The Websters

The Websters Located on the Plaza in downtown Ashland, Oregon, The Websters has been a resource for discerning fiber artists for more than 40 years. Dona was a spinner.

It all began in Ashland, Oregon, in 1978 when Dona Zimmerman started raising sheep and selling the wool produced from her flock of Romney sheep, a breed from the Romney Marshes of England. Soon enough, in 1984, Dona and four friends embarked on a creative, cooperative experiment. Jim, Kris, Lucy, and Molly were weavers. All five shared a passion for natural fibers and were ready to help fuel that

passion in others. With no other yarn store for hundreds of miles, The Web*sters was born. Today, soft, squishy, smooth, silky, warm, and cozy textiles fill our shelves. Our yarn inventory reaches up to the high ceilings, and our supplies and patterns keep passionate fiber artists inspired and productive. One-of-a-kind Art to Wear, hats, handbags, and jewelry collections beckon from the picture windows that face the Plaza and the store bustles with the happy sounds of felters, knitters, weavers, crocheters, and spinners learning, laughing, playing, and creating together. Our staff is comprised of knowledgeable, creative, passionate experts who revel in being surrounded by people who love natural fibers as much as they do. Our loyal customers count on their wisdom daily - for troubleshooting a tricky pattern, choosing the perfect yarn for a new project, and teaching new skills - they are the lifeblood of our shop. We’re also grateful for the many visitors who return annually to seek out the latest Art to Wear fashions, replenish their supplies, and keep their creative juices flowing. As Ashland’s only yarn shop and Southern Oregon’s oldest, we’re proud to call ourselves The Web*sters. Next time you’re in Ashland, OR, be sure to stop in and say hello. In the meantime, join our online community by subscribing to our email list. We’d love to keep in touch!

05/08/2026

Finishing up a whirlwind of a week at - here’s a bit of crafty goodness and color therapy for you 🧶

Just a heads up that we’ll be closing early today - thanks for understanding! We’ll be back to normal shop hours on Wedn...
04/28/2026

Just a heads up that we’ll be closing early today - thanks for understanding! We’ll be back to normal shop hours on Wednesday 🧶

04/25/2026

🚨 Local Yarn Store Day is HERE! 🚨 come down to play Spin to Win, check out limited edition kits & bags, and make a purchase for a chance to enter our LYS Day raffle! 🧶 ❤️

Once a year our fabulous community of makers comes together to show their support for local yarn shops, and that day is ...
04/22/2026

Once a year our fabulous community of makers comes together to show their support for local yarn shops, and that day is THIS Saturday, April 25th! 🧶 Local Yarn Store Day is a great way to show support for small businesses while also driving awareness and celebrating the craft. This LYS day we’re ready to celebrate, so if you’re in Southern Oregon we hope you can come down to the shop and join the fun. We’ll have our Spin to Win wheel, exclusive gifts with purchases of $75 or more (while supplies last), and a HUGE raffle prize. 🧶

Interested in origami knitting? Learn from Olga while she’s here in Ashland! We’ll be offering an Origami Knitting Intr...
04/15/2026

Interested in origami knitting? Learn from Olga while she’s here in Ashland! We’ll be offering an Origami Knitting Intro Class, as well as a Full Day Origami Knitting Workshop, down at the shop on April 27th. Give us a call, visit us online, or come down in person to register - we’ve only got a few seats left!

🚨 Announcing our November 2026 Retreat 🚨 Laura Nelkin is practically synonymous with the knitting scene. She is a world ...
04/14/2026

🚨 Announcing our November 2026 Retreat 🚨 Laura Nelkin is practically synonymous with the knitting scene. She is a world renowned designer and teacher, with endless creativity and enthusiasm to spare… plus she is just so much fun to be around! When we decided to do a retreat that featured the Cabaret Theater, we knew Laura (and her alter-ego Lola!) would be the perfect choice. Once again our luxurious getaway in Southern Oregon will take place at The Wi******er Inn, and can accommodate 23 Guests. This retreat will run November 2nd - 5th. General ticket sales will open Monday, May 25th, at 9am PST. Visit us online for more details.

🚨 Announcing our October 2026 Retreat 🚨 We are so thrilled to be welcoming Sari Nordlund all the way from Finland to tea...
04/14/2026

🚨 Announcing our October 2026 Retreat 🚨 We are so thrilled to be welcoming Sari Nordlund all the way from Finland to teach at our October retreat! Sari is known for her clean, timeless designs rooted in Scandinavian style and minimalism. Drawing inspiration from architecture, contemporary design, and classic silhouettes, she creates knitting patterns that feel both modern and enduring. Once again our luxurious getaway in Southern Oregon will take place at The Wi******er Inn, and can accommodate 23 Guests. This retreat will run October 5th - 8th. General ticket sales will open Monday, April 20th, at 9am PST. Visit us online for more details.

Did you hear we’re hosting a knit-a-long? It’s been awhile, and the time has come to cast-on a new project with our favo...
04/14/2026

Did you hear we’re hosting a knit-a-long? It’s been awhile, and the time has come to cast-on a new project with our favorite fiber community! We’d like to invite you to join us in knitting the Poet Scarf by . This darling little triangular kerchief features a wavy lace pattern, and can be worn in multiple ways; we love it as a neckerchief, but it also makes a great head wrap. 💛 We’ll be having a cast-on party with down at the shop April 16th at 5:30pm, and we’d love for you to join us. If you’re not local, don’t worry, you can still participate online by tagging us here or sharing your progress in our Websters Makers FB Group 💛

04/13/2026

We wanted to thank everyone who donated to Team Websters this year, we raised $2,800 for ♥️ 🧶 ♥️

Who’s coming down to the shop for Social Stitching tomorrow?! We can’t wait to see you all at 5:30! 🧶
04/09/2026

Who’s coming down to the shop for Social Stitching tomorrow?! We can’t wait to see you all at 5:30! 🧶

04/04/2026

We wrapped up our first retreat of 2026 this week, and they truly just keep getting better! We had a wonderful group of 23 attendees from all over the country here to learn Brioche from the master . As always, we stayed at the boutique and had an incredible experience. This time we dined out at , , , and which were all fabulous. We went wine tasting at and of course to see shows at the . These events are so special, and we are so grateful to have the support of the in putting them on! Can’t wait for our next one in 3 weeks!!

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11 N Main Street
Ashland, OR
97520

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 7:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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