Yarn Swap 19th September in South East London
If your yarn shelves are looking a little… crowded, or you’re itching for fresh inspiration to kick off the autumn season, we’ve got the perfect excuse to tidy, trade, and treasure-hunt!
With Barge Knitters, we’re hosting an Autumn Yarn Destash/Restash on Saturday, 19th September, from 1 to 4 P.M. at The Catford House in SE6.
The Catford House is a pub with social purpose, run by GCDA, a local social enterprise with over 40 years’ experience creating community-led projects across south-east London.
Our last Yarn Swap at The Catford House in January, 2026.
It’ll be a joyful swap event for yarn lovers of all kinds — knitters, crocheters, weavers, latch hookers, embroiderers, menders…
Bring along those leftover balls from past projects, or the yarn you’ve just fallen out of love with. Maybe, it’s exactly what someone else needs for their next masterpiece.
Then, browse a rainbow of new-to-you yarns and crafting items… and grab what sparks new inspiration!
Whether you’re looking to declutter, restock, or simply enjoy the company of fellow yarn enthusiasts, let’s add some excitement to the start of the autumn.
Tickets are £6 and are on sale via Outsavvy. Proceeds go to Celia Hammond Animal Trust.
How it works
It’s simple: bring along good-quality leftover yarn.
If you have more than one ball of the same yarn, just wrap them together!
If the original ball bands have been lost, please label the weight and fibre content… if you know them!
You’re also welcome to bring any patterns or notions you’d like to pass on.
Drop your items at our tables, then grab a drink and browse donations from other makers. Take what inspires you!
Don’t have anything to swap? Come along anyway! You never know what might spark your next project.
And don’t feel you need to be bang on time. Join us from the start or drop in sometime in the middle, and come and go as you please!
If you’d like, bring a work-in-progress. There’s no telling how much inspiration and support yarn crafters can bring one another when gathered in a room!
On the mezzanine, we’ll also be holding a drop-in crochet workshop for all ages.
Giving back
Proceeds go to Celia Hammond Animal Trust, an animal welfare charity operating in London and the South East. It rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes unwanted, stray, and feral cats, while also providing essential low-cost veterinary clinics, routine treatments, and neutering services.
And any materials left unclaimed at the end of the event will be donated to local schools and charities or listed on Destasher, supporting our mission to connect makers to share leftover materials and supplies, making crafting more affordable and sustainable.
Getting there
The event takes place at The Catford House (formerly the Catford Constitutional Club) at Catford Broadway, London SE6 4SP. There’s no dedicated car park, and on-street parking can be busy, so public transport is easiest.
It’s a short walk from Catford Bridge Station (mainline from London Bridge) and Catford Station (mainline from Blackfriars and Victoria).
Any questions, do reach out! hello@destasher.co.uk
Get ready to spark a little autumn inspiration. Can’t wait to see you there!
