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, February 7th: 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, February 7, 2012
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 or #9 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, February 14th: Heartfelt Rings Knitting Workshop

  photo used with permission Tiny Owl Knits 2011

Free Knitting Workshop!
Join us on Tuesday, February 14th for a HeartFelt Rings Knitting Workshop
Project: Heartfelt Rings
Date:  Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Time:  9:30am - 11:30am
These sweet little heart rings are knit in the round and felted.  We'll use double pointed needles to work these up.   


Materials:  worsted weight wool yarn, 5" US #7,8 or 9 dpns, stitch marker,  & tapestry needle
Please download and print your own copy of this pattern from Tiny Owl Knits.We will have kits available. 

This workshop is suitable for Intermediate Knitters.  Intermediate Knitters are Current Knitters who know the basics: how to cast-on, knit, purl, and bind off. 


Special thanks to Tiny Owl Knits for permission to use their free pattern for our Free Workshop!

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.