This is a nice yarn shop, and I'll happily return! I found some yummy alpaca and BFL yarns to purchase. And I even know what I'll make with them because they have gorgeous samples knit up in those yarns (labeled with how many skeins it used, needle size, and how to locate the pattern). I've not been to a yarn store with such a small inventory, so I thought I might be disappointed. But wow, they're selection is very smartly thought out - they have luxury, they have workhorses, and yarns in between. There's something for everyone, without being at all overwhelming; although not a lot of choices, if you're looking for something specific. I imagine they rotate stock with the changing seasons, so I'll love to go back and see what they have then! Admittedly, it is such a small selection I don't know if I'd be eager to go back often (for the drive that I have to do to get out there); but the winery next door is phenomenal, so it's sort of a 2-for-1 which makes the drive worth it. They carry Knitter's Pride needles and hooks. And there are all the notions you'd need, plus some you will want (a nice line of small scissors, options for keeping your needles tame in your project bag, etc.). Above all, the gal behind the counter gave me the space I wanted, but was also friendly & welcoming when I was ready to chat. read more

Lancaster Yarn Shop - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Intercourse, Pennsylvania

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Signed up for a "free" class. Bought the yarn. Class cancelled. Required to come get the yarn, or lose it. What do I need the yarn for if the class isn't given? Signed up for a retreat on a Friday. Needed to cancel the following Monday. Charged me 20% to get out of it. This place is in a tourist area, so it will be busy. Just not with my money ever again. read more

this is the best yarn store I've seen in a while. Variety is great, prices are reasonable, size is good for a yarn shop, and staff is very nice. Loads of parking and hours are good read more

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Beautiful quality yarn and helpful staff. They have varied weights and good selection of colors.

I absolutely loved this store. The staff was lovely and helpful. I felt safe due to the strict mask requirements. And I got gorgeous yarn that is almost now a hat. One suggestion, go to the back of the store before you commit to yarn- i had already purchased my yarn when I found a whole bunch more of lovelies.. :-) read more

Long time customer, times in 2024 are no longer kind to either the consumer or business as demonstrated by owner to long time customer since 2009. Seems making a profit are what this owner priority. First time I ever experienced such hostile environment by owner's personality. Business only. No consideration. Money is her only desire. She lost me as a customer. She opened my eyes. I am only a commodity not a seen as a long time loyal customer. 2024 marks a shift in business for me as a consumer. Thank you to you for opening my eyes. My money not my ongoing business is this business owners concern. no respect or concern for any hostile she showed today read more

(This review is being written from a guy's POV as my lovely wife is the knitter, not me.) To keep it simple our visit to the LYS a few weeks ago was underwhelming. Now in terms of the store being "cute" I would agree. It's fairly small but everything has a place and everything is well laid out. The lovely wife has been a patron of another similar store in Bethlehem for years and after looking around here for five minutes she pronounced that store's selection and especially the prices to be far better than what is offered here. I mean I suppose being in the tourist trap area that this store is in, to a point they can charge more because the bus loads keep on coming and I guess this is a "destination shopping " type of place although to me that usually equates to getting ripped off with either inferior quality or superior prices. Also worth noting was that the owner that other Yelpers rave about was not there during our visit as she had apparently stepped out for a few minutes. Why this mattered to us was because the guy behind the register blew us off completely for over ten minutes as I assume that he figured there was no way that someone under 40 could possibly be a serious knitter or could need any help? He attempted to assist one older woman and after telling her that he had no idea and that the owner would be back soon he was glued to the counter/register area. Normally I would assume that when a person walks into a yarn/knitting store with/wearing a purse-fingerless mitts-cowl that they made themselves you would normally want to gravitate towards them because clearly they are serious about the craft. Not here. Maybe if the owner were around things would have been more positive but Que Sera, Sera it was not and while we are out in the Lancaster/Amish Country area at least once or twice a month I can't imagine the lovely wife will want to return. read more

Lovely fibers and yes, the owner was inviting. But you'd better be prepared to wind your own yarn. Today was the THIRD time the owner suggested I wind my own yarn rather than have her wind one of my newly purchased $28.00 skeins into a cake for me. The first purchase, 6 months ago, and she said she was too busy. I understood, and took the Yarn home to wind by myself. The second time, three months ago, she said she would have to charge me five dollars a skein for winding. That was fine. I had just paid $32 a skein for the yarn and was willing to pay an additional five dollars because I was staying in a hotel and it would be days before I would be able to go home to wind the yard myself. I wanted to start my project immediately and needed the yarn wound. Today, the excuse was that the building had too much static for her to wind the yarn and therefore it would most likely "fly off the winder." Wow. I guess I really look stupid. Nope. I won't be coming back. read more

