KCG Branches
The Knitting & Crochet Guild has branches throughout the UK.
Members get together locally for a range of social and informal activities as well as more formal events such as workshops and study sessions and to organise shows. The information listed below is now available on our new interactive map just click in the top right hand corner to enlarge the map and you'll find instructions on how to use the map down the left hand side. If you have difficulty accessing the map, check which browser you are using. Chrome can be problematic. Safari and Firefox are better.
Setting up new branches
Where there is currently no local branch there is an opportunity for members to start one and bring together enthusiasts for knitting and crochet. The Guild will advise you how to set up a local branch and we can help contact other members who may be local. In areas where our membership is widely dispersed we are inviting members to join "virtual branches" where members can keep in contact by letter, phone, email or Skype. Please contact our Membership Secretary for more information by email
Making Video Presentations During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Branches might be interested in this Guide to Video Conferencing which has been produced for the Guild.
Virtual Branch meetings (all times are UK time)
Members may join any of these virtual Branch meetings. - you are not limited to your usual Branch. Please contact the organiser for details of a meeting.
Virtual meetings
| Frequency | When | Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Wednesday 10:45am-12pm |
Lancashire (Weir): General chat, knitting and crochet, textile crafts. Free to attend via Zoom. | Glynis |
| Thursday 7pm |
Buckinghamshire (Milton Keynes) & Daventry: Crochet only. General chat, projects and new technique learning. Free to attend via Zoom. | Gill | |
| Saturday 2-4pm |
Cornwall (Truro): Chatting, and a knit-along with group. Free to attend via Zoom. | Anna | |
| Fortnightly | Sunday 11am-1pm (pattern starts 10 Jan) |
Cheshire: Show and tell, general, Brioche knitting. Free to attend via Zoom. | Judy |
| Monthly | 1st Monday 10am |
Leighton Buizzard: General chat and making. Free to attend via Zoom. | Helen |
| 1st Saturday 1-4pm |
London (Bromley): Knit, crochet and natter. Free to attend via Zoom. | Gill | |
| 2nd Saturday 10am-12pm |
Bath: General chat and making. Free to attend via Zoom. | Desiree | |
| 3rd Monday 10am |
Leighton Buzzard: General chat and making. Free to attend via Zoom. | Helen | |
| 3rd Saturday 11am-1pm |
Birmingham: Show and tell, general chat and Intarsia knitting. Free to attend via Zoom. | Karen | |
| 4th Monday 10am |
Leighton Buzzard: General chat and making. Free to attend via Zoom. | Helen | |
| Last Thursday 7-9pm |
Lancashire (Weir): 'Knit and Sip'. Chat, wine and a bit of knitting and crochet. Free to attend via Zoom | Glynis |
Branches (all times are the local time where the Branch meets)
Branch list updated: 18 February 2021
England
Bedfordshire
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire BranchZoom meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Monday of the month at 10 am. These are for members and non-members. Meeting dates and times Last Saturday of the month. 2-4pm. Location: St Georges Court, George Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JX Cost: £2 per meeting Find out more Coordinator Helen Nulty - email - 07971 544 924 |
Berkshire
Reading
ReadingVisitors always welcome. If you don't attend regularly, check the programme for supplies. Always bring needles, hooks and yarn, which should be smooth and light coloured unless stated otherwise. Meeting dates and times Contact the coordinator for dates of meetings. Location: RISC meeting rooms, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS Find out more Coordinator Linde Merrick - email - 01344 457569 - 37 Knox Green, Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 4NZ |
Buckinghamshire
Milton Kenes
