LK Yarns
5545 Young Street B3K 1Z7 Halifax, NS, Canada

This arrived! #lkyarns

The reconsidering is over - nothing is improving out there so we are staying closed. Stay warm and safe!

Freezing rain is still falling out there ... so we are staying closed .... will reconsider at 2:00.

With freezing rain starting, the shop will be closed this morning. I will reassess at noon. It is a great morning for working on a project!

Monday February 15, 2021 is Heritage Day in Nova Scotia, so the shop is closed. Enjoy your day!

Today is Remembrance Day so we are closed.

Here is a great weekend project - these hat kits are a fast knit and the hats are warm and pretty with a jaunty pompom! #lkyarns

It is time to get the hats out - here is a nice one: Eventide Slouch Hat - pattern free on Estelle yarns is quick to knit with a skein of Estelle Bulky. We have lots of nice colours and some great pompoms to top it off! #lkyarns

An important reminder!! Have a safe and happy Halloween

This pretty wrap is just what we need to ward off wintry chills! Pattern: Esme by Cascade Yarns - available on their site Yarn: Two skeins of Cascade Eco + The big decision is whether to do it in a bright colour or a calm neutral.... #lkyarns

Another long weekend is here so I am putting together a few choices of projects to work on; the question is - will anything get finished? Monday is Labour Day so the shop will be closed. Enjoy a sunny safe weekend!

Good Morning! - this sweet greeting was at the front door this morning.

The interesting colours in superwash Wave make it a perfect yarn for fall hats and mittens!

Uneek Worsted - superwash merino in fabulous bright colours is perfect for winter hats. It will be a wet windy weekend; do you have enough yarn? #lkyarns

If you are wanting to make a quick little baby gift, a ball of Sirdar Pattercake with a simple pattern on the label could be just what you need. All you need is 4.0mm needles, choose a colour, and cast on!

Oh That Hat - free pattern on line - knit with fabulous Skacel Oh!. This roomy hat has a cozy deep hem, pretty eyelets, and is so soft in baby alpaca; you might need to do a couple of them! #lkyarns

Imagine what she would do if she had yarn! #lkyarns https://www.facebook.com/1820966538197289/posts/2403839759909961/?vh=e

There is something about angora that just makes one think of knitting sweet little baby hats, or a delicate scarf!

Isnt this a beautiful example of marine blue? #lkyarns

...and here is pair number 8! Sometimes finishing projects is as much fun as starting a new one, or nearly as much fun.... #lkyarns

Looking for some inspiration?

Finally I am back to finishing socks! This is #7 of my plan to do 12 in 2020; for these I have used Lang Super Sox.

There were two pieces of good news yesterday: 1. Telephone service was restored so I am returning calls! 2. We received this beautiful new yarn - Estelle Eco Tweed DK - 350m of a beautiful GOTS certified organic wool and lyocell blend. I am thinking about a new project....... #lkyarns

Two pair of socks started - long weekend - will one get finished? #lkyarns

Today, Saturday August 1 is day 5 of no phone, so please email or Facebook message if you want to reach me. Natal Day weekend hours: August 1 10:00- 2:00... August 2 and 3 closed August 4 10:00 - 4:00 Enjoy the long weekend and please remember wearing your mask and physical distancing help to keep us all safe and healthy!

This is day 3 with no telephone here at the shop! If you have left a message, or have tried to call and there was no answer, please send an email or Facebook message. Shop open hours are Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 4:00, except on Saturday August 1 which will be 10:00 - 2:00.

Dont these make you want to start another pair of socks? #lkyarns

This is inspiring on so many levels

Looks like fun!

Want to learn a new skill and create a beautiful new cowl at the same time?? These kits contain a link to Lucy Neatbys new Nomad DK Cowl pattern and KAL in August. The yarn is a gorgeous blend of merino and yak! #lkyarns #knitalong

For Fantastic Beasts fans this little guy might look familiar! You can purchase your pattern here: https://www.etsy.com//fantastic-beasts-and-how-to-knit-the #lkyarns

My latest finished project: Sudzy Bubbly Washcloth (free pattern on Estelleyarns.com). Materials: 1 ball Estelle Sudz and 1 ball Rico Creative Bubble and 4.0mm needles. Perfect hot weather knitting! #lkyarns

I gave someone a ball each of red and white Briggs & Little and asked for a Canada Day decoration, and this is the result! Enjoy your Canada Day! #lkyarns #canadaday2020 #happycanadaday

We will be closed Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 for CANADA DAY. Happy Canada Day everyone! During July the shop will be open from 10:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Saturday. For the foreseeable future, these details will help keep us all healthy:... - maximum 3 customers in the shop at a time - hand sanitizer available at the door - physical distancing - minimize touching of product and displays, as much as possible - appointments available before and after open hours - lots of cleaning of counter, debit machine, door, etc! #lkyarns #canadaday2020

What to do when you can not decide which project to knit on: crochet a hat! #lkyarns #crochet

Eileen has just finished this: Three Sisters Shawl by Anne Podlesak - pattern for purchase on line. Beautiful, isnt it? #lkyarns

A peek at what was in those bags yesterday: a restock of some yarns we were out of - rosewood, granite, and denim Tuffy, navy, grey/white threaded, violet, and lilac Heritage, and briar rose, navy, and midnight Regal. .... and some Eucalan as well. #lkyarns

It is always exciting when these big bags of wool from Briggs and Little arrive! #lkyarns

Dont these look like summer is here? King Cole Summer Sox is 450m of a cool blend of cotton/bamboo, so it is perfect for a pretty summer scarf or shawl or socks, of course. #lkyarns

I have added more bags to the BUY THE BAG choices today! #lkyarns

With all the changes in our lives these days, it is time to check in with some shop news. For the time being we are continuing to accept orders by telephone, email, and FB message for curb side pick up or post. Also, there are a few time slots available each day for private shopping appointments. We can plan for this visit ahead of time to maximize your time and get your project underway. Of course, we are social distancing and keeping up to date and following provincial guidelines for keeping us all safe and healthy. Thank you for your patience, kindness, and support; it is greatly appreciated!

My new sweater: Pattern: (Walk in the Park free Drops pattern on line) Yarn: Illimani Amelie knit double stranded. Result: light, soft, warm, luxurious. You will want one of these!... #lkyarns

Eileen brought these just finished Petroglyph Socks for a photo shoot today; she used Estelle Alpaca Merino Fine - beautiful, arent they? #lkyarns

If you are in the need for some cool blues and teals for a Hug Shot, (or anything else!), here are some pairings to tempt you. #lkyarns

For those who are looking for ideas for Hug Shot, or perhaps another Breathe and Hope, have a look at the pairings in these photos. #lkyarns

Casapinka is again offering a free pattern - HUG SHOT to mark international Hug Your Pet weekend which is June 5-7. Customers who buy their two skeins of fingering weight yarn from a participating LYS to make this shawl will receive their code to redeem on this special weekend. #lkyarns

Another finished project: Barley - great free pattern from tin can knits! I used Fleece Artist Wonder Woolen dyed in their beautiful Nova Scotia colourway. #lkyarns