London Yarns
Janet Filipchuk
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London, Ontario N6H 5L6
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ITCHING FOR SPRING?
Monday, March 18, 2024 – Itching for Spring?
While the weather & temperatures try to figure themselves out, we have enjoyed some beautiful spring days this March…so far. Has it given you the ‘itch’ to knit some lighter weight projects? If so, we are highlighting a lovely cotton/bamboo yarn along with a few pattern suggestions in today’s email.
Perfect for both knit and crochet!
Bamboo Cotton from King Cole is made from 100% natural fibres! This luxurious blend of 50/50 Bamboo and Cotton is perfect for delicate, sensitive skin.
Bamboo is well known for its softness and antimicrobial, non-allergenic properties, as well as its moisture wicking and temperature regulating benefits.
This beautiful yarn is smooth, airy with a delightful drape and has wonderful stitch definition making it an excellent choice for lightweight garments and accessories as well as baby blankets, gentle facecloths, and easy-care summer items.
Bamboo Cotton is beautifully soft and strong – soft enough for baby’s skin and robust enough for baby clothes that need to be in and out of the wash!
We stock 22 colours…
BAMBOO COTTON SHADE CARD – $15.98 per ball
Yardage: 230m / 252yd / 100g
Tension: 22 sts = 4" (10cm)
Suggested Needle Size: 4.00 mm (US 6)
Fibre Content: 50% Bamboo Viscose, 50% Cotton
Care: Machine Wash, Machine Dry
So now the question is…what can we make with Bamboo Cotton? Here are just a couple of ideas…
Coastland is a summer tee inspired by the sandy, rocky landscape found on the coastal beaches of Maine. It features a textured eyelet slip stitch pattern with a fun, subtle pop of contrasting colour, making it a lovely summer top that you can layer over a tank or camisole…or turtleneck (see picture of Abby wearing the Vincas Top further down in this email). If you make the companion piece, Coastland Cowl, it can add just that bit of extra warmth during the transitional seasons.
Bust Circumference: (35¼, 39¼, 43¼) 47¼, 51¼, 55¼ {59¼, 63¼, 67¼}”
Length: (19½, 20, 20¾) 21, 21¾, 21¾ {22¼, 22¼, 23}”
Yardages of DK weight yarn (#3)
Main Colour: (565, 678, 678) 791, 904, 904 {1017, 1130, 1130} mtrs
Contrast Colour: (226, 226, 226) 226, 339, 339 {339, 339, 339} mtrs
Shown knit in (to order)…
BERROCO PIMA SOFT* (113m/50g/$10.98)
MC: (5, 6, 6) 7, 8, 8 {9, 10, 10} balls; shown in col. #4604 Sand Dollar
CC: (2, 2, 2) 2, 3, 3 {3, 3, 3} balls; shown in col. #4638 Pear
*Pima Soft is not stocked in store but is available to order from Berroco through London Yarns.
Alternatively, we could use (in stock)…
King Cole Bamboo Cotton (230m/100g/$15.98)
MC: (3, 3, 3) 4, 4, 4 {5, 5, 5} balls
CC: (1, 1, 1) 1, 2, 2 {2, 2, 2} balls
Pattern: we can purchase the Tee pattern on your behalf for approx. C$11.25 (or about C$16.87 for both the Tee and Cowl) and have it emailed directly to you.
Gauge: 20 sts and 35 rows = 4” in Mesh Stitch Pattern
Coastland cowl is a light-weight cowl inspired by the sandy, rocky landscape found on the coastal beaches of Maine. It features a textured eyelet slip stitch pattern with a fun, subtle pop of contrasting colour. It’s the companion piece to the Coastland top and is the perfect introduction to this stitch.
Finished Measurements
Circumference at bottom: approx. 27½” / 70 cm
Circumference at top: approx. 25½” / 65 cm
Height: 11½” / 29 cm
Pattern: we can purchase the Cowl pattern on your behalf for approx. C$8.44 (or about C$16.87 for both the Tee and Cowl) and have it emailed directly to you.
