Support Groups
Our aim is to encourage support groups linked to Stitchlinks across the world,
where people can meet up, make friends and enjoy social contact in a
safe environment.
Our first group was set up in June 2007 at the Pain Clinic of the Royal United Hospital in Bath, UK and is very successful. We have plans to encourage other groups in doctors' surgeries, hospitals, care homes and other suitable venues.
We understand that joining a group can be difficult, but taking along a knitting or stitching project makes that first step much easier. Not only does it give you comfort in a new environment, but it’s much easier to talk to ‘strangers’ when you have something in common.
Groups will be able to link up via our Stitchlinks Forum to share ideas, inspiration and chat online.
In September 2009 Stitchlinks and I Knit London got together to set up a Community Interest Company called iknitlinks. iknitlinks is a non-profit company which aims to build local communities through knitting groups.
See our iknitlinks website for further details on how you can become part of this exciting new global venture.
Why not start a group near you?
Groups - click on the link for further details
Bath, UK - Pain Management, Royal United Hospital, Knit and Stitch Group
Bath, UK - The Bear Knitting Group - open to everyone
Tooting, London, UK - Tooting Knit and Stitch Group
Walsall, UK - Pain Management Knitting Group