Upcoming Classes and Free Workshops

 FEBRUARY, 2013 

Tuesday, February 26:  MONSTER CHUNKS!

March, 2013

Tuesday, March 5:  Absolute Beginner's Knitting Workshop
Wednesday, March 6: Evening Fair Isle Workshop
Saturday, March 9: RAVELRY 101 

Tuesday, March 12:  Log-Cabin Baby Blanket

Tuesday, March 19:  First Time Fair Isle Knitting 
Wednesday, March 20: RAVELRY 101 an Evening Workshop 

Tuesday, March 26:  Turn A Square Hat 

April, 2013

Tuesday, April 2:  Absolute Beginner's Knitting Workshop
Tuesday, April 9:  Simple Cotton Shell
Wednesday, April 10:  Evening Absolute Beginner's Knitting Workshop
Tuesday, April 16: Lace Basics Knitting Workshop
Tuesday, April 23:
Wednesday, April 24:  Evening
Tuesday, April 30:  grrrlfriend Market Bag

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We have Open Knit Night every week on Thursdays 5 - 8PM

LYS Class Policy Statement
Payment required at time of registration. Class fees are for instruction and do not include cost of yarn, patterns, or needles, unless specified in class description. Class fees are non-refundable unless LYS cancels the class. If class minimums are not met, LYS may cancel or reschedule classes. Unless arrangements are made with instructor, there is no refund or make-up class for missed classes. Please have your supplies and yarns at the start of your first class session. Material lists will be provided and will be available at LYS.

   Please pre-register for all classes and workshops by calling LYS (717) 768-8007 

Class size is limited. Your tuition payment holds your space in Classes. All tools and materials are available for purchase at LYS.  You may bring your own tools - materials must be purchased at LYS. 

Thank you!

Tuesday, April 10 & 17: First Time Sock Class

A First Time Sock Class! Join us on Tuesdays April 10th & 17th and learn to knit a sock!  We'll use a pattern that is just right for your first pair of socks.

Project:  Beginner’s Lightweight Socks by Knitting Pure & Simple
Date:  Tuesdays April 10 & 17
Time:  9:30a - 11:30a
Cost:  $35.00

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:  100 grams/416 yards fingering weight yarn, US #2 double point needles, stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Sizes available:  men & women

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 but not required.  This is an ambitious class & will require 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.

Remember, class size is limited, please call (717) 768.8007 to reserve your place.  Payment required at time of registration.

Saturday, February 18, 2012: Magic Loop Knitting & Two-at-a-Time Socks Class

Announcing a one time Magic Loop Technique Class with teacher Barbara Grubbs!  Join us on Saturday, February 18th for this class.  We'll cast on and learn how to knit using the Magic Loop technique and how to knit two socks at a time in this two and a half hour workshop.  Most of the knitting will be done on your own after the workshop. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call the shop to register (717) 768-8007.

Project:  Magic Loop Sock Technique and Two at a Time Socks
Date:  Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time:  9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuition:  $20.00

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Skills Required: You must have a basic understanding of most aspects of sock knitting and have successfully knit at least one project in the round.
Techniques Taught: Magic Loop! Two at a time Socks!  It's Knitting Magic!
Materials:  One skein fingering weight wool, one set US#2 40" circular needles (or size required to get gauge).  Please bring or purchase a sock pattern. This technique can be used with just about any cuff down sock pattern.

Materials for Classes and  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 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.

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.

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 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!

LYS Fall Knitting Retreat

event:  LYS Fall Knitting Retreat & High Tea
date:  Saturday, September 17, 2011
time:  9:30  a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
cost:  $98.00 all inclusive

Lace Sock Knitting & High Tea! Sounds like a great day, doesn't it?

Hosted & taught by Wendy Ellis & Barbara Grubbs, we will enjoy a day of instruction in the finer points of lace sock knitting.  See our post here for more information.
Pre-registration is required. Sign up now open.  http://lancasteryarnshop.bigcartel.com/products.

Free Fair Isle Knitting Workshop: February 26, 2011

Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Saturday, February 26th for a beginning Fair Isle workshop!  Class size is limited, please call (717) 768.8007 to reserve your spot right away!

Project:  TBD
Date:  Saturday, February 26, 2011
Time:  12:30 - 2:30

An introduction to color work!  Escape Winter with Color! Liven up your handwork and increase your knitting skills with 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: US #8 needles

*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! 

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

Free Beginner Knitting Workshop: February 22, 2011

Announcing our next Free Knitting Workshop! Join us on Tuesday, February 22nd 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:  Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Time:  9:30a - 11:30a

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.