Join us for an all-inclusive knitting retreat at the charming Nome Schoolhouse, where you'll spend a weekend immersed in creativity and learning with renowned instructor Cori Eichelberger. This retreat provides a unique opportunity to enhance your knitting skills in a cozy, historic setting.

Throughout the weekend, you'll explore a range of techniques with 3 separate classes:

1. Tips and Tricks That'll Blow Your Mind

2. How to Use Ravelry Like a Pro

3. Make Your Projects Shine: Knitting with Beads

This retreat is an all inclusive retreat, we take care of everything.

Connect with fellow knitters, enjoy interactive games, and get inspired by Cori's high-energy teaching style. This retreat promises a blend of skill-building, creativity, and fun, leaving you with new techniques, beautifully crafted projects, and a refreshed knitting spirit.

Cori Eichelberger is a former high school English teacher to at-risk students, whom she also taught to knit. She has spent 20 years teaching beginning knitting and technique classes and co-authored the knitting pattern book: Minnesota 52: 16 Knits Inspired by the Road (2017) and wrote Knitword: 8 Designs to Celebrate the Knitter (2021). Her high energy classes are extremely popular at yarn stores and retreats throughout the United States. Cori has had a YouTube knitting vlog since 2018 with an emphasis on inspiring knitters, sharing knowledge and making you laugh. You can find her colorful designs on Ravelry and her website at www.irocknits.com  

https://irocknits.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/irocknits/ 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8B-_kB2QaQgjn2xEyQKL7g

Knitting Tips and Tricks You May Not Know

One of my most popular classes to share everything knitting tips and tricks related. From neater decreases to estimating yardage. A better way to cast on more stitches at the end of a row; fixing necklines, Cori’s 2-color Cast on; What about pick-up ratios for button bands? What’s the difference between Brioche and Fisherman’s Rib? How will this variegated skein of yarn knit up? How many yards are in that yarn ball with no label? This class will cover Tips from A-Z and Tricks from 1-50. A fun way to spend a couple of hours learning and maybe being surprised. I’ve got some tricks up my sleeve.

HOW TO USE RAVELRY LIKE A PRO - HOMEWORK AND SUPPLIES

Material Needed: 

- A laptop or WIFI enabled tablet

- Your Ravelry ID and password

- Notebook and pen/pencil

What skills you should have: Basic computer skills

What skills you will learn: How to create projects, search patterns & yarns, how to catalog your stash and needles, plus more!

Homework: Signup for Ravelry if you don’t already have an account. Make sure you remember or save your ID and password so you can log in during the class.

Knitting With Beads: Christina Hat and Cowl

Have you ever knit with beads? It’s fun and easy. Adding beads to any piece can make it look like a work of art. A bit of bling or a subtle shimmer can really enhance your knitting. Using the superfloss technique, we will learn to knit the Christina Hat or Cowl. Also sharing the crochet hook method as well as using pre-strung beads.

Also, included casting on with beads and binding off using beads.

>Laura Nelkin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzR61mDnDhY

>How to easily string beads on: Knitting Daily with Eunny Jang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QovyIY1v7mY

>Using a spinning bowl to jump beads on a needle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wv22BctINU

>Cori note: 6/0 are bigger than 8/0

Class Supplies

-US size 4 16-inch circular needle

-1 skein (approx. 220 yards) DK weight yarn

-1 skein (lace weight) mohair optional

-1 piece Superfloss will be provided by the instructor

-Optional: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Crochet-Ergonomic-Handle-Crochets/dp/B09JYN9MMD/ref=asc_df_B09JYTVDW2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=563684670886&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11677700581684162392&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019644&hvtargid=pla-1636235965848&th=1

-60 – 6mm or 8 mm beads (any color you like with fairly large hole, your yarn must fit through the hole when pulled

through by the floss) >>>> BEADS available: 8 mm Pearl Beads (approx. $3.50)

Available online at:

Michaels: https://www.michaels.com/product/plastic-round-pearl-beads-by-bead-landing-10666625?michaelsStore=6733&inv=3

or from any online or local bead shop: https://www.firemountaingems.com/

https://artbeads.com/

Homework: Holding DK weight (and mohair together), CO size of your choice for either cowl or hat and work 1 x 1 ribbing for 7 rounds.

