Our Crochet in the Wild Photo Challenge has officially come to an end and we’re delighted to recognize two fantastic entries!

u/BippyBuddies shared an adorable collection of crocheted butterflies enjoying a beautiful beach in Nanaimo and u/JanesFilms introduced us to the wonderfully detailed Postie Pup, complete with a Canada Post uniform and mailbag!

Only three votes separated the two entries and both photos showcased wonderful crochet work, creativity and a distinctly British Columbian setting. More importantly, both members took the time and effort to get outside, photograph their creations and participate in our very first challenge.

For those reasons, we’ve awarded both u/BippyBuddies and u/JanesFilms our permanent, exclusive 🌲 Wild Stitch Master 🌲 user flair!

As promised, their photos are now featured in the r/CrochetBC banner. The turtle photo completing the banner is one of my own FO enjoying a little outdoor adventure at Iona Beach Regional Park in Richmond.

Please join us in congratulating our two new Wild Stitch Masters and thank you both for helping us put some BC scenery and handmade personality into our community banner! 🩷

Next meet-up is Wednesday, September 2, between 6-8pm and continues every other Wednesday. This is a casual drop-in craft night. Bring whatever's on your needles (or hook, or hoop). Everyone is welcome! You need to sign up for this group, but there doesn't seem to be a sign-up fee. Details can be found on their website: https://thewoollybulldog.com (scroll down to the bottom of their website page).

Hosted by Nordic Studio Fibre Arts in Castlegar, this course is for absolute beginners! Check out their website for more details: https://nordicstudio.ca/workshops/ola/services/learn-to-crochet-and-read-a-patern

Cranbrook! Are you aware that you have a Knitting & Crochet Club that meets every Wednesday at the Cranbrook Public Library? This is a drop-in group where beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters are equally welcome. Share tips, ask questions, or simply sit and work at your own pace. Participants are asked to bring their own supplies if they have them. Please visit their website for more information: https://www.cranbrookbc.com/event/knitting-crochet-club/2026-09-02/

This is it! We've now arrived at the final week of summer, and this is your last chance to submit your photos for our Crochet in the Wild Summer Edition Photo Challenge!

If you're new to our community, we've been asking people to take a photo (or photos) of their crochet WIPs (Works in Progress) or FOs (Finished Objects) against a distinctly British Columbian backdrop, and then create a new post on r/CrochetBC, selecting the Crochet in the Wild 🌲 post flair so everyone can easily browse the entries.

In the post title or comments, let us know roughly where you are stitching... on the ferry to Nanaimo, hanging with friends and crocheting in Stanley Park, at a coffee shop in Prince Rupert, or in your back yard in Grand Forks - as long as it was taken somewhere in British Columbia!

The single highest-upvoted photo by midnight on August 31, 2026, will be crowned the winner. We will pin the post to the top of this subreddit for a full week and the winner will receive a permanent, exclusive user flair: 🌲 Wild Stitch Master 🌲

We will also compile the top 5 photos into a special r/CrochetBC banner collage!

You can enter as many times as you like with different projects and locations, but all submissions must be posted by midnight on August 31, 2026.

Please don't be shy! We are a very warm and welcoming community and we support all crocheters, from beginners to advanced. Be proud and share your work! :)

This is a beginner class for someone who has never crocheted before or is looking for a refresher.

SEPT DATE: Sunday Sept 20th from 10:00am-1:00pm ~or~

OCT DATE: Sunday October 25th from 1:00-4:00pm

Visit Baaad Anna's Website for further details and to register.

Hi everyone! I just stumbled across this page today and wish I knew earlier!

I hosted for the first time a casual & social craft meet up at a park locally in Coquitlam over the weekend.

Only 4 people showed up as I advertised it on a private group so it makes it difficult to host indoors where you require a specific number.. I made it open for any types of craft as I crochet & knit.

I’m open to hosting again at a different location and at a different park, but with summer ending very soon. I wish there were more options outside of libraries for indoor craft meet ups that are free or open for all.

A lot of the crochet meet up groups only meet on weekdays that I could find, so that was the main reason why I attempted to host an event on a Sunday afternoon.

If anyone knows what better locations would work for the fall/winter season (cafes, libraries/rooms that don’t require a booking)?

Learn to Crochet Level 1 is for the brand new crocheter OR the one returning to it after a long absence. All supplies included, just bring yourself. This and all classes can be found on Knot Just Yarn's website at https://www.knotjustyarn.ca/book-online

Knot Just Yarn in Ladner is pledging 10% of all yarn sales for the month of August. If the number is big enough funds will be split between the Red Cross and The United Way. Visit www.knotjustyarn.ca for further details.

Almost all vintage. Mostly 50s and 60s including several issues of a 50s era Crochet magazine. Lots of neat patterns for clothes to crochet, especially pre-hippie era 60s. I made a lot of them when I was younger but they don't suit my style now. I'm in North Vancouver. I don't know if anyone here is interested in vintage patterns but I thought I'd see if someone wanted to take them before I drop off at a thrift store somewhere.

I currently use Patons Astra for most of my amigurumi projects, but I’ve seen some beautiful projects made with Scheepjes Catona mercerised cotton. It looks like it might produce a smoother, more polished finish, and the price seems comparable to Astra. If you've used Catona, how did you like working with it? Also, wondering what is the best place to order it in BC (or elsewhere in Canada).

Had a lovely evening out with my hubby tonight to celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary. After trying hot pot for the first time (it was GREAT btw!), we went for a stroll at Iona Beach Regional Park with some of my crocheted friends for a fun photo shoot. Here's one of my recent FO's. Also, just a friendly reminder that the Crochet in the Wild photo contest is still on until midnight, August 31, 2025! That means that you still have 22 days, 3 hours, 11 minutes to take any/all of your FO's outside and take a picture (or two, or three...) and post them here with the proper flair. BTW, it doesn't have to be something you made recently. Have a favourite summer crocheted outfit/top/cover-up that you made? We'd love to see it! Contest details can be found HERE.

Victoria, I'm sooooooooo jealous, you lucky people! I'm hoping... REALLY hoping that we'll have a Craft Rave in Vancouver. This is absolutely my idea of a good time!!! Details found HERE

EDITED to add that if anyone does go, you are welcome to post any photos you take as entries for our Crochet In the Wild photo contest!

hey guys! im a student and really would love to make crochet a side hustle but ive had no luck in finding places to vend that dont require me to have a million dollar insurance contract, licence, or pay $200 for one day.

i understand that i would need to pay a large sum to the venue for the good costumers but im just starting out and so i have no funds and flea markets havent been giving me nearly as much as i need for the effort i put into it

any help or suggestions would be so very appreciated!!

I got my interchangeable needles here many years ago. The owner was so kind and patient with me while I looked at everything.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/armstrong-fire-downtown-9.7271126

Kevin Yee yarn shopping at Entwined on Vancouver Island, hosted by Spinnacle Yarn. Did anyone else go to the festival?

(seen on Instagram) Christmas In July starts Monday, July 20 (tomorrow) at Knot Just Yarn in Ladner. You're encouraged to get on their email list for first dibs on limited quantity items. Visit their site at https://www.knotjustyarn.ca/book-online for more details.

They didn’t come out perfect but I still loved them both 💚💛🧡