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Chicago Knitters Unite!Meet, mingle and trade yarns and tales with local knitters & crocheters over coffee or wine. All levels and ages are welcome. We meet 4x a month at various locations around Chicago. Happy Knitting! |
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Chicago, IL 60622
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Chicago Daytime Knitting Club BucktownGot a flexible schedule? Why wait until after 6 PM to knit! Join us for impromptu and informal knitting circles on weekdays during "normal business hours." Let's start a Daytime Knitting Club in Bucktown/Wicker Park and see just how fun a random Wednesday can be! We meet on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM at Cafe DeLuca on Damen in Bucktown. |
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Chicago, IL 60622
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StitchCraft - The Knitting and Craft CircleKnit, sew, crochet, paint..whatever your craft, join us as we get together for fun, chatter, and creativity. Our crafts are sold at two annual events, donated to local organizations, and given to those who are ill, babies at their baptisms, and high school grads heading off to college, people who get married in our church. If you want to join a fun |
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Oak Park, IL 60302
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The Western Suburbs Knitting MeetupMeet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters! Come to a Knitters Meetup and have fun comparing patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and mittens. |
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Oak Brook, IL 60523
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KNITORIOUS a/k/aThe North Suburban Knitting Meetup GroupMeet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters! Come to a Knitters Meetup and have fun comparing patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and mittens. Bring those unfinished projects and we can finish them ourselves. Learn how to work with color without tears. |
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Northbrook, IL 60062
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The Northwest Suburban Knitting GroupMeet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters! Come to a Knitters Meetup and have fun comparing patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and mittens. We will also be having regular knitting workshops given by a expert textile artist and knitter. |
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Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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The Chicagoland Craft CollectiveAll Crafters welcome here! Membership is free. CRAFT MAKERS AND SELLERS OF ALL TYPES AND SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME! Are you a Knitter who wants to learn embroidery or a Jewelry maker who wants to learn Ceramics? Meet other local Craft Makers to trade ideas and show off your Creations! Craft makers and sellers of all types and skill lev |
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Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Suburban Stitchers Meetup GroupDo you just need a little time to get away and spend time on your craft? This group is mostly for anyone interested in completing their portable hand stitching projects. Portable hand stitching projects could include: Knitting Crochet Needlepoint Cross Stitch Hand Sewing - such as quilting (hand piecing, lap quilting, small crafts) |
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Palatine, IL 60067
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Knot Just KnittingMeet fellow knitters and crocheters near you! If you do any type of needlework, please join us! Get your yarn or embroidery thread together and come have fun! Don't know how to knit or crochet? Come on in! I'm sure there will always be someone ready to give you a lesson or two on how to get started! We meet every Tuesday at Panera in Homewood |
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Matteson, IL 60443
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EWE CAN KNIT TOOJust getting together to share & learn with all levels of knitters & crocheters. I know I learn best from watching others -- and love to sit & knit with women of all ages & experience levels/backgrounds. We would like to do charity projects as well as individual projects as decided. The group is not really well defined as I feel the individuals |
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Naperville, IL 60564
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Lake County KTogMeet fellow knitters and crocheters. Admire projects. Swap patterns. Chat and drink coffee. We meet twice a month, the 1st Tuesday and the 3rd Thursday. |
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Waukegan, IL 60085
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gail"I've been knitting for five years. I have tried a variety of projects. I would love to see others new ideas and share patterns." |
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Michelle"I went for my first time 2 weeks ago and I am once again on fire with enthusiasm for knitting....this group is excellent....." |
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Lisa"I've been knitting for almost four years, and am hoping to expand my bag of knitting tricks!" |
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Carmina Suter"I've recently moved to IL from MN. I had a great woman's group in MN and would like to find another in IL." |
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kelly"I want these local Meetups because I LOVE to knit! I have been doing it since I was a kid, and would love to meet others who share this addiction. Also need motivation to FINISH projects. I am great at starting them. :-)" |
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Mary"I like to crochet, and also cross stitch. I enjoy meeting new people and sharing ideas. If there is a club in Orland Park, Tinley Park or Mokena, IL please contact me. mjhardwidge@hotmail.com" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" |
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Donna Bollenbach"Hello, I am interested in getting crocheters together (knitters too) to share ideas and knowledge. I live in Bolingbrook and would only be interested in fairly close meeting places. I would be willing to help organize meetings and meeting places." |
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Kathy"I have been at this wonderful craft for 18 years. None of my friends share this interest with me so I am happy to meet and talk to people that love it as much as I do. I am a yarn a holic. Hope to meet all of you soon. " |
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Brenna"I am a machine and hand knitter and would love to join a group in my area! Thank you!" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I would love to share my expertise" |
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joan"I've been knitting since I was in grade school. Knitting brings order to my thinking." |
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Carol Hershman"Looking forward to meeting new people and knitting." |
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Barbara A. Crowe"A new grandma. Knitter, weaver, crocheter! Native American Flute Player and weaver of Native American Rugs" |
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Jeanette"i have been knitting 4 like more than a year and am in the process of making a purse poncho and a blanket " |
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Jeanne"Because I enjoy travel, I thought a common interest would help me meet and relate to new friends." |
