About

We are a collection of people living in and/or visiting Brisbane who get together to knit, crochet & craft.

When: Every Tuesday night, 7pm

Where: Three Monkeys Cafe, West End

Who: You!

Why: For the love of all things craft

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71 Responses

on November 8, 2006 at 1:09 am | Reply veritas

poopies – i am Struggling to work out how to join… i have a wordpress thingy.
on November 8, 2006 at 1:30 am | Reply littlem (Emma)

looks great.
on February 13, 2007 at 3:59 pm | Reply Juliet

Is there a Gold Coast SNB? I would love to be involved but a local group would be great. any info on one?
Thanks
Juliet
on February 13, 2007 at 11:26 pm | Reply janefeebles

I haven’t heard of one Juliet, although someone from the Gold Coast once visited us for a night. We got this group up and running by advertising on craftster and knitty and stitch and bitch websites. When we had enough people to commit (4 the first time) we just started
on March 26, 2007 at 10:32 am | Reply Erica expat Kiwi

Keen as to come by and join the bitchin and stichin after deprivation of such a group in my little region back in NZ that comprised of 3 nanas talking about the cost of rubbish bags and how horrible their ex-husbands were. No surprise they all left… hee hee cruel I know!
on March 26, 2007 at 6:04 pm | Reply Miss_Vicki

You’ll be right with us Erica. I don’t think any of us are divorcees as yet.
on March 27, 2007 at 2:03 pm | Reply Erica expat Kiwi

Am I right in thinking that Three monkeys is the place to be or am I going to a pub? Will be there next week.
on March 27, 2007 at 3:42 pm | Reply Miss_Vicki

Yup. The Three Monkeys Erica. The pub was just that one week.
on April 3, 2007 at 4:46 pm | Reply Erica expat kiwi

Sorry darlings but will not be there tonight. No car and feeling like rubbish- also kinda scared of the motorway in town as I have only been here a week. Not a huge issue but it is a walk in from Ipswitch. Will do a wee dry run in and will be sweet to meet you all very soon. My little babies first tattoo cardi is going so well though! Have a great night and throw a water bomb at the idiot on the story bridge for me. Erica.
on April 30, 2007 at 10:09 pm | Reply Valerie

Hi – I would like to check out your group – sounds good. Are you still getting together this Tues. at 3 Monkeys (May 1st)? Do you care how old I am? Not a spring chicken but hate the idea of sitting around with a bunch of granny-types! I don’t know many people in Brissie and just want to meet people who share a common interest.
on May 1, 2007 at 8:55 am | Reply Miss_Vicki

Hi Valerie, yeah we still meet. We have a range of ages covered, but no granny types yet though. I am certain we would welcome them too though, it is all about the yarn! I am sure if you like makin’ stuff you could find a place with us.
on May 18, 2007 at 4:44 pm | Reply Rachael

Is there room for one more to visit on Tuesday Night?
on May 21, 2007 at 8:49 am | Reply Miss_Vicki

Sure is Rachael.
on July 4, 2007 at 12:38 pm | Reply Alex

Is this group still running, and is there room for a knitting newbie? I work in West End so it would be super convenient…
on July 10, 2007 at 11:07 am | Reply Miss_Vicki

Sure is Alex, we are always there.
on July 31, 2007 at 7:50 pm | Reply Liz

G’day everyone,

Just a note to say the inaugural Toowoomba SnB group will be meeting at 10am on Saturday 4 August, Cafe Forte, Margaret Street, Tooowoomba.

If anyone wants further info, dont hesitate to email me on huline@austarnet.com.au or phone on 0407 373092.

Cheers

Liz
on August 5, 2007 at 12:38 pm | Reply Kate

Hi there! I am so excited that there is a SnB night in Brissy. I’ve just moved back home after 4 years OS and have plenty of knitting to do! Exciting! See you at the cafe.
on August 6, 2007 at 8:22 pm | Reply janefeebles

Sorry I missed the Toowoomba SnB I had my family in town. Did anyone go? Was it fun??
And Hi Kate! We are having a field trip this week (8th August) to a yarn supplier’s studio to drool over huge skeins of yarn.
We are meeting in front of the cafe at 7 and then car pooling over to Kenmore. Hope we see you there, or else another week!
on October 11, 2007 at 5:11 am | Reply nitrojane

i feel incompetent.

how the hell do i add myself to this thingy? It may have taken me over a year, but i did set up a wordpress account. And now i want to post.