Even Robots Need BlanketsEven Robots Need Blankets is currently running a free zoom session during the Covid-19 pandemic to keep members together at the same time of week. Everything you need to go from total beginner to amazing one knot at a time - group aimed at crochet beginners and intermediate level. We are a chatty bunch at all levels of experience, but we love to share and make together. Meeting dates and times Every Thursday including school holidays. 7:15-9pm. Location: Medbourne Pavilion, Pascal Drive, Medbourne, MK5 6LS Cost: £5 - includes project yarn, printed pattern and refreshments. Craft: Crochet only. Find out more Coordinator Gillian Jeffery - email Links |
Cheshire
Frodsham
Cheshire BranchDuring lockdown, they are holding fortnightly Zoom meetings. Please contact Judy for the latest information. People are welcome to come for all or part of the meeting. Meeting dates and times Second Sunday of the month. 10am-4pm. Location: Dunham Hill and Hapsford Village Hall, 7 Hob Lane, Dunham on the Hill, Frodsham WA6 OLW Cost: £4 for each meeting. Find out more Coordinator Judy Jones - email - 01925 740386 |
Cornwall
Truro
Cornwall BranchMeetings are held at various venues in and around Truro. Meeting dates and times First Wednesday of the month. 6-8pm. Third Saturday of the month. 2-4pm. Location: Various venues in and around Truro. Find out more Coordinator Anna - email - 07974 619 612 |
Devon
Dawlish
Devon BranchMeetings of the Devon - Dawlish branch are currently suspended. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch or buy something from the range of shops nearby. Both groups welcome visitors. Location: Dawlish Baptist Church Cost: £2 to cover the costs of refreshments and room hire. Craft: Crochet (Wednesday) and knitting (Saturday) Find out more Coordinator Mary Jefferson - email - 01822 853702 Elizabeth Bamfield - email Elizabeth Earland (Saturday sessions) - 01392 209665 |
Dorset
Christchurch
Coastal Machine Knitting ClubThe Branch was previously known as the "Carbery Machine Knitting Club", and you may have met them at Bournemouth Live! shows. The club has a Brother machine, but members have a broad range of machines and a wealth of experience. Meeting dates and times First Wednesday of the month. 10am-12pm. Location: 17 Marlow Drive, Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 2RR Cost: Annual membership: £10. Annual membership is £10, with an additional fee of £2 for each meeting (£4 for non-members, who may attend at most two meetings before joining). Craft: Machine knitting. Find out more Coordinator Janet Shuttleworth - email - 01425 83967 |
Greater Manchester
Manchester
Yarn Addicts of ManchesterYarn Addicts of Manchester, is a crochet and knitting group in central Manchester. Unlike the majority of knit and natter groups that meet during the day, we meet on the 2nd Saturday morning and the last Thursday evening every month, so it's perfect if you work 9 to 5. The aim of the group is to get together with like-minded people to crochet and knit, have a chat with new friends, learn new stitches and share our love of all things woolly. Absolute beginners are always welcome and there is always someone who can teach you the basics. Meeting dates and times Last Thursday of each month. Evening. Second Saturday of each month. Morning. Location: Manchester Cost: There is a £3 annual joining fee to join the group which is used to cover the six-monthly Meetup hosting fee. Find out more Links Find details about registration and attending our events can be found on the Group's Meetup page. |
Hampshire
Christchurch
Coastal Machine Knitting ClubThe Branch was previously known as the "Carbery Machine Knitting Club", and you may have met them at Bournemouth Live! shows. The club has a Brother machine, but members have a broad range of machines and a wealth of experience. Meeting dates and times First Wednesday of the month. 10am-12pm. Location: 17 Marlow Drive, Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 2RR Cost: Annual membership: £10. Annual membership is £10, with an additional fee of £2 for each meeting (£4 for non-members, who may attend at most two meetings before joining). Craft: Machine knitting. Find out more Coordinator Janet Shuttleworth - email - 01425 83967 |
Fleet
