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Knitting Groups by Area
Bath
Bath Stitch'n'Bitch
Come
along and knit (bring sewing too) beginners, experts
and enthusiasts, help available. All welcome. Fairtrade tea,
coffee and cakes available.
When:
2nd and 4th Sunday of the Month
Time: 2pm to 5.30pm (from 8th October)
Where: The Kindling Coffee Shop (back room), 9a Claverton Buildings, Claverton Street, Widcombe, Bath (behind Bath Spa Railway Station)
Click here to contact Jessica for further information
Click here for Bath Stitch'n'Bitch website
Bath
Bath Stitch'n'Bitch Tuesday Group
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: from 7.00pm
Where: Crystal Palace Tavern, Bath BA1 1NW (We meet at the right-hand side, non-smoking).
Click here to contact Jessica for further information
Click here for Bath Stitch'n'Bitch website
Bedfordshire
Moonstone Circle of Knitters
Knitters of all ages, experience and skills are welcome for a sit, knit and chat. Depending on numbers that attend, the circle will be held either within Moonstone yarns, or, at Hayden’s Daytime Restaurant which is also within the shopping village. It’s a nice opportunity to meet friends, spend time chatting and knitting, and also to have lunch if you want.
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Where: Moonstone Yarns, The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Faldo Road, Barton-Le-Clay, Bedfordshire. MK45 4RF
Click here for further information
Bedfordshire
Yarn Friendzy
Knitting circle for people of all ages and levels of experience. A great opportunity to meet new friends. We knit, crochet, spin and love to share ideas and inspiration. Bring along your current projects and join us in some relaxing knitting and chat. Beginners and those wanting to learn are very welcome!
When: second and fourth Thursdays
Time: 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Where: Brickhill Community Centre, Avon Drive, Bedford.
Cost: £3.00 to include tea/coffee
Click here to contact Angela for further information
Berkshire
Knit 'n' Stitch. All crafters welcome.
When: second Monday of each month
Time: 19.30pm til late
Where: The Alma, 61 Springfield Road, Windsor, Bershire SL4 3PP
Click here to contact Olga for further information
Berkshire
All knitters are welcome to join a new group led by a textile art teacher in Newbury. A great opportunity for knitters and stitchers of all levels to meet, relax, chat, share ideas and find out what is going on in the world of knitting and stitching.
When: every third Wednesday
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Borders Bookstore, Newbury Retail Park
Click here to contact Sue for further information
Berkshire
Crafty Yarn Sunday Club
When: second Sunday of each month (from January 2009)
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Where: Picnic, Butter Market, Reading
Click here to contact Abby for further details
Click here for website
Berkshire
Dropstitch: New Group, new members always welcome, knitters or not - we are a very friendly informal group.
When: every third Wednesday (15th March)
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Where: The Atrium Bar, South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell
Click here to contact Chris for further information
Buckinghamshire
All levels of knitters welcome for social knitting and ideas exchange, plus tea, biscuits and a natter!
When: monthly
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Aylesbury
Click here to contact Fran if you live in the Aylesbury area
Cambridgeshire
Age Concern Knit For Charity Group. The group is keen to hear from those who would like to knit, but cannot make the sessions. Support will be made available to those who would like to knit from home.
When: every alternate Tuesday
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Age Concern Peterborough, The Lindens, 86 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2SN.
Cost: £2.50 to include refreshments
Click here to contact Deb for further information and a list of monthly activities
Cambridgeshire
Peterborough Knitters is a friendly and informal group which welcomes knitters of all ages and abilities
When: last Saturday of each month
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Where: BB's Coffee and Muffins, Long Causeway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Click here to contact Sylvia for more information
Cambridgeshire
'Knit Togethers'
The
group meets 3 times each month in central Cambridge and twice
a month in Ely.
Click
here to contact Rosie for further information
Click here for group's knitting blog with details of all meetings
Cheshire
Sale Knit'n'Natter
Come along and join our friendly, small group for a relaxing evening of knitting/crochet and chatting. Help is on hand for beginners and everyone is very welcome
Day: first
Monday of the month
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: The King's Ransom, Britannia Rd, off Northenden Road, Sale, Cheshire,
M33 2AA
Click here to contact Debbie for more information
Cheshire
kniTuesday: Drop in to knit and chat with tea and homemade cake
Day: every Tuesday
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Where: Button And Skein, 17 Church Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK11 6LB
Click here to contact Rowan for more information
Cheshire
Macclesfield Stitch & Bitch
Day: second Monday of the month
Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm
Where: Button And Skein, 17 Church Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK11 6LB
Click here to contact Rowan for more information
Cheshire (north)
Day: First Monday of the month
Time: 2.00pm
Where: Wheatsheaf Inn, Heath Road, Upton, Chester.
All ages welcome (current membership aged 1 year to 70 years). We knit, share woolly thoughts, resources and ideas and help one another with all those tricky techniques.
Click here to contact Bron Robinson for more information
Cheshire (south)
Crewe Knitting Sewing and Crochet Group
We're very welcoming, so if you live in/near Crewe and knit, sew or do anything creative with fabric/thread/wool, come along! Knitting/sewing ability is not important, we are all learning something, and we're all really good at sharing what we do know and asking for help when we need it.
When: every fourth Monday of the month
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: Crewe & Nantwich CVS/Volunteer Bureau, Ashton House, 1a Gatefield Street, Crewe CW1 2JP
Click here to contact Mhairi for more details
Click here for website
Cheshire
When: every Wednesday and Friday
Time: 11am and 1pm
Where: "Wool", 6 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1EW
Click here to contact Aileen for further information
Cornwall
Knitology
When: first and third Thursday of every month
Time: 7.00pm-9.00pm
Cost: £1.00
Where: Creations Art and Craft Materials, Fore Street, Porthleven, Cornwall. TR13 9HL
Click here for further information
Cornwall
Knitology
When: second and fourth Monday of every month
Time: 2.00pm-4.00pm
Cost: £1.00
Where: Creations Art and Craft Materials, Fore Street, Porthleven, Cornwall. TR13 9HL
Click here for further information
Cornwall
“The Tuesday Night Knitting Club”
When: Tuesday, once a fortnight
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: St. Ives Library, Gabriel Street, St. Ives, Cornwall
Click here to contact Jo for further information
Cornwall
When: every other Wednesday
Time: 7.30pm
Where: Chapel Crafts & Beads, 1 Chapel Terrace, Porthleven, Cornwall. TR13 9DR
Click here to contact Lynne for further information
County Durham
When: every Wednesday
Time: 3.00pm (during term time, all welcome)
Where: Riverside Café, Level C, Dunelm House (Student Union building), New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AN
Click here to contact Anna for more information and to join mailing list
County Durham
Bishop Auckland Knit'n'Natter
When: third Friday of every month (from 18 November)
Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm
Where: Four Clocks Centre, NewgateStreet, Bishop Auckland, County DurhamCost: £3.00 to include tea, coffee and cake
Click here to contact Carrie Anne for more information
Click here for Knit'n'Natter website
County Durham
Spennyknit: Knitters and crocheters of all abilities are welcome
When: first Monday of the month
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: Spennymoor Settlement Building, O'Hanlon St. Spennymoor, County Durham
Cost: £3.00 entry includes tea, coffee and cake
Click here to contact Andrea for more information
Cumbria
Craft and Craic
Members enjoy many crafts and we have informal demonstrations and workshops. We’re all working on our UnFinished Objects (UFO’s) at the moment and it’s been very successful in getting us all to get on with those abandoned pieces. Living as we do in a very popular holiday area, we would love to hear from and welcome any visitors to the area who share the needle-y passion!