BAH!
on October 11, 2007 at 11:31 am | Reply Miss_Vicki

I think have to be added, rather than adding yourself. I will try to do it, but as I haven’t tried it before I am unsure if I have the access. I’ll let you know how I do.
on December 29, 2007 at 11:36 am | Reply Grace

Will you be meeting this Tuesday, New Year’s Day? And will you have room for one or two more?
on January 6, 2008 at 9:07 am | Reply janefeebles

Sorry Grace, the 3 monkeys was closed New Year’s Day.
We’ll be meeting up again for 2008 on the 8th- and we always have room!
on January 16, 2008 at 8:29 pm | Reply Jaimie

Hi,
I’m an expat Aussie in New Zealand who will likely be returning to Brisbane for two weeks in March – meaning I’ll miss my two usual groups. Can I come and join you once (maybe twice if I’m lucky)?

Where in the three monkeys do you usually sit – out the back?

Finally… are you welcoming of guys? I totally respect women-only space but would also prefer not to head over there and then discover that it wasn’t appropriate for me to be there.
on January 17, 2008 at 10:29 am | Reply MissVicki

Hiya Jaimie,

I know we would all love to have you. Yes we do usually sit right up the back, but sometimes when there is a big Birthday party booking they put us up in the front room.

Whilst we are definitely not a women-only group, our male attendance figures are right down. So please come and visit us to tip the balance some, if even for only a week.
on January 27, 2008 at 6:10 pm | Reply Nikki / Willow22

Hey there! How do I join the community? Also, a knitting friend and I am hoping to tag along to this Tuesday’s meeting.
on January 29, 2008 at 12:21 am | Reply Becc

I too am gonna try and get along tomorrow night…. Tried once before and wasn’t able to find yas, but this time I’m determined! I haven’t knit anything in a sad six months since I got home from overseas and left my last s’n'b; it’s time to meet the local talent and break the (lack of) habit. I’m just gonna rock up at the appropriate time and place and hope it’s okay since it’s such short notice and also, judging by the above, I may need some advice on how the “joining” thing works! Hopefully will find you all there!
on January 29, 2008 at 8:10 am | Reply Miss_Vicki

That is precisely how it works. Just rock on up. The last few weeks we have been assigned a table just inside the door, so if we are there agin you will not have any trouble finding us. Perhaps it is time we went back to the old ways and employed the big-ball-of-yarn-stuck-with-needles-as-a-centrepiece trick? You know, for easy identification.
on February 1, 2008 at 2:11 pm | Reply Elle

got room for one more? i might wander over next tuesday, been meaning to for some time now!
on February 4, 2008 at 10:12 am | Reply Miss_Vicki

We always have room for one more!
on March 7, 2008 at 4:01 pm | Reply bibomedia.com
on March 21, 2008 at 9:37 pm | Reply Gabby

Hi All,

Miss-Vicki and fellow SnBers…when’s your next get together? After Easter sometime? I’m at Ferny Grove…love to crochet and would like to come along to your SnB group.
on March 24, 2008 at 8:40 am | Reply Jesika

Hello,

I just joined Ravelry and and found you in the groups section. I’d love to come to one of your nights. I noticed there hasn’t been a posting recently and was wondering if they’re still on. Looking forward to some group knittin’!
Jesika
on March 25, 2008 at 10:08 am | Reply Miss_Vicki

Hi Gabby, hI Jesika,

Meetings are still on. Every Tuesday at 7pm. Like clockwork, I promise. We are just bad bloggers is all. We are there every Tuesday, unless it really is not possible, like Christmas day last year, it was a Tuesday and so 3 Monkeys was not open. I am pretty sure that was the only Tuesday that has been skipped.

Look forward to seeing you both there.
on March 27, 2008 at 5:17 pm | Reply janefeebles

Come along guys! Last week we had someone who was over from Italy for a conference join us. She told us fascinating stories of lacework purchase in Milan.
on May 27, 2008 at 5:25 pm | Reply Dada

I found your website while looking for knitting/crocheting groups in Brisbane. I am keen to learn to knit. I have knitted in the past and learned the European way. I crochet far better (albeit only one pattern) than I knit. I’d love to get better at both but am a complete beginner (and slow to boot) who’s looking for someone to teach me. I’d love to learn how to make simple scarves, beanies, socks to give as presents and to make for the enjoyment of it. Is your group for me or am I better of going to specific knitting/crocheting classes? If so, can you recommend any, perhaps on the southside (I’m at Eight Mile Plains). Many thanks!
on June 8, 2008 at 12:04 pm | Reply janefeebles

Hi Dada

We’re happy to show you the ropes, and we love to knit and crochet (and spin and embroider and make bonbonier, whatever’s going) so it’s not a problem.
Hope we see you sometime!
on June 17, 2008 at 4:59 pm | Reply Dada

Hi janefeebles

Thanks for letting me know. I would love to come along sometime and will try to do so soon. Winter is perfect weather for knitting and crocheting after all. The blanket I’m crocheting at the moment is big enough now to keep me warm like toast while I work on it
on June 24, 2008 at 11:19 am | Reply JacqBrisbane

