About us
Fellow queer, neurodivergent fiber artists~~ let's get together, do our respective crafts, sip beverages, and feel like we're home.
What is this?!?!
A regular knitting/crocheting meetup for the people who don't always feel like they fit into their normal knitting circles. I want to create the knitting community that my 16 year old queer self wishes existed when I was younger. I want this to feel like home.
When?
Dates are flexible, but I'd love for this event to be bi-weekly or monthly, depending on the location, interest and turnout!
Where?
Currently, this is likely to centralize around Bergen/Passaic County, but this is also flexible depending on frequency, interest and turnout!
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Okay, but real talk, off the record, tell me more:
I don't know about y'all, but I've never felt like I've Fit Inโข with the older knitting circles where the primary topics of conversation are Dear Husbandโขs and The Real Housewivesโข. I've always wanted to feel excited about going to knitting events and not nervous that I'm going to be the one queer purple haired oddity. I'd love to create a space where y'all feel welcome, excited and home. <3
Upcoming events
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AlterKNITive KnitForFood Knitathon Meetup @ Sierra Coffee Group (Lyndhurst, NJ)
Sierra Coffee Group, 302 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst, NJ, USCome knit/crochet/craft with us and raise money for Knit For Food! We'll be meeting together at Sierra Coffee Group in Lyndhurst, NJ on April 11th from 12pm to 4pm to start off the Knit-a-thon together!
Donate here! https://givebutter.com/knitforfood26/alterknitive-1
(join the team by clicking FUNDRAISE in the middle of the page, click on your name, DONATE, and send your link to others!)Get ready for:
๐งถ KNITTING. CROCHETING. literally any crafts. :)
โ๏ธ EXCLUSIVE coffee drink menu for the fundraiser!
๐ง learning a new skill! (knitting / crochet help + free yarn available!)
๐ซฑ๐ฝโ๐ซฒ๐ฟ finding your people ๐Bring your own project OR feel free to dig through the available free yarn to work on a granny square / block for AlterKNITive's 2026 Group Project!
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Also, please feel free to bring any yarn you'd like to donate to our "Little Free Yarn Library". It comes with us to every location!โจ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ โจ :
https://givebutter.com/knitforfood26/alterknitive-1
โข Join the team by clicking "๐๐จ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฆ๐" next to Team Membersโthis lets people donate through ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ fundraising page while supporting the same cause!
โข If youโd like to donate, just hit the "๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ง๐" button on the link!---
Knit for Food Knit-a-thon is a 12 hour knitting marathon to raise funds and awareness for food insecurity. 100% of funds raised will be equally divided between Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry, and Meals on Wheels.7 attendees
(๐ป) AlterKNITive: Craft, Chat & Chill (2nd Monday ZOOM)
ยทOnlineOnlinePLEASE CHECK OUT OUR 4TH MONDAY ZOOM EVENT AS WELL! :)
Craft, relax, chat and chill with the AlterKNITive crew from the comfort of your own home! Crochet, knit, embroider, cross stitch, weave, whatever your heart desires!
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What to Bring:- Bring your current project, a project you're having trouble with, or something brand new to start!
- Comfy clothes, acomfy location, maybe a comfy drink! (catch me with my hot cocoa)
Ah, I have questions! OR IDEAS! Or concerns?!
- Feel free to message me through here; I have the Meetup Organizer app on my phone and have notifications turned on. :)
11 attendees(๐ป) AlterKNITive: Craft, Chat & Chill (4th Monday ZOOM)
ยทOnlineOnlinePLEASE CHECK OUT OUR 2ND MONDAY ZOOM EVENT AS WELL! :)
Craft, relax, chat and chill with the AlterKNITive crew from the comfort of your own home! Crochet, knit, embroider, cross stitch, weave, whatever your heart desires!
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What to Bring:- Bring your current project, a project you're having trouble with, or something brand new to start!
- Comfy clothes, acomfy location, maybe a comfy drink! (catch me with my hot cocoa)
Ah, I have questions! OR IDEAS! Or concerns?!
- Feel free to message me through here; I have the Meetup Organizer app on my phone and have notifications turned on. :)
6 attendees(๐ป) AlterKNITive: Craft, Chat & Chill (2nd Monday ZOOM)
ยทOnlineOnlinePLEASE CHECK OUT OUR 4TH MONDAY ZOOM EVENT AS WELL! :)
Craft, relax, chat and chill with the AlterKNITive crew from the comfort of your own home! Crochet, knit, embroider, cross stitch, weave, whatever your heart desires!
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What to Bring:- Bring your current project, a project you're having trouble with, or something brand new to start!
- Comfy clothes, acomfy location, maybe a comfy drink! (catch me with my hot cocoa)
Ah, I have questions! OR IDEAS! Or concerns?!
- Feel free to message me through here; I have the Meetup Organizer app on my phone and have notifications turned on. :)
5 attendees
Past events
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