When: fortnightly on Thursdays
Time: 1.30 - 3.30
Where: Eskdale, Cumbria
Click here to contact Dawn for more information
Cumbria
Foxes Knitting Group, new knitting group (February 2009), aimed at students.
When: every Wednesday
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am (evening group planned when cafe is open in the evening)
Where: Foxes Cafe, 18 Abbey Street, Carlisle
Click here to contact Jane for more information
Cumbria
Stitch and Bitch’ Carlisle Group, new knitting group (February 2009), come for a coffee, a cake and a knit and natter!
When: every Tuesday
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Where: Waterstones, 66-68 Scotch Street, Carlisle CA3 8PN
Click here to contact Jane for more information
Cumbria
Cecilia
Hewett has started a group in the Bluebell Bookshop/cafe,
in Penrith Cumbria
At
the moment they are knitting squares for blankets for
charities.
Click here to contact Cecilia
Derbyshire
Knit Squad
When: every first and third Monday of the month
Time: 4.30pm - 8.30pm
Where: The Quad, Derby Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby
Click here to contact Hannah for further details
Derbyshire
Point and Blade
When: every Tuesday
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Bakewell Methodist Church, Matlock Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire
Click here to contact Kate for more information
Derbyshire
Derby
When: every Thursday
Time: 6 .00pm - 8.30pm
Where: Starbucks, Westfield Centre, Derby
Click here to contact Deborah for more information
Derbyshire
When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays in the month
Time: 1.30 - 4.30
Where: The Buttery, Eyam Hall Craft Centre, Eyam
Click here to contact Deirdre for more information
Derbyshire
Stitch'n'Chat
When: every Tuesday
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: The Beetroot Tree, South Street, Draycott, Derbyshire DE2 3PP
Cost: £1.00
Click here for more information
Derbyshire
New Knitting and Crochet Club
When: every Monday
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: Long Eaton Art Room, Unit 11 Harrington Mills, Long Eaton, NG10 4QE
Cost: £2.00 per week or free with Art Room membership
Click here to contact Mary for more information
Devon
Come along with your own knitting and join our friendly groups. Endless coffee, tea and nibbles.
When: First Tuesday every month
Time: 10.30am-1.00pm
When: Last
Wednesday every month
Time: 6.30pm-9.00pm
Where: Spin A Yarn, Station Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon
Click
here to
contact Joyce for further information
Devon
Knit and Chat
When: every other Thursday morning and evening
Time: 10.00am and 17.00pm
Where: Fiddlesticks, 17 New Street, Honiton, Devon. EX14 1HA
Cost: £1.50
Click here to contact Barbara for more information
Devon
We are a very relaxed and informal group, that enjoy swapping ideas and advice, enjoy knit-alongs and having a laugh, helping each other where we can and we welcome all abilities.
When: first Tuesday of the month
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm and 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Where: Lana Pura, 1 Horse Lane, Shaldon, Devon TQ14 0BW
Click here to contact Alison for more information
Devon
'Bovey Tracey Knitting Knetwork': All knitters welcome, all ages, all levels. Cafe has exhibition area often showing inspirational textile displays.
When: first Sunday of the month
Time: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Where: Terrace Cafe, The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot
Click here to contact Terri for more information
East Sussex
knit'n'natter
When: every Thursday
Time: between 10.00am & 4.00pm
Where: Kangaroo, Knight’s Court, Bevernbridge, South Chailey, Lewes. East Sussex BN8 4QF
Click here to contact Sue for more information
Click here for details on website
East Sussex
Brighton Stitch n Bitch
When: every Wednesday
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Where: Starbucks, Western Road, Brighton (next to Marks & Spencers)
Click here to contact Jo for more information
Click here for their Ravelry site
East Sussex
Sovereign Harbour Village Knitting Circle, Visitors to Eastbourne are welcome to join the group and make friends with the locals.
When: every Tuesday
Time: 11am to 12.30pm
Where: Harvester at the Waterfront
Click here to contact Carol for more information
East Sussex
Knit Jam
When: every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Time: from 7.30pm
Where: Aardvark Cafe, 40A Marina, St Leonards-on-Sea
Click here to contact Joanna for more information
East Sussex
When: every Monday
Time: from 8pm
Where: Hobgoblin pub, 31 York Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4GU
Click here for more information
East Sussex
Brighton and Hove Stitch 'n' Bitch
Knitters and crocheters welcome. Beginners or more experienced. Café is lovely serving yummy food. Just come along or e-mail for more info or directions.
When: every Tuesday
Time: 7 - 9pm
Where: Sanctuary Cafe, Brunswick Street East, Brighton and Hove
Click here to contact Lou for more information
East Sussex
When: every Monday
Time: 11.00 - 1.00pm
Where: The Wish Tower Cafe (on the seafront), Eastbourne
Click here to contact Sharon for more information
East Sussex
Southend Stitch'n'Bitch
When: every second Wednesday (next 30 November)
Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Where: Utopia Cafe, 2 The Royals, High St, Southend-On-Sea, Essex SS1 1DQ (on the side of BHS in the High St)Knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers welcome!
Click here to contact Ann for more information
Essex/Hertfordshire
Knitters and Stitchers welcome, we are a social group and go to stitch shows and craft centres through the year
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: off the market Square in Waltham Abbey
Cost: £2.00 to cover refreshments and outings
Click here to contact Sarah for further information
Essex
I would like to expand the group as there is such a current interest in knitting. We cover all aspects of stitch and textiles i.e. embroidery, felt making, boxes, beading etc including knitting and crochet.
When: every Monday
Time: 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Where: The Masonic Hall, South Street, Manningtree, Essex CO11 1BG (opposite the Red Lion)
Click here to contact Linda for more details
Essex
When: Tuesday mornings
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: Fire Your Inspiration - Paint Your Own Ceramics Studio, 14 Old Road, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex CO13 9DB
Click here to contact Michelle for further information
Essex
‘Knit One Purl Fun’
We are always please to see new faces and are a really friendly and relaxed group.
When: first Tuesday in the month, miss a week and then meet on the Thursday of the next week! (Which is the third Thursday after the first Tuesday but then it gets complicated!!)
Time: 7.00pm onwards
Where: The Grange Pub, Main Road, Boreham near Chelmsford , Essex
Click here to contact Vicki for more information
Essex
Knitters of all ages and abilities are welcome.
When: first Thursday of each month
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Long Lane Leisure, Centre, Long Lane, Grays, Essex
Click here to contact Wendy for further information
Essex
Yarn Round Needles Knitting Group
Any new members would be very welcome
When: first and third Monday of the month
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Where: Philler's Cafe, Little Square, Braintree, Essex
Click here to contact Michelle for more information
Click here to read update for each meeting
Gloucestershire
'Cast On' We are a new (January 2009) knitting group in Cirencester, making items to sell in the Cotswold Care Hospice Shop
When: every Tuesday
Time: 2.00pm-3.00pm
Where: Cirencester Library, The Waterloo, Cirencester GL7 2PZ
Click here to contact Barbara for more information
Gloucestershire
Knit And Natter
Everyone is welcome - whether you can knit for England or have never even cast on. Experienced knitters will be on hand to offer inspiration, help and encouragement, and light refreshments will be available until 3pm.
