This year the Lancaster Yarn Shop joined the mix of 42 shops, restaurants and lodging found at Kitchen Kettle Village. What a cool shop! I am not a knitter, but after being in the store on a few different occasions I almost want to become a knitter. Why you ask? Well to start, the shop is so colorful and cozy. It is filled with an array of colorful yarns, books, tools and interesting accessories. And the staff is fun, knowledgeable and very relaxed.

I asked Wendy Ellis, the owner of Lancaster Yarn Shop, about the types of yarns she carries (since I am the knitting novice). Here’s what Wendy had to say, “We stock a variety of knitting and crochet yarns from all over the world. Classic fibers like wool, silk and mohair in a variety of weights sit alongside modern yarns including bamboo and hemp. We are very happy to feature locally produced yarns and fibers. Highlights include yarns from knittydirtygirl & Whorled Peace – both Lancaster County artists who are known throughout the knitting world.”

A yarn shop would not be complete without a knitting circle. Lancaster Yarn Shop has a knitting group that meets on Thursday evenings at the shop. They have a “local gang” of knitters who come nearly every week. Folks bring whatever they are working on, sometimes they come for knitting help, but mostly they come for a knitting community. “Part of the fun of having a shop at Kitchen Kettle Village is the opportunity to welcome knitters who drop in to knit with us! We’ve had knitters from all over the country pull up a chair for an evening of knitting,” said Ellis.

The next time you visit Kitchen Kettle be sure to stop by the Lancaster Yarn Shop and say hi to Wendy or Rachel-Marie. Take a few minutes to enjoy the store, it just might bring out the “inner knitter” in you! Visit www.lancasteryarnshop.com for more details.