Beginning May 1, LYS hours will be:
Mon - Wed: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thurs: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri - Sat: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
closed Sundays
You're Knitting? What's that?
A very nice definition of knitting, indeed. Found here: http://http//www.1911encyclopedia.org/Knitting, this is a great working definition of what we're endeavoring to do!
KNITTING (from O.E. cnyttan, to knit; cf. Ger. Kniitten; the root is seen in "knot"), the art of forming a single thread or strand of yarn into a texture or fabric of a loop structure, by employing needles or wires. "Crochet" work is an analogous art in its simplest form. It consists of forming a single thread into a single chain of loops. All warp knit fabrics are built on this structure. Knitting may be said to be divided into two principles, viz. (1) hand knitting and (2) frame-work knitting. In hand knitting, the wires, pins or needles used are of different lengths or gauges, according to the class of work wanted to be produced. They are made of steel, bone, wood or ivory. Some are headed to prevent the loops from slipping over the ends. Flat or selvedged work can only be produced on them. Others are pointed at both ends, and by employing three or more a circular or circular-shaped fabric can be made. In hand knitting each loop is formed and thrown off individually and in rotation and is left hanging on the new loop formed. The cotton, wool and silk fibres are the principal materials from which knitting yarns are manufactured, wool being the most important and most largely used. "Lamb's-wool," "wheeling," "fingering" and worsted yarns are all produced from the wool fibre, but may differ in size or fineness and quality. Those yarns are largely used in the production of knitted underwear. Hand knitting is to-day principally practised as a domestic art, but in some of the remote parts of Scotland and Ireland it is prosecuted as an industry to some extent. In the Shetland Islands the wool of the native sheep is spun, and used in its natural colour, being manufactured into shawls, scarfs, ladies' jackets, &c. The principal trade of other districts is hose and half-hose, made from the wool of the sheep native to the district. The formation of the stitches in knitting may be varied in a great many ways, by "purling" (knitting or throwing loops to back and front in rib form), ".slipping" loops, taking up and casting off and working in various coloured yarns to form stripes, patterns, &c. The articles may be shaped according to the manner in which the wires and yarns are manipulated.
KNITTING (from O.E. cnyttan, to knit; cf. Ger. Kniitten; the root is seen in "knot"), the art of forming a single thread or strand of yarn into a texture or fabric of a loop structure, by employing needles or wires. "Crochet" work is an analogous art in its simplest form. It consists of forming a single thread into a single chain of loops. All warp knit fabrics are built on this structure. Knitting may be said to be divided into two principles, viz. (1) hand knitting and (2) frame-work knitting. In hand knitting, the wires, pins or needles used are of different lengths or gauges, according to the class of work wanted to be produced. They are made of steel, bone, wood or ivory. Some are headed to prevent the loops from slipping over the ends. Flat or selvedged work can only be produced on them. Others are pointed at both ends, and by employing three or more a circular or circular-shaped fabric can be made. In hand knitting each loop is formed and thrown off individually and in rotation and is left hanging on the new loop formed. The cotton, wool and silk fibres are the principal materials from which knitting yarns are manufactured, wool being the most important and most largely used. "Lamb's-wool," "wheeling," "fingering" and worsted yarns are all produced from the wool fibre, but may differ in size or fineness and quality. Those yarns are largely used in the production of knitted underwear. Hand knitting is to-day principally practised as a domestic art, but in some of the remote parts of Scotland and Ireland it is prosecuted as an industry to some extent. In the Shetland Islands the wool of the native sheep is spun, and used in its natural colour, being manufactured into shawls, scarfs, ladies' jackets, &c. The principal trade of other districts is hose and half-hose, made from the wool of the sheep native to the district. The formation of the stitches in knitting may be varied in a great many ways, by "purling" (knitting or throwing loops to back and front in rib form), ".slipping" loops, taking up and casting off and working in various coloured yarns to form stripes, patterns, &c. The articles may be shaped according to the manner in which the wires and yarns are manipulated.
image: The Knitting Girl by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 1869
WWKiP at LYS 2010
Taken almost verbatim from our most recent newsletter, here is a reminder about WWKiP at LYS!
World Wide Knit in Public Day comes to LYS Saturday June 12, 2010! This is a global knitting happening which last year featured 1,000 KiP events happening in over 34 countries!
WWKiP, started in 2005 by Danielle Landes, is about knitting as a community activity. So often, knitting is a solitary act, but this knitter-run event is a reminder that we can build community with our handwork.
WWKiP, started in 2005 by Danielle Landes, is about knitting as a community activity. So often, knitting is a solitary act, but this knitter-run event is a reminder that we can build community with our handwork.
