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
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| 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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COTM & ‘SIMPLY FUN’
Monday, May 1, 2023 – COTM & ‘Simply Fun’
Welcome to the first day of May. Hey…that rhymes…LOL!
With a new month comes a brand new colourway & history lesson from Ancient Arts Yarns.
Our Zen Yarn Garden Trunk Show continues, including today’s feature of the Zen Merino Trio & Quartet Sets and two patterns to go with.
With today’s projects we are going to play with colour, texture and assorted stitch patterns that help the adventurous beginner to ‘level up’ and keep the experienced knitter entertained.
Pre-order now!
May’s Colour of the Month
Ancient Arts Colour of the Month for MAY is now available for pre-ordering…it is a LIMITED EDITION colourway, which will put you in mind of sailing the stormy seas.
The text and description below is quoted from Ancient Arts Yarns…
THE WRECK OF THE MARY ROSE
“Our next stop on our worldwide tour of famous Archeological sites is Portsmouth England, at the museum dedicated to the Mary Rose. The Mary Rose was one of the largest Tudor-era warships in the service of King Henry VIII of England, and it was the flagship of the fleet. It was launched in 1511 and was most likely named to honour both the Virgin Mary, and Henry's favourite sister, Mary Tudor. The second half of the name, Rose, also has dual significance - the Tudor Rose, and the Mystic Rose associated with the Virgin Mary.”
The Mary Rose Trust; Painting by Geoff Hunt
“Mary Rose was a purpose built, sailing warship, manned by 450 to 500 crewmembers during wartime. She was unique in that she was armed with heavy guns that could be fired through special gun ports, enabling her to attack broadside. This was a new design and changed the nature of naval warfare. After serving in naval battles for 25 years, the Mary Rose was substantially rebuilt in 1536 and returned to service.
On July 19, 1545, during the Battle of the Solent, the Mary Rose sank in the strait north of the Isle of Wight. Although the cause of her sinking is not known for certain, eyewitness accounts indicated that the Mary Rose had fired the guns on one side of the ship and as she was turning, her sails were caught in a strong wind gust. As a result, the still open gun ports were pushed below the waterline and the ship rapidly filled with water, sinking so quickly that over 90% of the crew drowned.
Although there was an attempt to raise the Mary Rose soon after she sank, and another in the mid 1800's, the ship remained buried and well preserved in the silt at the bottom of the Solent until it was re-discovered in 1971. As no records of English shipbuilding techniques used in vessels like the Mary Rose survive, the excavation of the ship would provide valuable insights into Tudor-era ship building and warfare.”
 Photo courtesy of the Mary Rose Trust CC BY-SA 3.0
“Over 26,000 artifacts were recovered from the wreck, including weapons, tools, clothing, personal belongings, and even food. The remains of more than half the sailors were recovered and DNA examination gives evidence of the health and genetic diversity of the crew, many of whom were from the Mediterranean. Between the ship itself and the contents that were recovered, archeologists were provided with a unique insight into daily life aboard a navy ship.”
Rigging Blocks
Carpentry Tools
Bollock Daggers
Above 3 photos courtesy of the Mary Rose Trust CC BY-SA 3.0
“The excavation of the Mary Rose was the most extensive maritime archeological project ever attempted. It required 4 years and the development of new techniques and technologies to recover and preserve the fragile remains of the ship and its artifacts. This included the use of specialized diving equipment, underwater cameras, and conservation techniques. The remains of the ship were lifted from the seabed in 1982, and the museum was constructed in Portsmouth, England to house the artifacts and provide a permanent home for the ship.
To read more about the Mary Rose, go to the Mary Rose Museum website or the Wikipedia article.” – end of quote from Ancient Arts Yarns
Introducing…
THE WRECK OF THE MARY ROSE Colourway
This LIMITED EDITION colour is now available for pre-order – we only get ONE chance to order this colour, so don’t miss out!
The 'Mary Rose", 1535
Painting by B.R. Stone
The “Wreck of the Mary Rose” 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, May 13, 2023.
Have a look at how beautifully the May COTM pairs with complimentary colours…
The Wreck of the Mary Rose and Storm Cloud
The Wreck of the Mary Rose and Where the Coho Go
The Wreck of the Mary Rose and Walk the Plank
The Wreck of the Mary Rose with
all three complimentary colours together
ZEN Trunk Show continues…
We have brought in a BRAND NEW selection of more than 200+ skeins of Zen Yarn Garden Yarns (mostly in fingering weight [#1]) in a wide array of colour choices and dyed on a variety yarn of bases for you to ogle, enjoy and adopt & take home as your very own.
