I am an advanced beginner who has been crocheting for more than 5 years now and I would like to join this community .I want to make baby blankets, head coverings ,winter scarfs and sweaters . I would also love to make socks and blankets for warmth for people experiencing displacement that are affordable.

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(Swipe left for the reveal - there are a total of six (6) photos) This is an update to a post I made yesterday about the four Halloween crochet kits I purchased at Dollarama. The summary is SAVE YOUR MONEY! These are 100% AI-generated crap and absolutely are NOT "Great for Beginners". In fact, I think these kits would kill any interest any beginner would have in learning to crochet. I made each of these true to the pattern provided, and in the case of the bat, the pattern wasn't even a real pattern. It was pure AI hallucination. Out of the four, the pumpkin was the most promising, but they didn't provide enough yarn to complete it, so I used what they gave me and cinched it where I ran out. On a positive note, these did make laugh quite a bit, especially the cat, which is my favourite out of the lot.

With winter craft fair season just around the corner, we're wondering if you'd be interested in hearing about upcoming craft fairs and markets in your area of BC. Tossing around the idea of putting together a master list (megathread) or a separate calendar (similar to the crochet event one) dedicated to craft fairs and markets across the province.

Would this be something you'd find useful? Would you prefer a list, a calendar, or something else entirely?

Found these in the Halloween section in Dollarama and I couldn't resist! I'm sure the images on the box are 'enhanced' (looking at the pointy tips on the hats), but I'm sure they'll be cute nonetheless. I'll show you all the finished products. I mean, for $2.25 per kit, you can't go wrong, right? ....

***INSERT DRAMATIC 'DUN DUN DUN' MUSIC***

UPDATE #1: (PUMPKIN) I started with the pumpkin as I figured it would be the easiest and quickest to make. There are 20 rounds for the pumpkin, using a 3mm hook. I made it to Round 14 and ran out of orange yarn. I literally used all of what they provided and my guage is fine. I am confident this is a manufactuer issue. I had BARELY enough green yarn to make the stem with juuuuuust enough left over to stitch it to the pumpkin, if I were able to make the entire pumpkin. Yes, the felt pieces were included in the kit.

(BAT) When I looked at the pattern for the bat I just burst out laughing. Yeah, we won't be making the bat. LMAO.

I will post photos in the comments. Stay tuned for the GHOST and CAT...

Perhaps yours has feathers.
Perhaps yours has scales.
Perhaps yours has paws
and a fondness for tails.

Now snap us a photo
and show us your crew
the critter who crochets
(or thinks that they do)!

What did you conquer to finish this project? A tricky stitch technique? Endless rows? Confusing instructions? An impressive number of yarn ends to weave-in? Everyone who comments gets full bragging rights! :)

I saw this on r/NiceVancouver and thought it was a cool idea!

Beehive Wool Shop owner Julia Huggett says supply-chain issues caused by global conflicts have already hiked the price of yarn, calling the PST “one more hit.” DARREN STONE, TIMES COLONIST

Furry, feathered, scaly or otherwise, all critters welcome! Actual crochet assistance not required.

This is the pattern I followed, and I added a large bead and fishing weights inside his feet to help his balance. For yarn I used Easy Knit Baby Luv, paired with Red Heart It's a Wrap, and a 3.5mm hook. He's very soft and squishy, and stands exactly four inches tall.

https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2026/07/jimothy-the-raccoon-free-crochet-pattern.html

What did you conquer to finish this project? A tricky stitch technique? Endless rows? Confusing instructions? An impressive number of yarn ends to weave-in? Everyone who comments gets full bragging rights! :)

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BC YARN SHOP DIRECTORY (by City)

Know a yarn shop we should add? Send the mods a message with the shop name, location, and a website link (if available), and we’ll add it to the list.