Fleet Knitting ClubDuring Lockdown there are no meetings. To compensate, a monthly newsletter is emailed out and also appears on their Club Blog. For details, contact the organiser. Established over 40 years ago and now a fully-fledged Guild branch Meeting dates and times First Tuesday of the month (moving to second or third Tuesday to fit around school closures). 8-10pm. Location: Court Moor School, Spring Woods, Fleet, GU52 7RY Cost: £3 per meeting or £15 per year (for 10 meetings) Craft: Hand and machine knitting, crochet. Find out more Coordinator Sally - email - 07961 038910 |
Petersfield
Portsmouth
Drayton Machine Knitting ClubContact the coordinator for details. Meeting dates and times Second Monday of each month. 1:30-4:30pm. Location: St Andrews Church Hall, Havant Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1AA Cost: £3 per annum plus £2 per meeting to cover expenses. Craft: Machine knitting. Find out more Coordinator Christine Linfield - email Links |
Hertfordshire
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire BranchZoom meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Monday of the month at 10 am. These are for members and non-members. Meeting dates and times Last Saturday of the month. 2-4pm. Location: St Georges Court, George Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JX Cost: £2 per meeting Find out more Coordinator Helen Nulty - email - 07971 544 924 |
Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight BranchMembers on the IOW will be meeting monthly at various venues Meeting dates and times Contact the coordinator for dates. 2-4pm. Location: Isle of Wight Find out more Coordinator Christine Roberts - email |
Kent
Folkestone
Granny Drops a ClangerDuring lockdown, the group leader is sending out a weekly email to engage members. Contact the coordinator for details. Meeting dates and times Every Wednesday. 6-9pm. Location: Clearing Café, The Quarter House in Tontine Street, Folkestone, Kent. Find out more Coordinator Deborah - email - 07921 180 081 Links contact the coordinator on Facebook. |
Lancashire
Weir
Weir Knit & NatterDuring lockdown, they are running a Zoom session each Wednesday. Contact the coordinator for detail. Weir Knit & Natter meets weekly. There is ample parking. Meeting dates and times Third Thursday of the month. 10:30am-2pm. Location: Doals Centre, Burnely Road, Weir, OL13 8RW Cost: £1.50 per meeting including refreshments. Find out more Coordinator Glynis - email - 07867 311 483 |
Leicestershire
Melton Mowbray
Leicester & Rutland BranchBring a packed lunch. The venue has cats and dogs (not at the meeting). If anyone has allergies be aware. Meeting dates and times Contact coordinator for meeting dates. Location: 10 Cotswold Close, Melton Mowbray LE13 0JT Find out more Coordinator Rebecca - email |
Lincolnshire
Nettleham
Lincolnshire BranchThis Branch meets monthly. Meeting dates and times Second Thursday of each month. 7:30-9:30pm. Location: Nettleham Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Nettleham, LN2 2PL Find out more Coordinator Julie Hulme - email - 07826 843987 |
London
Brentford
West London BranchThis is an informal group suitable for absolute beginners and the more experienced alike, Child-friendly, accessible venue with free parking. Meeting dates and times First Thursday of the month. 1-4pm Location: The Café, London Museum of Water and Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford TW8 0EN Cost: Free to attend, but please purchase refreshments from the café. Find out more Coordinator Karen Adams - email Links |
Bromley
London - South East BranchDuring lockdown they are holding Zoom meetings on the first Saturday of the month. Details from Gill. This Branch meets in Bromley. Meeting dates and times First Saturday of the month. 1-4pm. Location: Ground Floor, Glades Shopping Centre in Bromley Find out more Coordinator Gill Gardner - email - 07729 733 618 |
Ilford
