Former Dance Teacher, Yarn Artist Opens New Business In Lansdale

LANSDALE, PA — A new hands-on yarn and knitting business in Lansdale will give customers the chance to participate in a variety of classes, sessions, and events to nurture their hobby.

The new store, The Longest Yarn, will hold its grand opening on Saturday, April 26 at its brand new home on 325 Madison Street in the borough.

Owner Cynthia Hermann grew up with a love of teaching, and spent years as a dance teacher. She also worked in retail. Her business combines both aspects of her experience.

“I grew up crocheting lace doilies and always loved the intricacy of lace work," Hermann shared. "It’s very architectural, very formulaic — and that structure really appeals to the logical, methodical way I approach things."

Hermann said she spent some nine years studying business ideas and then working with Score, an organization that provides mentoring and assistance to small businesses around the region.

Hermann's own work has been showcased at art shows in Lansdale and North Wales. She wants to not only outfit knitters with supplies, but help inculcate their passion by teaching herself.

Some of her planned classes and sessions include topics like sock-making, cables, pattern alterations for sweaters, granny squares, and ravelry, among others.

She also encourages customers to bring in their stashes of extra yarn to her events. She wants to help people "turn those odds and ends into a beautiful shawl or wrap."

Though the grand opening is Saturday, The Longest Yarn is open now at their home by the Lansdale Station Apartments.