WEBS Fall Knitting Retreat
WEBS Knitting Retreat 2025
September 18-21, 2025
UMass Amherst | Northampton, MA | Pioneer Valley
Embrace the season with a long weekend of fiber, friends, food, and foliage in the beautiful Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts.
This year’s retreat features hands-on workshops with some of the knitting world’s most celebrated teachers, inspiring presentations from industry leaders, vibrant late-night knitting lounges, and the exclusive chance to shop America’s largest yarn store after hours!
Our 2025 instructors include:
🧶Lily Chin - From runways to classrooms, legendary designer, author, and technical expert Lily Chin brings unmatched speed, style, and savvy - showing every student how to stitch like a pro.
🧶Mary Annarella - Turning clever construction and smart design into teachable moments, Mary helps knitters build better-fitting sweaters with confidence and joy!
🧶Nina Machlin Dayton - Veteran designer, Knit Star alum, and driving force behind Ravelry’s Indie Design Gift-A-Long, Nina blends 45+ years of fiber expertise with a deep love for vintage style and creative community.
🧶Shaina Bilow - A joyful, hands-on teacher with 20+ years in the industry, Shaina empowers knitters through expert instruction, thoughtful design, and those unforgettable lightbulb moments.
🧶Ana Campos - Designer, dyer, and founder of Circle of Stitches, Ana brings over 25 years of knitting experience and a passion for teaching, community, and creative repair.
🧶Bruce Weinstein - Cookbook author turned fiber artist, Bruce teaches knitters how to turn bold stitches into wearable art - one textured, color-rich project at a time.
Mind brimming with new skills and inspiration? Wind down your weekend with a calming, centering meditation led by mindful knitting expert Mary Ann Gebhardt before a leisurely brunch with a keynote from Lily Chin and late hotel checkout - a perfect reset after a weekend of learning and inspiration!
What's Included?
🧵All Meals – From Thursday’s Welcome Dinner to Sunday Brunch (featuring the keynote with Lily Chin), enjoy delicious meals designed to keep you fueled and focused.
🧵Hands-On Classes – Spend two full days (Friday and Saturday) in expert-led workshops with the industry’s best instructors.
🧵Late-Night Knitting Lounges – Unwind with snacks, desserts, and drinks and presentations while connecting with fellow attendees. These gatherings are perfect for conversation, laughter, and maybe even a surprise tip or technique.
🧵Exclusive WEBS Shopping Spree - On Saturday night, enjoy private after-hours access to WEBS, America’s largest yarn store, plus free shipping on all purchases. The store will reopen for retreat guests again on Sunday - with free shipping still available.
🧵Vendor Showcases & Demos - Meet the makers behind your favorite yarn brands during trunk shows, live demos, and casual conversations throughout the weekend.
🧵Stitch & Stash Tote Bag – Take home a custom retreat tote bag filled with premium yarns, treats, and exclusive surprises from our generous vendor partners.
Registration Details
Registration opens at 12 PM (ET) on June 17 for previous attendees
General registration opens at 12 PM (ET) on June 20
Set your reminders - spaces sell out fast!