Rip Van Winkle Fall Weekend Knitting and Spinning Retreat

The leaves

are rustling, jack-o-lanterns appear on doorsteps

and longer nights beckon to a new project.

Must be time to gather together and knit and spin
with friends of Countrywool

updated: September 4, 2025

Rip Van Winkle
Fall Weekend Knitting & Spinning Retreat

September 26, 27 & 28, 2025
at the Winter Clove Inn, Round Top NY

countrywoolretreats @ gmail .com

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Love to knit?
Love to hang out with knitters who love what you love?
This event is a NO JUDGMENT zone.
Bring your ongoing projects. We'll work side by side
and enjoy chatting with each other.
Look for discussions on knitting techniques for the featured
sweater, hat and sock patterns below;
all about sizing, gauge and tidy finishes.

Love to spin?
Come and spin ALLLLL weekend.
Get some pointers on streamlining your technique.

Are you a beginner? We can walk you through the basics
on Friday afternoon.

The new Clover Patch Sweater pattern will make its debut!

The new Clover Patch Hat pattern will make its debut and is a great way to swatch your yarn for the sweater.

The new Clover Socks pattern will make its debut!

Kits for the hat, socks and sweater will be available for sale
at the retreat, with all yarns included.

TOOLS TO HAVE HANDY
tape measure
ruler
darning needle
handitool or bamboo repair hook, crochet hook
locking clip stitch markers
very thin double pointed needles
point protectors
your knitting notebook

Need notions?
Order from this page.

If you need needles, email from the link at the top of this page
and I'll check the stock.

Rates

September 26, 27, 28, 2025

1. Email us (from top of this page) that you intend to come

2. Register and arrange for your room and meals at the hotel.

5/22/2025 rates: $ 330 (+ taxes/tips)

for 2 nights and 6 meals contact the Winter Clove Inn)

→ Register BY MAIL for classes/materials
mail or drop off a check/cash/money order
$400.00
(or pay online $420)

IF you are a Countrywool Retreat Alumni,
you qualify for a discount.
Send just $350
(or pay online $370))

Countrywool
59 Spring Road
Hudson NY 12534

refund policy details...

IF Countrywool cancels the weekend, full money refunds will be made
If attendee needs to cancel

on before August 25: amount - $15 fee will be refunded
August 26 - September 15: a shop credit for 1/2 the amount - $15 will be issued.
September 16 and later: shop credit for 1/4 of the amount - $15 will be issued.

Countrywool Weekend Retreats
All retreaters must present a negative covid test before entering

Rip Van Winkle Knitting & Spinning Retreat
Round Top, NY September 26, 27 & 28, 2025

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