Many of you already have had fun and success in finding colourways that have brought you joy. But, if you’ve not yet been in to have a good look through all the available colourways and thicknesses, you can still do so.
Included in the Zen Trunk Show are a number of Zen Merino Sets, in Trios and Quartets, which we are featuring today. All the Merino Sets are now shown on our website here.
This yarn is so soft & squishy! Made from 100% Superfine Superwash Merino, milled in Italy and hand-dyed in Canada. Available in 9 different Sets – see below for available colourways (while quantities last).
Each set comes with ample yardage in a Fingering weight (#1) yarn! Included are 3 or 4 “larger-than-mini" skeins (50g each) that provide enough yardage to complete a hat, scarf, shawlette or cowl (see patterns below). Or consider pairing a Zen Merino Set with a full skein of Zen's Fingering weight yarn or Urth Yarns 50gr Merino Mini’s and you'll have plenty of yardage for a larger project, like a full-size shawl.
ZEN SUPERWASH MERINO QUARTET’S
Price: $52.98 per set of 4 x 50g ‘mini’ skeins
Mini Skein Yardage: 183 mtrs / 200 yds / 50g
Total Kit Yardage: 731 mtrs / 800 yds / 200g
Tension: 6-9 sts = 1" (2.5 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 2.25 mm - 3.25 mm, US 1-3
Fibre Content: 100% Superfine Superwash Merino
Care: Hand or Machine Wash Gentle Cool, Flat Dry
Milled in Italy, Hand-Dyed in Ontario, Canada
ZEN SUPERWASH MERINO TRIO’S
Price: $39.98 per set of 3 x 50g ‘mini’ skeins
Mini Skein Yardage: 183 mtrs / 200 yds / 50g
Total Kit Yardage: 549 mtrs / 500 yds / 150g
Tension: 6-9 sts = 1" (2.5 cm)
Suggested Knitting Needle: 2.25 mm - 3.25 mm, US 1-3
Fibre Content: 100% Superfine Superwash Merino
Care: Hand or Machine Wash Gentle Cool, Flat Dry
Milled in Italy, Hand-Dyed in Ontario, Canada
Mini Skein Projects…
Some of the staff at London Yarns recently participated in the Simply Fun MKAL. Their finished projects can be seen as they wear them into work and a few of them are also on display in the store. We will showcase them now along with the patterns.
Now that the MKAL is finished, the complete pattern is available on Ravelry. As noted earlier and in the project descriptions below, we think that these projects are a perfect way to use the Zen Merino Sets and/or the Urth Merino Mini’s or a combination of both!
‘Simply Chic’ Staff Project…
Cheryl’s Simply Chic is knit with Remix Light in colours #6918 Rose, #6903 almond, #6922 buttercup, #6962 leaf and #6935 marine
Simply Chic Pattern Details…
Knitting with lots of colour doesn’t have to be work, and this shawl is your chance to play! Using simple techniques and only one colour at a time, this fabulous accessory was designed to highlight your personal palette.
Easy shaping and tutorial videos make this design suitable even for adventurous beginners, while experienced knitters will enjoy the variety of stitches that keep your needles eagerly clicking toward the next section. The results are an effortless look that will have you feeling Simply Chic!
Finished Size: 63”/160cm Wingspan x 28½”/72.5cm depth at widest point
YARDAGE: 122m/133yds fingering weight or sock yarn (#1) in EACH of 6 colours, or a total of 732m/798yds.
YARN:
Zen Merino Sets (100% SW Merino). Choose one or two sets, as you like, to use on their own or pair with Urth Merino Mini’s, depending on how many colours you want to use for this project.
and/or
Urth Yarns Merino Mini’s (100% extrafine SW Merino; 200m/50g; $14.98); see below for yarn details.
Pattern: This pattern is available for approx. C$9.95; we can purchase the pattern on your behalf and have it emailed to you directly.
Needles: 3.50mm/US 4, or as required to meet gauge; needle 1 or 2 sizes larger (optional for bind-off)
Gauge: 21 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch after blocking; gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage
‘Simply Fun’ Staff Projects…
photos © Lisa K. Ross
Are you looking for a little bit of fun these days?! This fast and fabulous cowl is just for you. Simple stitches come together in unique and surprising ways to create something both fun and unexpected in this easy accessory. It is the perfect transitional piece for your wardrobe – a light layer that will add colour and flair to any outfit! This bandana-style cowl is unlike any you’ve knit before. It’s full of bite-sized sections filled with stitches that are easy to work, and unique construction to keep things interesting. It’s Simply Fun, so let’s get started!