When: every Wednesday (from 14th January - 4th March)
Time: 2.30pm - 4.00pm
Where: The Cafe, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT
Click here to contact Kate for more information
Gloucestershire
Knit For A Good Cause
This is for knitters to produce things like hats and blanket squares which can help premature babies, people having chemotherapy and disaster-victims. Materials will be provided for these sessions.
When: 3rd Thursday of the month from January 15th
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: The Cafe, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum, Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT
Click here to contact Kate for more information
Gloucestershire
Butterfly Garden Knitters
We are a relaxed informal group who enjoy chatting, helping each other, and looking at new knitting and crochet projects by our members. All ages & abilities welcome. You can also find us on Ravelry (Butterfly Garden Knitters Group).
When: fourth Saturday of every month (except December)
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Where: In the teaching room at Dundry Nurseries/Butterfly Garden, Bamfurlong Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SL
Cost: 50p per session (donated to the Butterfly Garden Project)
Click here to contact Val for further information
Gloucestershire
Knit n Stitch Club
Bring along your current knitting project and
relax with like minded people
in an informal setting in a beautiful rural retreat!
Expert help and tuition is on hand for any problems or technique
hang-ups by
Kirsty Thomson of Five Valleys Designs
When: third Wednesday of the month
Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm
Where: Unit 23, Breadstone Business Park, Breadstone, Gloucestershire GL13 9HF.
Cost: £3.50
Click here to contact Kirsty for more information
Gloucestershire
'Yarnit'
We are a relaxed, informal group, enjoying swapping ideas and advice, having a laugh and helping each other. All abilities welcome, help provided!
When: next meeting 5th September 2008
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm (toddlers welcome)
Where: Broadwell,
Church Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham
Cost: £3.00
to include drink and cake
Click here to contact Kristina for more information
Loving Hands Charity knitters
This is a new charity group set up in Portsmouth and we are looking for as many new members as possible to join us. We are the first English Loving Hands Charity knitters group
When: second and fourth Wednesday of the month (first meeting 11th February 2009)
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: Cosham Community Centre, Wootton Street, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Click here to contact Abi for more information
Hampshire
Gunwharf Knitters
When: third Wednesday of the month
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Aspex Gallery Coffee Shop, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
Click here to contact Pauleen for more information
Hampshire
Knit And Yarn
When: every Thursday
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Where: The Yarn Barn Ltd, 173 Eastney Road,
Southsea, PO4 8EA
Click here to contact Pauleen for more information
Hampshire
'Knit Happens In Eastleigh' (New Group September 2008)
Meetings take place once a week at different venues
Click here to contact Sue for more information
Hampshire
Knit and Sew Group
When: every second Thursday of the month
Time: 8.00pm onwards
Where: Slug and Lettuce, 12-13 The Square, Winchester, SO23 9ES
Click here to contact Eileen for more information
Hampshire
New Knit & Stitch Club, All welcome: please bring your own knitting or sewing; Learn To Knit, Crochet, Sew with a friendly group, make new friends. We are also knitting and sewing items for Charity and for the two fetes that we hold each year. Tea/coffee biscuits and cakes included. Also looking for any donatations of wool or material or any items such as Knitting Needles and Patterns would be much appreciated.
When: first meeting Monday 21st April, and every Monday following
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: St Saviour's Church, Jervis Road, Stamshaw, Portsmouth.
Click here to contact Grace for more information
Hampshire
Brunel Knit 'n' Natter. We welcome all abilities to join us for a chat, a cuppa and the opportunity to share skills
When: every Friday afternoon
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm (school term only)
Where: Brunel Junior School, Isambard Brunel, Wymering Road, North End, Portsmouth. Please report to reception on arrival
Cost: £1.00 per week to cover refreshments etc
Click here to request more information
Herefordshire
Hereford Stitch & Bitch, although we are a large and thriving group we welcome new members: the more the merrier!
When: first Tuesday of the month
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: Cafe Green St, Owen Street, Hereford
Click here to contact Ann for more details
Click here for website
Also:
Stitch & Bitch Book Group, read, knit and discuss
When: last Thursday of the month
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: Nutters Cafe in Capuchin Yard, Hereford
Click here to contact Ann for more details
Click here for website
Herefordshire
When: last Tuesday of each month
Time: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Where: St. Thomas`s Catholic Church, Weobley, Herefordshire
Click here to contact Patricia for more information
Herefordshire
When: second Tuesday of each month
Time: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Where: St. Thomas`s Catholic Church, Weobley, Herefordshire
Click here to contact Patricia for more information
Hertfordshire
KTOG (Knit Together)
When: every other Thursday
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: Community Centre, Simpson Drive, Baldock, North Hertfordshire
Click here to contact Rhona for more information
Click here for Group website
Hertfordshire
All welcome, any age and ability, knit or crochet
When: first Wednesday of the month
Time: from 8 pm onwards
Where: Upstairs at the White Horse in Castle Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire
Click here to contact Victoria for more information
Hertfordshire
'Herts Knattering Knitters and Stitchers'
When: Alternate Mondays (Next meeting 21 November)
Time: 6.00 - 9.00pm
Cost: £2 per meeting to include refreshments
Where: St Pauls Church Hall, Cranes Way, Borehamwood, Herts
Click here to contact Jenny for more information
Hertfordshire
The Knitting Club
All welcome. We generally have a guest speaker introducing various other crafts, organise club outings and provide refreshments. The group is divided into 3 categories, 'The Charity Team', 'The Beginners' and 'The Advanced Knitters'. So come along and bring your needles with you!
When: last friday of the month
Time: 9.30 am to 12 noon
Where: Holy Rood Parish Centre, Market St, Watford, Herts
Click here to contact Liz for more information
Hertfordshire
Knitclub
When: first Monday of each month
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Where: The Sun, Lemsford, Nr Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Click here to contact Juliet for more information
Hertfordshire
Simply Knit
If you love knitting or you would like to learn how to, come and join us, all ages welcome. A great opportunity to meet new friends, just bring along your current knitting projects.
When: every other Monday (first meeting 12 June)
Time: 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Where: Fleetville Community Centre, Royal Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 4QL
Cost: £2.50 - tea and coffee included
Click here to contact Luciana for more information
Hertfordshire
When: last Monday of each month
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Where: The Tap Bar, High St, Ware, Hertfordshire
Click here to contact Jenny for more information
Kent
New Knitting Group
The idea is that the Wool Shop will be open for members only from 6.30pm til 9pm on those evenings for club members to socialise over a cuppa – knit – try new things and have access to the pattern library
When: First meeting Thursday 15th November and then Thursday 20th December
Time: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Where: Avicraft Wool Shop, 15 Chatterton Road, Bromley Kent, BR2 9QW
Click here to contact Sharon for more information
Kent
Maidstone Knit & Natter
When: 2nd Saturday of each month (no meeting in December)
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: 'Ethos', Gabriel Hill, Maidstone, ME15 6HL
Click here to contact Hazel for more information
Kent
Knit Wits
When: Every Tuesday
Time: From 6.30pm
Where: Matzo Art Cafe , Dover Discovery Centre Market Square, Dover KENT CT16 1PB
Click here for more information
Kent
Buzy Fingers
We are a friendly group of women who share our hobbies surrounding yarn. We all knit, crochet and teach each other new and great things.
