Groups and meetups
If you have been looking for a knitting group, a casual crafty circle, or somewhere to work on your latest WIP with other creative people? Vancouver and the surrounding communities have plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow fibre artists.
We’ve put together a list of local knitting, crochet, and general craft meetups. This list is always growing and please note that some meetup schedules and locations can change. We recommend checking the linked websites or social media pages before heading out.
Vancouver
The Learnary Stitchery
Hastings Branch, Vancouver Public Library
Sundays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
View event details and upcoming dates
Bring your embroidery, knitting, crochet, or whatever you’re working on and spend the afternoon sharing skills and socializing.
Hosted in partnership with The Learnary.
Free and drop-in.
Froggers Anonymous
Vancouver
Thursdays, 6:00–9:00 PM
A regular gathering for knitters and crocheters.
Check Meetup for the latest details and venue information.
Strings and Things
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
102 – 1193 Kingsway, Vancouver
Wednesdays, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
A weekly gathering for people who love working with fibre. Whether you’re into knitting, crochet, macramé, weaving, or just getting started, you’re welcome to join.
Free drop-in. All ages welcome.
Hastings Craft Meetup
Hastings Community Centre, Vancouver
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Hosted by a Baaad regular, this is a casual community crafting meetup held on the last Wednesday of each month, the group meets in the Arts and Crafts Room.
$3 drop-in fee, payable at the front desk.
Knot at Loose Ends
Champlain Heights Community Centre, Vancouver
Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Champlain Heights Community Centre knitting club
A weekly knitting and fibre arts gathering for anyone looking to work on their projects and enjoy some company. The current session is listed as running from September 3 to December 17, 2026.
West End Knitting Group
Urban Fare, Alberni Street, Vancouver
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
A casual knitting group in Vancouver’s West End. All abilities welcome!
Marpole Makers Guild
Marpole Neighbourhood House
8585 Hudson Street, Vancouver
The Marpole Makers Guild hosts community craft and fibre arts meetups throughout the week.
Reported schedule:
- Monday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
The group also features an adjacent Fibre Library.
Marpole Neighbourhood House on Facebook
Knots and Hops East Van
East Van Brewing, Vancouver
Monthly, on a Monday
Instagram: @knotsandhops.eastvan
A casual fibre arts meetup combining good company and beer!
RSVP required. Send a message through Instagram to confirm the date and details.
Emily Carr Free Fibre Library & Knit Group
Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver
Instagram: @flatzfibrelibrary
The Emily Carr Free Fibre Library occasionally hosts in-person knitting groups and fibre arts gatherings. Follow along on Instagram for upcoming meetup announcements.
East Café Craft Meetup
East Café, Marpole
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Marc and Javi host a weekly community gathering for creative people. Bring whatever you’re working on sketching, knitting, crochet etc and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of creativity and coffee.
North Vancouver
North Shore Knitters
North Vancouver City Library & Parkgate Library
A community of knitters who meet regularly at libraries across the North Shore.
Reported meeting schedule:
North Vancouver City Library
- 1st and 3rd Thursdays: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- 2nd and 4th Sundays: 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Parkgate Library
- Wednesdays: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
North Vancouver knitting group on Ravelry
Knots and Hops Shore
North Point Brewing, North Vancouver
Monthly
Tentatively the 3rd Wednesday of the month
Instagram: @knots.and.hops.shore
RSVP required. Message the group on Instagram to confirm the date and reserve your spot.
Pins & Needles
Lynn Valley Library, North Vancouver
A casual drop-in crafting meetup at the library’s Fireplace Lounge.
Check the library’s current events calendar for upcoming sessions.
Coquitlam
The Knitting Knerds
Baker Drive Elementary
885 Baker Drive, Coquitlam
Website: knittingknerds.com
Instagram: @knitting.knerds
The Knitting Knerds aka Terri, Zoë, and Jane host gatherings for knitters and other fibre enthusiasts.
Knit Knites – The group has previously hosted meetups on alternating Mondays and Thursdays. 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Bring your WIPs, tricky bits, and abandoned projects. The group is all about sharing ideas, helping each other out, and figuring things out together.
Check Instagram for the current schedule.
New West
Baaad Rabbit
New Westminster
Baaad Rabbit offers fibre arts events and gatherings
- Wednesday evenings: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Sunday afternoons: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Space is limited, and registration is required.
Visit their website for current dates, availability, and booking information.
Langley
Knots and Hops Valley
The Barley Merchant, Langley
Monthly, on a Wednesday
Instagram: @knots.and.hops.valley
A relaxed evening meetup, hosted at The Barley Merchant.
RSVP required. Message the group on Instagram to confirm the date and reserve your spot.
Know of a knitting, crochet, spinning, embroidery, or general fibre arts group in Vancouver or the surrounding area?
We’d love to hear about it! Send us your meetup details so we can help spread the word and connect more local makers.
