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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SOCKS, YARNS & A SHAWL
Monday, February 5, 2024 – Socks, Yarns & A Shawl
Have you seen the latest model garment that Judy knit up for us to drool over admire? It’s called Simple Gifts, a shawl that she chose to knit out of Malabrigo Arroyo along with a strand of lace weight mohair and it is stunning!
Pictures truly don’t do it any justice!! Be sure to have a look at it in person the next time you come into the store. The pattern calls for DK weight yarn and we have a number of yarn options for you!
The first, of course, is Malabrigo ARROYO. We have 7 colours in stock that will make this shawl, using just 2 skeins; $32.98/skein.
Another fun yarn to use for Simple Gifts Shawl would be …
4 (5) skeins to make the shawl – choose from 4 prints; $11.98/skein
And one more multi-coloured yarn to tempt you…
If you would like to use a solid or heathered yarn, here are a few suggestions…
About the pattern…
Photos © Dee O'Keefe
Simple Gifts is a botanically inspired, asymmetrical triangular shawl. It features a textured panel of leaf lace flanked by a stockinette body striped with little peeks of broken ribbing.
It begins with just a few stitches that flow into a wide panel filled with columns of stacked leaves. Surrounded by garter stitch and lines of single ribbing, it’s a gorgeous project to knit and an amazing gift to give!
The various textures—all of which are formed by combinations of simple stitches such as knits, purls, yarnovers and decreases—combine to form a shawl which looks somewhat complicated but is actually an easy-to-memorize, relaxing and stress-free project.
Pattern includes both fully written and charted instructions. Additional instructions are included if you want to customize the size, along with detailed blocking instructions.
Finished Sizes - can be easily customized
Medium – 58” wingspan x 25” deep (147 x 64 cm)
Large – 69” wingspan x 29" deep (175 x 74 cm)
Yardage: 448 (631) mtrs / 490 (690) yards of DK weight yarn (#3)
Note: if you want a little more drape to your shawl, feel free to use a fingering weight yarn – especially lovely when paired with lace weight mohair.
YARN SUGGESTIONS
Pattern: we can purchase the pattern on your behalf for approx. C$8.27 and the PDF will be delivered directly to your inbox and stored in your Ravelry library, if you have one.
Gauge: 18 sts = 4” in stockinette, blocked
Needles:
4.00 mm x 60-80cm (US 6 x 24-32”) circular, or size to obtain gauge
5.00 mm (US 8) needles for cast off edge
“I like to think of the act of knitting as a simple gift—one that is always there when we need it and which soothes our souls by the repetitive process of wrapping yarn around a stick, forming each stitch one at a time, until they all combine to form a piece of knitted magic.” – Dee O’Keefe
DK WEIGHT SOCK YARNS…!
Did you know that we have recently stocked some DK weight (#3) self-patterning ‘sock yarn’? If you have yet to make a pair of DK weight socks, then now might just be the time! DK socks are a much faster knit than traditional sock yarn AND they are very comfortable to wear. They also make a great gift!!
But, this yarn is not just for socks either! It is also great for hats, mittens, fingerless mitts, scarves and sweaters!
DK WEIGHT SOCKS
(DP-57)
Knit these DK weight socks up in no time! Pattern is knit top down, in the round with traditional heel flap & gusset and gives us 5 sock sizes to knit.
Materials
100 (100, 150, 200, 200) grams DK Weight Yarn (#3)
2.75 mm Double Pointed Needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: 7 sts = 1” in stocking stitch
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
To Fit: Child’s Large/Woman’s Small (Woman’s Medium, Woman’s Large, Woman’s XL/Man’s Small, Man’s Medium/Large)
Pattern: DP-57 can be purchased as a printed copy or a PDF file from London Yarns for $5.98.
AND...
SOCKS ON THE LK150 KNITTING MACHINE
(DP-94)
This machine knit sock pattern offers two sock lengths, an ankle sock and a regular length that can be worn with the cuff turned down, if desired. The sock is knit flat, all in one piece on the knitting machine with a short row heel and then seamed up the side of the foot for the most comfortable fit. While the pattern is written for a size 7-8 shoe, it does include a Sock Sizing Chart and details instructions that helps for knitting socks in different sizes.
Materials
LK150 Knitting Machine
300 mtrs DK Weight Yarn (#3)
Waste Yarn of a similar weight in a contrasting colour
Ravel Cord
Lock Ring Stitch Markers
3.5 mm Crochet Hook
Finished Size: To fit Ladies 7-8 shoe, in two leg lengths – Instructions are written for the Ankle Length, with the Regular Length instructions in red.
Gauge: 24.5 stitches and 31.5 rows = 4” (10 cm)
Pattern: the DP-94 pattern booklet can be purchased as a printed copy or a PDF file from London Yarns for $14.98.
Hope that you were able to get out and about and soak up some of that beautiful, cheery sunshine over the weekend.
Know who else we saw drinking in the warmth of the sun??? A robin!! Either he has returned unseasonably early…or spring is just around the corner?!?! Hmmmm.
Patti-Ann
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