Submitted by catbirdgrey t3_zkzda5 in newhaven
Hi!
I'm moving to Hamden next month and I was wondering if anybody knows any craft get-together groups, knitting groups, "stitch and bitch" or anything like that that isn't just a college group (I'm pushing 40). LGBTQ+ would be cool but it certainly doesn't have to be. :) Bonus if it's on a busline. :) Tia.
Oh wow this is awesome. I wouldn't have even thought to ask about a place like this.
i know knit new haven on whitney does a weekly knit night i think on tuesdays! but also i am a masters student and lgbtq and would love to start something if ur looking for buddies in the community!!
I would love to start something! I would have no idea where though. I have done things in libraries, but I've never started anything myself. There is this weird place in Hamden I haven't been to yet: https://www.facebook.com/bestvideoperformancespace/ It's part-coffee shop so maybe during the day sometimes they'd have nothing going on.
that's a really cool place. I'm not sure how busy it would be during the day (I've only been at night) but it's really close to quinnipiac so there's potential for crowding.
also I'd be interested if it was evenings or weekends :) I need motivation to finish a project or two lol
I am going to reach out to them :) I don't think evenings would be good there but maybe a weekend morning once a week or every other. And not to be creepy but if you are interested in hanging out to get stuff done we could meet together pretty much any coffee shop or library. I used to have a craft buddy like that, it was a lot of fun and I was so much more productive.
I was looking at the Knit New Haven thing too, I might try that but it can be boring when everyone's talking about "yarn culture" lmao
i don't want to walk into that store with my red heart lol I, too, am creepy so I'd like that!
if you're open to bars, I think three sheets might be good now that they have brighter lighting
Lmao my heard be red as well. I don't drink (not out of principle I just hate the taste) so I might not be a bar's favorite customer. I am a coffee fiend. Common Grounds is near where I'm moving to. They're a pretty big space, lots of tables, and yummy treats. Sorry to skew toward what's closer, I have no car.
Hi we are the same person. Jk but I am 38, bi, and moved to New Haven just a few months ago. I knit and I’m learning to sew! There is a knitting store in New Haven with a stitch and bitch every other Tuesday. I haven’t been yet but I’ve been meaning to. Or I love “gather” a cafe in east rock which I believe has a crafting night or is just a cozy spot to meet up
it's your party, you can have it wherever you want I'd go there, it's not far from me at all and I drive. it's right next to Joann too lol
Also to add to those Ceresa is amazing she runs “endangered stitches” and teaches classes for knitting and sewing
Hi!! I am also 38 lol. I'm married to a guy but I recently realized I've kind of always liked girls and literally all my friends are queer.
I looked up gather and I don't think I could get there on the bus. I don't have a car :/ I was suggesting Common Grounds in Hamden if you like coffee?
Do you mean the knitting store Knit New Haven? I saw they have a group on Tuesdays. Looks kind of not my scene though. Although if the three of us here on this thread all go together we can take over like in an old pop-punk music video.
Knit new haven's knit night is every other tuesday from 6 to 8!
Exciting! I am moving in on Jan 7th, in the meantime I'm following you here but like not really following you just wanted to save your profile.
excellent! looking forward to it
If there isn’t, we should start one. I’m in Hamden too and this would be awesome!
Common grounds is great but doesn’t have a ton of seating as a heads up. More in warmer months for outside, but still.
Sweet! I am really thinking of trying to make something happen, as long as it's just a few of us. I'm thinking the Hamden Common Grounds or Hamden library since I don't have a car. I just hit follow on your profile not to stalk you but just to not forget you if I ever have any news :) I'm moving in next month.
Ah okay. I was only in there once and I remember it being relatively large but I do have a bad memory.
Oh thats great! I wouldn't have to start anything lol. I'm on the 238 bus though so it looks like that would be tough. Eh, maybe it wouldn't cost too much to take a taxi.
