Join us at The Big Cathedral Knit for a cosy day of knitting, chatting, and creating beautiful blankets for people in unstable housing

The Big Cathedral Knit is back! Help knit and crochet blankets for people experiencing houselessness across London.

Welcome to The Big Cathedral Knit! Grab your knitting needles and join us at Southwark Cathedral on Saturday 26 July anytime between 10am - 4pm for a day of fun and creativity.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, everyone is welcome to come together and work on their projects in this beautiful setting. Share tips, learn new techniques, and enjoy the company of fellow knitting and crochet enthusiasts.

It’s a relaxed and welcoming drop-in knitting and crochet group, open to beginners and experienced makers of all ages to come together, connect, learn more about the crafts and their radical history.

The Big Cathedral Knit is a knitting and crochet marathon workshop by Craft Forward and hosted at Southwark Cathedral.

Knitters will be producing 20x20cm knitted and crocheted squares to go towards Blankets for London - Craft Forward’s seasonal project where they assemble blankets to donate to unhoused individuals in London through partner charities.

All materials are provided, but if you are an experienced knitter or crocheter, please bring your own knitting needles or crochet hook (and spare yarn if you have any). If you are a beginner, come along and we will help you start your crafting journey.

We will also be collecting yarn donations on the day, so be sure to come with unwanted yarn you'd like to donate.

This event will be taking place in the Cathedral and Churchyard located opposite Borough Market. You are free to join us anytime between 10am-4pm for the Big Cathedral Knit. It is expected to be very busy as the Cathedral will be open to all visitors on the day and we can't guaruntee those taking part in the knit a seat, but there will be plenty of indoor and outdoor space weather permitting.

Craft Forward

Established in 2021, Craft Forward is a not-for-profit that provides accessible, creative, experiences suitable for everyone, regardless of their skills and background. Their aim is to disrupt the current elitism within the arts and crafts world and open creativity to all through workshops with a clear social impact.