I am so enthused about this yarn store!!! Every visit is a total joy; I'm there anytime I'm remotely close to Kitchen Kettle Village. It's inviting, friendly, helpful, and organized. The yarn is very well curated, with a lovely mix of local and well-known wool selections. You'll find beautiful rainbows, bright jewel tones, fun variegations, subtle naturals--mostly between sock and worsted weights. You can find stash basics and ultra luxurious skeins. The sample knits are always so tempting, and the shop's own patterns have walked me through many knitting "firsts." The amazing owner (she's the best!!) is also available on Ravelry for pattern help. Apart from yarn, you can find various notions--tools, accessories, patterns and books, some felting and hooking supplies, and the super useful yarn jar! I like LYS more than other local yarn shops in the area because it has a careful selection, so it isn't overwhelming or uncomfortably disorganized, and of course because it's run by the sweetest lady ever! read more

Lancaster Yarn Shop - I don't have a picture of the shop, but here's my finished Baa-ble hat using the shop's yarn suggestions. So lovely :) - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Intercourse, Pennsylvania

Cute shop, good selection of yarns - I love that they have local handspun yarn (what a treat!). Needles and patterns available. Tax is free if you're going to make clothes! read more

Lancaster Yarn Shop - Knitting Supplies Near Me - Intercourse, Pennsylvania

Can't say enough about this wonderful shop! Beautiful yarn (much of it local), and the proprietress couldn't be more welcoming and helpful. Thursday Knit Nights have become a home away from home, and the classes are an absolute delight, and offered at every level. There are also a wide variety of price points without sacrificing quality - this is an absolutely exquisite selection of yarn in every color and fiber combination imaginable, and also includes a wide selection of quality needles and accessories. To the gentleman writing the review for "THE wife", sometimes people step out of their shops for a minute, and whoever is minding the store is either otherwise occupied, or just doesn't notice/provide the level of fawning your (Oh sorry, THE) wife requires. Very uncool to leave a negative review (and not even on your own behalf), when you only missed the store's very kind and knowledgeable proprietor by a few minutes. Seriously folks, this shop is knitting/crocheting nirvana. Go now. You're welcome. :) read more

my favorite place to shop for yarn, needles, books, you name it. I was greeted and made to feel welcome the first time I walked in the door and the consistency of help I am offered is very important to me, as I have become an avid knitter. I really love the choices available when it comes to yarn, especially the locally produced yarns, such beautiful colors and textures. I feel as though I am entering a friend's home whenever I get the chance to stop in. Located in an historic home, chock full of interesting corners to investigate and lots of beautiful woodwork, it's a real treat for the eyes. LYS also has a Thursday Night Group, if you're interested. Bring your knitting, crocheting, or drop spindle and prepare to feel welcomed and enriched. Cool classes as well........ . read more

Stopped in today and loved every bit of it. My husband and daughter relaxed on the rocking chairs on the porch while I browsed. I loved the sample projects with pattern information, very helpful since I never know what to knit! The owner was wonderful, she gave me some details about the yarn I was considering and tips on where to find great tutorials. A great experience! Will definitely stop in if ever in the area again. read more

Wendy is wonderfully creative and extremely knowledgeable and talented! Her store carries the most gorgeous yarns and, I can buy them online, which is super convenient because I live in California! If you want the BEST music while you shop at the radist yarn store EVER, this is your place!! read more

Lancaster Yarn Shop at Kitchen Kettle Village is enchanting! Filled with top quality impressive yarns, books, tools, patterns, and gifts! Charming staff and owner. Demos and lots to do at Kitchen Kettle Village, a popular tourist destination. Just like the Gallery Row location, this shop has unique local yarn, art yarn, and handspun. Also fiber art, think "knit television" and "seamonster collars" read more

