Lancaster Yarn Shop

05/30/2026

We’ve added a weekday evening session for our Sock Knitting 101 Class! Get the hang of Magic Loop Sock Knitting with us! Tuesday evenings, Aug 4 & 18th and Tue, Sep 1, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Experience the magic of knitting a small diameter in the round using a long cable and the magic loop method in this Sock Knitting 101 class. Using Summer Lee's 'I'm So Basic Socks' pattern, we will knit a classic pair of socks: one-at-a-time, top down, and on 40” circular needles. Details on our website, link in comments. Registration OPEN!

05/30/2026

A small project, perfect for traveling! This is ‘pinkerchief’ by leiknit, and it will be a bandana with ties when it’s done. One skein of Woolstok Worsted
for this one and I think I’ll make a cotton one, too!
It’s lacy and quick, the repeats are easy to memorize.

05/28/2026

It’s Thursday, and you know what that means — Knit Night at LYS! 🧶
We invite knitters and crocheters to join us this evening for Knit Night* between 4:00 - 7:00 pm.

Join a social evening of knitting, community and fun: all small crafts welcome… knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave…bring your current project or shop for a new project with expert help and enthusiasm. Need help with a project? This is a great time to have questions answered.

*Knit Night start time is 4:00 pm and the shop is open during knit night. Bring a chair!

KNIT NIGHT ON ZOOM: Knitters, crocheters, spinners and weavers from all over North America *and beyond* meet up on Zoom on Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (EST). Zoom details at LINK IN BIO 🔗

05/27/2026

Blocking Wires are another favorite tool, especially for lace shawls. This shawl is Lumen in the colorway ‘Malachite.’ We carry colorfast blocking mats, wires, wool wash, and T-pins in the shop so you can finish (or freshen up) your favorite lace pieces!

05/26/2026

What’s not to love about a handdyed merino/silk blend?
😍 Lumen has lovely sheen, great stitch definition, and subtly tonal colors. Plus it’s nice and lightweight (good for summer!)

Handdyed in Lancaster County and exclusive to LYS, Lumen is a 50/50 merino/silk blend fi*****ng weight. 437yds/100g per skein.

05/25/2026

OPEN today, Memorial Day 9 - 5

Looking for something fun to do this Memorial Day Weekend? 🇺🇸✨ Come spend the day at Kitchen Kettle Village for delicious food, unique shopping, and unforgettable memories with family and friends! 🌸🛍️🍴

🕘 Holiday Weekend Hours:
• Friday, May 22: 9AM–5PM
• Saturday, May 23: 9AM–6PM
• Sunday: CLOSED
• Monday, May 25: 9AM–5PM

Take a stroll through the Village, enjoy your favorite treats, discover one-of-a-kind shops, and make everlasting memories along the way
https://www.kitchenkettle.com/index.asp

05/24/2026

I underestimated how useful this tool is! I love to block handknits and crocheted fabric, and these are honestly a game changer. I’m knitting a small lace bandana and can’t wait to block it using these!

05/23/2026

I love a good tassel! Specs: no two the same. Elements: I-cords, braids, twists, and wraps; short & chonky, sort of felted tassels and longer, narrower smooth or combed tassels. One of my favorite parts of improvising while finishing a hat. Shown here in Plain Yarn on ‘One by One: a plain hat’ in Plain Yarn.

05/21/2026

🧶 KNIT NIGHT TONIGHT 🧶
We invite knitters and crocheters to join us this evening for Knit Night* between 4:00 - 7:00 pm.

Join a social evening of knitting, community and fun: all small crafts welcome… knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave…bring your current project or shop for a new project with expert help and enthusiasm. Need help with a project? This is a great time to have questions answered.

*Knit Night start time is 4:00 pm and the shop is open during knit night. Bring a chair!

KNIT NIGHT ON ZOOM: Knitters, crocheters, spinners and weavers from all over North America *and beyond* meet up on Zoom on Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (EST). Zoom details at LINK IN BIO 🔗

05/20/2026

A rainbow of sock yarn 😍
Sock/fi*****ng weight is great for warm weather making— even if you aren’t making a sock! There are lots of lightweight and portable projects that don’t weigh on you and can go along on summer adventures, with bright colors to suit the vibe.
Io is pictured here wearing Mount Pleasant by Megan Nodecker, knit in one the BFL sock “Achromatic” colors. Highly recommend! (And check out Main Street from the same designer if you want a full length tee instead of a crop.)
We have all these colors of our BFL Sock in the shop!
(Some of them are one-of-a-kind new/experimental colors—not listed in the online shop. Come see them in person and get your favorite before it’s gone! Or call us if you’re too far to visit 😉)