online reviews) weekly at ShopLondon2Win
Winner gets to keep the full amount of $1500!
And yes, we are still…
Phew! That was a lot to cover in just one email, but we are so glad that you read through to the end, as we didn’t want you to miss out on a single thing!
Feel free to share this email with your family & friends or anyone you know that might have an interest in it.
Have a great rest of you day!
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
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