Hello Everyone!

Rachel-Marie here at the Kitchen Kettle LYS, enjoying the beautiful country atmosphere. I'm drooling over all of the yarn Wendy has stocked here! Like this "2nd Time Cotton" by Knit One Crochet Too.

(Pictured Above: Recycled Cotton Yarn)

(Pictured Above: Recycled Cotton Yarn)

2nd Time Cotton, a blend of new recycled cotton from the garment industry, and acrylic. The feel is soft to the touch, with a specs of blended colors (best shown in the solids). We also offer marled colors done in four different hues.

Fiber Content: 75% recycled cotton/25% acrylic, Put-Up: 100-gr skein, Yardage: 180 yards, Texture: slight texture, Sts per 4": 17 sts, Needles: US size 8 (5mm)

We currently have 8 different shades in stock at our Kitchen Kettle Village location.

Linked here are plenty of pattern ideas for this yarn via Ravelry.

The new location @ Kitchen Kettle is coming along swiftly. I took a photo of the middle room so you can have a look at the progress.

(Pictured Above: Middle Room of LYS @ Kitchen Kettle Village)

LYS Owner, Wendy just finished her "Four Quarters Pullover" by Pam Allen. The pattern is from "Simple Style", an Ann Budd book. The yarn she used is Zara. We carry both the yarn and the book at both of our locations.

(Pictured Above: Wendy's Finished Zara Sweater)

(Pictured Above: Wendy's Finished Zara Sweater)

(Pictured Above: The book and magazine with the Zara sweater pattern)

(Pictured Above: Zara collection @ LYS in Kitchen Kettle Village)

I have to admit that the Zara yarn looks stunning when knit up. The plain balls of yarn don't look like much at first, but once you squish a Zara swatch you will be instantly smitten. I want to knit everything in Zara now... if only. I have a feeling once Wendy's sweater is replaced with a new sample she will be living in that luxurious garment!

Name: Zara, Brand: Filatura Di Crosa, Weight: DK / 8 ply (11 wpi), Yardage: 136 yards (124 meters), Unit weight: 50 grams (1.76 ounces), Gauge: 22.0 - 23.0 = 4 inches, Needle size: US 4 - 6 or 3.5 - 4mm, Fiber: Merino

You can view other projects made with Zara via Raverly here.

We should be adding an online shop to our website soon. You will be able to buy select yarns and items that we carry and have them shipped to your home!

I hope you all have a wonderful day, and enjoy the new Springtime weather.

Keep Calm and Carry On!
Lancaster Yarn Shop
http://lancasteryarnshop.com

Hello Everyone! We're the Lancaster Yarn Shop, welcome to our new blog! We would like to introduce ourselves and invite you to visit us at both of our locations in Lancaster County. Most of you already know us, but plenty do not… and we would love to meet you!

Our downtown yarn shop in Gallery Row (136 N. Prince Street Lancaster, PA 17603 717.393.4044) is in beautiful, artsy downtown Lancaster. A map to our downtown location is located here. There are many galleries, vintage shops, ethnic restaurants, and markets nearby!

Pictures from our downtown location here:

(Pictured Above: Here we are, in downtown Gallery Row!)

(Pictured Above: Shibui Sock Yarn)

(Pictured Above: A customer looking @ our new RawFish creations on our counter)

(Pictured Above: Our Indie Yarn Nook)

(Pictured Above: Maggie Mowery’s handmade ceramic buttons available at both locations)

Our second location in a darling house on Old Philadelphia Pike in Intercourse, PA at Kitchen Kettle Village. Right next door to our new shop is the fabulous Village Quilt Shop, other neighbors include a beautiful pottery shop, a book store, and other shops and restaurants.
Our Kitchen Kettle location is open Mon. - Sat. 9-5. 3519 Old Philadelphia Pike, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse, PA 17534. 717-768-8007 Directions to the famous Kitchen Kettle Village are located here.

We’ll be sharing most of the new inventory between both locations. Just some of the new stock: Alpaca, Addi Turbo knitting needles, Lantern Moon needles, Knit 1 Crochet 2, Harrisville yarns, Manos Del Uraguay yarn, Ty Dy sock yarn, new sock yarn, new buttons, new kits and magazines…

Here are some photos that I took last week at the Lancaster Yarn Shop in Kitchen Kettle Village.

(Pictured Above: A work in progress, our new yarns and furniture are arriving weekly. The above photo gives you an idea of the inspiring space. There is also an indoor porch!)

(Pictured Above: Just some of the colorways of Melody, some of our favorite yarn!)

(Pictured Above: Knitty Girl Chair by Maggie French)

(Pictured Above: KnittyDirtygirl Handspun available at both locations)

Okay, well I hope you’re all inspired to visit us! Please contact me if you’d like any other information on our shop or nearby attractions.

Keep it Knitty!
Rachel-Marie and Lancaster Yarn Shop Staff.

2nd Time Cotton, Zara

Introduction