Day:
Monthly meeting on the 2nd Saturday of every month
Time: 12-4 pm
Where: Age
Concern, Pop-In-Parlour Northumberland Heath. (Adjacent to Public
Library), Mill Road, Northumberland Heath, Kent. DA17
5EQ
Click here for
further details about Buzy Fingers
Lancashire
Knit & Natter
Day: Tuesday, 7.30pm
- 9.30pm
Day: Wednesday,
7.00pm
- 9.00pm
Where: Yarn Barn, 16 Milnrow Road, Shaw, Near Oldham OL2 8EQ
Click here to contact Judith for more information
Lancashire
Knit By The Sea
Day:
every
Thursday
Time: 5.00pm
- 7.00pm
Where: Kim
by the Sea Cafe/Bar/Restaurant, 49 Old Birley Street, Hulme M15 5RF
Click here to contact Audrey for more information
Lancashire
Knit & Natter. Knit & crochet beginners, experts and enthusiasts, all welcome
When: Monthly on a Monday
When: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Yarns, 143 Victoria Road East, Thornton-Cleveleys
Cost: £1.50, tea and coffee included
Click here to contact Suzanne for more information
Lancashire
Sip 'n' Knit - Knitting & crochet circle for people of all ages and levels of experience. A great opportunity to meet new friends and share knitting skills, ideas, etc. Bring along your current projects and join us in some relaxing knitting and chat. Beginners and those wanting to learn are very welcome!
When: Monthly on a Thursday (next meeting Thursday 19th April)
When: 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Where: Yarns, 143 Victoria Road East, Thornton-Cleveleys
Cost £3.00 includes drink & nibbles.
Click here to contact Suzanne for more information
Lancashire
Knit'n'Natter Bistro Knitters
Bring your latest project and share it with the group
When: second and fourth Saturday of every month at 10.30am
When: and/or every Thursday at 2.00pm
Where: 'Over Coffee', 70/72 Blackburn Rd, Accrington. – opposite the HSBC bank
Click here to contact Shirley for more information
Lancashire
Lancaster Knit Cafe
When: first and third Saturday of every month
Time: 2.00pm -5.00pm
Where: Sultan Café, underneath the Sultan restaurant, Brock St, Lancaster
Click here for web group
Lancashire
Bolton Knitting Noras
When: last Sunday of the month (next knit out 28th February, 29th March)
Time: 1pm - 3.00pm
Where: Costa Coffee, Victoria Square, Bolton
Click here to contact Beverley for further information
Click here for further details on website
Lancashire
Knit for Charity (currently Project Linus UK)
When: last Saturday of each month
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Where: Chorley & South Ribble Council for Voluntary Service Office, 78 Towngate Leyland
Click here to contact Gael for further information
Lancashire
Knitweararmy
When: third Sunday of every month (note, next meeting Saturday 26 November)
Time: 2pm onwards
Where: The Basement, 24 Lever Street, off Piccadilly Gardens, Northern Manchester M1 1DZ
Click here for further details
Lancashire
Stitch n Bitch at Manchester Fort. We would LOVE members of all Knitting and Crochet levels.
When: every other Thursday (except school holidays)
Time: 6pm - 8pm (from 5th June)
Where: Costa Coffee, Manchester Fort, Cheetham Hill, Manchester.
Click here to contact Margaret for more information
Lancashire
Stitch n Bitch
When: every Thursday
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Where: The Strand, West Strand Road, Preston PR1 8UY
Click here to contact Dorret for more information
Leicester
Stitch'n'Bitch Leicester
When: First meeting Tuesday October 4th, following meetings every fortnight
Time: 6pm onwards
Where: Turkey Cafe on Granby Street, Leicester
Click here to contact Karen for further details
Lincolnshire
Brigg Knit & Natter
When: last Tuesday of the month
Time: 7.30pm
Where: Lord Nelson Pub, Market Place, Brigg. Lincolnshire
Click here to contact Annette for more information
Lincolnshire
Knit Lincs - Lincoln
When: 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Where: Healthy Hub, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln. LN1 1UW
Click here to contact Fiona for more information
Click here for details on website
Lincolnshire
Knit Lincs - Sleaford
When: 1st Saturday every month
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Where: The Hub Craft Centre, Navigation Wharf, Carre St, Sleaford, Lincs. NG24 7TW
Click here to contact Nic for more information
Click here for details on website
London
Crochet Group
Meet, mingle and trade yarns with crocheters. Come to a crochet meet up and have fun comparing patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, bags, jewellery, toys, in fact anything you want.
When: Every other Thursday
Time: from 6.00pm
Where: Starbucks, London (always check with Helga for venue)
Click here to contact Helga for more information
Click here for 'Meet Up' information
London (South West)
Balham Stitch'n'Bitch
Knit yourself something fabulous whilst enjoying a drink and a natter! We welcome knitters of all abilities, help is at hand for beginners, just turn up with your needles and yarn
When: second and last Tuesday of the month
Time: from 7.30pm
Where: Harrison's Bar, 15-19 Bedford Hill, London SW12 9EX
Click here to contact Jo for further information
Click here for Facebook group Stitchnbitch Balham (login required)
London (Bethnal Green)
Knit and Knatter: Get connected with Knit and Knatter. Bring your own projects or help us make baby caps and blankets for charities.
Day: every Wednesday (until 17th December 2008)
Time: 2.00pm -4.00pm (except 29th October 2008)
Where: V&A
Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green, London E2.
Click here to contact Kate for further information
Click here for website
London (East)
Knit and Sit (£3.00 per session including free refreshments)
Day: every Wednesday evening
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: The Scout Hut, Behind South Woodford Library, High Road, South
Woodford, London E18
Click here for up to date information
London, (South East)
Forest Hill, new group, first meeting Wednesday 4th March 2009
Day: every Wednesday
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Where: The Question Bar, 45 Devonshire Road, Forest Hill, London SE23
Click here to contact Louise for more information
Click here for group blog
London, (North)
Angel Knits
We are a friendly group of knitters and crocheters, who have been meeting in this nice local pub for a number of years. Come along and bring your knitting or crocheting if you are stuck we have some very experienced knitters who should be able to untangle you
Day: first Tuesday of the month
Time: from 6:30 pm onwards
Where: New Rose Pub, Essex Road,
N1 London,
Nearest Tube: Angel
Click here for more information
Click here for Group blog
London, Islington/Newington Green
This knitting group is aimed at parents and carers with small children. It is based in a child friendly cafe, called That Place on the Corner
When: every Monday
Time: 11.00am - 12.30pm
Where: That Place On The Corner, 1-3 Green Lanes, London N16
Click here to contact Kathryn for more information
London
Enfield Knit and Stitch
We are looking for members to start a new club for knitting and crochet in the Enfield Town area to meet in either the daytime or evenings weekly. All ages welcome. Deaf or Hard of Hearing members most welcome as the organiser can sign BSL, SSE or lip speak. See below about asking for a suitable venue if you have a disability or illness.
When: Once a month on a day that suits you
Time: To be decided
Where: Enfield, North London
Click here to contact Erssie for more information
London
Stitch and Bitch London
When: once a week
Where: all around London usually once a week in cafes, pubs or parks. There is no set day. Weekly newsletters let you know when and where they are, two weeks in advance. We always meet close to a station too so it's easy to get to a meeting whereever you are coming from.