East London Crochet GroupMeetings are curently held online. The East London Crochet Group first went public in September 2000, although it existed around the kitchen table for a long time before that, exploring Double Filet crochet with a number of colleagues and friends, so it has always been a specialist crochet group, existing alongside the London Group which we also supported. Our membership is correspondingly scattered, coming from as far as Warwickshire and even Fort William but with a strong local core. Workshops are designed to provide projects for all levels of competence, from an ability to work trebles and chains upwards. Each year the meetings have a theme. That theme is continued in their annual Residential Workshop at Besley Bridge Conference Centre held in August. Meeting dates and times Four times a year. 10am-4pm. Residential workshop in August. Location: St Mary's, Ilford. Cost: Cost of each day workshop (10am till 4pm) at St Mary's in Ilford is £15 for Guild members, £18 for non-members, which includes, tea, coffee, biscuits etc, please bring your own packed lunch. Find out more Coordinator Nic Walker - email - 070743 581 345 Links |
Kingston-upon-Thames
London - South WestThis branch now meets monthly on Zoom. Contact the coordinator for more details. A monthly "Keeping in Touch" email is sent to members. This Branch is based in Kingston-upon-Thames Meeting dates and times Last Saturday of the month (except December). Find out more Coordinator Mary Gordon - email - 020 8337 6312 |
London
London - Central BranchThey run a variety of workshops and talks as well as more informal social gatherings to exchange ideas, inspire and problem solve. They also have people on hand to teach you how to knit or crochet if you'd like to learn. Everyone is welcome - knitters, crocheters, non-members, absolute beginners to experts and mostly those of us in between. All you need is a passion for yarn. The venue is fully accessible by wheelchair users and opposite the Barbican underground station. Meeting dates and times Third Saturday of every other month. Location: 140 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4HY Cost: varies from £3 to £15 depending on the workshop/meeting and the price includes tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits. Craft: Knitting and crochet. Find out more Coordinator Susannah Matthews - email - 07977 208 121 |
Merseyside
Prescot
MerseysideDuring lockdown, the group is meeting by Zoom. Contact the coordinator for details. This group meets in Prescot. Meeting dates and times Contact the coordinator for meeting dates and times. Location: Vees Place (PLC Activities Club) 80 Kemble Street, Prescot, L34 5SF Find out more Coordinator Marianne Penny - email |
Middlesex
Houlslow
Middlesex Machine KnittersFor the lockdown, the group has started a WhatsApp group. This group meets monthly. Meeting dates and times Second Wednesday of the month. 1:30-3:30pm. Location: Hounslow Community Centre, 9 Montague Road, Hounslow, TW3 1JY Cost: £2.50 per meeting plus £20 subscription each half year. Craft: Machine knitting. Find out more Coordinator Elaine - email |
Norfolk
Norwich
Norfolk GroupThe Norfolk Group regularly has members joining us from all over the county as well as from Suffolk. We always have a Show and Tell of members work and exchange information and help on projects in hand in a friendly atmosphere. Do come and join us. You can find the group just up the road from John Lewis’, and round the corner from the bus station. Meeting dates and times Last Friday (Most months) 1:30pm onwards. Location: Evelyn Suffield House, 45 All Saints Green, Norwich Find out more Coordinator Rosemary Brown - email - 01485 518277 |
Northamphtonshire
Daventry
Even Robots Need BlanketsEven Robots Need Blankets is currently running a free zoom session during the Covid-19 pandemic to keep members together at the same time of week. Everything you need to go from total beginner to amazing one knot at a time - group aimed at crochet beginners and intermediate level. We are a chatty bunch at all levels of experience, but we love to share and make together. Meeting dates and times Every Thursday including school holidays. 7:15-9pm. Location: Medbourne Pavilion, Pascal Drive, Medbourne, MK5 6LS Cost: £5 - includes project yarn, printed pattern and refreshments. Craft: Crochet only. Find out more Coordinator Gillian Jeffery - email Links |
Northamptonshire
Crick
Northamptonshire - Crick - BranchThe Northamptonshire Crick Branch meets once or twice a month. Meeting dates and times Mondays (roughly twice a month). 7:30-9:30pm. Location: Chapel Room , Crick United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Crick, NN6 7TW Craft: Knitting and crochet. Find out more Coordinator Pat - email - 01788 822 091 |
