“ I want to make new friends with interesting people. ”

“ I would like to learn to quilt and to knit. Would like to meet during the day while DH is at work. ”

“ Would love to meet with other knitters to learn new techniques, swap yarn, etc. ”

“ Hi! My husband and I just moved to Syracuse, and I'd love to hang out with some local knitters. Is anything happening with this group? Is there anything I can do to help? ”

“ Our Knit Nut group meets at Dilworth Coffee at Hoods Cross Rds the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month from 2-4 pm. For more information contact me...Connie at connie@knitknotpurlcurl.com ”

“ Hi, I've been knitting for about 4 years now. I'm a yarn addict! I have taught knitting classes at the Cleveland County Arts Council . I'd love to meet others who love to knit.. Let me know if your interested. I have a few meeting places in mind ”

“ Greetingz! I'm trying to learn as much as I can, and share what I know. Looking forward to meeting up with others who crochet,sew, make jewelry and knit. ”

“ hi everyone! i was a member of a knitting group when i lived in fl, but have not been able to find one since i moved to nc. would love to be a member if one starts! ”

“ I'm new to the Charlotte area and I'd like the chance to meet new people with similar interests. ”

“ Hi, I love, love to play bid whist. Most people here in Charlotte like to play spades. I am also interested in really learning to knit. I can knit one and pearl two, but I do not know how to end my work. ”

“ Hi - I currently live in NYC, but I'm in the process of relocating to Charlotte through work. I've been knitting for over 6 years and I thought it would be a great way of meeting people in a new city. ”

“ I like to knit socks, I just moved from MS. ”

“ Hi my name is Bobbie and I have been knitting for about a year now and I love it. I am going to be a grandmother in August and I am so excited. Hoping to talk to other kintters and get some ideas for the upcoming baby. ”

“ Hi. I've been knitting for about two years and I love it. I would really like to meet people that like to do the same things I do. It would be really nice if we could start a SNB group to meet a couple of times a month to sit and knit. ”

“ We have 2 pugs who would love to play with other pugs! ”

“ I am in love with knitting and just having some good fun. I am excited to meet new people around the area as well! ”

“ I am looking for a group who could teach me how to knit. I think it would be a great opportunity to learn a new hobby and meet new people. ”

“ A friend tried to teach me to crochet when I was girl, and I don't remember a thing of it. But I really do want to know how to knit and crochet beautiful things for my family. ”

“ Hi fellow crafters :) i would love to meet other crafters in or around the taylorsville area. I have crochect since i was around 5. I also sew some and am trying to learn to knit. I do alot of charity crocheting and crochet gifts ect... ”

“ Dana- new to the area ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i know how to do a basic easy blanket...but i would love to learn more. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to this area and am looking for a group to knit with. Am also looking for a nice yarn shop as well. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a self-taught knitter and would like to pick up on it again. It would be nice to sit and learn patterns and knit with others. ”

“ Hi! We moved to Charlotte about a year ago and are looking to meet other families with similar interests. ”

“ I love knit, hike, backpack, and all kinds of things ”

“ Come join our 1st Annual Wishes for Whiksers Golf Classic on May 24, 2008. This event will be held ot Geln Oaks Golf Club, shot gun start at 1:45. Golf tickets are $55.00 contact barkcitydoggie@yahoo.com for more info ”

“ hi, i'm just starting to knit and looking for people to knit with and learn from...i'm wanting to knit a baby blanket for a friend, but i'd like to finish it before the child is 3 years old!! :-) ”

“ Hi, I'm new to NC. Its been a year now. Im a self taught knitter from books and such but I still have alot to learn and looking for others who share my hobby. Hope to meet all soon!!! ”

“ Hello everyone... I would like to join this group to help my dear friend find the healthy, happy and monogamous relationship he deserves. If that is ok I would love to talk or meet... ”

“ Hi, I've been knitting on again off again since 2000. Moved to Charlotte from NYC Aug 2006 and I would love to meet knitters in the Univ City area of town. ”

“ Hey All! I am a member of Stitch & Bitch and if anyone is interested in joining...we meet twice a month usually at Panera Bread... email me at knittershannon@yahoo.com Our group was on YahooGroups but was deleted..hopefully wil be up soon! xoxo ”

“ I want local another Chihuahua Meetup because the one I joined never meets!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love the idea of things being homemade and so many people just seem to forget the art of using your hands to create something for someone else or just for yourself and your family ”

“ Charlotte Purls Meet-Up: Every other Saturdays from 2PM-4PM at Bear Rock Cafe in the University Area Alternate Tuesdays from 6-8PM are our "Drop-In Sit & Knit" E-mail: charlottepurls@gmail.com Web: www.charlottepurls.blogspot.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to crochet and meet people with the same interest. I would love to learn and share new methods. ”

“ I had a girlfriend start me on a pattern, then I forgot what she showed me (because I didn't practice:(, she gave me yarn recycled from Indian Sari's! Very cool! I will be seeing her at Merlfest in three weeks! Would love some help to make progress! ”

“ I have enjoyed the time I've been knitting (a few months). I'm thinking about getting a group together at my church and would like to share what I've discovered. I'd love for guys to get over the "knitting is for women" idea and find the joy I have. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to learn other stitches, and crochet with others. ”

“ Hi! My name is Melanie. I spend my days in the banking industry. I am a full-time grad student at Pfeiffer University working on my Masters of Science in Leadership & Organizational Change. In my spare time, I knit & play with my four-legged babies. ”

“ Hi! I have been knitting for about three or four months and I LOVE it. I am looking for other knitters interested in a group in Mooresville. ”

“ Hi, I am in my mid 30's with two active young boys. Moved from Chlt to Mooresville. I have been knitting for 5 years now and I am just as addicted now as I was when I began. I am looking to meet fellow knitters that are just as addicted as I. ”

“ I would like local meetups so I can meet some new people, learn new techniques and hear others opinions about needles, yarn and patterns. ”

“ I want local Clothing Swap Meetups because it sounds like a GREAT idea! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm relatively new to the area and looking for friends with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my daughters and I enjoy knitting together and we want to expand our circle to meet new friends knitting friends, learn about new techniques and find out about the knitting 'world' in and around Charlotte. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I never give myself time to knit. This is a great chance to do nothing but knit ”

“ Hello! I am from NC. I have been scrapbooking for just over four years and I LOVE it!! This is such an awesome idea!! ”

“ I would like to be able to share information and also help others and myself dealing with bipolar disorder. Family and friends feel that if you're on medication then all should be well with the world. For me this is far from true. ”

“ The old knitting meetup group failed because not enough members were willing to support the fees. We still meet weekly. Find us at http://charlotteknitting.blogspot.com/ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I moved here from Washington State. I am 21 years old just interested in meeting new people. I just recently started knitting and I love it so much. It has helped so much since I quit smoking. ”