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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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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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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS!

Monday, December 4, 2023 – Countdown to Christmas! – Week #1 Happy December everyone! Christmas is quickly approaching, so we will be sharing loads of gift ideas, new stock, winter knits and more as we countdown to Christmas together over the next few weeks!

Today we will share with you a brand new yarn and new books, some restocking info, gift ideas, and a few patterns.

Take a peak at the bottom of the newsletter for some info about a temporary Hyde Park Road closure.


First, we have an announcement from Patti Ann about Ancient Arts December Colour of the Month!
 



Pre-order now!
 
December’s Colour of the Month

Ancient Arts Colour of the Month for DECEMBER is now available for pre-ordering…it is a LIMITED EDITION colourway that concludes Ancient Arts year long theme for 2023 – “Famous Archeological Sites”.

TERRACOTTA WARRIORS
 
Our final stop in our year long tour of World Famous Archeological sites is in China, to visit the Terracotta Warriors. The first Emperor of China, Qui Shi Huang, built an extensive underground palace near Xian to house himself and his court. According to court historians of the time, the project was started in 246 BCE soon after the Emperor ascended the throne, and continued for nearly 40 years using over 700,000 conscripted laborers.

The entire area of the necropolis is approximately 98 square kms (38 sq miles) and to the east of the main mausoleum, there are three pits which house the massive Terracotta army, which consist of more than 8000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses, and 150 calvary horses!

 

Originally, the terracotta figures were painted in vibrant colours made from ground up precious stones, fired bones, and pigments of minerals such as iron oxide, cinnabar, malachite, and azurite, amongst others. The faces of the figurines were given pink hues and the facial hair and eyebrows were black, making the army look very realistic. 
 
Introducing…
 
TERRACOTTA WARRIORS Colourway
 

Our colourway honouring the Terracotta warriors is taken from the recreations of the painted figurines, showing the vibrant colours of the lacquer when they were first buried.
 

The “Terracotta Warriors” Colour of the Month (COTM) colourway is dyed on Ancient Arts Socknado base (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, payment information and number of skeins needed. Pre-Ordering deadline is Saturday, December 16, 2023.


 

Gift Cards, great for anyone!
 
LONDON YARNS GIFT CARDS
 
 

A foolproof gift for any fiber artist! London Yarns refillable gift cards can be loaded with any amount you choose. All gift cards have the photo shown above, with your choice of a coloured sleeve to keep your card safe.
 
For the month of December we will also be giving out a
free Soak or Eucalan 5ml Wool Wash sample with the purchase of a Gift Card!!

 
 
Electronic Gift Cards for London Yarns are also still available to purchase online HERE.
 

IMAGINE PHOTOGRAPHY GREETING CARDS – $6.98
 
 
 



Holiday cards are a great way to connect with loved ones. Local photographer Darrell Filipchuk creates a variety of beautiful greeting cards in many different themes. Choose your favourites from Fibre Arts & Alpaca Farm Visits, Seasons & Seasonal, Birds, Nature, Flora & Fauna. 

The great thing about these cards is that the photo can be easily removed and cherished or framed for years to come!

Each card is printed on high quality card stock with a clear cellophane wrapper for protection. Each card also comes with a white A6 envelope. The greeting card is blank inside allowing you to create and write in your own sentiment.
 
Note: The images displayed above and on our website are marked with a “watermark” for copyright protection.  The greeting card that you purchase will not have the watermark on the photo.

 

And now, new yarn! 
 

Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky is a soft, luxurious 2 ply made up of 50% super fine alpaca and 50% Peruvian Highland wool. This perfectly balanced yarn gives tons of warmth and it’s chunky gauge means it will work up quickly! Ultra Alpaca Chunky is great for projects like hats, mittens, cowls, scarves blankets, and even sweaters!

Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky comes in a stunning range of 22 solid and heathered colours, as well as 7 undyed, natural shades. Made in Peru.

Yardage: 120 meters / 131 yards / 100 grams

Gauge: 14 stitches = 4 inches on a 6.00 mm knitting needle

Care Instructions: Hand Wash Cool, Flat Dry

Ultra Alpaca Chunky Shade Card:



 

Pattern Ideas for Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky:
 
NONIC


 

Nonic by Berroco is an infinity scarf that uses cables to form its textured pattern. Nonic is knit flat and seamed together. This would be a great quick and cozy knit for December.

The photo above uses four skeins of Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky in the colourway #7292 Tiger’s Eye Mix.

Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky (100 grs): 4 hanks

Needles & Notions: 

Knitting needles, size 9 / 5.5 mm or size to obtain gauge 
Cable needle 
Waste yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast-on 
Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements: Approximately 11” / 28 cm wide x 56” / 142 cm around

Gauge: 19 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern

 

CASA SONIA


Casa Sonia by Berroco is a super cozy scarf that uses a combination of knits and purls to form a beautiful triangular pattern. This pattern can be downloaded for free on Berroco’s website.

Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky: 3 hanks
Sample in photo used #7207 Salt & Pepper

Needles: 
Knitting needles, size 10 / 6.00 mm or size to obtain gauge 

Finished Measurements: 8 inches wide by 60 inches long

Gauge: 14 stitches = 4 inches on 6.00 mm knitting needles

 



And now on to the books!
 