Long Buckby
Long Buckby Machine KnittersThis machine knitting club has its own machines so you do not need to bring your own. The meeting room is on the first floor, but there is a lift and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Meeting dates and times Second Monday of the month. 2-4pm. Location: Long Buckby Community Centre, 41 Station Road, Long Buckby, NN6 7QB Cost: £2.50 a session for club members that includes tea and coffee. Find out more Coordinator Pat - email - 01788 822 091 |
Nottinghamshire
Nottingham
Mapperly Knit and Natter ClubThis a club focusses on machine knitting. It has a knitting machine for demonstrations. The club runs show and tell sessions. People also bring along hand knitting, crochet or making up to do while at the meeting. Meeting dates and times First Monday of the month (except for Bank holidays when the meeting generally moves to the 2nd Monday of the month but do check). 6:45-9pm Location: Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8DB Cost: £3 for a visitor per meeting, or an annual subscription which runs from April each year plus £1.50 a meeting for those paying. Craft: Hand knitting, machine knitting and crochet. Find out more Coordinator Ann - 0115 927 9365 Alison - email |
Oxfordshire
Oxford
Oxford BranchDuring Lockdown, their meetings have moved online, using Zoom. For detail contact This Branch meets in central Oxford. Meeting dates and times First Saturday of the month. 11am-3pm. Location: Oxford Central Library, Queen Street, Westgate Find out more Coordinator Jane Barton - email |
Rutland
Melton Mowbray
Leicester & Rutland BranchBring a packed lunch. The venue has cats and dogs (not at the meeting). If anyone has allergies be aware. Meeting dates and times Contact coordinator for meeting dates. Location: 10 Cotswold Close, Melton Mowbray LE13 0JT Find out more Coordinator Rebecca - email |
Somerset
Bath
Bath BranchDuring the lockdown, they are meeting on Zoom once a month. Contact the coordinator for details. The Bath branch meet in central Bath. Meeting dates and times Second Saturday of the month. 10am to midday. Location: Fashion Museum, Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath Find out more Coordinator Desiree Jeans - email Links Please check individual events on the group's Ravelry page for location and topic details. |
Staffordshire
Lichfield
Lichfield Machine Knitting ClubDuring lockdown the coordinator is using email to keep in touch with club members.s This machine knitting club meets in Lichfield. Meeting dates and times First Wednesday of the month (except for August). 1:30-3:30pm. Location: Martin Heath Hall, Christchurch Lane, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 8AY Craft: Machine knitting. Find out more Coordinator Lidia - email - 01827 63992 Links |
Surrey
Aldershot
Aldershot BranchMeetings are suspended until further notice. This group currently has members ages 30 - 90 of all abilities. Visitors are welcome. Bring needles/yarn and current project. Tuition available with occasional group workshops. There is a waiting list so please contact the coordinator. Meeting dates and times Fourth Wednesday of the month (except December). 10:30-3pm. Location: Victoria Hall, Ash Hill Road, Ash, Near Aldershot, GU12 5DA Cost: £2 (also covers rent), tea/coffee provided, bring own lunch. Find out more Coordinator Fiona Laden - email |
Sussex
Littlehampton
Sussex Branch - LittlehamptonEveryone welcome! Refreshments served. Meeting dates and times Saturday. 2-4pm. Location: Parkside Church Hall, St Flora’s Rd, Littlehampton BN17 6BD and Rustington Methodist Church, Claigmar Road, Rustington, BN16 3DR Cost: £1.50 per meeting. Find out more Coordinator Paula Martin - email - 07724 131552 Entry updated: 05 February 2021. Report a problem with this entry. |
Wealden
Wealden West SussexA branch meeting in Wealden, West Sussex Craft: Knitting and crochet Find out more Coordinator Maggie South - email - 0771 250 2026 |
Tyne and Wear
