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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

World Wide Knit in Public Day 2011 at LYS


WWKiP 2011
Join us for another day of knittingus maximus!

Whoopie Pies, Lemonade &
Knitting in Public!

World Wide Knit in Public Day comes to LYS on Saturday June 11, 2011! WWKiP is a knitter-run event and a reminder that we build community with our handwork.

Our KiP 'Casts On' at 9:30 am & we'll 'Bind Off' at 5:30! Throughout the day we'll celebrate with door prizes, whoopie pies & lemonade, and ample opportunities to build community together. Don't forget to bring a chair! 
We're very excited this year to once again feature the LYS KNiTTING BUGGY!  Imagine a horse & carriage ride along beautiful country lanes, through a covered bridge, past cows & maybe even some sheep--while knitting & purling with new crafty friends! The Knitting Buggy is 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! 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.
So, grab your knitting, a buddy or two & a comfy chair (& check out this post about how to pack for a KiP, too: http://knittyblog.com/?p=53)! Drop in whenever you can on Saturday, it's going to be fun!
LYS is located at Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse, PA. The shop has ample parking, there are public restrooms, restaurants, shops & a nice cafe' nearby.
WWKiP: "Better living through stitching together."
ps Really, don't forget to bring a chair!
Lancaster Yarn Shop
Kitchen Kettle Village
3519 Old Philadelphia Pike
Intercourse, PA 17534
(717) 768-8007

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

New Yarn!

Introducing
'Simplicity'
from Hikoo Yarns
• 55% Merino Superwash - 
  28% Acrylic - 17% Nylon
• 117 yards per 50 gram hank
• 3.5-4 mm (approx. US 4-6) needles
• Approx. 5 sts per inch

Simplicity is an excellent choice for afghans, children's wear, and anything else that gets daily use. This machine washable wool blend feels like butter in your hands while knitting, but is a true "work horse" of a yarn.  I think I'm in love!  I've often insisted that I 'only' knit with natural fibers, but to my surprise, acrylics & nylons have gotten nicer & nicer over the years.  I have a new niece to knit for, and Simplicity is a perfect yarn for baby goodies.  Maybe it is time to cast on a sweet little blanket...


Friday, April 22, 2011

Is this Spring?

Another chilly, rainy weekend is forecast for  Lancaster County, PA.  Nothing extends the season for sporting our hand knits like a slow, cool Spring! 

We are treated to a veritable hand knits parade here at LYS.  Not a day goes by that someone doesn't pull up her pants cuff to show us her hand knit socks--or spin around to show us the drape of a recently finished crochet shawl!  Lots of these folks oblige us with a knitter's handshake--you know, instead of a friendly "hand" shake, we just reach in to stroke their hand knit sleeve!  Many oblige us when we pull out the camera, too!  We just can't resist those fresh hand knits!


Stop by to see  new Spring & Summer yarns--and to show off your hand knits!  We can't wait to see you this Spring at LYS!