Meetups
Summer is around the corner, and what better way to enjoy the warm weather than by knitting outdoors?
The Knit2Gether team, June, DJ, and Suzanne, have organized some fantastic meetups to foster community and creativity throughout the season.
Knitting Outdoors: Embrace the fresh air and sunshine while working on your projects every Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm.
E = Edmonds Park – Meet near the trees next to tennis courts on Elwell Street side
C = Confederation Park – Meet behind McGill Library between the pool and parking lot
F =Meet east of washrooms and children’s playground
TD = Tommy Douglas Library (indoors)
April 20 – E May 4 – F June 1 – F July 6 – E
April 27 – C May 11 – TD June 8 – TD July 13 – TD
May 18 – E June 15 – E July 20 – C
May 25 – C June 22 – C July 29 – F
June 29 – F
Don’t worry about facilities; all locations have access to washrooms, and Confederation Park offers shelter under the library in case of rain.
Burnaby Public Library
For those who enjoy the indoors, the Tommy Douglas Branch is hosting knitting sessions on select Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm in Community Room 2. It’s a cozy space to knit and chat with fellow crafters.
Fridays online Weekly Zoom Meetings
Can’t make it to the in-person meetups? No problem! Join the Knit2Gether team online every Friday from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm via Zoom. Simply sign in using the provided link and enjoy crafting from the comfort of your own home. Remember to log in by 7:45 pm to ensure everyone can make the most of the session.
Knots and Hop East Van
Additionally, for those in East Vancouver, a new monthly social crafting night called Knots and Hop East Van is starting up on Monday, April 29th, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at East Van Brewing. RSVP to secure your spot and connect with fellow crafters in the area.
Summer is the perfect time to knit, chat, and create memories with like-minded individuals.
Do you know of any other crafting events or meetups? Feel free to share them with the community by emailing baaadannas@gmail.com.
BY HAND – A free weekly drop-in for ‘MAKERS’
For those who enjoy knitting, crocheting, embroidery, beading, quilting, etc…..you get the idea. Come and enjoy working alongside others with similar interests. Bring your current project, or the one you mean to finish, along with coffee/tea.
– Wednesdays, 7-9 pm @ Douglas Park Community Centre
– Thursdays, 2-4 pm @ Kitsilano Community Centre
I’m definitely game for the Zoom meetings. How do I get the zoom link?
Copy the following information into a weekly calendar reminder to keep the link nearby.
Join our weekly Zoom meetings on Fridays from 7:30p to 9:30p. Please sign in by 7:45p because, if only a couple people sign in, they may decide to leave the meeting early. Since this is the free version, just sign in again when it shuts down after the first 40 minutes if some of you would like to continue.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78321880951?pwd=JXbJLfvrqc38vrfYQVXdeyg2Pf0Z3P.1
Meeting ID: 783 2188 0951
Passcode: 59eSLP