Click here to sign up for newsletters and meeting info
Click here for website
London
Knitting SOS (We knit together, exchange information/questions, and generally deconstruct our knitting dilemmas)
When: Saturday (usually every second Saturday of the month)
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Where: 'Loop' Cross St, Islington
Click here to contact Aneeta for more information
London, Putney
When: every Wednesday morning
Time: 10.00 - 12.00pm
Where: Stash, 213 Upper Richmond Road, Putney SW15 6SQ
Click here for more information
South West London Knitting and Crochet Group
When: every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 10.00 - 12.00pm
Where: The Natural Cafe, 108 Putney Hight Street, Putney SW15 1RG
Click here to contact Michelle for more information
London, Spitafields
Crafting Extravaganza
When: every Wednesday
Time: 6 - 8pm
Where: Story Deli (The Old Truman Brewery) 3 Dray Walk, 91 Brick Lane Spitalfields, E1 6QL
Click here for more information
London Canary Wharf
Knitin Canary
When: every other Wednesday lunchtime
Time: 12.30pm - 1.45pm
Where: Starbucks, next to Nicolas Wine Bar/Shop in Canary Wharf
Click here to contact Claire for more information
London, Covent Garden
Knit Out: Bring your favourite/current knitting project and good spirits. All welcome
When: first Wednesday of the month
Time: 7.00pm - 10pm
Where: Caffe Nero, 83-84 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9NQ
Click here to contact Gosia for more information
London, Central
I Knit London
When: every Wednesday
Time: 6.00pm onwards
Where: at venues across the city
Click here for more information
Central London
Stitch & Kvetch
Knitting Group is run by the Jewish Community Centre for London
When: third Thursday of the month (19 June 2008)
Time: 8pm onwards
Where: The Roebuck Pub, 15 Pond Street, Belsize Park, London NW3 2PN
Click here for more information
Central London
Queer Stitch'n'Bitch Group
When: first and third Wednesday evenings of the month
Time: 6 - 8pm
Where: Mezzanine bar, Curzon Soho cinema, Shaftsbury Avenue
Click here for more information
London, Regent Street
Liberty's Knitting Group
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday every month
Time: from 5pm until closing.
Where: Art Bar Cafe, 2nd Floor, Liberty's, Regent St, London
Click here to contact Yvonne for further details
Croyden, South London
Stitch'n'Bitch
When: First Saturday of the month
Time: from 2.30pm
Where: Cafe Nero on George St (at the Allders end), Croydon
Click here for further details on Ravelry
Croyden, South London
Stitch'n'Bitch
When: Third Thursday of the month
Time: from 6.00pm
Where: Green Dragon Pub, High Street, Croydon
Click here to contact Stephanie for further details
Clapham, South London
When: Second Tuesday of the month
Time: 7.30pm onwards and have the sofas by the front entrance reserved.
Where: Bread
and Roses Pub, Clapham Manor Street.
All are welcome at our meetings.
Click here to contact Helen for further details
West London: Richmond
"Stitches and Stories"
We
meet to knit, crochet, sew,quilt ,cross stitch
and embroider and tell and listen to traditional
stories throughout the world.
All
our garments go to charity, we send to Cuddles, Ray
of Hope, Princess Alice Hospice, Friends of Poland,
Project Linus and Oxfam.
When: First Wednesday of the month
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Richmond Unitarian Church, Ormond Road, Richmond, West London
Click here to contact Rev Jo Lane for further details
London: Westender Knit Group, Sundays
When: last Sunday of the month
Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Where: Darton Court, 2 Spencer Road, Acton W3 6DW
Click here to contact Lynda for further details
London: Westender Knit Group, Weeknights
Westender Weeknights, is just an alternative night for Westender knitters (all welcome) who cannot make the regular meeting in Acton on Sundays. There is no fixed night or venue or particular organising person, ad hoc arrangements are made by any member who wishes to, using the Westender group on Ravelry.
Time: evening (no set day or times)
Click here for Ravelry Group (login required)
London Central
Day:
Every Tuesday morning.
Time: 10am-12pm
Where: Ray's Jazz cafe, 1st floor Foyles Bookstore, 113-119
Charing Cross Rd, London, WC2H 0EB. Tube: Tottenham Court
Rd.
Click here for further information
London South West
Socktopods Knit Group
Bring your knitting and come join us for chittering knittering spinnering and sometimes tv or movie watching
When: every Thursday
Time: 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Where: Socktopus, Studio 9, 132-134 Lots Road, London SW10 0RJ
Click here to contact Alice for further details
London Hackney
Marietta runs a knitting group in Hackney, London, called Flock.
Click here to find out about next meeting
Click here to visit their website
Merseyside
Liverpool
Purlesque Knitting Group, we welcome everybody - ranging from beginners to fibre artists - to come along and share ideas and inspiration or learn to knit and crochet, or even talk about sewing and other handicrafts.
When: every Sunday afternoon
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Where: Cafe at the Bluecoat Centre (in the city centre behind Dorothy Perkins and Primark).
Click here to contact Ildiko for more information
Click here for group website
Merseyside
Stitch and Bitch Group
When: every Tuesday evening
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Where: Print House, 18 High Street, Prescot, Merseyside L34 6HG
Click here to contact Christine for more information
Merseyside
Stitch 'n Bitch Liverpool
When: Every Tuesday between 5pm and 8pm.
Where: At Urban Coffee, 349 Smithdown Road, Liverpool
Click here to contact Angie for more information
Merseyside
Knit'n'Knatter. Knitting and Crochet
Non members welcome. We provide Tea, Coffee and biscuits for each session. We have a mixed range of knitters and everyone is welcome to come along, and have a knit and a knatter.
When: every Tuesday, 2.00pm-4.00pm
When: every Thursday, 11.00am-1.00pm (New)
When: every Thursday, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Where: "Made" (new knitting shop) 36, Seaview Road, Wallasey, Wirral CH45 4LA
Click here for more information on our website
Middlesex
Uxbridge Stitch n Bitch, New Knitting Club
When: every Monday from 7th July 2008
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Swan and Bottle, Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1HS
Click here to contact Shelley for more information
Click here for group website
Middlesex
Harrow Knitters
When: Tuesday 6 May 2008 at 8pm at Grim's Dyke Hotel
Time: 8.00pm
Where: Grim's Dyke Hotel, Old Redding, Harrow Weald, HA3 6SH
Click here to contact Meghan for more information
Norfolk
Knit & Knatter (New April 2009)
Join us as we knit mittens to celebrate the bicentenary of Tom Paine's death. Linked with the Tom Paine 200 Festival. Wool, needles and light refreshments provided.
When: one Tuesday and Thursday per month
Time: 10.30am
Where: Ancient House, Museum of Thetford Life, White Hart Street, Thetford, IP24 1AA Tel:
Cost: Free, but please book in advance
Click here to contact Melissa for more information
Click here for Museum Of Thetford Life (Click on "What's On")
Northamptonshire
We welcome knitters of all abilities, we swap advice and ideas and have a good chat and a cuppa
Day: every Friday morning
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: Manfield Crafts, 24 Griffith Street, Rushden, Northants. NN10 0RL.