Hellooo, Tuesday is my yoga night at Core Yoga in West End, usually finished around 7.30pm. … How late do you stick around at ze 3Ms? Jacqueline
on June 24, 2008 at 5:00 pm | Reply MissVicki

Hi Jacq, we can usually count on some of us still being there at 9:30pm, sometimes later.
on July 11, 2008 at 12:05 am | Reply ne55pa

Hi,
I’d love to join your knitting blog, but I can’t figure out how. I have a wordpress account if that helps…?
Cheers,
Nesspa
on July 26, 2008 at 1:49 pm | Reply Alyssa

Hi there,

This is a test run, I’m with Nesspa in being clueless as to how to post on this. I’m newly obsessed with knitting, or that is I’ve taken it up again after 20 years and I’m happy to say I have now produced more than the doll’s scarf and weird bonnet things I did as a kid. Admittedly it is only a few beanies so far that don’t always fit their intended recipient but I’m getting there. I’d love to come along and be inspired by some seasoned knitters. Hope to meet you soon.
Alyssa
on July 28, 2008 at 4:54 pm | Reply Miss_Vicki

Hi Alyssa, Hi Ne55pa,
To post on here, you need to have been given access. I think I am able to do that, but have been slack at getting around to working out just how. There is now a few Tuesday night regulars, that have not been set-up. Yes, it does help to have a wordpress account. In fact, it is a necessity.

In the meantime, I hope we get to meet you both at a Tuesday night (still at the Three Monkeys every week after 7pm) meet soon.
on September 2, 2008 at 5:09 pm | Reply Kay

Hi I found this blog from a knitting website- am looking for someone to talk about stitch n bitch etc for an article for Kurb magazine- do any of your members live locally to Kelvin Grove, Spring Hill, Red Hill, Paddington, Newmarket etc? If so please email me back asap. My email is kaympicton@hotmail.com
Cheers,

Kay
on September 13, 2008 at 12:44 pm | Reply Danielle Hardgrove

Hi there! I’ve just gotten into knitting (I’m a long-time cross-stitcher/sewer/crafter), and I’ve been eagerly looking for an SNB group to join, both for the companionship and to improve my craft.

Are you accepting new members – especially beginner knitters? How do I go about joining, if I may?

Thanks for the info.
on September 22, 2008 at 5:06 pm | Reply Miss_Vicki

Hi Danielle,

Sorry I took so long to get back to you. We are always taking new members. You just show up and pull up a seat at our table, easy. We have all kinds of members, everyone is welcome and you can bring any of your other crafts too. Everyone will be glad to meet you and chat to you about your latest project, so I am sure you will find us friendly. Just look for the table of people getting crafty out the back of The Three Monkey’s cafe after 7pm any old Tuesday.

Look forward to seeing you there.
on June 28, 2009 at 11:00 am | Reply Jennine

I would love to join you down at the 3 monkees, when is your next meeting?

jennine
- on July 8, 2009 at 11:40 am | Reply Miss_Vicki
  
  Still each and every Tuesday Jennine. You will find us up the back of the cafe any time after 7 pm.
on August 9, 2009 at 9:27 pm | Reply Louisa

Hello there, Im moving to Brisbane in 2 weeks time and would love to join you all. Are you accepting new comers? Im a real beginner, only started again this year but Im loving it. My first time to Australia…I can’t wait.
on February 13, 2010 at 9:32 pm | Reply Tori

Hi Are you still up and running and accepting new members?
on February 27, 2010 at 3:21 pm | Reply Johanna

Hi there, I’ve got exactly the same question! Just moved to Brisbane, and would love to come along to the cafe on tues… I’m only a beginner and just now progressing from scarves… just completed my first crochet-baby-booty, which is a little lopsided but a happy booty nevertheless. Would love to come along – this tuesday 2nd March at 7pm???
on March 18, 2010 at 10:37 am | Reply janefeebles

Hi guys

sorry for the radio silence. we sure are still going stronger than ever, so please come along on a Tuesday night!
And dying to see your baby booties Johanna!
on April 9, 2010 at 7:49 am | Reply Judith

Hi – are you still meeting each week? I’m coming out to Brisbane from the UK in just over a week’s time to visit my husband’s family for 3 weeks. We have a short trip booked to Currawinya Reserve (is that right?) and don’t know what the family may have arranged for us for the rest of the time – so not sure whether I will be able to make it to your group – but wanted to check you are likely to be there if I find I can come along. Found you through Ravelry – I’m ‘Oddments’ on there if you are interested.
on April 9, 2010 at 5:05 pm | Reply janefeebles