Your Instructors and the Nome Schoolhouse do much to prepare for your arrival. To honor the work that we put towards your place in the class there is a firm time frame around when and how refunds are given. Tickets may be transferred to another person upon approval by the Nome Schoolhouse.

You can read our cancelation and policy by clicking here>>

https://nomeschoolhouse.com/refund_returns

By making a booking with us, you signify your agreement to adhere to these terms.

Friday, November 7, 2025

4PM - Afternoon Arrival & Check-In: Guests will arrive in the afternoon starting at 4pm and settle into their comfortable rooms at the Nome Schoolhouse. Take some time to explore the historic surroundings and relax before the weekend's activities begin.

Evening: Supper & Social Time Kick off the retreat with a delicious supper in the dining room at 5:30pm, followed by Meet and Greet - Q & A on Fixer Upper Techniques with Cori from 7-8PM. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow knitters in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, setting the stage for a weekend full of learning and creativity.

Saturday, November 8, 2025

8:30AM - Breakfast 

Class: Tips and Tricks that'll Blow Your Mind

One of my most popular classes to share everything knitting tips and tricks related. From neater decreases to estimating yardage. A better way to cast on more stitches at the end of a row; fixing necklines, Cori's 2-color Cast on; What about pick-up ratios for button bands? What’s the difference between Brioche and Fisherman's Rib? How will this variegated skein of yarn knit up? How many yards are in that yarn ball with no label? This class will cover Tips from A-Z and Tricks from 1-50. A fun way to spend a couple of hours learning and maybe being surprised. I've got some tricks up my sleeve.

12:30-1:30PM: Lunch

Class: Make Your Projects Shine: Knitting with Beads 2-5

Have you ever knit with beads? It’s fun and easy. Adding beads to any piece can make it look like a work of art. A bit of bling or a subtle shimmer can really enhance your knitting. Using the superfloss technique, we will learn to knit the Christina Hat or Cowl. Also sharing the crochet hook method as well as using pre-strung beads.

Dinner: 5:30

Friday, November 7, 2025

4PM - Afternoon Arrival & Check-In: Guests will arrive in the afternoon starting at 4pm and settle into their comfortable rooms at the Nome Schoolhouse. Take some time to explore the historic surroundings and relax before the weekend's activities begin.

Evening: Supper & Social Time Kick off the retreat with a delicious supper in the dining room at 5:30pm, followed by Meet and Greet - Q & A on Fixer Upper Techniques with Cori from 7-8PM. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow knitters in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, setting the stage for a weekend full of learning and creativity.

This evening, your group will enjoy open dining in the main dining room, with an order limit of $25 per person

Saturday, November 8, 2025

8:30AM - Breakfast (Breakfast Buffet)

Class: Tips and Tricks that'll Blow Your Mind

One of my most popular classes to share everything knitting tips and tricks related. From neater decreases to estimating yardage. A better way to cast on more stitches at the end of a row; fixing necklines, Cori's 2-color Cast on; What about pick-up ratios for button bands? What’s the difference between Brioche and Fisherman's Rib? How will this variegated skein of yarn knit up? How many yards are in that yarn ball with no label? This class will cover Tips from A-Z and Tricks from 1-50. A fun way to spend a couple of hours learning and maybe being surprised. I've got some tricks up my sleeve.

12:30-1:30PM: Lunch (Soup & Salad Bar)

Class: Make Your Projects Shine: Knitting with Beads 2-5

Have you ever knit with beads? It’s fun and easy. Adding beads to any piece can make it look like a work of art. A bit of bling or a subtle shimmer can really enhance your knitting. Using the superfloss technique, we will learn to knit the Christina Hat or Cowl. Also sharing the crochet hook method as well as using pre-strung beads.

Dinner: 5:30 (Italian Sausage Chicken & Butternut Squash Lasagna)

Sunday, November 9, 2025

8:30AM - Breakfast (Home-made breakfast sandwiches & fresh seasonal fruit)

Morning Session: How to Use Ravelry Like a Pro

Farewell & Check-Out Wrap up the retreat with some final project touches and a brief Show & Tell session. Share your progress with the group, celebrate the skills you've learned, and enjoy a last round of knitting camaraderie. Check-out is at 1:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to pack up and say your goodbyes.