“ Hello, My name is Lisa and my two Bichon Frise a male 5 mo and a female 2 1/2 years want to meet others to socialize with during the winter weather we are looking for an indoor play date to visit with others. Let me know if there are any arnd ”

“ I find myself with extra time these days and I'm interested in meeting new knitters. ”

“ Hi I am now 27 and i am still interested in learning how to knit and would love to join fellow knitters!!! ”

“ I am a Montessori teacher for MPS preparing for summer vacation. I would love to join a group of knitters this summer to work on warm socks and other projects for the next Milwaukee winter. I want to get to know other people who also enjoy knitting. ”

“ Hi my name is Barb, and I knit in my spare time, which is not always a lot, . It would be nice to meet with others in this area to form new friendships and new ideas about knitting. Barb ”

“ Hello I am from Rockford and want to learn how to knit. I have been crocheting for 25+ years and want to learn the art of knitting. I have tried the self help books but get confused. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hello everyone My name is Antonia 19 and I am from the Rockford area Looking for new hobby I have always wanted to learn how to knit I am looking to meet women in the area who are knitters and are willing to share their talent and stories with me! :) ”

“ Hi everyone. As a single mom, I find that my life has turned into getting up, going to work, coming home, and spending the evening knitting. I thought it would be nice to meet others, so that we can get together and spend the evening knitting? ”

“ I'm new at knitting and crocheting and I'm already addicted! I think it would be fun to knit and crochet socially with others who are crazy about the yarn! And I would love to improve my skills, so I don't just keep cranking out scarves forever! ”

“ looking for someone to machine knit with. ”

“ 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. :-) ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Love crocheting, attempting to learn to knit, love to be able to talk with others who also enjoy the same hobbies as I. Also hoping to find some others from Australia so hubby has someone to chat to about back home. ”

“ I am a machine and hand knitter and would love to join a group in my area! Thank you! ”

“ It's Lex. I didn't want to lose contact with the group so I was hoping to join up and talk with everyone. :) ”

“ I've been knitting since I was in grade school. Knitting brings order to my thinking. ”

“ Looking forward to meeting new people and knitting. ”

“ A new grandma. Knitter, weaver, crocheter! Native American Flute Player and weaver of Native American Rugs ”

“ Hi I am new here. I love knitting but never gets enough time to do it, I like to meet other local knitters who will enlighten me:-) I know the knitting bug is infectious so hopefully by joining this knitting group I will be able to produce more pr ”

“ Hi, I'm looking to get back into knitting, it's been about 15 years since I knitted a sweater, and I've got a hankerin to make socks and mittens this winter. I've never made any, so I'm hoping to get some pointers from this group. ”

“ I'm 36 years old. I am a substitute teacher for Racine Unified and Union Grove, so I have summers off! I love to knit, crochet and cross-stitch. I'm also into digital photography. My family includes a husband, Steve, and our dog, Boo Boo. ”

“ Love to knit and would really like to learn to spin. Always enjoy meeting others with the same interests. ”

“ Hello future friends! I'm 51 years old, married, and have 3 kids and 3 grandkids. I live in East Troy. I've been knitting since I was about 12 years old. I love to knit socks, hats, mittens, sweaters, and have just tried felting for the first time. ”

“ I have been knitting for two years and I am hooked. I started with scarfs, of course. Right now I am working on felted purses for Christmas gifts. I enjoy felting projects and would love to expand to other felted items. ”

“ I am very interested in getting together with folks who love the fiber arts. I do simple knitting. I have just bought my first portable table loom. I would love to learn how to crochet. I've got tons of beautiful yarns and can't wait to start! ”

“ I've lived here for almost twenty years. I learned fiber related crafts at the schools I went to in Germany, starting in 2nd grade. I have knitted, crocheted? , spun, dyed, did some nalbindning and I don't know what else. There's no better addiction ”

“ i have been knitting 4 like more than a year and am in the process of making a purse poncho and a blanket ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it sounds like a great way to meet people with like interests and share patterns, ideas and techniques. I'm hoping to find a group in the West Allis area. ”

“ Hi: My name is Joan and I am a grandmother. I have been knitting for years. Am a recent widow looking to get active with others. Since knitting is my hobby, I'd like to get together with other knitters to learn some new techniques. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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/ ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love doing crafts, and hanging out with people who like them too, ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm learning to knit with friends would like to meet experienced and new knitters in my area. ”

“ 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 ”

“ Hello, I would like an ESL meetup in the Rockford area. There are few things I enjoy more than teaching ESL. I learned Spanish to expand my ability to teach ESL effectively. If anyone wants help: alia.mahmoud@hotmail.com. ”

“ Hi- I am Marisa.. :) ”

“ Love to knit - and this is such a great group! ”

“ Former Bostonian, current Chicagoan. ;) ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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 ”