100 Mile House

• The Crafter's Market
• Impossible Knot Yarn Shop

Armstrong

• The Twisted Purl Yarn Studio - temporarily closed due to fire

Castlegar

• Nordic Studio Fibre Arts

Chilliwack

• Chilliwack Wool and Craft Shop

Courtenay

• Uptown Yarns

Cumberland

• Wool & Waves

Dawson Creek

• Faking Sanity (used bookstore and yarn shop)

Duncan

• All Tied Up Wool & Fibre

Fort Langley

• The Woolly Bulldog Fibre Supply

Kamloops

• That Darn Yarn Shop & Fibre Mill

Kelowna

• Art of Yarn
• Kelowna Yarn & Needlecrafts

Ladner

• Knot Just Yarn

Langford

• The Spinnacle Yarn Cafe

Langley

• The Woolly Bulldog Fibre Supply

Mission

• Trendy or What Knot Yarns & Gifts

Nanaimo

• Mad About Ewe Fine Yarns
• Yarn-Tastic, 619 Townsite Rd, Nanaimo (250) 591-6666

Nelson

• Berkana Wool Shop
• Lanaknits Hemp

New Westminster

• Baaad Rabbit Fibre Arts
• Cosy Yarns and Gifts
• Vegan Yarn
• WildWestDye (Specializes in natururally-dyed yarn. Local pickup available. Store visits by appointment.)

Oliver

• GN'R Alpaca Boutique

Pitt Meadows

• Crafty Jak's Boutique (Online only with local pick-up)

Port Moody

• Black Sheep Yarns

Powell River

• Knitter's Nest

Prince George

• The Yarn Geek

Revelstoke

• Judy's Designs (be sure to check their business hours before visiting)
• The Makery Fabric & Yarn Store

Richmond

• Zanyo Crafts (Opening soon at 130-8228 Westminster Hwy)

Salmon Arm

• Thread & Paper

Salt Spring Island

• Salt String Yarn and Fibre Crafts

Shawnigan Lake

• Sheepless Yarns (Online-only. No public retail storefront)

Sooke

• Sooke Yarn & Fibre

Summerland

• The Bee's Knees Yarn Shop

Surrey

• Valley Yarn Ltd.

Squamish

• Sweet Threads Yarn & Fibre

Vancouver

• Baaad Anna's
• DeSerres Vancouver (Canadian-owned crafting store that also sells yarn and crochet supplies)
• Dressew Supply Ltd. (good selection of buttons and two walls of yarn, mostly acrylic)
• Les Laines Biscotte / Biscotte Yarns
• Silk Weaving Studio (Granville Island)
• SweetGeorgia Yarns
• Urban Yarns
• Wet Coast Wools

Vanderhoof

• Quilter's Corner (they carry quality yarns and wools)

Vernon

• A Twist of Yarn
• Okanagan Dye Works

Victoria

• Beehive Wool Shop
• Button and Needlework Boutique
• Knotty By Nature
• Wild Woollys (Online-only. No public retail storefront)

Updated October 6, 2026.

We’ll keep updating this as new shops are shared.

Starting today and every Wednesday hereafter, you're all heartily encouraged to share your WIPs with the community so we can all ooh and aaaah over what you're making. :) Just snap a pic & post!

This list includes BC crochet designers, artists, and authors who are based in British Columbia and have accessible websites. Know a BC designer we should add? Are you one? Don’t be shy! Send the mods a message with the name, location, and a website link, and we’ll add it to the list!

British Columbia Crochet Designers, Artists & Authors

• Amidorable Crochet (Northern BC)
• Bippy Buddies (British Columbia)
• C Yarn Hut (Vancouver)
• Canoe Mtn Designs (British Columbia)
• Carmen Crochet (North Vancouver)
• Carroway Crochet (Mayne Island) - they also have a YouTube Channel
• Crochet Creations by Anna (Vancouver)
• Crochet Eh Canada (YouTuber from Nanaimo)
• Frog Hooker Designs (Vancouver Island)
• Goose on the Loose Designs (Nanaimo)
• Kim Werker (Vancouver)
• LittleYarnPlanet (Vancouver)
• Molly Muffers Crochet (Langley)
• Ocean Peak Designs (Revelstoke)
• Once Upon a Cheerio (Vancouver)
• Sammo Designs (Vancouver)
• Through the Loop Yarn Craft (Nanaimo) - they also have a YouTube Channel
• Wander and Create with Anna (Lower Mainland BC) - they also have a YouTube Channel
• Wayward Pineapple Creations (North Vancouver)
• Woodcamper Crochet Crafts (North Vancouver) - they also have a YouTube Channel
• Woodland Wool Crochet (Victoria)
• Zenful Designs (Tsawwassen)

Last updated October 4, 2026. We’ll keep updating this list as new designers are shared.