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Judy"Hello, My name is Judy. I lost my husband this summer. We have been married 23 years. I really need to talk to people and meet new people to get over my grief. Please help me. Maybe we could go out for coffee and talk." |
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Barbara Osterdock"I am interested in exchanging ideas with people of my age and experience. Learning and listening and conversing. I'm glad I found this group." |
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Susan"Hi, I am Susan...I live in Lake Zurich, single with 2 children. I don't know how to knit, but I am looking forward to learning. I am trying to find some lessons in my area." |
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Jessica"I am looking for some people who would like to crochet squares for The Share A Square Project, which creates afghans for children with cancer at Camp Sanguinity in TX. http://thiseclecticlife.com/2007/06/14/searching-for-people-with-big-hearts/ " |
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Vikki Cerbin"Hello everyone! Thank you for letting me join! My name is Vikki Cerbin, I live in Arlington Heights and have been knitting on and off for about 8 years. I'd love to get to know some new friends!" |
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Kathy"Hi, I am Kathy. I have knitted many years ago and enjoyed it. So I am brushing up on my skills and am learning new skills to bring knitting back as one of my hobbies." |
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diane"I want these local Meetups because I love doing crafts, and hanging out with people who like them too," |
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Belle"HI, I am passionate about knitting and would love to meet up with others who feel the same. Also, I play maj jong, scrabble, canasta and would love to learn to play bridge. Looking forward to hearing from you. Belle" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I'll help organize our meetings" "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I would love to share my expertise" |
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Dawn"Former Bostonian, current Chicagoan. ;)" |
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liddy"I'm a fairly new knitter who needs to have structured time to finish my projects! Social knitting is fun, I've been to the Stitch 'n Bitch at the MOCA in Chicago, but want to knit close to home too. Latest projects: scarves, purses, & felting. " |
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Melissa"I am a very novice knitter who lives between two worlds (Chicago and the burbs) in Evanston. I have a very full schedule (Who doesn't) but would like to knit with others." |
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Erin"Hello, I am definitely a Yankee, but I lived in NC for 2.5 years and I have quite an affinity for southern folk. Count me in. Erin" |
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Jeanette Eilers"I have been knitting off an on since the mid-70's. I haven't been part of a group before - but thought it might be fun. Looking forward to my first knit meet! Jeanette" |
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Vicki"Meetups are wonderful for encountering like minded and differently minded and learning new things..." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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ZannoahWhen a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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ClareWhen a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I would love to share my expertise" |
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ShariWhen a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" |
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Keopu"I'm new to the area and relatively new to crocheting. I'm hoping to meet new friends as well as have fun de-stressing with crocheting, and perhaps knitting at some point." |
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Judy"Hi I'm Judy. I taught myself to knit years ago and recently started to pick up knitting again. Would like to meet and learn from other knitters." |
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Jean"I am looking for a local knitting group to learn from & meet with to knit & chat!!" |
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TeriWhen a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Aesha"I want these local Meetups because I've only been to a single opera, though I've heard arias from many, and would like to familiarize myself with opera literature." |
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Ruth Silverman"My name is Ruth Silverman and I have been knitting since I was a little girl and that was a very long time ago. I also crochet, sew, needlepoint and smock. I really enjoy a challenge so I love to try new patterns." |
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cheryl"I've been a knitter for about 10 years, although I still consider myself a beginner. I'm looking to meet other knitters in the area." |
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ellenWhen a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Betty Becker"Started knitting again 2 years ago after not touching it for many, many years. Like to experiment with different stitches and patterns." |
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Rosie"knit607@gmail.com Looking for anyone who wants to knit just because they love to knit! All levels and all projects welcome. I have a CHARMING and COZY location in place already. Contact me soon." |
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Nancy"I like to knit, crochet, sew, and quilt. I would like to find a group in the Downers Gove/Naperville area to join - or start up a new group." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Kathy Patzer"I want these local Meetups because I am opening up a yarn store in Mundelein and want to start networking" |
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Marie"I want these local Meetups because I am a creative soul, always in need of liberation from the workaday world." |
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Sheri Morgan"I want these local Meetups because I want to meet other knitters!" |
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Kelly"I am a recent grad from Purdue. My fiance and I both work in Chicago. I am a 3D animator and work for a company in the litigation field. The commuting makes it hard to meet new people here, but I love to knit and hope to make it to some meetups." |
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Valerie Grasch"My name is Valerie. I have twin girls that are 2 1/2 and for some crazy reason, knitting is relaxing to me at the end of the day. My husband laughs and calls me old. I am just a beginner,and hopefully will meet others who can share/swap ideas." |
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Michelle Koharchik"I am married with a 16 year-old daughter. We live in Merrillville and go to church in Griffith. I learned to knit about 5 years ago but don't have any friends who knit. I really need the company of other knitters to keep on track." |
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Chris"I want these local Meetups because I want to meet other people while enjoying a game of Bunco" |
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Mel"I want these local Meetups because I love to craft and love to be inspired by other crafters." |
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Irene"Hi! I saw the flyer for this group at Lynette's store. See you May 2 :)" |
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roland"I want local Knitting Meetups because i just started knitting and was looking for other men that knit to hang out with let me know if there are any out there rollie66@mac.com" |
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