Tuesday, November 15, 2011: Mistletoe Ornament

*photo courtesy cagio on ravelry.com*  thank you!

Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, November 15th for a Mistletoe Knitting Workshop.  We'll learn basic shaping & have fun working with different colors for a nice effect.  

Project:  Mistletoe!
Date:  Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Time:  9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Skills Required: You should have a basic understanding of most aspects of knitting.
Techniques Taught: Material selection, increasing, decreasing.
Materials:  Worsted weight wool yarn, US #6 double pointed needles.  Please download and print your own copy of the pattern here or here.

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, November 1, 2011: Absolute Beginner's Knitting Workshop

Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, November 1st for an Absolute Beginning Knitting Workshop!  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! 

Project:  Garter Stitch Scarf
Date:  Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Time:  9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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.  

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, November 8, 2011: Clara Cowl Free Workshop

© Gretchen Ronnevik

Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, November 8th for an Intermediate/Extreme Level Knitting Workshop!  A friendly introduction to giant cables & grafting!   Simple modifications make this cowl a reversible scarf or a double cowl.  The cowl is completely reversible, completely seamless, and completely luxurious. It’s worked completely in 1 x 1 rib and is grafted together at the end. 

Project:  Clara Cowl by Nerdy Gerdy Designs
Date:  Tuesday, November 8
Time:  9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Skill Level: Intermediate/Extreme
Skills Required: Basic Knitting skills necessary.  Must know how to cast on & knit. 
Techniques Taught: Material selection, cabling, grafting.

Materials:  One skein SUNGGLE.  US #13 straights or circular.  Thanks to Gretchen for permission to use her excellent pattern.  Please download and print your own copy of the pattern here: 

http://www.hesowsandshesews.com/2011/08/clara-cowl.html

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

Tuesday, October 18th: Purple Zephyr--A New Sock from LYS!

 

Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, October 18th for an Intermediate Knitting Workshop!  A new sock pattern making it's Debut at LYS!  A playful rib pattern keeps knitters interested while giving a nod to the unique role of the railroad in Lancaster County.


Project: Purple Zephyr Socks
Date:  Tuesday, October18
Time:  9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced.
Skills Required: Basic Knitting skills necessary.  Must know how to cast on & knit on double pointed needles, and have a basic understanding of sock knitting..
Techniques Taught: Stretchy cast on, discussion of the 'garter short-row heel,' and other tricks & tips for successful sock knitting.

Materials:  Approximately 100 grams fingering/sock weight yarn, 1 set US#1 or 2 dpn needles,  (Needle size may need to be adjusted according to gauge.)

This project is suitable for Intermediate & Advanced Knitters.

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

Materials for Free Workshops at LYS must be purchased at LYS--you can bring your own tools if you'd like.

Thanks!