Tuesday, May 17: Drop Stitch Scarf Workshop

photo by Majuista via Ravelry.com

Announcing our next FREE Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, May 17th for a Free Drop Stitch Scarf Knitting Workshop! 

Project:  Drop Stitch Scarf by Christine Vogel
Date:  Tuesday, May 17
Time:  9:30am - 11:30am

Knit a lacy, open scarf with 100 grams of fingering weight yarn!  Learn everything you need to make a simple, beautiful scarf.  This scarf is made using only the knit stitch and yarn overs.

Skill Level:  Beginner/Intermediate.
Skills Required: Basic knitting skills required.  Must know how to cast on & knit!
Techniques Taught: Material selection, long-tail cast on, the knit stitch, yarn overs & how to bind off.
Materials:  100 grams Fingering Weight Yarn, US #8 needles. Students must print their own copy of the pattern. It is available as a Free Download on Ravelry.

This workshop is suitable for Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced Knitters. You only need to know how to cast on & knit--we'll teach you the rest!

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

Materials for Free Workshops at LYS must be purchased at LYS. Thanks!

Saturday May 14: Introduction to Entrelac

Photo courtesy  Alissa Barton http://www.ravelry.com/people/KnittingFairy 

Announcing another FREE Knitting Workshop! Join us on Saturday, May 14th for an Introduction to Entrelac Knitting.  Learn the basics of entrelac knitting with this simple scarf project.

Class size is limited, please call (717) 768.8007 to reserve your spot right away!

Project: Entrelac Scarf

Date:      Saturday, May 14, 2011   

Time:    12:30 - 2:30 

Entrelac is a knitting technique used to create a textured diamond pattern. The knitted fabric resembles basket-woven strips but is really interconnected squares.  The pattern emerges like magic; you won’t believe your eyes!  A self-striping yarn enhances this amazing stitch pattern.

 
Skill Level:  Intermediate/Extreme
Skills Required: Complete understanding of knitting, purling. 
Pattern Requirements:US #8 needles, & 300-500 yards worsted weight yarn  
Techniques Taught:  K2tog, P2tog, & pick up stitches.


You must pre-register for this class by calling LYS (717) 768-8007.  Class size limited!
Materials for Free Workshops at LYS must be purchased at LYS. Thanks!  You may bring & use your own tools & needles. Please bring a variety of needle sizes, as your 'mileage' may vary!

Saturday, April 16: Little Birds

photo used with permission from Katie Startzman   *thanks!*

 

Announcing another FREE Knitting Workshop! Join us on Saturday, April 16th for a Knitted Toy Workshop!  Learn the basics of knitting a precious little soft toy with the Little Birds  pattern from Duo Fiberworks.

Project: Little Birds
Date:      Saturday, April 16, 2011
Time:    12:30 - 2:30

 

Welcome Spring! Get playful with your handwork and increase your knitting skills with this fun pattern.  Please print your own pattern from the Duo Fiberworks site.   Learn to increase, decrease & kitchener.  Kits available include yarn, stuffing, & materials for eyes.
 
Skill Level: Intermediate 
Skills Required: Complete understanding of knitting, purling.
Pattern Requirements: US #3 double pointed needles

Just in time for Spring!  These little birds would look sweet in your May Day basket or perched among a bunch of forsythia!

You must pre-register for this class by calling LYS (717) 768-8007.  Class size limited! 
Materials for Free Workshops at LYS must be purchased at LYS. Thank you!

Free Beginning Crochet Workshop

 

Announcing our first Free Crochet Workshop with Amanda from Crabapple Yarns! Join us on Saturday, June 4th for an Absolute Beginning Crochet Workshop!  

Project: Double Crochet Scarf
Date: June 4th
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

Learn everything you need to know to complete a wonderful crocheted scarf...perfect for the spring weather. This class is for true beginners. You will learn to make a foundation chain, single crochet, double crochet and slip stitch. 

Skill Level: Beginner
Skills Required: None, Zero
Techniques Taught: Foundation chain, single crochet, double crochet and finishing
Materials: Fingering weight yarn, 5mm hook (H)

  Pre-registration is required!  Please call the shop to save your spot! (717) 768-8007.
Yarn for Free Workshops must be purchased at LYS. You may bring your own tools. Thank you!

Tuesday, April 26 'Amish Beanie' Workshop

Announcing our next free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, April 26th as we cast on a stylish cap with just a hint of fancy! 

Project:  Amish Beanie
Date:  Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Time:  9:30a - 11:30a

  

Materials: 100grams worsted weight yarn, US #8 16" circular & double point needles, stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Sizes available:  medium, large (slouchy)

Wonderful good! This cute little cap is knit in the round with a feather & fan border.  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.  Experience working with double-pointed needles is a plus!
A kit for this project is available for purchase at LYS.

You must pre-register for this class by calling LYS (717) 768-8007.  Class size limited!
Materials for Free Workshops at LYS must be purchased at LYS. Thanks!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011: Child's Sock Workshop

Announcing another FREE Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, April 12 as we cast on a sock!  We'll use a pattern that is just right for your first pair of socks.

Project:  Easy Children's Light Weight Socks by Knitting Pure & Simple
Date:  Tuesday APril 12, 2011
Time:  9:30a - 11:30a

A child sized real sock! Knit from the cuff down, this sock will introduce new sock knitters to basic sock construction.  Special techniques include heel flap, gusset decreases, and toe shaping.  

Materials:  

150 - 275 yards fingering weight yarn, US #2 double point needles, stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Sizes available:  small, medium, large (toddler-child's 5)

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.  Experience working with double-pointed needles is a plus!  This is an ambitious workshop & will require a lot of knitting at home.  We will review the whole pattern & all techniques, with particular attention to turning the heel.

The pattern & yarn for this project are available for purchase at LYS.  You may bring your own needles and tools for this project, but please plan to purchase yarn & pattern at LYS. Thanks!


Remember, class size is limited, please call (717) 768.8007 to reserve your place in the workshop right away!

Saturday, April 9: First Time Fair Isle Workshop

Announcing our next FREE Knitting Workshop! Join us on Saturday, April 9th for a beginning Fair Isle workshop!  Our Fair Isle Workshop was so popular, we're offering it a third time!

Project: Simple Fair Isle Cap
Date:  Saturday, April 9, 2011
Time:  12:30 - 2:30

An introduction to color work!  Welcome Spring! Liven up your handwork and increase your knitting skills with stranded 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: 16" circular US #8 needles, US #8 DPNs & stitch markers.

*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!

Class size is limited.  Preregistration is required.  (717) 768-8007.
Materials for Free Workshops at LYS must be purchased at LYS. Thanks!