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i received a very nice email from the owner of this shop today. normally, i kind of shrug when proprietors message me-- because for the most part they just want to offer discounts hoping to get a better online review. this wasn't what Wendy was concerned about. instead, she explained how LYS is a new shop and how around christmas they ran pretty low on inventory. she also explained that the employee i saw was on her last days and probably not properly representing the shop. both of these explanations sound like more than excuses-- i know everyone has bad days and i'd really like to give this place another try. regardless of these details, i just find it so nice that the owner of a store would care to write a detailed, nicely worded (not scolding or angry) email, simply hoping to let me know that my visit wasn't all that it should have been. she explained that in the regular season, the shelves aren't quite as bare, and there is a whole section of local artisan yarns. i wish i could have seen them in person, but for now i'll just boost my rating a bit and wait until i can return. good luck in the new year read more

this is a cozy shop in busy kitchen kettle village. i'm sure the proprietor gets lots of tourist drop-ins, but she always remembers repeat customers and takes the time to make suggestions re needles/gauge or look up patterns on ravelry so that the customer gets the right amount of yarn. she also makes genuine offers for customers to bring in their projects if they have questions, or just to show off one's finished work. for the joiners there's a thursday night knit group as well as various classes throughout the year. in addition to the standard fb page, she also has a tumblr. in short: the owner is a true yarnie and really makes an effort. the yarn: there's always a nice variety of colors in a solid brand. but the real draw is: there's always something from a local fiber artist. i've purchased whorled peace handpsun and crabapple hand dyed yumminess. if you're looking to support a local business while increasing your stash, this is the place. read more

The best yarn shop ever! Great selections, including local yarn, workshops, and project ideas. Very helpful friendly owner.

All the way from Brooklyn....LOVED this store. I'm surround by yarn stores in my area but of course it never hurts to find another wherever you go. This was my first choice and I'm so happy I went. Intimate, warm, beautifully small selection. Sometimes these shops feel like a hoarder's paradise and can be SUPER overwhelming. Not only is everything laid out beautifully but there are projects next to almost every display showing the make up of the yarn (so helpful when trying to make up your mind)....let me not start on the beautiful colors and textures. I can go on and on but PLEASE if you're in the area, do yourself a favor and pop in for a purchase. read more

I had such helpful service when, visiting from out of town, I stopped in. I was having a problem with a project I was working on and got excellent, patient advice. I bought some lovely local yarn. In addition, I found out about a new, 9 inch needle which will be a great help in my sock knitting. read more

The proprietress was welcoming and friendly. She greeted me and asked about my knitting. She friended me on ravelry and couldn't have been nicer. I bought a locally dyed sock yarn. The selection was a bit thin but she had the basics and a few luxury yarns. I will definitely return for a second look. read more

A lovely stop for anybody looking to sate their crafting lust with some unique and colorful yarns. They have a wide variety of types and fibers, as well as locally sourced and locally dyed yarns in Amish country themed colors. The shop owner, Wendy, is very helpful and pleasant. She is also super fun to chat with if the shop isn't too busy! I am very conscious of the imposition I can create sometimes going in to a business with my 1 yr old (who is fond of grabbing things and redistributing them if I'm not holding her) but Wendy and others on her staff were happy to play with her and cheer her on as she did her tricks of clapping and waving. It put me at immediate ease that they were okay with both of us being there as customers. If you are in need of needles for a current project or yarn for a new one, I recommend the Lancaster Yarn Shop. read more

Shop is neat and organized . Not much of a selection . Lady behind the counter ( owner?) was not very friendly , and was actually very rude to my grandson (who was holding my hand and just asked a simple question ) I for one will never go back . Too many friendly places to give my business to. ( I buy over 2000.00 worth of yarn a year ) read more

Adorable shop with beautiful yarns and a very nice proprietress! Warm and cozy, as a yarn shop ought to be. Right up there with my other favorite, Purl, in NYC. read more

This little shop tucked away in Lancaster County is simply lovely. The yarns are carefully picked and of beautiful quality, and there is a very nice variety to choose from. The samples neatly displayed throughout the shop are inspiring and educational. The owner of the shop is friendly and knowledgeable. I absolutely love the neatness and simplicity of the shop. Many believe more is better, but here one can actually think, maybe even dream without getting completely overwhelmed. The shop also provides lots of support when you need someone to help you through that next step in your project. For the locals, you will find a wonderful resource in the free workshops that are offered, as well as the regular classes held to take your skills to the next level. Thank-you, Wendy! read more

It is a lovely well organized shop. Samples of projects are displayed where the yarn is stored, making it easy to see how each variety will work up and feel. Wendy has lots of needles and is very helpful regarding each customer and their projects. Even though it is in the heart of a touristy area, she does her utmost to make it a LYS. read more

Lancaster Yarn Shop in Kitchen Kettle Village is so warm and welcoming to all who go through their doors. The shop is neatly organized with yarn, accessories and finished hand made knit/crochet garments on display. The owner is very hands on with every customer assisting with yarn selection, patterns and needles. She assisted me with a difficult knitting project and made sure I understood her instructions. The shop also offers morning and evening knitting classes for beginner to advanced knitters. read more