Classes & Events
Events
2026 Temperature Blanket Make-a-Long
Join us for our year-long 2026 Temperature Blanket Make-a-Long that's open to knitters and crocheters alike! Thursday, January 8th at 5:30pm will be our first MAL check-in here at the shop. Beginning in February, we'll have regular MAL check-ins the first Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm.Date: April 2
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
For more information, visit our FB Group page.
Yarn Swap
We are excited to co-host our second annual yarn swap at the Ashland Branch of Jackson County Library! Drop off donations at the Websters or the Ashland Library between March 1-13 and receive a ticket for entry between 1-2pm. Non-ticketed entry from 2-4pm.Details on rules and accepted items can be found on our FB Event page.
Date: March 14
Time: 1-4pm
Location: Ashland Library (Gresham Room)
Knit for Food 2026
Knit for Food is a 12 hour knitting marathon to raise funds and awareness for food insecurity. All funds raised will be equally divided between Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry and Meals on Wheels. We've set up Team Websters and our staffer Sarah, has committed to knitting for the cause.To learn the ways to support this year's event, click here or to RSVP for our Knit for Food Locals meet-up at Clyde's Corner, click here.
Date: April 11
Social
Social Stitching
We're open late every Thursday evening to host weekly Social Stitching (previously called Knit Nights) down at the shop! We use this time to invite local makers with the goal of providing a welcoming space full of creative inspiration for knitters, crocheters and handworkers of all types. So, bring your current project and a friend, and we hope to see you there!Date: Thursdays
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
For more information, visit our FB Events Page.
Social Knitting & Crocheting
Join us in the shop for social knitting or crocheting and meet other local yarn crafters! It's free to participate, just drop by and join in the fun.Date & Time:
Sundays & Wednesdays, 1-3pm
Special Guest Intructor Workshops
Bulky Brioche Slouch Hat Workshop
Join guest instructor Lavanya Patricella (renowned knitwear designer and Brioche Knitting Workshop author) for an introduction to brioche. Designed with the beginner brioche knitter in mind, this hat uses 2 colors of bulky weight yarn and features simple, in the round, 2-color brioche.Full Sessions:
Date & Time: April 2, 10am-1pm
Guest Instructor: Lavanya Patricella
Price: $75
Classes
Beginning Knitting 101
This is an in-depth beginning knitting class where you will learn all the basics while making a cowl.Full Sessions:
Date & Time: March 11 (5-7pm), 18 & 25 (5-6:30pm)
Open Sessions:
Date & Time: March 29 (10am-12pm), April 5 & April 12 (10:30am-12pm)
Price: $65
Oops! How to Fix Mistakes
Learn the basic tools and techniques needed to fix the most common knitting problems: change knit to purl, pick up dropped stitches and more.Full Sessions:
Date: March 13
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Instructor: Erin
Price: $35
Knit Brioche Cowl
Learn the popular Brioche knitting technique while knitting this bulky weight cowl in 2 colors. Great for the adventurous beginner!Open Sessions:
Date: March 20
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Price: $35
Beginning Knitting 102
A continuation of our Beginning Knitting 101, this class and will broaden your skills in the world of knitting. Learn how to make the Barley hat while building on the use of knit and purl stitches, knit increases and the use of DPNs.Open Sessions:
Date & Time:
March 21 & 28 (10am-12pm)
April 4, 11 & 18 (12:30-2pm)
Price: $55 (March class); $70 (April class)
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving
Learn the basics of rigid heddle weaving in this two-part class and weave a scarf.Open Sessions:
Date & Time:
March 22 (9am-12pm) & March 29 (9-10am)
Instructor: Christina
Price: $65
Jumbo Crochet Basket
Level up your beginning crochet skills and learn how to crochet in the round while making a stylish, jumbo basket.Full Sessions:
Date: March 22
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Instructor: Sarah
Price: $40
Sophie Hood
Improve your basic knitting skills like increasing, decreasing, attached i-cord and mattress stitch on garter stitch while creating this unique hood.Open Sessions:
Date & Time:
March 22 (4-5pm), March 29 (4-5:30pm), April 5 (4-5pm), April 12 (4-5:30pm)
Instructor: Christina
Price: $65
Beginning Colorwork Cup Cozy
Learn the basics of stranded colorwork while making these adorable cup cozies.Open Sessions:
Date: March 27
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Instructor: Erin
Price: $35
Simple Sweater - Knit
Learn all the steps involved in making a sweater while knitting this simple top down pullover. Perfect for a first time sweater knitter.Open Sessions:
Date: April 3, 10, 24 & May 1
Time: 5:30-7pm
Instructor: Erin
Price: $85
Intro to Roosimine
Learn a unique Estonian knitting technique called Roosimine. You will knit the Elupuu Hat (Estonian Tree of Life), which is the perfect introduction to this simple colorwork technique.Open Sessions:
Date: April 4 & 11
Time: 10am-12pm
Instructor: Christina
Price: $65
Kuguri-Sashi Sashiko
This Sashiko class builds on the skills taught in our Sashiko Basics class and introduces Kuguri-Sashi Sashiko Stitching. Explore two traditional patterns and learn to draw your pattern, correctly size the grid, stitch foundation stitches and weave the top thread.Open Sessions:
Date: April 11 & 18
Time: 2-3:30pm
Guest Instructor: Paula Hyatt
Price: $60
Intro to Sashiko
Learn how to prepare your fabric and stitch both Hitomezashi and Moyozashi patterns, and about sashiko as a sustainable fiber art form.Full Sessions:
Date: April 18
Time: 10am-1pm
Guest Instructor: Paula Hyatt
Price: $75
Weaving Plaids
Learn how to weave plaids and make a bandana style cowl with fringe.Open Sessions:
Date: April 19
Time: 9-11:30am
Instructor: Christina
Price: $50
Pelica Vest
The Pelica Vest is worked in garter stitch from the top down in a seamless construction framed with I-cord edges throughout. This intermediate class will cover applied I-cord, picking up stitches, provisional cast on and more!Full Sessions:
Date & Time:
May 8 (5:30-7pm), 15 (5:30-7:30pm), 22 (5:30-7pm) & 29 (5:30-6:30pm)
Instructor: Erin
Price: $85
Knitting Help Sessions
Get help with your project or general knitting questions. Pre-registration is required due to limited space.For more information, click here.
Date & Time:
Every Thursday Afternoon: 3-5pm
Instructor: Erin
Price: $20 for 1 session; $40 for 3 sessions
Private Instruction
Have one of our experienced instructors help you on a one-on-one basis. By appointment only.To schedule a class with one of our instructors, call or email us at:
541.482.9801 or 800.482.9801
info@yarnatwebsters.com