What people are saying.
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“Kate's retreat in Isle of Palms, Sc was exciting, informative, well planned and simply amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed all the activities and workshops. Would definitely take part in another workshop. Thank you Kate for an amazing few days!”
— Susan G.
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"The inaugural stitch and beach was such fun! from the local culture we experienced through outings and learning events to the workshops taught by Kate, there was something to learn and enjoy each day."
—Terri S.
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“great house, great classes, super people Glad I was able to be a part of it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
— Pat S.
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“New-ish knitter heading to a retreat knowing not one person, sharing a room and bathroom with strangers, what could go wrong? (Spoiler alert: nothing. Absolutely nothing went wrong.) Although I attended Stitch & Beach with seasoned pros of the craft, I never once felt out of place among them. I don’t know how Kate did it, but our group of 16 was simply the best. Whether one-on-one in a quiet corner of the beach house or the whole kit and caboodle of us laughing and stitching away in the big open kitchen and living room, there wasn’t a sourpuss to be found. But what we did find was lots of shared interests, experiences, and boatloads of laughter. Our classes weren’t just technical, they were fun. And the food—oh, my, bring your stretchy pants. But just one pair because you’ll want to keep all the room in your suitcase for all the yarn you can carry. Do I really want to write this and tell you how wonderful it was to get away in the winter to Charleston? Not really, because then you’ll want to steal my spot!”
— Jenni A.
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"I attended my first knitting retreat in February of 2025. It far exceeded any expectations I had for the 5 day stay in isle of palms, Sc. Hats off to kate Oates for planning her first retreat with such incredible detail. The long weekend included classes in various knitting skills, an afternoon of indigo dying, a presentation by one of Charleston’s most well known basketweavers, a day in Charleston that Included a boat tour and dinner at one of the city’s wonderful restaurants. There were hours of knitting with the other participants, amazing meals prepared by different chefs and the offering of beautiful hand dyed yarn by Dianne of suburban stitcher. And an amazing goodie bag. I definitely made Some good friends and took home a lot of inspiration to “knit all the things”. Congratulations kate Oates on what I know is the first of many great retreats to come."
—Nancy B.