IT sounds unlikely, but knitting at the movies could become Glasgow's coolest new trend.

IT sounds unlikely, but knitting at the movies could become Glasgow's coolest new trend.

Wool buffs are venturing out from behind closed doors to indulge in a special knitting night at Stefan King's cinema in the trendy West End.

Dozens are taking their number fours away from the fireside and into the Grosvenor Cinema in Ashton Lane for Tuesday knit at the movies.

The unusual gathering will take place on January 30 and was the brainchild of Katherine Walker, who runs K1 Yarns Knitting Boutique in the West End.

Previous knit-ins have included jazz nights and a special Bard in the Botanics event.

Katherine got the idea after attending a similar event at London's Brixton cinema.

She said: "I approached the Grosvenor manager, who was really enthusiastic. I expected him to think I was crazy.

"We have done a few other nights out and I thought it might be good to do something through the winter.

"The lights will be up slightly for the beginner knitters but the more experienced don't have to look at their needles.

"I think any members of the public who come in will be told there are knitters in the audience but I doubt anyone will have any problems hearing the movie."

Katherine Walker, originally from Canada but who now lives in the West End, set up the Big Knit Out knitting group two years ago.

The group, the biggest in the city, attracts around 30 women for twice weekly knit-ins and events, and Katherine is now trying to encourage men to join.

She said: "Knitting is growing more popular. There is a desire to create something completely original moving away from mass-produced fashion.

"It's also quite a sociable hobby."

Cinema manager Eddie Williams hopes to run monthly knitting screenings if they prove popular.

He said: "We were really keen to get involved.

"There seems to be quite a lively knitting scene in Glasgow so we were happy to provide the service."