Hi Judith
we always love visitors, so I hope you can make it. When you get to the cafe just work your way to the back (it’s a bit like an Aladdin’s cave) and we will be in the courtyard, usually to your left near the water cooler
Fee
on April 19, 2010 at 6:26 pm | Reply Judith

well- volcanic ash has scuppered our plans to get to Brisbane! Will try to come next time we are over.
Judith
on April 20, 2010 at 12:22 pm | Reply Fee

oh no! Mt Eyjafjallajokull takes another victim
on May 5, 2010 at 9:16 pm | Reply Melissa

Hi hoping to come along and learn some skills,how much is the group per week or monthly??
- on May 6, 2010 at 12:09 pm | Reply janefeebles
  
  NOTHING!! I’ve also answered your email.
  Come along with some nice plain yarn and 4mm needles and we’ll teach you to knit cos we just love knitting, and think everyone else should too
  Hope we see you soon
on May 29, 2010 at 3:18 pm | Reply Lindy

Hi,
I just found this site. I am trying to teach myself to knit…..suddenly realising I should have listened to my grandma when she was around!!!
Are you guys still meeting on tues nights??…and are beginners welcome?
on June 2, 2010 at 4:31 pm | Reply janefeebles

yes, absolutely!
you’ll find us down the back, and we’re very happy to help you out, show you what really nice yarn is all about, direct you to many awesome websites and patterns and just show you a good yarny time
on June 15, 2010 at 10:42 am | Reply Jen

have just moved to Bris this year and am looking to join groups of like minded people. i just read about you in the brisbane news. i am a 50 year young single mum of 4 and would love to join. hope thats not too old
- on June 15, 2010 at 11:19 am | Reply janefeebles
  
  pfft! you’re never too old or young to join us! We’d love to see you tonight or whatever Tuesday you can make.
  So the article’s out? I’m trying to find a copy! Maybe you can bring it along
on June 18, 2010 at 8:32 am | Reply Ms Wah Wah

Hi There…

I’m a complete beginner but have had inspirational inklings to knit. Im becoming an aunty for the 1st time to 3 babies this coming December and really want too knit some booties for them… Are you accepting newbies at the moment?

Ta,
Ms Wah
- on June 18, 2010 at 3:18 pm | Reply janefeebles
  
  Always!
on July 1, 2010 at 5:26 pm | Reply Kelly

Hey fellow knitters!

I just discovered the site this week! How exciting that there is a knitting group that meets in Brisbane. I’ve been knitting since last October and am really enjoying it. Hopefully you are still meeting, I would like to come along sometime soon! Oh and in realtion to the post above, if you still haven’t seen a copy of the article it is online here (page 12):

http://www.brisbanenews.com.au/issues/788/index.html

Kelly
on May 4, 2011 at 3:40 pm | Reply Pebble

Hello, I have just discovered this group and hope that you are still meeting weekly at The Three Monkeys as I would love to join in. Is the group still active?
- on May 5, 2011 at 3:12 pm | Reply janefeebles
  
  We sure are! Same time, same place. We also have a group on Ravelry if you use that website, and you can like us on FaceBook
on October 20, 2011 at 11:53 am | Reply Leah Carri

Hi, I’m a writer keen to do a piece on the group for a local mag. Could you send me an email leah_carri@hotmail.com to let me know who’s best to speak to? Thanks! Leah
on April 14, 2012 at 8:09 am | Reply Shea Cameron

Hello!

I am a 26 year old, final year fashion student for QUT who is in search of a knitter to collaborate with.

I have designed a range of 2-3jumpers for a collection to be completed by year’s end and I need someone with the right skills to help me execute my designs (and where possible inject some of the fabric artist’s own personality in!).

I want to build a range that not only fits in with my concept but also showcases the talent of local fabric artists.

Could you make a suggestion of a few names of knitters within your association who I could approach about taking on the project? Please let them know all materials will be provided and I’m open to negociating a payment for their time, per garment created.

Any help you could provide would be invaluable.

Kind Regards,

Shea Cameron
- on April 14, 2012 at 9:22 am | Reply janefeebles
  
  Hi Shea, I’m a QUT fashion graduate myself, happy to help you find someone. I’ve circulated your request to our members, but could you give us some contact details? Ta!
on July 16, 2012 at 2:06 pm | Reply Tara G

Hello, my friend just fowarded this to me, is the group still active?
on July 16, 2012 at 2:50 pm | Reply janefeebles

Absolutely. Every Tuesday night at 3 Monkeys from 7 pm. We’re either up the back near the water cooler, or lately they’ve been seating us in the Turkish Room that’s just around the corner from the entrance
Check us out on facebook too, although we’ve been rather quiet on all media fronts lately