Apr
4
to Apr 6
Apr
26
9:00 AM09:00
May
10
9:30 AM09:30
FREE Workshop: Next Step Knitting
One skein of ‘Wardrobe’ and a great hat pattern combine to help you make a giant leap forward in your knitting skills! Learn to twist and slip stitches, and learn the Vikkel braid!
Jun
3
6:00 PM18:00
'Block Party!': Learn to Block Your Handknits
Learn to wet block your handknits for a professional finish every time.
Jun
21
9:00 AM09:00
LYS One Day Crochet Retreat: with MOOGLY! (Tamara Kelly)
Tamara Kelly is MOOGLY! She’ll bring her crochet expertise to our One Day Crocheter’s Retreat on June 21!
Jun
28
9:30 AM09:30
FREE Workshop: Absolute Beginner's Knitting
Learn to knit with FREE instruction in this Workshop for folks who have never knit a stitch! We'll make a classic cotton washcloth--you can do it!
Jul
12
to Aug 2
CLASS: Sock Knitting 101
Does the idea of juggling three or four needles sound exciting? Celebrate the magic of double pointed needles and knitting a small diameter in the round in this Sock Knitting 101 class. We will knit classic socks: one-at-a-time, top down, on double pointed needles.
Jul
29
to Aug 19
CLASS: Sock Knitting 101
We’ve added a weekday evening session of our Sock Knitting 101 Class!
Does the idea of juggling three or four needles sound exciting? Celebrate the magic of double pointed needles and knitting a small diameter in the round in this Sock Knitting 101 class. We will knit classic socks: one-at-a-time, top down, on double pointed needles.
Sep
13
9:30 AM09:30
FREE Workshop: Lace Knitting with a Chart
If you can cast on, knit and purl, you can learn to knit lace. We will demystify lace knitting and learn to read a pattern. Learn to interpret and follow a chart to accomplish a repeating lace pattern!
Apr
10
to Apr 12
Mar
22
9:30 AM09:30
FREE Workshop: Absolute Beginner's Knitting
Never knit a stitch? Need a refresher in the absolute basic techniques for knitting? This is the Workshop for you.
Mar
11
6:00 PM18:00
Berroco Spring 2025 Yarn Tasting
A Yarn Tasting Event! Join us for an evening of yarn sampling—we’ll explore, swatch and discuss the qualities of six yarns from Berroco.
Mar
8
9:30 AM09:30
FREE Workshop: Next Step Crochet
Expand your crochet skills with the techniques used in this beautiful shawl! We’ll review all the techniques required to succeed in making this shawl including how to chain, dc, tc, and work in the front and back posts.
Feb
22
10:30 AM10:30
FREE Workshop: Anthology Cowl SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
Stranded knitting is color work at its finest! We’ll use the outstanding ‘Anthology’ pattern from Tin Can Knits to get started!
Feb
8
10:30 AM10:30
FREE Workshop: Absolute Beginner's Crochet - SOLD OUT
Learn how to crochet! Start fresh with this coaster pattern!
Jan
25
10:30 AM10:30
Nov
16
9:00 AM09:00
LYS One Day Knitter's Retreat: Tanis Gray
Tanis Gray returns to Lancaster Yarn Shop for a full day of COLORWORK!
Sep
21
9:30 AM09:30
FREE Workshop: Next Step Crochet--Granny Squares
Next Step Crochet! Learn to read a pattern and work in the round!
Sep
14
9:00 AM09:00
LYS One Day Knitter's Retreat: Laura Nelkin
We’re so excited! Laura Nelkin is coming to Lancaster Yarn Shop!
Sep
10
6:00 PM18:00
FREE Fall/Winter 2024 Berroco Yarn Tasting Party
A ‘Yarn Tasting’ is a great way to try a few different, often new yarns in the company of other knitters and crocheters and see what inspires you!
Aug
1
5:00 PM17:00
Jul
20
9:30 AM09:30
FREE Workshop: Starting Fresh with Crochet
Learn how to crochet! Start fresh with this coaster pattern!
Jun
22
9:00 AM09:00
LYS One Day Knitter's Retreat: Shaina Bilow
Shaina Bilow brings her encouraging, empowering style of teaching to this One Day Knitter’s Retreat.
Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00
Apr
16
9:30 AM09:30
FREE Workshop: Hitchhiker by Martina Behm
A marvelous one skein shawlette--this is fun, wearable and SO PRETTY!
Apr
5
to Apr 7
Lancaster Knitter's Retreat 2024
Our annual event: the Lancaster Knitter’s Retreat featuring Sarah Solomon, Lorilee Beltman and Alasdair Post-Quinn!
Mar
9
to Apr 20
Sweater Knit-Along: 3 patterns by Heidi Kirrmaier
Knit-along with Lancaster Yarn Shop! Choose one of three sweaters for warmer weather by Heidi Kirrmaier.
Feb
29
5:00 PM17:00
FREE Leap Year Yarn Tasting Party!
Spend a wintry evening at LYS sampling six exceptional yarns from Berroco!
Feb
24
9:30 AM09:30
FREE Workshop: Absolute Beginner's Crochet
Learn how to crochet! This Stitch Sampler Washcloth is a perfect introduction to get you started!
Feb
17
12:30 PM12:30
Feb
3
9:00 AM09:00
LYS One-Day Knitter's Retreat: ‘Modern Mosaic Knitting’ with Melissa Leapman
Learn Mosaic knitting techniques in this project oriented One-Day Retreat with Melissa Leapman!
Feb
2
5:30 PM17:30
Dinner with Melissa Leapman at The Cork Factory Hotel
Enjoy an elegant night out with designer and author Melissa Leapman— featuring dinner at the Cork Factory.
Jan
20
9:30 AM09:30
Sep
9
11:00 AM11:00
Aug
19
9:00 AM09:00
LYS One-Day Knitting Retreat: Stacked Stitches with Xandy Peters
Learn stacked stitches with Xandy Peters at the LYS One-Day Knitter's Retreat which will take place in the event space at the Kling House Restaurant in Intercourse, Pennsylvania.
Aug
18
6:00 PM18:00
'Unexpected Knitting' -- a talk with Xandy Peters
An evening knitting inspiration talk with Xandy Peters!
Aug
12
9:00 AM09:00
LYS One-Day Knitter's Retreat: Brioche with Lavanya Patricella
Join Lavanya Patricella at the LYS One-Day Knitter's Retreat which will take place at the event space at the Kling House Restaurant in Intercourse, Pennsylvania.
Aug
2
1:00 PM13:00
Meet the Maker: Kettle Dyed Yarns
Meet the dyer behind our house line of yarn Kettle Dyed Yarns!
May
26
to Jul 31
4 Day KAL: Lemon Spritz Tee
Once again, we’re knitting along with Marie Greene and her team at Olive Knits! Join us to knit the ‘Lemon Spritz’ during the 7th Annual 4-Day Sweater KAL!
Apr
29
10:00 AM10:00