Our knitting event starts with a Ceremonial Cast-On at 10:00 am & we'll 'Bind Off' at 6:00! Ongoing through the day we'll celebrate with door prizes, refreshments, & ample opportunities to build community together. Don't forget to bring a chair!
We're very excited this year to take our KiP to the next level with the LYS KNiTTING BUGGY! We've arranged for a Horse Drawn Carriage to come pick you up at our door! Imagine a buggy ride along beautiful country lanes, through a covered bridge, past cows & maybe even some sheep--while knitting & purling with 8 new friends! We see the Knitting Buggy as a unique opportunity to celebrate our craft together in the breathtaking landscape of rural Lancaster County.
Buggies leave at 11:00 am & again at 3:00 pm. Reservations for the Knitting Buggy are required! Send an email to lancasteryarnshop@gmail.com with KNiTTING BUGGY in the subject line, or call the shop at (717) 768-8007 & we'll be happy to add your name to the list. All KiP knitters will receive a very special LYS rate of $8.00 each for the 55 minute buggy ride.
WWKiP: "Better living through stitching together."
We're very excited this year to take our KiP to the next level with the LYS KNiTTING BUGGY! We've arranged for a Horse Drawn Carriage to come pick you up at our door! Imagine a buggy ride along beautiful country lanes, through a covered bridge, past cows & maybe even some sheep--while knitting & purling with 8 new friends! We see the Knitting Buggy as a unique opportunity to celebrate our craft together in the breathtaking landscape of rural Lancaster County.
Buggies leave at 11:00 am & again at 3:00 pm. Reservations for the Knitting Buggy are required! Send an email to lancasteryarnshop@gmail.com with KNiTTING BUGGY in the subject line, or call the shop at (717) 768-8007 & we'll be happy to add your name to the list. All KiP knitters will receive a very special LYS rate of $8.00 each for the 55 minute buggy ride.
WWKiP: "Better living through stitching together."
Quilts, lambs, & Knit Night!
Welcome, Spring!
Lancaster County welcomes some 10,000-20,000 quilters and textile lovers to the American Quilter Society's 2010 show this week. Just in time, the sheep along Old Philadelphia Pike have lambed, the forsythia is in bloom & the daffodils are everywhere! Sunny skies & light winds made today a beautiful day in Intercourse.
Lancaster Yarn Shop hosts a weekly knitting group. Every Thursday we meet at the shop which is located in a sweet little house at Kitchen Kettle Village www.kitchenkettle.com. Stop in for a cup of coffee & an evening of knitting! This is an informal gathering, bring whatever you happen to be working on, or browse our Spring yarns for a special project to cast on & take home. We feature several local dyers & spinners & have some lovely souvenir yarns!
LYS will keep odd hours this week. Tonight we'll stay open until at least 6:00 PM, Thursday til 8:00 PM & Friday til around 8:00 PM.
Check our website for our usual hours www.lancasteryarnshop.com & become a Fan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lancasteryarnshop.
Entrelac Class Saturday at LYS
Back by popular demand is our incredible Entrelac class. There is still time to register! Sign-up now--registration has been extended through Friday, March 19 or until the class is filled. This class will meet two times for 2 1/2 hours on March 20 & 27th. Class time is 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. LYS favorite Tina Colvin teaches this class.
Photo courtesy Alissa Barton http://www.ravelry.com/people/KnittingFairy & is an example of entrelac knitting.
Shibui, Baby!
Shibui Baby
Get ready to overload your cute-meter! This collection of super-sweet, yet entirely practical, baby patterns is what every knitter yearns for.
We are so happy to have this adorable collection of patterns for baby at LYS! Shibui Sock is one of our favorite yarns. A gorgeous, superwash Merino, this yarn can be worn right next to the skin with the comfort of wool & the softness of...well, it's as soft as a baby's bottom!
We stock lots of other patterns for Shibui Sock--including the perennially popular Vintage Baby Cardigan designed by Kristin Spurkland. We have it knit up in the Spectrum colorway--a good choice for the little girl or boy you may be knitting for.
Shibui Sock
Colorway: Spectrum
Peony, Midnight and Lily
The perfect sock yarn. This ultra-soft superwash merino is gentle enough for baby clothing but hardy enough to stand up to a hiking boot. Our intense semi-solid colors create visual interest even in the plainest of stitches.
Fiber: 100% superwash merino wool
Skein weight: 1.75 oz / 50 g
Yardage: 191 yd / 175 m
Yarn weight: fingering weight
Recommended gauge: 30 sts = 4"
Recommended needle size: 2 (2.75 mm) (US)