# Social Knitting Clubs Stitch 'n' Bitc* By Howard Wu | Published 2008-05-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stitch-n-bitch-clubs-social-knitting-clubs References: [stitchnbitch.org](http://www.stitchnbitch.org/snb_groups.htm) When I first heard the term "stitch & bitc*", it came from my Jamaican aunt, who recollected her experience of a club she attended many years ago. When I pictured her description, my visual stereotype consisted of elderly women, who shared gossip while sewing or mending their clothes. My curiosity was more with the name, than anything else, so I did an Internet search. To my surprise, this term was widely used, and there are apparently [Stitch 'n' Bitc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-phenology-wheel-stitch-journal)* clubs in over 20 countries around the world. According to Wikipedia, these clubs are by definition, groups of casual knitters who meet regularly in [bars or cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-and-learn) to socialize while sharing [knitting advice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macmahon-knitting-mills-and-beams). Wikipedia also cites the origins of Stitch 'n' Bitc* to be around World War II, which is a great testament to both the name and the clubs' longevity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Knitting Clubs:** Opportunity for businesses to create social knitting clubs as a unique way to engage customers and foster community. - **Casual Knitting:** Potential for the rise of casual knitting as a popular hobby and creative outlet, creating opportunities for craft stores and knitting supplies retailers. - **Social Crafting:** Emergence of social crafting communities beyond knitting, opening up possibilities for businesses to cater to wider crafting interests. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Restaurants, bars, and cafes can host social knitting clubs, attracting customers and providing a unique experience. - **Retail:** Craft stores and knitting supplies retailers can tap into the growing interest in casual knitting by offering a wide range of products and resources. - **Digital Platforms:** Online platforms and social media communities can connect knitters worldwide, providing a space for sharing advice, patterns, and fostering virtual communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Literary Subscription Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffys-book-club.md) - [DIY Crafts Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sampler-club.md) - [Gen Z Crafting Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafternoon.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Branded Book Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betches-book-club.md) - [Visually Morphing Muses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitchy-bitches.md) - [Women-Owned Pet Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womenowned-business.md) - [Dual-Version Book Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charmed-and-bound-monthly-book-club.md)