Click here to contact Emma for more infomation
Northamptonshire
Knot Just Knitting: New group for anyone interested in anything yarney, learning a new craft, friendship, and support. Everyone is welcome
Day: First Wednesday of the month
Time: From 7.00pm
Where: St Andrew's Church Rooms, Crown St, Kettering, Northants
Cost: £2.00 to include tea and biscuits
Click here to contact Michele for more information
Northumberland (see Tyne and Wear)
Nottinghamshire
'Knit, Stitch & Laugh'
Day: every other Wednesday (next meeting 25th March 2009)
Time: From 7.15pm
Where: Feignes Room, Village Hall, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5AD
Click here to contact Janet for more information
Nottinghamshire
Knit and Natter.
When: last Wednesday of the month
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Where: The Little Wool Shop, 18 Queen Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0FR. Coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge.
Click here to contact Diane for more information
Nottinghamshire
Knit'n'Chat
When: every Wednesday
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
When: every Thursday
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Where: Yarn, 55 Chilwell Road, Beeston, Nottingham. NG9 1EN
Click here to contact Alison for more details
Oxfordfordshire
Cast On!
Bring along a current project, start a new one or ask us to show you how
When: every last Wednesday of the month
Time: from 7.00pm
Where: The Horse and Jockey, 25 Faringdon Road, Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire, SN7 8NN
Click here to contact Ruth for more details
Oxfordfordshire
Oxford Blue Stockings
When: every Wednesday
Time: 5pm onwards
Where: The Jerico Cafe, 112 Walton Street Oxford OX2 6AJ
Click here to contact Lara for more information
Shropshire
The Wool Shop Knit and Natter Group. All abilities welcome, day may change, please telephone first.
When: every Wednesday afternoon
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Cost: £2.00
Where: The Wool Shop, Broad Street, Ludlow, Shropshire
Contact telephone number: 01584 872 988
Shropshire
Knit and Natter, New group starting Wednesday 17th September 2008- all ages and abilities are very welcome - Tea, coffee and cakes available
When: every Wednesday
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Snug at the Buck's Head, High Street, Church Stretton, Shropshire
Click here to contact Rachel for more information
Somerset (North)
First meeting Tuesday 3rd March 2009. We plan to meet at the beginning of each month and all abilities are welcome.
When: first Tuesday of the month (may vary)
Time: from 7.00pm onwards
Where: The Summerhouse Public House, Worle, BS22 6WE (next to Worle Parkway Railway Station) (2 minutes from J21 of M5)
Click here to contact Michelle for more information
Somerset
Knit'n'Natter, we're a very informal group looking for new members
When: every other Friday
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: at Lyn's house in Backwell, Somerset
Click here to contact Lyn for more information and address of venue
Somerset
The Wool Sanctuary Knit Club: Come and relax at The Wool Sanctuary, bring your knitting and meet and be inspired by other knitters. This Knit club is for the complete beginner to the advanced knitter, we just love knitting so please come and join us
When: every three weeks (on a Saturday)
Time: 10.00 - 4.00pm
Where: The Wool Sanctuary, 12, Treveleyan Road, Weston Super Mare BS23 3BH
Click here to contact Suzie for more information
Click here for website
Somerset
Taunton Stitch n Bitch
We're a mixed group from beginners to super skilled. Hot drinks and often fabulous cakes involved!
When: first Friday of every month
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: The Friends Meeting House, Bath Place, Taunton
Cost: £2.00
Click here to contact Vanessa for more information
Somerset
Frome Knitterati
A new drop in group for knitters and sewers based along the line of the worldwide phenomenon of Stitch'n'Bitch. Join the wool revolution, make friends and share knowledge. All ages and abilities welcome
When: every Tuesday
Time: 2pm - 5pm and 6pm - 9pm
Where: Merlin Theatre, Bath Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 2HG
Cost: £3 donation to Merlin Community & Education programme. Includes unlimited tea and coffee.
Staffordshire
Tamworth Knitting And Crochet Group
When: Thursday
Time: 12.30pm - 3.00pm
Where: RAFA Flarepath Club, Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire. B79 7QD
Click here to contact Jane for more information
Staffordshire
Knit and Natter Group
When: first Saturday of the month
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: The Amore Group, Unit 19, Town Yard Business Park, Station Street, Leek
Cost: £3.50
Click here to contact Caroline for more information
Staffordshire
When: first Wednesday of the month
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm (bring a packed lunch if you would like to stay all day)
Where: The Smeltings, Furnace Bank Great Gate Staffordshire Moorlands ST10 4HE
Click here to contact Carol for more information
Suffolk
Knit and Yarn
We knit, chat and relax over tea/coffee, someone usually brings a homemade cake! Various ages and skills
When: every Friday
Time: 10.00am - 4.30pm 'Open House' between shop opening hours
Where: 'Knit and Yarn', 3 Upper Olland Street Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1BD
Click here to contact Gilly for more information
Click here for directions
Suffolk
Ipswich Knitterati
When: every other Thursday
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Isaacs, 7 Wherry Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1AS
Cost: No charge, but you might like to bring money for drinks
Click here to contact Lois for more information
Suffolk
Knitting and Crochet Group, Ipswich
When: 4th and 18th December
Time: 7 - 9pm
Where: The White Hart, Helmingham Road, Otley, Ipswich, Suffolk
Click here to contact Victoria for more information
Surrey
When: third Thursday of the month
Time: 7.00pm
Where: Border's Bookshop, 6-9 Market Place, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1JT
Click here to contact Elspeth for more information
Surrey
We are a knitting and storytelling group who meet monthly. Our crocheted, knitted and quilted gifts are given to six charities
When: First Wednesday of the month
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Richmond Unitarian Church, Ormond Road, Richmond, Surrey TW10 6TH
Click here to contact Jo for more details
Surrey
Knit Wits
Come along and meet a really friendly group of Knitters. All abilities welcome.
When: every Wednesday
Time: 8.00pm - 10.00pm
Where: Riverside Bar, Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey
Click here to contact Sue for further information
Surrey
Knuts about Knitting: every one welcome beginners to experts
When: every other Tuesday (from 3rd March)
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: Cranleigh Arts Centre, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AS
Click here to contact Louise for further information
Surrey/North Hants
When: 4th Wednesday each month
Time: 10.30 - 3.00pm
Where: Victoria Halls, Ash Hill Road, Ash, Surrey
Cost: £2 includes tea/coffee - bring your own lunch Bring work in progress + spare needles & yarn to learn any new techniques.
Click here to contact Janine for more information
Tyne and Wear (North)
North Tyneside S'n'B
Knitting, Spindles, Spinning, Crochet, Cross Stitch and Embroidery, Loom Knitters, Weaving, all are welcome. Bring your projects, WIPs, some yarn to show off. Nice friendly atmosphere to meet new friends and share ideas.
When: first Thursday and 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: Starbucks (upstairs in Borders Book Shop) Silverlink Retail Park, North Shields NE29
Click here to contact Helen (Ravelry ID: myheartexposed)
Tyne and Wear
Knit2gether
Bring your knitting and relax with a coffee and slice of homemade cake. Meet other local knitters, and get help if you are stuck with something
When: first Tuesday of each month
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Peppermint Tearoom, Newgate Street, Morpeth
Click here to contact Kym for more information
Tyne and Wear
Miss Spiritual Tramps Knitting Group Knitters, crocheters, beginners, experienced - all welcome!
