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.

Free First Time CABLES Knitting Workshop: 

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, March 15th  for a First Time Cable Knitting Workshop!  Class size is limited, please call (717) 768.8007 to reserve your spot right away!

Project:  Easy Cable Headband by Subversive Knitting
Date:  Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Time:  9:30a - 11:30a




An introduction to the absolute basics of knitting cables.  We'll cast on & begin knitting a simple cabled headband.  Learn everything you need to make this  beautiful piece.  

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Skills Required: Basic knitting skills a must.
Techniques Taught: Cable knitting, how to read cable charts & patterns.
Materials:  Worsted weight wool yarn, US #7 needles, pattern.  Please print & bring your own copy of the pattern here.


This workshop is suitable for Intermediate Knitters. Intermediate Knitters are Current Knitters who know the basics:  long-tail cast-on, knit, purl, and bind off.  Develop your skills and learn shaping, new patterns, and cool techniques that will move your knitting forward!  These are project oriented classes, let's make something beautiful!

Pre-registration is required!  Please call the shop to save your spot! (717) 768-8007.
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Free Beginner Knitting Workshop: March 12, 2011

Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Saturday, March 12th for an Absolute Beginning Knitting Workshop!  Class size is limited, please call (717) 768.8007 to reserve your spot right away!

Project:  Garter Stitch Scarf
Date:  Saturday, March 12
Time:  12:30pm - 2:30pm

A friendly introduction to the absolute basics of knitting. Learn everything you need to make a simple, beautiful scarf.  This scarf is made using only the knit stitch!  

Skill Level: Absolute Beginner.
Skills Required: None!
Techniques Taught: Material selection, long-tail cast on, the knit stitch & how to bind off.
Materials:  Worsted weight wool yarn, US #8 needles.

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, purl, and cast off.  

Pre-registration is required!  Please call the shop to save your spot! (717) 768-8007.
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ANOTHER First Time Fair Isle Workshop

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Saturday, March 26th for a beginning Fair Isle workshop!  Our first fair isle workshop was so popular, we're offering it again!
Class size is limited, please call (717) 768.8007 to reserve your spot right away!

Project: Simple Fair Isle Cap
Date:  Saturday, March 26, 2011
Time:  12:30 - 2:30

An introduction to color work!  Escape Winter with Color! Liven up your handwork and increase your knitting skills with colorwork.  Fair Isle is one of the most common techniques used in knitting to create color patterns.  

Skill Level: Intermediate/Extreme *
Skills Required: Complete understanding of knitting, purling.
Pattern Requirements: US #8 needles

*Who is an Extreme Knitter? Does entrelac make you swoon? Love cables? Colorwork? Is Barbara Walker your favorite author? Let's do some extreme knitting! You know you want to! 

Pre-registration is required!  Please call the shop to save your spot! (717) 768-8007.
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