Classes & Events
Events
Riggies Beanie KAL
The Riggies Beanie, designed by Gudrun Johnston, features Jamieson's of Shetland 2ply Spindrift Yarn (our favorite 100% Shetland wool!). This fun hat pattern has interesting construction and endless potential color combinations.In Store Cast On Party: March 27 at 5:30pm
Bind Off: April 17 at 5:30pm
Progress updates will be posted on Instagram and our FB Events Page.
Yarn Swap
We are excited to co-host our first yarn swap at the Ashland Branch of Jackson County Library! Drop off donations at the Websters or the Ashland Library between March 22-28 and receive a ticket for entry between 12-2pm. Non-ticketed entry from 2-4pm.Details on rules and accepted items can be found on the Yarn Swap page and on our FB Event page.
Date: March 29
Time: 12-4pm
Location: Ashland Library (Gresham Room)
Knit for Food 2025
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 more about the ways to support this year's Knit for Food knit-a-thon, click here.
Date: April 5
Social
Knit Night
Starting January 2nd, we'll be staying open late every Thursday to host weekly Knit Nights down at the shop! We look forward to opening our doors each week to invite local makers in with the goal of providing a welcoming space full of creative inspiration for knitters, crocheters and handworkers of all types.For more information, click here.
Date: Thursdays
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
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.Dates & Times:
Wednesdays, 1-3pm
Sundays, 2-4pm
Special Guest Instructor
Gudrun Johnston Workshops
This year we are thrilled to be hosting Shetland born knitwear designer Gudrun Johnston!Gudrun will share lots of fascinating information about this remote group of islands including the knitting heritage, the production of Jamieson’s wool, Shetland Sheep and her own personal connection with it all, as well as two Shetland themed classes.
Fair Isle Taster AM
Dip your toes into the world of Fair Isle knitting and learn about choosing colors, color dominance, stranding the yarn, speed swatching in the round and also do some steeking (cutting into yarn)! This class is intended as an introduction to Shetland wool and its suitability to stranded knitting.For more information, click here.
Date: April 24
Time: 10am-1pm
Price: $75
Full Day of Shetland
The Full Day of Shetland class includes the morning Fair Isle Taster Session, as well as lunch with Gudrun, and an afternoon session on the Hap shawl, a beautiful heirloom shawl which is a great introduction to Shetland lace knitting.For more information, click here.
Date: April 24
Time: 10am-1pm & 2:30-5:30pm
Price: $175
Classes
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 & Time: March 22, 10am-1pm
Date & Time: May 3, 10am-1pm
Open Sessions:
Date: June 7
Time: 10am-1pm
Guest Instructor: Paula Hyatt
Price: $75
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving
Learn the basics of rigid heddle weaving in this two-part class and weave a scarf.Full Sessions:
Date & Time: March 23, 10am-1pm & March 30, 10-11am
Open Sessions:
Date & Time: May 18, 9am-12pm & May 25, 9-10am
Instructor: Christina
Price: $65
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: April 2, 9 & 16, 5-6:30pm
Open Sessions:
Date & Time: April 13, 20 & 27, 10-11:30am
Price: $60
Beginning Colorwork Cup Cozy
Learn the basics of stranded colorwork while making these adorable cup cozies.Full Sessions:
Date: April 5
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Instructor: Erin
Price: $35
Weaving Color Houndstooth
Dozens of patterns can be created by combining light and dark yarns in the warp and weft. Learn how to make a cowl or a scarf in a Houndstooth pattern with high contrast yarns.Open Sessions:
Date: April 6
Time: 9:30am-12pm
Instructor: Christina
Price: $40
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.Full Sessions:
Date: April 12, 19, May 3 & 10
Time: 5:30-7pm
Instructor: Erin
Price: $75
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: April 13
Time: 4-6:30pm
Instructor: Sarah
Price: $40
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: April 26
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Instructor: Erin
Price: $35
Woven Mini Bowl
In this class you'll learn a basic coiling technique and create your own rustic mini bowl.Open Sessions:
Date: April 27
Time: 4-6:30pm
Instructor: Sarah
Price: $45
Beginning Knit Lace
Knitting a shawl is the perfect project to begin your journey into lace knitting. Learn lace stitches, chart reading, garter tab cast on and reading your stitches.Date: May 7, 14 & 21
Time: 3-4:30pm
Instructor: Christina
Price: $60
Beginning Knitting 102
This beginner class will teach you how to work with 2 colors, simple jogless stripes and two different decreases. You will have enough yarn to invert the colors to make a second hat.Open Sessions:
Date & Time: May 7, 14 & 21, 5-6:30pm
Instructor: Christina
Price: $60
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.Open Sessions:
Date: May 17
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Instructor: Erin
Price: $35
Soldotna Crop Sweater
Soldotna Sweater is a top down, colorwork pullover that's simple enough for an adventurous beginner yet still engaging for advanced knitters. The focus is on colorwork techniques and short rows.Full Sessions:
Date: May 24, 31, June 14 & 21
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Instructor: Erin
Price: $75
Toe Up Socks
Learn to knit socks from the toe-up in a DK weight yarn. This class will cover Judy's Magic Cast-on, magic loop and Flegal Heels.Open Sessions:
Date: June 15, 22 & 29
Time: 10-11:30am
Instructor: Erin
Price: $60
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