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear BranchVisitors always welcome and help and guidance gladly given. Meeting dates and times Second Wednesday of the month (except August). 1-3pm. Location: Textile Gallery of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland Find out more Coordinator Cecelia Robinson - email - 0191 528 9154 |
Warwickshire
Shipston on Stour
Warwickshire Monday BranchThis Branch meets in a retirement home. Meeting dates and times Monday. 7-9pm. Location: Low Furlong, Darlingscote Road, Shipston on Stour, Warks CV36 4DR Cost: £2 to cover the hire of the room and the cost of refreshments. Find out more Coordinator Julie Pardoe - email - 07956 180 989 Links |
Warwickshire Wednesday BranchThis Branch meets in sheltered accommodation. Meeting dates and times Monday. 7-9pm. Location: Rainbow Fields, The Driftway, Shipston on Stour, Warks CV36 4BU Cost: £2 to cover the hire of the room and the cost of refreshments. Find out more Coordinator Julie Pardoe - email - 07956 180 989 Links |
West Midlands
Birmingham
Birmingham BranchDuring lockdown meetings have moved online using Zoom. The focus of Birmingham branch meetings is to socialise with fellow crafters, as well as learning specific skills or techniques from each other and invited guests. Meeting dates and times Third Saturday of the month. 10am - 4pm. Location: Community Hub of John Lewis above New Street Station Cost: Suggested donation of £3 to the Guild. Find out more Coordinator Karen - email - 07989 445 091 |
West Yorkshire
Leeds
Leeds Central BranchDuring Lockdown, with no meetings taking place, this branch is holding online meetings on Wednesdays at 7p, by Zoom - aiming at once a fortnight. For details contact the coordinator. With the some of the latest knitting and crochet magazines to browse, the Branch catches up the latest news, shares current projects and then settles in for a workshop session. The Community Hub is located adjacent to the haberdashery department and "The Place to Eat" on the 4th Floor of the venue. Meeting dates and times TBD 10:30am-1pm. Meet at 10am for a prompt start. Location: Community Hub at John Lewis, Victoria Gate, Leeds, LS2 7AR Find out more Coordinator Kelly Ferguson - email |
Pudsey
Yorkshire Machine KnittersThe venue has free parking and disabled access. Meeting dates and times First Wednesday of the month. 10:30am-12:30pm. Location: Pudsey Civic Centre, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, West Yorks LS28 5TA Cost: £2 per meeting with an additional £1 for coffee. Find out more Coordinator Ann Rowat - email - 07551 96960 Links |
Wakefield
Wiltshire
Westbury
Worcestershire
Welland
Timberdene Machine Knitting ClubThis machine knitting club meets monthly. Meeting dates and times Second Monday of each month. 1:30-4:30pm. Location: Veeda Glenta, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, Worcs, WR13 6NN Cost: £3 per meeting which includes refreshments plus £5 subscription for 12 months. Craft: Machine knitting. Find out more Coordinator Suzette - email - 01905 774579 |
Yorkshire
Huddersfield
Yorkshire West BranchMeetings are usually a workshop, trunk-show, talk, or show & tell. This is a friendly and enthusiastic group, and always offers a warm welcome to new members. Meeting dates and times Third Thursday of the month. 7:30-9:30pm. Location: Town Hall, Huddersfield Cost: Free to Guild members. £3 for non-members. Find out more Coordinator Marie Wright - email |
Sheffield
Yorkshire South BranchThis Branch meets monthly. Meeting dates and times First Saturday of the month. 2-4pm. Location: Central United Reformed Church, 60 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JB Cost: £3 per session for visitors. Annual subscription £16 paid in advance at the beginning of the year. Find out more Coordinator Joanne Ellis (chair) - email Deborah Theasby (secretary) - email |
York
Ewenique Machine Knitting ClubThis machine knitting club meets twice a month. Meeting dates and times Second and Fourth Mondays of the month. Location: The Folk Hall, New Earswick, York, YO32 4AQ Craft: Machine knitting. Find out more Coordinator Diane Beadle - email - 01757 291 837 |
Northern Ireland
County Antrim
Belfast
County Down
Scotland
Scotland Virtual BranchThis Branch meets virtually. Find out more Coordinator Anne Stephen - email |