Tuesday, June 28: Free Moebius Knitting Workshop



Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, June 28th for an introduction to Moebius Knitting!  Class size is limited, please call (717) 768.8007 to reserve your spot right away!

Project:  One Skein Moebius Cowl
Date:  Tuesday, June 28
Time:  9:30 am - 11:30 am

A friendly introduction to moebius knitting!   Learn everything you need to make a simple, beautiful cowl.  This scarf is made using Cat Bordhi's extraordinary moebius cast-on, the knit & the purl stitch!  

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Skills Required: Basic knitting skills required.
Techniques Taught: Material selection,moebius cast on, moebius knitting technique.
Materials:  One skein Kettle Dyed Bulky Merino, 24" -32"US #11 circular needles. Pattern provided.

This workshop is suitable for Intermediate Knitters.

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

LYS Knitting Retreat September 16 - 18, 2011

 

Our Fall 2011 Knitting Retreat has been cancelled.  We hope to see you in Spring  2012 for another weekend of knitting fun!

Fall Knitting Retreat

A weekend of knitting, relaxing, and community 

Join LYS in a beautiful Lancaster County Amish farmhouse that offers guests all the comforts of an inn and the hospitality of a home. White Oak B&B, just a few country miles from LYS, is a 'wonderful good' setting for a friendly weekend of knitting and community. Picture a Great Room that is specifically designed for Craft Retreats--comfortable couches, tables and chairs, coffee and tea--it's perfect! 

The Fall Knitting Retreat is scheduled for September 16 - 18, and runs from Friday evening to mid-day Sunday.  Cost includes lodging, meals (except Saturday dinner on-your-own), and a Farmhouse Knitting Workshop (details to follow) on Saturday.  We'll make something beautiful together!

Cost:  $295.00 each
Arrival:  Friday, September 16th 4:30 p.m.

Check out:  Sunday, September 18th 12:00 p.m.


Space is limited.  Rates based on double occupancy.  
Please telephone the shop with roommate requests when you register. 

There will also be a limited number of spaces to join us for the 
Farmhouse Knitting Workshop & lunch.  

 *In the event that you register after the event is full, you will, of course, receive a full refund immediately. 

Saturday, May 7: Absolute Beginning Knitting Workshop

Free Beginner Knitting Workshop: May 7, 2011

Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Saturday, May 7th 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, May 7
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.