CASCADE YARNS 60 QUICK BOOKS – $27.98

 

The 60 Quick Knit Series offers a great collection of timeless patterns across several books. Each book follows a different theme and contains 60 patterns — baby knits, knits for beginners, crochet for beginners and so much more. These books are suitable for knitters and crocheters of every skill level. Patterns are written for yarns from Cascade Yarns. Click any of the links below for more information about each book.

 

60 Quick Knits for Little Kids

60 Quick Baby Essentials

60 Quick Knit Gifts for Babies

60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners

60 Quick Knitted Toys

60 Quick Knits for Beginners

60 More Quick Baby Blankets

60 Quick Knit Blanket Squares


 

OUTLANDER KNITTING – $39.98


A must have for any Outlander fan!


“Feel the magic of Outlander at your fingertips with this officially licensed book of knitting: twenty patterns inspired by the hit series from STARZ and Sony Pictures Television, based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling novels.

Now knitters of all skill levels can recreate them with twenty projects for apparel, accessories, and home décor that take inspiration from memorable episodes. Knit the capelet cowl that Mrs. Fitz gives to Claire at Castle Leoch, warm your feet with Clan Mackenzie Boot Socks, swaddle your bairn with the Mo Chridhe Baby Blanket, and dress your Jamie in a warm waistcoat. From chunky knits to Celtic cables, each project includes a clearly written pattern, gorgeous photography, and scenes from the set.”



COMPLETE CROCHET COURSE – $49.98


The Complete Crochet Course by Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby covers every step of the crochet process. This book contains step by step instructions with photos of just about any crochet technique you can think of. There are also 10 beginner friendly patterns included. This book is great for beginners as well as intermediates who want to build upon their skills. 

 


 

CERAMIC YARN BOWLS BY PAULA LETHEREN – $64.98



We are very excited to show you the new yarn bowls that were just dropped off by one of our local artisans, Paula Letheren. Paula creates beautiful one-of-a-kind yarn bowls, and this new batch is no exception. My photography skills really don’t do these bowls justice! Some are peppered all over with flecks of colour, some contain intricate patterns, and some look different from each angle!

Each bowl is priced at $64.98. Please note, due to the fragility of these bowls, we are unable to ship them. They are available for local delivery and pickup only.


 


 

VIVACE KNITTING BAGS & TOTES: $29.98 – $42.98

Please note, photo is not to scale

 

Vivace Bags; $29.98 each
These bags feature a large zippered main compartment with a small interior pouch, a zippered side compartment, and four metal eyelets for feeding yarn through .
This pouch is great for taking smaller projects on the go such as socks, hats, and mittens! These bags are available in three different patterns as shown in the photo above.
Bag dimensions: 26cm wide x 17cm tall and 11cm deep.

Vivace Totes; $42.98 each
These Vivace totes are suited to larger projects. They have a large main compartment with four interior pouches, four side pouches, three backside pouches, and a clear zippered front pocket. Vivace totes also feature four metal eyelets for feeding yarn through.
Although this tote is suited for larger projects, it still has enough storage space for any other knitting supplies you may need to carry! Totes are available in three different patterns, as shown in the photo above.
Tote dimensions: 30cm wide x 28cm tall and 14cm deep.


And now, some well loved items that are back in stock...
 

LUMOS LIGHTS – $64.98

Lumos lights are back in stock folks! Give us a call or send us an email to reserve yours! These lights are a great gift for anyone. If you struggle with eye strain or difficulty with vision in low light environments, you will love the Lumos Light! This hands free rechargeable light sits comfortably around the neck and can be adjusted in many ways. Click here to go to our website for more info on how these lights work and the many benefits they provide!
 

KATRINKLES WRAPS PER INCH “WPI”
YARN GAUGE MINI TOOL


 

Do you have mystery yarns laying around that are missing their labels? This tool will allow you to figure out the weight of any yarn in seconds. Just wrap any yarn around the inch long groove, count how many times it loops around, then see which weight of yarn corresponds to the amount of wraps. Alternatively, you can lay your yarn in the marked grooves for each weight to see which is the closest match. Every Katrinkles Mini Tool has a metal ball chain so that you can attach it to your knitting bag for easy reference!

Material: Domestic Cherry wood
Approximate Size: 2½” x 2½” x 3/16”
Each tool comes with a ball chain to use as a FOB


The WPI Mini Tool is now available in cat form! Meet the Cats Per Inch tool:

 
CATS PER INCH “WPI” MINI TOOL

 

The Cat version of the wraps per inch tool works the same way as the plain version, save for one main difference, it is super adorable! Perfect for any cat lover! 

Material: Domestic Cherry wood
Approximate Size: 4” x 3” x 1/8”


 

**HYDE PARK ROAD CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT**
 

From Monday December 4th at 8 AM to Friday December 8th at 5 PM Hyde Park Road will be closed from Gainsborough Rd to Sarnia Rd. Traffic will be redirected to Wonderland Road. We kindly ask that you plan an alternate route to accommodate the temporary closure. 
 

Please approach us from the NORTH using Hyde Park Road!

 


 
I hope this week’s newsletter has sparked some excitment for the upcoming holidays! We still have lots of new goodies on the way! If that piques your curiosity, be sure to check back with us next Monday!
Until then,
Abby 


LONDON YARNS
519-474-0403
Website: http://www.londonyarns.com
Email: info@londonyarns.com
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