Local knitting circle stitches together community one gathering at a time 

Sophie Demers 

A local knitting circle gathers every Tuesday in park de l’Imaginaire near the Aylmer marina. The group, focused on fiber arts such as knitting and crochet, was founded in December 2023 by Sophé B. Poitras.

“I am a single mom, as are many of my friends, and it’s difficult to find time to socialize and relax. I’ve tried many times to create groups, but nothing stuck until the knitting circle. I posted the idea online and people seemed excited,” said Poitras.

During the colder months the group has been meeting in the Lucy-Faris Library every Tuesday around 6 pm. However, when the weather is nice, the group meets outside. They are currently using the gazebo at the park de l’Imaginaire. The members range in age and experience, but they all come together to chat about their projects, sometimes helping one another when a project is difficult.

The founder of the group explained that the library is a great space for single moms because they can have time with other adults while the kids explore the books.

“It’s an inclusive and calm space for people who want to socialize. As an introvert, the group is a great way to take a hobby I love from being a solo activity to a group activity,” said Poitras.

The group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm. More information can be found on the Facebook group’s page for anyone hoping to join. The group can be found on Facebook by searching for “Cercle de tricot à Aylmer, Qc.”

“We are open to anything interesting, and we are flexible members who don't need to attend every week. We understand that people have various responsibilities,” said Poitras.