When: every Tuesday
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: The Bridge Hotel, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ
Click here to contact Suzanne for more information
Tyne and Wear
New Group: Knitting At Nero's
Please come with needles and yarn and share your knitting stories.
When: First meeting Tuesday 24th February 2009 (fortnightly thereafter)
Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Where: Cafe Neros, 99 High Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 1HA
Click here to contact Jane for further information
Tyne and Wear
Centurian Knitters
When: every Saturday
Time: From 10.00 am until lunch time
Where: Board Room, Bistro Central Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Click here to contact Anne for further information
Tyne and Wear
Knit and Natter, New and experienced knitters welcome
When: every Saturday
Time: From 10.30am-12.30pm
Where: The Village Craft Shop, 37 North Road, Boldon Colliery, Tyne and Wear NE35 9AZ
Click here to contact Jean for further information
Warwickshire
Rugby Stitch'n'Bitch
When: every Wednesday
Time: From 5.00pm-8.00pm
Where: The Three Horseshoes Hotel, Sheep Street, Rugby Warwickshire, CV21 3BX (we meet in the conference room)
Click here to contact Sarah for further information
Warwickshire
Woolie Mad - New Group: Learn to knit or crochet, have fun and relax
When: every other Tuesday
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Where: The Roundabout. 3 The Precinct, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire. CV35 9NL
Click here to contact Nicky for more information
West Midlands
Solihull - We are an informal little group and welcome any stitch crafts
When: fortnightly on Wednesdays (next meeting 21st January 2009)
When: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: Stitches, Dovehouse Parade, 355 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands. B91 1BQ
Cost: £2.00 to include refreshments
Click here to contact Fiona for more information
West Midlands
Nici's Knit & Natter
When: Mondays 10.30am - 1.30pm
When: Fridays 1.00pm - 4.30pm
Where: Withit Witch, The Halesowen Knitting Centre, 3 Halesowen Road, Halesowen B62 9AA
Click here to contact for more information
West Midlands
When: last Tuesday of the month
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Where: Shakespeare Pub, Lower Temple Street, Birmingham City Centre, B2 4JD
Click here to contact Rachel for more information
West Midlands
Birmingham
When: Saturday
Where: Coffee shop in City Centre
Click here to contact Laura for further information
West Midlands
Coventry
Coventry Knit-Wits
When: every Wednesday
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: Town Crier Pub, Corporation St, Coventry
Click here for knitting group blog
Click here to contact Jane for further information
West Sussex
Arundel Clack and Yak
We are a very friendly group who knit, crochet and do some needlework
When: every first and third Thursday
Time: from 7.30pm
Where: Zigs, High Street, Arundel, West Sussex
Click here to contact Felicity for further information
Wiltshire
When: first Tuesday of every month (next meeting 5th December 2008)
Time: from 7.30pm
Where: The Volunteer Inn, Great Somerford, Near Chippenham, Wiltshire
Click here to contact Janice for more information
Wiltshire
Fabric Magic Knitting & Crochet Club
When: every second Tuesday (next meeting 12th May 2009)
Time: 4.30pm-6.00pm
Where: Costa Coffee. 23, Fore St, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 8ER
Click here to contact Penny for more information
Wiltshire
New Knitting Group: k1sip1 Knit ‘n Natter
Suitable for advanced and beginners, everyone is welcome, but bear in mind we are in a public house so anyone under 18 would have to be accompanied by an adult.
When: fortnightly on a Thursday (first meeting 5th July)
Time: 8.00pm
Where: Wellesley Arms Pub, Sutton Benger, North Wiltshire
Click here to contact Ed or Nic for further information
Click here for Yahoo Group email
Wiltshire
Craft Chat & Coffee (New Group) All crafts are encouraged which incudes knitting, crochet, quilting, cross stitch, beading, sewing etc. This new group will be supporting Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal, Dorothy House Hospice and other local charities.
When: fortnightly on a Friday
Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Where: Bowerhill Village Hall, Bowerhill, near Melksham, Wiltshire
Entrance: £2.00
Click here to contact Jenny for further information
Wiltshire
When: every Monday
Time: from 8.00pm
Where: The Roebuck Inn, London Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire
Click here to contact Emily for further information
Worcestershire
Knit & Natter
When: every Tuesday
Time: from 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Where: Leaf Cafe on Edith Walk, Great Malvern
Click here to contact Vicki for further information
Worcestershire
Knit & Natter
When: first Monday and third Wednesday of the month
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Woolwise, 10 Lower Mill Street, Kidderminster. DY11 6UU
Click here to contact Tina for further information
Worcestershire
Knit & Natter
When: every Monday afternoon
Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Where: Woolwise, 10 Lower Mill Street, Kidderminster. DY11 6UU
Click here to contact Tina for further information
Worcester
United in Knitting
When: every Saturday
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Where: Pump House Environment Centre, Waterworks Road, Barbourne, Worcester. WR1 3EZ
Click here to contact Dawn for more information
Yorkshire (North)
Knit And Natter
When: every Tuesday
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Multiply Wools, 52 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5AX
Click here to contact Helen for more information
Yorkshire (South)
Wath Upon Dearne Montgom Needlers
A friendly group, we usually work on anything needly. Call in for a chat and/or advice.
When: every Thursday
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: Montogomery Hall, Church Street, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham
Click here to contact Margaret for more information
Yorkshire (South)
New members are very welcome
When: every Thursday
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: Crystal Peaks Library, 1 - 3 Peak Square, Crystal Peaks Complex, Waterthorpe, Sheffield, S20 7PH South Yorkshire
Click here to contact Sue for more information
Yorkshire (West)
Cast On Knitters
When: every Monday
Time: 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Where: Starbucks, Centenary Square, Market Street, Bradford, BD1 1HY
Click here to contact Orysia for more information
Yorkshire
Saltaire Knitterati
When: every Wednesday
Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
Where: Vicars' Bistro, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire
Click here to contact Fred for more information
Yorkshire
Leeds Knitterati, crocheters welcome
When: first Tuesday and third Wednesday of the month
Time: from 6.30pm
Where: Starbucks above Borders on Briggate in Leeds
Click here to contact Sally for further information
Click here for details on Ravelry (you will need to login in)
Yorkshire
Cocoa Knit Club
Knitters of all varieties are welcome to come in & make friends, knit, share tips over a hot cup of tea/hot chocolate/coffee and cakes! We have only just started but already we have over 20 members and are ready to welcome more friendly faces.
When: Every Thursday
Time: From 7.30pm-10.00pm
Where: Cocoa, 462 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PX
Click here to contact Anne for further information
Yorkshire
New Group In Batley, first meeting Sunday 22nd April 2007
When: every Sunday
Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm
Where: Library Cafe, Redbrick Mills, Batley, West Yorkshire
Click here to contact Caroline for further information
Yorkshire
Sheffield Knitterati
When: Last Friday of each month
Time: 6.00-8.00pm
Where: Sheffield Hallam Students' Union, Paternoster Row, SHEFFIELD,
Click here to contact Rebecca for further information
Yorkshire
Knitting and Crochet Group
When: every Monday
Time: 7 - 9pm
Where: The White Hart, Otley, West Yorkshire
Click here to contact Victoria for further information
Ireland
County Antrim
We run a friendly crafts group that knits, crochets and makes cards.
