Our Thursday Knitting Group is a real highlight of being a LYS owner. For over a year, we've met every week for a couple of hours of knitting, crocheting, & a little spinning here & there. Our group has grown from the 'downtowners' who met in our Gallery Row shop last year to a changeable group of knitters from all over Lancaster & Chester Counties--& occasionally from all over the country & world.

We've watched projects cast on & bound off--cheered on one another & not just about our knitting. Marriages, relationships, buying houses--from the big stuff in our lives to the little--we've gotten to know each other & come to care about each other.

We meet every Thursday at LYS between 5:00p & 8:00p---and you are invited. We're a friendly group & we'll make you welcome!

Here's to everyone who has been part of our knitting group! See you soon!

2nd Time Cotton, Zara

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