Meetups
There are a number of amazing free-of-charge Knit/Crochet/Craft Together groups in the Lower Mainland that offer opportunities to meet new people and brush up on skills. These are volunteer-run and tend to be non-instructional community building ventures (not run by us). Feel free to reach out or just drop in to see which works best for you!
If you want to share any other meet ups or craft connection events, please email us at baaadannas@gmail.com and we would be happy to post your info to open them up to our community. (updated April 2024)
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Vancouver: Froggers Anonymous (RSVP via Meetup)
Weekly on Thursdays from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at Starbucks at Boundary & Canada Way, Must RSVP via MeetUp.
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Vancouver: Marpole Makers Guild
Weekly at Marpole Neighbourhood House on:
- Monday 12-1.30pm
- Tuesday 7-8.30pm
- Wednesday 12-1.30pm
See their Facebook group for more details; There is also an adjacent Fibre Library.
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Vancouver: Knot at Loose Ends
Weekly on Thursdays from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Champlain Height Community Centre, Vancouver, 604-718-6575
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Vancouver: West End Knitting Group
Weekly on Thursdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Urban Fare on Alberni Street.
All abilities welcome!!
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Vancouver: Knit & Crochet Club
Weekly on Saturdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm near City Hall. Sign up via MeetUp for exact location.
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Vancouver: Urban Yarns
Weekly on Sundays 3:00 – 5:00 pm in store at Urban Yarns.
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Vancouver: 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
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Vancouver: Knots and Hop East Van (RSVP via IG @knotsandhops.eastvan)
Monthly on a Monday. Hosted at East Van Brewing. CONFIRM the day and RSVP with a message through their Instagram.
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Vancouver: Emily Carr Free Fibre Library & Knit Group (@flatzfibrelibrary)
In-person knit groups will happen occasionally in the library at ECUAD; keep up to date via IG @flatzfibrelibrary
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North Vancouver: North Shore Knitters
There are three groups that meet two different libraries on the North Shore regularly. Check out their Ravelry group for details.
Thursdays at North Vancouver City Library on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00-8:30pm;
Sundays at North Vancouver City Library on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 2:00-3:30pm;
Wednesdays at Parkgate Library (Upstairs lounge) every week from 6:30pm-8:30pm
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North Vancouver: Pins & Needles
Weekly drop-in at the Fireplace Lounge at Lynn Valley Library. Currently scheduled until Tuesday June 25th 2024 but can check here for additional dates.
Tuesdays at Lynn Valley Library from 1:00-2:30pm
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North Vancouver: Knots and Hops Shore (RSVP via IG @knots.and.hops.shore)
Monthly. Tentatively the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Hosted at North Point Brewing. MUST RSVP with a message through their Instagram.
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Burnaby: Knit2Gether (show up with a chair) OUTDOORS
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 = Fraser Foreshore Park – Meet east of washrooms and children’s playground
Aug 3 E
Aug 10 TD (indoors)
Aug 17 C
Aug 24 F
Aug 31 E
Sept 7 C
Sept 14 TD (indoors, colourful experiments?)
Sept 21 F
Sept 28 E
October 19 TD (indoors)
Don’t worry about facilities; all locations have access to washrooms, and Confederation Park offers shelter under the library in case of rain.
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Burnaby Knit2Gether INDOORS at the 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.
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New Westminster: Baaad Rabbit Fibre Arts Co (RSVP via website)
Wednesday evening from 6-8pm; space is limited, must RSVP here
Sunday afternoons from 4-6pm; space is limited, must RSVP here
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Langley: Knots and Hop Valley (RSVP via IG @knots.and.hops.valley)
Monthly on a Wednesday. Hosted at The Barley Merchant. CONFIRM the day and RSVP with a message through their Instagram.
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Coquitlam: Knit Knerds
In-person knit groups will happen occasionally; keep up to date via their Facebook group HERE.
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Maple Ridge: Once Upon a Sheep
Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm
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ONLINE: Knit2Gether Fridays Online (via ZOOM)
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 this 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.
Meeting ID: 783 2188 0951
Passcode: 59eSLP
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HOUSEKEEPING
* Avoid talking about religion, politics or other controversial topics
* Refrain from swearing as much as possible.
Don’t see one in your hood?? Why not build one! Reach out to any of these organizers and they would be happy to share tips and tricks to building a successful knit group.