Yardage: 338 mtrs DK weight yarn (#3)
Yarn
BERROCO PIMA SOFT* (113m/50g/$10.98): 2 balls for MC and 1 ball for CC
Or
King Cole Bamboo Cotton (230m/100g/$15.98): 2 balls for MC and 1 ball for CC
Gauge: 20 sts and 35 rows = 4” in Mesh Stitch Pattern
Rising Tide is a simple, modern cardi vest that’s perfect for layering. Inspired by the ocean’s waves and subtle colour shifts, this piece features a wave-like slip stitch loop pattern as well as colour blocking, although you can use just one colour if you prefer.
Bust Circumference: (35½, 38¾, 42) 45¼, 50, 54¾ {58, 62¾, 67½}” as worn, with fronts overlapped
Garment Front Length: (18¼, 18½, 19) 20¼, 21, 21½ {22½, 23½, 23¾}”
Garment Back Length: (19½, 19¾, 20¼) 20¾, 21½, 22 {22¼, 23¼, 23½}”
Shown knit in (to order)…
BERROCO PIMA 100* (200m/100g/$18.98)
Col. 1: (3, 3, 3) 3, 4, 4 {4, 5, 5} skeins; shown in col. #8485 Mint
Col. 2: (2, 2, 3) 3, 3, 4 {4, 4, 5} skeins; shown in col. #8423 Lady’s Mantle
*Pima Soft is not stocked in store but is available to order from Berroco through London Yarns.
Alternatively, we could use (in stock)…
King Cole Bamboo Cotton (230m/100g/$15.98)
Col. 1: (3, 3, 3) 3, 4, 4 {4, 5, 5} balls
Col. 2: (2, 2, 3) 3, 3, 4 {4, 4, 5} balls
OR
Berroco Remix (198m/100g/$17.98)
Col. 1: (3, 3, 3) 3, 4, 4 {4, 5, 5} balls
Col. 2: (2, 2, 3) 3, 3, 4 {4, 4, 5} balls
Pattern: we can purchase the pattern on your behalf for approx. C$11.25 and have it emailed directly to you.
Gauge: 20 sts and 39 rows = 4” in Loop Stitch Pattern
Farro Squared is a lightweight Tee, designed to be worn with 4-8” of ease, or to your liking!
The welting pattern is simple, and drapes nicely. There is no neck shaping, since the pattern stitch shapes the neckline nicely on its own. A lightweight, airy cotton blend lends itself perfectly to this gauge.
Side slits, neckline width, and sleeve openings are all determined by your preferences, as the front and back are sewn together after knitting and are easily customizable.
Finished Measurements
Bust: 36”, 40”, 44”, 48”, 52”, 56”
Length: approx. 22-25”
Yardage: 545 (608, 695, 759, 856, 922) yards DK weight yarn (#3)
Yarn
King Cole Bamboo Cotton (230m/100g/$15.98): 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download
Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rows = 4” in welting pattern after blocking
© Maryarts - turned ‘square’ into vertical stripes and added sleeves! What a great mod!!
Enjoy sampling a few textured stitch patterns in this flattering spring tee. Vincas features a boxy shape and slight drop shoulders.
Cheryl knit this top in Bamboo Cotton and it is on display in the shop. Abby shows that Vincas also works well worn over a turtleneck for a multi season garment!
Finished Measurements (with recommended positive ease of 2”- 4”)
Bust: 37¾ (41, 43¾, 46¾, 50, 53, 56, 59, 62, 65, 68)”
Length: 21½ (22, 22, 22½, 22½, 23, 23½, 24, 24½, 25, 25)”
Yardage: 791 (791, 904, 904, 1017, 1130, 1243, 1243, 1356, 1469, 1469) mtrs DK weight yarn (#3)
Shown knit in (to order)…
BERROCO PIMA SOFT* (113m/50g/$10.98): 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 13) balls;
shown in colour #4633 Coral
*Pima Soft is not stocked in store but is available to order from Berroco through London Yarns.
Alternatively, we could use (in stock)…
King Cole Bamboo Cotton (230m/100g/$15.98): 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls
Pattern: This pattern is offered as a FREE pattern download
Gauge: 21 sts and 29 rows = 4” in pattern on larger needles
We hope you enjoy discovering Bamboo Cotton as your new ‘go to yarn’, not just for summer garments, but to use and wear year ‘round.
Patti-Ann
LONDON YARNS
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