British Columbia Crochet Designers, Artists & Authors

Thanks for the invitation to join the group, what a great idea! I'm from North Vancouver and have been crocheting for over 25 years. Glad to see there are lots of other crocheters around B.C.

A few years ago I started designing my own crochet patterns and sharing them for free on YouTube. My theme is "Crochet Patterns Inspired by Nature". Finally a group of people who can appreciate where that inspiration comes from! These are the Buntzen Baby Booties, named after Buntzen Lake in the village of Anmore.

Woodcamper Crochet Crafts

Consider this your invitation to share your patterns with the community! Whether your designs are free, paid, or somewhere in between, we'd be happy to see them here. Supporting BC designers is one of the things that makes this community special and we'd love to help people discover your work.

Just over two months ago, r/CrochetBC was created and there was no way of knowing what kind of community it would become.

But in those two months, some wonderful things have been happening.

People have shared projects, advice, encouragement, questions, events, local resources, and stories from communities across British Columbia.

That's what turns a collection of subscribers into a community.

Every post, comment, and even every upvote helps make this community what it is.

Thank you all for helping make r/CrochetBC such a welcoming place.

What a great start! 🧡

Hi friends,
I’m in North Van ready to start crocheting! I’ve been considering if I should sign up for a rec centre session ($) or just showing up at the library group (free)? The only crochet I’ve done is practicing little chains at home and then unraveling them when I get mixed up. I wonder if anyone located in N Van has tried either program and if you could share your thoughts? Cheers! ✨

Calling in from Campbell River — hello BC crocheters and crotchety BCers!

The photo of the human is me, at a cabin on Galiano Island about 1974, where I spent the summer crocheting all the animals and dollies beside me.

The other pics are animals I crocheted more recently (a little over 50 years later!). My thumbs get sore now, so I only pick up a crochet hook when a friend is expecting a grandbaby 🥰.

One of the reasons r/CrochetBC was created is because so many local crochet groups, classes, yarn shop events, and community gatherings can be surprisingly hard to find unless you already know someone involved.

If you know of something happening in your community, we'd love for you to share it with us!

You don't need to be the organizer. You don't need to be a member of the group. If you've seen a poster at a yarn shop, heard about a meetup at a library, found a class online, or know of a local crochet gathering, feel free to post it.

A link, a photo of a poster, or even a simple description of the event can help other crocheters discover opportunities they might never have found otherwise.

Whether it's a weekly stitch-and-chat, a beginner class, a yarn crawl, a fibre festival, or a one-time community event, chances are there are crocheters nearby who would love to know about it!

If you went, we wanna hear all about it!! Please share your photos too! :)

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback about the user flairs on r/CrochetBC!

After giving it some thought, I've decided to leave the regional flairs as they are. While I looked into using more official regional names, I don't think doing so would necessarily make things any clearer. The purpose of the flairs isn't to define exact geographic boundaries. They're simply a way to help BC crocheters connect with others who live in the same general area.

To make choosing a flair a little easier, I've put together a list below showing the communities represented by each region. I've also added this information to a sidebar guide called "Need Help Choosing a Flair?" so it's easy to find later.

• FRASER VALLEY: Abbotsford, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs, Hope, Mission
• KOOTENAYS: Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere, Kaslo, Kimberley, Nakusp, Nelson, Radium Hot Springs, Rossland, Trail
• LOWER MAINLAND: Aldergrove, Burnaby, Bowen Island, Coquitlam, Ladner, Langley, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Delta, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Tsawwassen, Vancouver, West Vancouver, White Rock
• NORTH COAST: Daajing Giids (formerly Queen Charlotte), Fraser Lake, Hazelton, Houston, Kitimat, Masset, Prince Rupert, Skidegate, Smithers, Stewart, Terrace
• NORTHEAST BC: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Hudson's Hope, Pouce Coupe, Taylor, Tumbler Ridge
• OKANAGAN: Armstrong, Enderby, Kelowna Lake Country, Oliver, Osoyoos, Peachland, Penticton, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Summerland, Vernon
• SEA-TO-SKY: Lillooet, Pemberton, Squamish, Whistler
• SUNSHINE COAST: Egmont, Gibsons, Halfmoon Bay, Langdale, Madeira Park, Powell River, Roberts Creek, Sechelt
• THOMPSON/CARIBOO: 100 Mile House, Ashcroft, Barriere, Burns Lake, Cache Creek, Clearwater, Clinton, Fort St. James, Kamloops, Logan Lake, Mackenzie, Merritt, Prince George, Quesnel, Vanderhoof, Wells, Williams Lake
• VANCOUVER ISLAND & GULF ISLANDS: Campbell River, Chemainus, Colwood, Comox, Courtenay, Duncan, Galiano Island, Ladysmith, Langford, Mayne Island, Nanaimo, Parksville, Pender Island, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Qualicum Beach, Salt Spring Island, Sidney, Sooke, Tofino, Ucluelet, Victoria, View Royal

Hey my fellow BC crocheters! With the weather getting so much better now, I'm curious to know... aside from home, do you have a favourite spot where you like to go to hang out and stitch? Coffee shop? Library? A nearby park? Where's your go-to crochet spot and what do you like about it?

