2025 FRIENDSHIP & KNIT-CROCHET RETREAT
$1,099.00
Embark on a rejuvenating journey with us at the picturesque Water's Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, CT November 14 - 16, 2025.
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of ocean views while indulging in your passion for knitting and crochet. Join us for three enchanting days filled with creative exploration, learning, and socializing in the luxurious ambiance of a spa setting.
Crafting Extravaganza
Begin your weekend with a delightful Friday morning breakfast, setting the stage for a weekend filled with engaging activities. Participate in our learning sessions. Be your own model at our try-on trunk shows featuring designs by Noro Yarns, Berroco, Juniper Moon Farm, Jody Long Yarns, Wool Addicts and more. Meet new friends and reconnect with past attendees.
Exclusive Registration Benefits: Your registration includes a retreat project kit (options will be announced shortly) and all skill-building classes. After registration, our team will reach out to help you select from a variety of yarns for your project choice, whether it's at our shop or through a convenient Zoom or FaceTime call.
Learning Sessions
We are thrilled to welcome back Jill Tamminen of Knit Sisu as our instructor and on-site pro. Sharpen your skills and learn new techniques in cast on, bind off, gauge skills, garment fit, and choosing the right yarn for your projects. All classes are included with registration.
Come in Pieces...Leave Whole
Whether you come solo or with a group, the retreat offers abundant opportunities to forge new friendships during Knit & Chat open knitting, classes, games, meals, and more. Every corner is a chance to connect and share in the joy of crafting.
Relax in Beach and Spa Surroundings
Surround yourself with perfectly landscaped gardens, expansive grounds overlooking the water, a private white sand beach, top-notch restaurants, entertainment, and a premium spa. Water's Edge Resort & Spa, a top New England beachfront resort for over 30 years, provides a breathtaking backdrop with spectacular views of Long Island Sound.
Event Cost & Registration
Invest in your crafting passion at $1,099 per person, which includes:
✅ Three full days of activities
✅ All skill-building classes
✅ 8 meals
✅ Project yarn and pattern
✅ More exciting surprises!
Non-knitter companions can join for $750, inclusive of meals and activities.
Payment Plan: Choose the Shop Pay option at checkout for convenient installment payments.
Register early—now through March 31—and receive $50 off your registration! Early registration does not apply to non-knitter packages.
Venue & Accommodations
Accommodation is separate from the retreat registration. Plan your stay according to your schedule. Book your room reservations directly with the resort at (860) 399-5901, mentioning the KnittyGrittyYarnGirl event for our special rate of $269/night for a standard room that sleeps up to 4 people.
Use this link to book hotel accommodations only. Retreat sign up is at the end
Getting to Water's Edge
Conveniently located at 1545 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT, just off Route 95. Easily accessible from:
✈️ Bradley Airport (Hartford, CT)
✈️ TF Green Airport (Providence, RI)
🚆 Old Saybrook Train Station
About Your Instructor
Jill Tamminen is the owner of Knit Sisu, a knitting design and instruction company. Knit Sisu's designs and classes have been internationally recognized, published with Laine Publishing, and used in many collaborations including the Malabrigo Knit-A-Long. The foundation of Knit Sisu is to encourage and uplift knitters in patterns through support, transparency, collaboration, and accessibility.
Jill is also a certified meditation and yoga instructor who is passionate about helping others tap into daily mindfulness through easy meditation strategies, including knitting, through her sister company, Daily Sisu. Sisu is a Finnish word that translates to having a quiet inner courage and perseverance, rooted in gratitude and mindfulness.
About KnittyGrittyYarnGirl
Founded by Paulette Meijer, KnittyGrittyYarnGirl is a haven for knitting and crochet enthusiasts. Paulette's decades of experience and adventurous spirit infuse the shop, both in Niantic, CT, and online. Join us and embrace the spirit of creativity and community at the 2025 Fall Retreat!
Retreat registration is non-refundable. In the unlikely event of cancellation, you will receive full credit, minus $100 for your project kit, which will be mailed to you.
