WEBS Fall Knitting Retreat
Join Us in the Pioneer Valley!
Embrace the season with a weekend of fiber, friends, food, and foliage in western Massachusetts from September 17th – 20th, 2026.
Enjoy hands-on expert workshops, inspiring presentations, vibrant late-night knitting lounges, and an exclusive after-hours shopping spree at America's largest yarn store!
What's Included in Your Retreat Experience
- All Meals: Every meal from Thursday night's Welcome Dinner through Sunday Brunch featuring keynote speaker Beth Brown-Reinsel.
- Hands-On Classes: 2 full days of expert-led workshops on Friday and Saturday.
- Exclusive WEBS Shopping Spree: After-hours shopping event on Saturday evening at America's largest yarn store—plus FREE SHIPPING on all your purchases!
- Vendor Trunk Shows & Demos: Showcase events and exclusive tote additions from our partners: Rowan, Cascade, Berroco, Malabrigo, and Katrinkles.
- Late-Night Knitting Lounges: Snacks, desserts, drinks, and late-night yarn talk with fellow knitters.
- Stitch & Stash Tote Bag: Custom tote packed with yarn and luxury treats to fuel your next projects.
Retreat Packages & Accommodations
Overnight guests stay at Hotel UMass, conveniently located on the UMass Amherst campus in Northampton, MA.
Colorwork Package
Single / Private Room
Includes 3 nights of private accommodation at Hotel UMass, all meals, classes and presentations, Late Night Lounge events, shopping night with free shipping, and the Stitch & Stash tote.
Cable Package
Double / Shared Room
Includes 3 nights of shared accommodation at Hotel UMass, all meals, classes and presentations, Late Night Lounge events, shopping night with free shipping, and the Stitch & Stash tote.
Lace Package
Commuter Option
Perfect for locals or off-campus guests. Includes all meals, classes and presentations, Late Night Lounge events, shopping night with free shipping, and the Stitch & Stash tote (no accommodation).
Featured Instructors & Class Offerings
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Kate Atherley: kateatherley.com
Classes: Intro to Garment Alterations, Shawl Skills: Perfect Starts and Finishes, Next Steps in Lace Knitting, Conquer Grafting -
Beth Brown-Reinsel:
Classes & Keynote: Braids and Cords, Baltic Cast-Ons, Unique Latvian Cuffs, Intro to Twined Knitting -
Xandy Peters:
Classes: Intro to Algorithmic Stitch Patterns, Intro to Brioche Class, Fixing Mistakes in Brioche Knitting, Color-Blocked Brioche Class -
Nina Machlin-Dayton:
Classes: Thread Wrapped Dorset/Death's Head Buttons, Mastering Knitting From Charts, Garter Stitch Mosaic Knitting, Cabling Without a Cable Needle -
Mary Ann Gebhardt: Instagram @mary-ann-gebhardt
Sessions: Morning Meditation & Yoga for Knitting & Crochet -
Ashley Flagg: (Artemisia Ink Studio Arts)
Class: Fiber Theory -
Malinda Lesko: (Alchemy Fiber Mill)
Class: Color Theory
At-a-Glance Weekend Schedule
| Day | Time Slot | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday Sept 17 |
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Hotel Check-in |
| 5:30 PM | Welcome Dinner | |
| 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Late Night Lounge | |
| Friday Sept 18 |
7:15 AM – 8:00 AM | Morning Meditation |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast | |
| 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Friday Morning Workshop Classes | |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch | |
| 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Friday Afternoon Workshop Classes | |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Dinner | |
| 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Late Night & Late Late Night Lounges | |
| Saturday Sept 19 |
7:15 AM – 8:00 AM | Morning Meditation |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast | |
| 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Saturday Morning Workshop Classes | |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch | |
| 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Saturday Afternoon Workshop Classes | |
| 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Boxed Dinner Pick Up & WEBS Private Shopping Night | |
| Sunday Sept 20 |
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Brunch with Keynote Speaker Beth Brown-Reinsel |
| 12:00 PM | Hotel Checkout |