When: every Wednesday
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: Salvation Army, Waring Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Click here to contact Anna for further information
County Leitrim
Knitaholics Anonymous
When: second Sunday of every month
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Cafe of the Carrick Cineplex, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
Click here to contact Caroline for further information
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
This is a free group to give knitters and sewers in the area the opportunity to meet up
When: every Saturday (First meeting 10th January 2009)
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Cullen Crafts, 34 South Castle Street, Cullen
Click here to contact Lauraine for further information
Aberdeen
Knit'n'Chat
When: 1st Tuesday of the month
Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
Where: 'A Place to Eat at John Lewis', John Lewis, George Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BW
Click here to contact Janice for further information or phone:01224 625000
Aberdeen
Stitch'n'Bitch Group
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, all abilities welcome
Time: From 7.30pm
Where: Kilau on Little Belmont Street in Aberdeen
Click here to contact Jenni for further information
Argyll
Stitch'n'Bitch Group
When: Tuesdays
Time: 10.15am - 11.45am
Where: Gallimaufry Gallery, Pierhead, Blairmore, Dunoon Argyll PA23 8TJ
Click here to contact Sandy for further information
Caithness
Northernmost Mainland Britain Stitch n Blether (Caithness) We are a little band of merry knitters in the very north of Scotland.
When: third Saturday of the month
Time: 11.00am
Where: varies for each meeting, please contact Sharon
Click here to contact Sharon for further information
Fife
Kirkcaldy Knit Club
When: every Monday
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Where: Staff Club, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Fife
Click here for further information
Click here for website
Fife
Loving Hands Charity Knitting Group: This meeting is the first of several local groups which will be set up in the near future in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy as well. We also have a lot of 'postal' members who knit and crochet for us and then post in the items.
When: every Monday
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Kelty Community Centre, Main Street, Kelty, Fife
Click here to contact Linda
Click here for Linda's blog
Glasgow
'Knit In The City' and enjoy a variety of knitting and crocheting
When: every 1st and 3rd Saturday
Time: 9.15am - 10.45am
Where: 'Place To Eat', John Lewis, Glasgow
Click here to contact Jane for further information
Glasgow
Knitty Gritty:We welcome stitchers of all types and at all levels - knit, crochet, embroider, weave, darn, make a rug - it all happens at Knitty Gritty! We are a small but lively group, looking to grow!
When: Thursdays, fortnightly
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Where: Theo's Cafe, 380 Great Western Rd Kelvinbridge Glasgow G4 9HT
Click here to contact Elspeth for further information
Glasgow
Big Knit Out
When: every second Wednesday.
Time: 7.00pm
Where: North Star Cafe, 108 Queen Margaret Drive, Glasgow G20 8NY
Click here for details
Click here to contact Katharine for further information
Glasgow
Click here to contact Kate McLeod for more information
Isle of Skye
Stitches on the Bridge
When: every Tuesday
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Where: Rag Tag ‘n’ Textile, Unit 3A, Pairc-nan-Croabh, Broadford Industrial Estate, Broadford, Isle of Skye. IV40 9AP
Click here for website
Click here for more information (Ravelry)
Kirkwall, Orkney
Kirkwall Knit and Knatter. All abilities/ages welcome, but younger knitters (in their 20s or 30s) particularly encouraged.
When: every Monday (Next meeting 21st April 2008)
Time: from 8.00pm
Where: Hunclett, Hornersquoy in Kirkwall
Click here to contact Mary for more information
Gourock, Strathclyde
Gourock Stitch'n'Bitch. Whether you’re a knitting addict, haven’t picked up the needles in a while, or want to learn how to knit, come and join us to chat, knit and drink great coffee
When: every Thursday
Time: from 8.00pm
Where: Flava Coffee Shop, Kempock St, Gourock.
Click here to contact Karen for further information
Kinross, Perthshire
"Woolly WAGS"
When: every Thursday
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Swansacre playgroup, Kinross, Perthshire
Click here to contact Anna for further information
Troon, South Ayrshire
When: every Thursday
When: from 7 pm (cost £5)
Where: 25b Portland Street, Troon KA10 6AA
Kathleen
Young has a yarn
shop and is very keen
to promote handknitting in the
area.
She
runs classes at the shop
covering all the basics of
learning to knit to advanced techniques.
Click here to contact Kathleen for further information
Wales
Cardiff
'Yarn and Yarn' Knitting and Crochet Group
We
are a group of people who like to knit, crochet, quilting,
cross stitch, sewing, etc, who gather together to help
each other out, chat over a drink, and generally have a
lovely time whilst carefully constructing lots of pretty
and very clever things.
When: every other Tuesday
Time: From 7.30pm
Where: Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton Cardiff CF5 1QE (we meet in the bar/café area)
Click here to contact Amy for further information
Click here to see details of group on MySpace including details of next meet-up
Cardiff
Knitwits
A call has come from Glamorgan for new members to a group who meet every Tuesday at 7.30 at the day centre of the Marie Curie Hospice, Holme Tower, Bridgeman Road, Penarth, £1 is collected each week from members, which goes to the hospice - "come along and join us, we are a lively group, old and new knitters welcome"
Click here for further information
Gresford Near Wrexham
When: Tuesday
We have 2 meetings - the morning group runs from 10 - 12 noon and the evening group from 7.30 to about 9.30 p.m.
Where: Gresford
Memorial Hall, Gresford, near Wrexham.
We
offer a friendly and relaxed envionment in a lovely modern
building with ample parking (though only a short walk from
the centre of the village and the bus stop for the No.
1 Chester - Wrexham express service). Cost
- £1
per meeting. Val Shields and Sue Hill are our organisers.
Click here for more information
Pembrokeshire
Fish Knits: Can’t Knit - Want to Knit? – come along there will be someone on hand to help.
Come and join like minded knitters at the new ‘Fish-Knits’ group. Knitters are invited to come along and make items for Paul Sartori Foundation which can be sold through the charity to raise funds for the Hospice service provided. Knitters can bring their own yarn and knit for themselves or there will be some available at the venue.
When: every Wednesday
Time: from 10.30am
Where: Ty Coffi Janes, 14 – 18 High Street, Fishguard. SA65 9AR
Click here to contact Catriona for more information
Pembrokeshire
Fish Knits: Can’t Knit - Want to Knit? – come along there will be someone on hand to help.
When: most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 19th February 2009, check website for details
Time: from 7.00pm -9.00pm
Where: Ty Coffi Janes, 14 – 18 High Street, Fishguard. SA65 9AR
Click here to contact Catriona for more information
Click here for website
Monmouthshire
Chepstow Knitters - New members would be very welcome, from absolute beginners to more advanced. Dont worry about needles and wool, we have plenty.
When: first and third Monday of the month
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Where: Soper Room, Methodist Hall, Chepstow High Street, Chepstow. (next to Somerfield)
Click here to contact Margaret for more information
Netherlands
Stitch'n'Bitch Group in Roermond
When: Wednesdays
( first meeting 23 November 2005)
Click here to contact Miriam Tegels for more information
Switzerland
Geneva Stitch'n'Bitch
When: Every Wednesday
Time: from 6.30pm
Where: Cafe ‘Les Recyclables’ on the rue de Carouge, Geneva, Switzerland
Click here to contact Romilly for more information
Click here to visit the Geneva Stitch'n'Bitch Blog
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