“This design was created to bring JOY to your needles by playing with colour and simple textures. All of the stitches are easy to work, but the unique construction will introduce both challenges and surprises. I’m always hoping to guide your knitting skills to the next level, so I’ve created video tutorials and diagrams to help along the way. It’s an intermediate pattern, but I love helping adventurous beginners level up! I want this to be a HAPPY new accessory, and a knitting experience that is SIMPLY FUN!” – Lisa
YARDAGE:
Fingering weight or sock yarn (#1) in EACH of 5 colours; 3 dark (C1-C3) and 2 light (C4-C5) solid or semi-solids recommended; suggested yardage includes 20% more than what was used in the sample to account for swatching and gauge differences
C1: 72 m / 79 yds
C2: 72 m / 78 yds
C3: 82 m / 89 yds
C4: 59 m / 64 yds
C5: 59 m / 64 yds
Total Yardage: 344m / 374yds
YARNS:
Zen Merino Sets (100% SW Merino). Choose one or two sets, as you like, to use on their own or pair with Urth Merino Mini’s, depending on how many colours you want to use for this project.
and/or
Urth Yarns Merino Mini’s (100% extrafine SW Merino; 200m/50g; $14.98); see below for yarn details.
Pattern: This pattern is available for approx. C$9.95; we can purchase the pattern on your behalf and have it emailed to you directly.
Needles: 3.50mm x 80cm (US 4 x 32”) circular needles, or as required to meet gauge AND an extra set of circular needles of equal or smaller gauge
Gauges:
23 sts and 46 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch before blocking
22 sts and 36 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch after blocking
Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage.
Just the thing for those who like to have fun with colour! These Merino Fingering mini-skeins from Urth Yarns are the perfect way to create beautiful projects with interesting fades or pops of colour.
Each mini skein is 50g (200m) of luxurious, 100% extrafine superwash merino. They also pair beautifully with Zen Yarn Garden Yarns and Zen Merino Sets for beautiful shawls, cowls, mittens, and hats...the possibilities are endless!
Grab them while you can!! This yarn has been discontinued by the manufacturer. What we have left is all that we can get.
MERNIO FINGERING by Urth Yarns – $14.98 per skein
Skein Yardage: 200 mtrs / 220 yds / 50g
Tension: 28 - 32 sts / 4”
Needle Size: 2.25 mm - 3.25 mm (US 1 - 3)
Fibre Content: 100% Extrafine Superwash Merino
Care: Machine Wash Gentle, Flat Dry
Made in Turkey
Our LYS Week Draw Winners…
Congratulations to…
- Agelique Y.
- Emma V.
- Sarah
- Carol F.
- Linda S.
…who were the happy winners of our LYS Week Daily Giveaway Draw!
A Word of Thanks…
Good Day one and all!
Janet here and I just wanted to reach out to all of you to thank you for making Local Yarn Store Day/Week such a huge success!
I have to say that during my visit last week in-store, I was humbled, honoured and deeply touched by the outpouring of well wishes, encouragement, and support that everyone shared with me. A big “thank you” to those of you who made a special trip into the store to say “hi” and to those of you who called in to have a quick chat. What a wonderful week it was!
Not only was I blown away by the kindness you all shared, I was also SO touched by the wonderful compliments you all shared with me regarding the service you receive from all of the wonderful girls who work with me at the store. I know that the store is in excellent hands while I am working remotely. Everyone does such a super job. My heart is full.
Until next time, please everyone, keep in touch, be safe and healthy…. And above all else, keep on with that fibre therapy!
Cheers,
Janet
‘SHOP LONDON’ CONTEST…
Continues weekly until MAY 14/23
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
DID YOU KNOW?
You can enter receipts from ANY business in London - including receipts you get from delivery apps like Skip the Dishes or UberEats.
You can also enter by submitting online reviews about your favourite local businesses - there are thousands to choose from! This is another valuable way of supporting local during these challenging times.
HOW WINNERS ARE CONTACTED
- Every Tuesday at noon a winner’s name is drawn over Zoom in the presence of Tourism London and BIA (Business Improvement Association) executives.
- If you're the winner, you will be contacted by and followed up with an e-mail. Winners' names are also posted immediately after the draw to the contest website at www.ShopLondon2Win.com
- If you're receiving text messages from anyone asking you to "click to claim your prize" that's not us.
PLEASE REMEMBER…
For your shopping convenience, we are OPEN on Thursdays until 6:00 pm.
How’s that for an email chocked full of colour?!?
Play along with as many or few colours in both of the projects as you like. Each one will be a unique ‘work of art’.
Can’t wait to see what you create!
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
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