LYS Classes & FREE Workshops

Welcome to Lancaster Yarn Shop's Class & Workshop Blog!

Lancaster Yarn Shop offers a variety of classes and FREE workshops for fiber artists of all skill levels, from Absolute Beginner to Extremely Accomplished. The emphasis is on celebrating the tradition of knitting and handwork (and learning cool new stuff!) in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Classes and Free Workshops are held at the Yarn Shop in our beautiful upstairs studio at 3519 Old Philadelphia Pike in Intercourse, Lancaster County, PA. (HERE for directions). There is plenty of free parking, and we are just steps from the terrific restaurants and great shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village. Classes are taught by our experienced and knowledgeable instructors and classified by skill level.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Upcoming Classes and Free Workshops

Please pre-register for all classes and workshops by calling LYS (717) 768-8007.

Class size is limited. Your tuition payment holds your space in Classes. All tools and materials are available for purchase at LYS. You may bring your own tools - materials must be purchased at LYS.

Thank you!

Monday, March 19, 2012

Tuesday, May 8: Entrelac Hat Free Knitting Workshop

Join us on Tuesday, May 8th for a Free Entrelac Hat Knitting Workshop. We'll learn the set up for working entrelac in the round in this two hour workshop. Most of the knitting will be done on your own after the workshop.

Project: Entrelac Hat
Date: Tuesday,May 8, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced.
Skills Required: You must have a basic understanding of most aspects of knitting.
Techniques Taught: Hemmed edge, basic entrelac, increasing, decreasing.
Materials: One skein Unisono Merino, 16" US#5 circular needle.

Materials for Free Workshops Must be Purchased at Lancaster Yarn Shop
Pre-registration is required! Please call the shop to save your spot! (717) 768-8007.

Tuesday, May 15: Grrrlfriend Market Bag Free Knitting Workshop

Photo courtesy of ssheila on ravelry.com Thanks!

Learn to knit the Grrlfriend Market! Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

Cost: free
Project: Grrrlfriend Market Bag by Laura Spradlin
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Written for a variety of weights, we'll knit this summery bag using two skeins of Second Time Cotton. Learn everything you need to make this fun, funky bag. Students must print and bring their own pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grrlfriend-market-bag. Over 2,000 Ravelry knitters have made this great bag--join the fun!

Skill Level: Intermediate
Skills Required: Basic knitting skills required. Must know how to cast on, knit & purl!
Techniques Taught: Circular knitting, shaping, Kitchener/grafting, Emily Ocker’s Beginning.
Materials: 2 skeins Second Time Cotton, US#6 DPNs,16" US#8, 24" US#11, Crochet Hook I.
(Your gauge may require modifications to needle size needed!)

Preregistration is required. Please call the shop to sign up: (717) 768-8007.

Materials for classes at LYS must be purchased at LYS. Thanks!

Friday, March 2, 2012

Tuesday, May 22: Honey Cowl

photo by edirks on ravelry - thanks!

Announcing another Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, May 22th for a Free Knitting Workshop. We'll cast on and learn the basics of knitting the Honey Cowl. We've had a KAL on our Ravelry page--and it's time to work on it together IRL! (Most of the knitting will be done on your own after the workshop.)

Project: Honey Cowl
Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate.
Skills Required: You must have a basic understanding of most aspects of knitting and be able to knit in the round on a circular needle.
Techniques Taught: Slip Sitch, knitting in the round.
Materials: 225-450 yards DK weight yarn, one set US#8 24 or 32" circular needles.Please download and bring your own copy of the pattern from Ravelry.

Materials for Free Workshops Must be Purchased at Lancaster Yarn Shop
Pre-registration is required! Please call the shop to save your spot! (717) 768-8007.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Tuesday, June 5: Absolute Beginner's Free Knitting Workshop

This workshop is suitable for Absolute Beginner Knitters. Absolute Beginners are Future Knitters who have not yet put ‘yarn’ to ‘needle,’ have neither ‘knit’ nor ‘purled,’ and don’t know the difference between ‘casting on’ and ‘casting off.’ Also, perhaps, Former Knitters who may have forgotten it all (you know who you are!). We’ll help you choose your materials and tools, and teach you to cast on, knit and cast off.

Join us Tuesday, June 5th for an Absolute Beginning Knitting Workshop! A friendly introduction to the absolute basics of knitting. Learn everything you need to make a simple, useful cotton cloth.

Project: Beginner's Knitting: Classic Cotton Washcloth
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Skill Level: Absolute Beginner.
Skills Required: None!
Techniques Taught: Material selection, cast on, knit, increase and decrease, and how to bind off.
Materials: Worsted weight cotton yarn, US #8 needles. Pattern provided.

Materials for Free Workshops Must be Purchased at Lancaster Yarn Shop
Pre-registration is required! Please call the shop to save your spot! (717) 768-8007.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Wednesday, June 6: Earth & Sky Free Knitting Workshop

photo by lovewend on ravelry

Announcing another Free Knitting Workshop! Join us Wednesday evening, June 6th for a Free Knitting Workshop. We'll cast on and get started on our second Stephen West Knit Along. This time, we're making the Earth & Sky. Learn the basics of knitting a triangular shawl or scarf, and jump right into intarsia. We've had a KAL on Ravelry--and it's time to work on it together IRL!
(Most of the knitting will be done on your own after the workshop, and we hope if you can, you'll join us at knit night on Thursdays!)

Project: Earth and Sky KAL Free Knitting Workshop
Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced.
Skills Required: You must have a basic understanding of most aspects of knitting.
Techniques Taught: Tab cast-on, M1L, M1R, Intarsia technique.
Materials: 3 colors fingering weight yarn (sock), one set US#4 24 or 32" circular needles. Pattern is available for purchase at LYS.

Materials for Free Workshops Must be Purchased at Lancaster Yarn Shop
Pre-registration is required! Please call the shop to save your spot! (717) 768-8007.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Tuesday, June 12: Triplicity Free Knitting Workshop

photo c Michelle Hunter 2012/Skacel Collection

Announcing another Free Knitting Workshop! Join us Tuesday, June 12th for a Free Knitting Workshop. We'll cast on and get started on Michelle Hunter's Triplicity Shawl. Learn new stitches and techniques. All the techniques are supported with online video tutorials.
(Most of the knitting will be done on your own after the workshop.)

Project: Triplicity by Michelle Hunter Free Knitting Workshop
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Time: 9:30 -11:30 AM
Cost: Free

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced.
Skills Required: You must have a basic understanding of most aspects of knitting.
Techniques Taught: Tab cast-on, M1L, M1R, Intarsia technique.
Materials: 3 skeins Simplicity dk merino blend, one set US#10 24" circular needles.
Pattern is available for FREE. Please print and bring in your own copy.

Materials for Free Workshops Must be Purchased at Lancaster Yarn Shop
Pre-registration is required! Please call the shop to save your spot! (717) 768-8007.