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, November 29, 2011: Entrelac Hat Workshop




Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, November 29th for a Free Entrelac Hat Knitting Workshop.  We'll cast on and learn the set up for our entrelac hats in this two hour workshop.  Most of the knitting will be done on your own after the workshop.
Project:  Entrelac Hat
Date:  Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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.
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Tuesday, December 6th: Absolute Beginner's Knitting Workshop



Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, December 6th 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, December 6, 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.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011: Bulky Cowl Workshop



Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, December 13th for a Last Minute QUICK Cowl Workshop!  Learn everything you need to make a simple, beautiful cowl.  This cowl is made in the round using only the knit stitch and one skein of yarn!  Please download and print a copy of the pattern and bring it along. 
Project:  Snow Bank Cowl
Date:  Tuesday, December 13 2011
Time:  9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Skill Level:  Beginner/Intermediate.
Skills Required: Basic knitting.
Techniques Taught: Material selection, long-tail cast on, the knit stitch & how to bind off.
Materials:  One skein Snuggle, US #11 or US#13 24" circular needles.




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.
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