Omg there is an app called meetup that I use for niche groups like this. I know there is a group that meets at this yarn place in Woodbridge but it’s riiiight on the New Haven line. The app is wonderful and has connected me with cool people. And also, if it’s not near a bus line, you can throw out that you are looking for a ride and someone will usually help
I may very well check that out :)
Awesome, good idea!
I’m a knitter in my 30s that lives in Hamden! I have been to the knit New Haven stitch n bitch and it’s a bit of an older crowd, was not for me. I would definitely be interested in starting something! Best video would be a good option on days they don’t have scheduled events
I was thinking about that place, I sent them a message actually! :) I really would love to get something started in Hamden!
volume 2 at neverending books on state street in east rock holds an arts meetup every other sunday or so. it's a nice group! all kinds of crafters & artists are welcome, & it's obviously free to join. the whole calendar of events is here - https://neverendingbooks.net/calendar
Awesome! It would be hard for me to get there but I could see what a taxi would cost. Thanks :)
Yes of course! Looking forward to it, best of luck moving!
Gather is right on the 223 line and very walkable from 224 (1 block) or 228(2 blocks) lines. In case that's helpful! I also think there are craft gatherings at Volume 2 (also on state) and at 3 sheets. They might not be as regularly scheduled as some of the other places that have been mentioned but they are very welcoming places in town
I'm on the 238, apparently not where any of the cool things are haha. Thank you :)
cool! no prob! also for what it's worth, the 228c & 229 buses run down whitney ave through hamden and new haven. if you get off at the stop in front of the peabody museum, cross at the crosswalk to the business school, and use the little walkway along the side of the building that leads to pearl street, you can take that street in a straight shot down to state street, where V2 will be on your left. it's a very straightforward & pretty short walk. good luck & welcome to hamden!
I'm off Dixwell on the 238. Good for getting to some stuff like concert venues but not for getting to the cool places people have told me about on this thread it seems.
Would a 36 bi but married to a guy, who doesn’t actually know to to knit or be crafty but wants to learn, be welcome in this club 😄
Absolutely!
Not crowded during the day, and not really a QU hangout. My kids do a D&D club there after school once a week. It's a perfect place for what you're describing.
Nothing to suggest that hasn’t already been said, but adding my name as a 30-something who would be down for a knit night somewhere in the New Haven/Hamden area!
ohhh, hmm. yeah, i just took a look at the routes - closest you could really get on the 238 would be the stop downtown at the green, where you could technically grab a 228/229 headed up to hamden, but what a pain.
not a TERRIBLE walk on a nice day, i used to walk downtown pretty often when i lived in east rock, but not super duper convenient. that would get you VERY close to makehaven, though, which i saw someone else mention on this post!
I (40lgbt) live in Waterbury and don’t know of any groups, but would be happy to get together with you and anyone else interested. I’m on the bus line but space is very limited in my apartment. I am also near Waterbury’s library that would probably be happy to loan us some space if asked. :)
I (40lgbt) live in Waterbury and don’t know of any groups, but would be happy to get together with you and anyone else interested. I’m on the bus line but space is very limited in my apartment. I am also near Waterbury’s library that would probably be happy to loan us some space if asked. :)
ah thank you! i couldn’t remember exactly haha
Hi yes I am the same as your first paragraph lol. I do have a car so I can definitely be flexible with locations. Yes I did mean the knit New Haven but I haven’t been there yet. Yes I’m into all of this!
100%!!!
Is it okay if I message you with my email and when you move just reach out and we can set something up!
Same here!
Nice! I am talking to the library near me in Hamden rn. I will add you to my little list :)
Noted :)
just dropping in to say I'd join something like this. also 40ish. New to the area!
I would also like to be put on your list if you start something!
Would love to be apart of a lgbtqia / no yarn judgement type club!
brewski t1_j02dcr4 wrote
I know this is not exactly what you're asking for, but you may be interested in MakeHaven. It's a makerspace with great textile/crafting facilities. TONS of other equipment at your disposal. I'm not sure if there is a weekly textile/craft meetup (there might be), but there are often workshops and other events. It's a very supportive community and definitely LGBTQ+ friendly.
https://www.makehaven.org/i/1037