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Knitters Group
Knitting needles,
yarn and a gift for gab are the only things necessary for a Tuesday
afternoon or a bi-monthly Friday evening at Threads in Time Knitters
Group.
"Stitch ‘n Bitch is
an example of what we call our community groups," said Lynn Landry-Rody
owner of Threads in Time, a collective that supports local artists,
"which is essentially just groups of people ... with a like-focus."
For nearly six
years, people from many different walks of life have gathered at
Threads in Time on Tuesday afternoons to bond over whatever their
knitting projects may be. Those who attend Stitch ‘n Bitch gatherings
are not just honing their knitting skills. Knitters say that they
continue to attend these events because of the sense of community they
feel with the rest of the group. "We help each other with dropped
stitches, broken relationships or even finding a good, trustworthy car
mechanic," Landry-Rody said.
Although there is
generally a core group of mostly women who come to Stitch ‘n Bitch
each week, these gatherings are open to anyone with an appreciation
for yarn and a good conversation."There really is no set schedule or
program for Stitch ‘n Bitch events. "It's pretty casual. Usually
people bring their own snacks, drinks and whatever they're working
on." There is always a huge pot of tea to share.
Susan Lang who has
been attending Stitch ‘n Bitch since its inception six years ago, said
a lack of experience should not hold anyone back from joining the
group.
"There are beginners
working on their first knit rectangle, as well as knitters who have a
passion for lacework, like Margaret Duncan. Susan and Margaret both
teach knitting classes at Threads in Time. From beginners to experts,
elderly to undergrads, those in attendance discuss a variety of topics
over their needles and thread. Landry-Rody says conversations can
take a turn toward the unexpected.
Stitch ‘n Bitch
Knitters Group meets every
Tuesday 1:00 p.m. at
Threads in Time at 426 Victoria Avenue East in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Canada and also every other Friday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
For more details
call Lynn @ 626-9023 |
email Lynn
426 Victoria Avenue
East,
THUNDER BAY, ON P7C 1A5
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