Local Yarn Store. An independent, brick-and-mortar retail business that sells natural fiber yarns, specialty needles, and patterns, distinct from large big-box craft chains. These shops often serve as community hubs, offering classes, troubleshooting help, and social knitting groups.
Heard on the job
I couldn't figure out the heel turn on this sock so I took it down to my LYS for some help.
Insider tip
Buying yarn at an LYS usually means you can wind your hanks into center-pull cakes on their equipment before taking them home.