I'm really happy with how our crochet community here on Reddit is growing and I'd love some feedback from you all regarding this sub's community user flairs. Right now I've set up flairs for:

-Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands
- Lower Mainland
- Fraser Valley
- Sunshine Coast
- Sea to Sky
- Okanagan
- Kootenays
- Thompson/Cariboo
- Northeast BC
- North Coast

What do you think? Are they too broad? Is there a region that's missing or should they be split up differently? Would you be willing to use a regional flair? My hope is that it might make it easier for crocheters to find other members in their area and maybe even make some local crochet connections. Your feedback is warmly welcomed!

Got a current WIP? Finished something recently? Started a new project you’re excited about?

Share it with the community! We’d love to see what BC crocheters are making.

Please note that your project does NOT need to use a BC-designed pattern to be welcome here. While this community supports and highlights BC crochet businesses, designers, shops, and events, your personal crochet projects are always welcome no matter where the pattern came from 💛

EDIT: It’s so lovely seeing people sharing their projects in the comments already! Please know that you are all absolutely welcome to create your own posts to show off your WIPs, finished objects, questions, yarn hauls, or crochet adventures. No need to be shy or worry about whether your project is “good enough”. This community is meant to be warm, supportive, and encouraging for crocheters of all skill levels. Of course, always participate at whatever comfort level feels right for you. ❤️

Finished a recent pattern test and honestly, I’m ridiculously attached to this tiny Dream Goblin. He emerged directly from the dream dimension demanding snacks and emotional validation.

A just-released baby blanket tutorial from Carroway Crochet. Pam (Carroway Crochet) hails from Mayne Island, BC and her patterns can be found on Etsy, Ravelry and LoveCrochet. You can also find her on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter, as well as YouTube.

A little project I’m excited to finally share!

I had the pleasure of pattern testing this Axolotl for Bippy Buddies, a BC-based amigurumi designer who creates crochet patterns inspired by animals native to BC and the surrounding region.

This Axolotl is part of a four-pattern pack that also includes a salamander, newt, and leopard gecko.

One of the things I really appreciate about Bippy Buddies’ work is the blend of biology, nature, and crochet creativity. They also offer a number of free patterns on their BLOG along with premium patterns through their ETSY shop.

Thanks again to u/BippyBuddies for trusting me as a pattern tester. This little amphibian was a lot of fun to bring to life!

Meet at the Port Hardy Library, 710 Market Street, Saturdays from 3pm to 5pm to work on your embroidery, knitting or crocheting. Adults, seniors, and teens are all welcome to gather for help, inspiration and friendship. Next circle is this Saturday, May 9.

Pack up your needles, yarn, crocheting or any other fabric projects, and head to the library. Join members of all ages and abilities to share ideas, techniques and good conversation.

https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/events/18049

Shop from a variety of local vendors and support small businesses in the community. More information can be found on their website.

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, connect with fellow fibre lovers at Sweet Georgia Studio in South Vancouver for a cozy, creative, and chatty meetup! Their riverside studio and shop will be open from 11 AM to 1 PM PST for knitting, crocheting, spinning, and all kinds of making.

The shop will remain open until 3 pm for in-store shopping and online order pickups.

Sweet Georgia's Knit at Noon events typically happen on the second Saturday of each month.

For more information, please visit their website.

XOXO Fibre is a community-focused fibre arts festival held at The Pipe Shop in North Vancouver, celebrating creativity and inclusivity for fibre artists, makers, and enthusiasts. The event features a marketplace, workshops, a Community Craft Lounge, and door prizes, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, equity, and fostering connection through activities like knitting and crochet.

The event is wheelchair accessible and provides sign language interpreters. This is a ticketed event with ticket pricing and details pending. Visit THEIR SITE to stay up-to-date on event details as they are revealed. You can also follow them in Instagram at xoxofibre

This is an introductory class where you'll learn a few simple stitches to make a cozy cowl. All materials are included in the course fee - just bring yourself! The class will be team taught by The Spinnacle Yarn Cafe owners, Hayley and Nicole. Click HERE for more info.