For THIS WEEK ONLY, April 26-30, 2022, purchase a Custom Colourway yarn and the matching Greeting Card that inspired the colourway is FREE! (reg. $6.98)
There is no limit to this offer! For every skein purchased from any of our 12 Custom Colourways, you will receive a FREE greeting card to match.
London Yarns has (with the help of Zen Yarn Garden), created our very own, exclusive Custom Colourways – 12 in all.
Each of our London Yarns custom dyed colourways are... more
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
2022 LYS DAY Shawl - FREE PATTERN
This is Ric Rac from Casapinka.
Ric Rac is a boomerang shaped shawl that uses just 2 skeins of fingering weight (#1) yarn (min. 365m/400yd each) in solid, Verigated, contrasting or complimentary colours and is knit with very simple stitches.
Come in during LYS Week to purchase the yarn to knit this Shawl and receive a coupon code to get the pattern FREE! (*coupon code is only valid for two days on the weekend - April 30th and May 1st)
We invite you to join us this week for our 'Local Yarn Store Day' Celebrations!
Here is a brief summary of what we have lined up for our LYS Week Events:
• Zen Yarns Yarn Haul – 300+ skeins in the store! • Sock Yarn SALE – save up to 15% off • Free Pattern from Casapinka • Free Pattern from Berroco • Free Greeting Card offer • Giveaway Prize Draw • New Arrivals
We are open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11:00am - 4:00pm.... more
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Friday, April 22, 2022
To better support the environment, the planet, and Earth Day, we here at London Yarns are going to eliminate as much plastic as we can and that includes our plastic shopping bags.
As of today, April 22nd, 2022 we will be PLASTIC (shopping) BAG FREE!
Thus, we highly encourage you to BYOB (Bring Your Own BAG) when you come to the shop.
We have a small supply of paper bags available, both complimentary and a more deluxe version with handles (for a small fee) that you bring back with you and re-use the next time... more
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Thursday, April 21, 2022
LYS Day (Local Yarn Store Day) is fast approaching! The official date is on Saturday, April 30th. But in appreciation of YOU, the best customers in the world!! And to thank you for your patronage throughout these crazy past 2 years (we wouldn't be here without YOU!), we have decided that we are going to make it a week-long event!
So stayed tuned and be sure to keep a keen eye on your inbox next Monday, as we will outline ALL of the excitement that will be taking place during London Yarns 'LYS Day Week' Celebrations, but not a day... more
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Fleece, fleece and more fleeces!
For all you fleece lovers out there…we've been able to source out some fantastic fibres for you, including some very rare QIVUIT.
Use these fibres for thrumming mittens, thrumming slippers, spinning, needle felting or whatever you can dream of doing with it.
These new rovings are now in-stock and sold by the gram, so you can purchase just the right amount that you need for your project.
Once Upon a String is owned and operated by Kourtney (@onceuponastringca), a local artisan that offers handmade, hand stitched, snap on pompoms in carefully selected, quality faux fur fabrics.
Each pompom has a snap pre-sewn to the base, plus a snap that can be sewn to your project - making them easy to remove or change!
Once Upon a String Pompoms: 100% Faux Fur, with metal snaps; available in size small or large; 7 colours choices in stock; $9.98 each.... more
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Thursday, April 14, 2022
ANOTHER NEW YARN....Combining character with comfort, Lion Brand JEANS yarn makes a wonderful choice for everyone who loves a pair of jeans, as denim never goes out of fashion!
Made of 100% premium acrylic, this worsted weight (#4) yarn is very soft to the touch and easy-care.
Available in fantastic, tone-on-tone colours that will delight even the most dedicated denim devotees!
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
NEW YARN... MANDALA OMBRE from Lion Brand
Each colour in Mandala Ombré gradually blends into the other in both tonal and multi-coloured versions. The printing technique allows for some of the cream yarn base to show through, creating a hand-dyed, artisanal effect.
Mandala Ombré is a worsted weight (#4) yarn that is spun with multiple plies of premium acrylic, which gives it the look and feel of merino at a fraction of the cost.... more
FREE GREETING CARDS!
