“ Hello I am carolyn I look forward to being a part of the meetup.I am married with no kids I am 43 yrs old.and i live in knoxville. ”

“ Hi there. I am looking forward to meeting all of you at this group. Terri ”

“ I am looking for a group because to be honest, I am the only knitter in my circle of friends and they sort of think it's an odd thing to do. My grandmother taught me when I was 12 and for the past 18 years we have bonded over yarn and needles. ”

“ Hello, I love to do crafts. Especially cross stitch and knitting. I would like to share and learn with others... ”

“ I would like to learn more about knitting. I'm only a novice knitter, and I would welcome the friendship. ”

“ I want to meet with other people with an interest in crafts to pass along information and hopefully to improve my skills. ”

“ Want to be with other people who are actually LIVING their life and learning new things. ”

“ I love to knit! I can't think of a better way to spend time than with fellow knitters. Yes I love other crafts too, but knitting is my fave, and I can crochet like nobodies busness... I would like to find some knitters within my close area. ”

“ There needs to be a regular non-guild meeting group so this lonely craft can be a little more social. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am very shy, and this is a good way for me to meet people. ”

“ My name is Karol and I am a crafter in Cosby. My husband, son and I moved here after my husband retired from the Navy. I am interested in meeting or talking to other crafters with simular interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like knitting and swapping ( patterns, knitting techniques, yarn, tales, etc.) with other knitters. ”

“ I am a bit of a novice and have messed up a baby blanket I am working on. I could just continue on and let the mistake become charming OR I could meet someone who can tell me how to fix it. ”

“ I want local sewing Meetups because I really want to learn how to sew!! ”

“ I've been knitting on and off (mainly off) for several years now. I consider myself a beginner knitter: scarves, shawls, hats, one pair of socks and one sweater (with lots of help). I'd like to get together with other knitters to knit and socializ ”

“ Hi! My name is Amy, and I am moving to Knoxville in May '07. I am an avid knitter, but I tend to keep to pretty easy patterns like hats, scarves and mittens. I am looking for a group to join where I can meet some new people in my new town. Hi! ”

“ Love to eat out and enjoy good company. I enjoyed the last group I was in but they closed it down so thought I would try another. Looking forward to meeting everyone. ”

“ Hi My name is Lisa I have been crocheting since I was in the 5th grade, I started knitting about 2 yrs ago. Mainly scarves but I have made one sweater and a couple of ponchos for children. I still have a lot to learn when it comes to knitting. I h ”

“ Hello, I am Helen Pervis, living in Seymour. Retired nurse from Fl.Moved to TN to be near family.Believe it or not I was born outside of Nashville. But the accent has long vanished. Just went back to work part time.Needed to keep my sanity. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a self-taught new learner and would like help in improving my skills and just to be able to meet new people with the same interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm always looking for ways to share knowledge and to improve my knitting. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn how to knit and also to meet new people. ”

“ A new yarn shop, The Yarn Haven, will be opening in January in the same space where Knit 'N Purl has closed...at 464 N. Cedar Bluff Road. I will be glad to host a knitting meetup once I open the shop. Hope you'll come by and visit with us! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am basically a "self-taught" knitter and would love input from others. Everyone brings their individual "gifts" to a group and that would be priceless. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have started crocheting about 30 times, but I keep having the same problems...HELP! ”

“ Hi, I'm Jessica and I just learned to knit. I want to make some long winter scarves out of interesting and beautiful yarns. I'm a beginner and it would be nice to have some support from other knitters. Thanx! No dog, just a mortorcycle. ”

“ Hi, I'm a Knoxville knitter (advanced beginner I guess)...I also have other fiber habits! ”

“ I want local Celiac Disease Meetups because many of the people in my area don't understand what I go through just trying to go out to dinner. Also people don't understand why I don't get involved with food centered events. ”

“ I want local Rug Hooking Meetups because rug hooking is a joy, and brings calm to me. it is so fun to share with others the enjoyment of such in a group. ”

“ I want local Knitting Meetups because I would enjoy meeting others who share my passion for yarn and knitting, as well as swapping tips and tricks, etc. ”

“ JUST TO LET ANYONE INTERESTED IN KNITTING KNOW-WE STARTED A STITCH AND BITCH AND ARE MEETING TWICE A MONTH. Here is the website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/knoxvillesnb Here is the e-mail list: knoxvillesnb-subscribeATyahoogroupsDOTcom ”

“ I want local Knitting Meetups because i want to learn to knit. If someone gets a meeting going, e-mail me at tnddukesr@msn.com. ”

“ I just recently got back into knitting after taking a hiatus during graduate school. My speciality are hats. I made one adult size sweater many years ago, and I'm not sure if I will ever do it again. Right now, I'm working on my first baby sweater ”

“ I learned to knit in September '04 and I'm addicted! I search for knitting/yarn stores in every town I visit. Clearly, I need a support group ;o) ”

“ Hey gals! I have been knitting for about a year now, but I would still consider myself a beginner (I can only knit scarfs, but recently I did figure out how to purl)...anyway, I look forward to meeting other knitters. ”

“ My name is Katie and I'm a very enthusiastic, neophyte knitter looking for knitting pals/metors who want to get together and knit. ”

“ Hi, I'm Heather and I am a novice knitter. I also crochet and do some other miscellaneous crafts. I'm looking to expand my knitting/crocheting skills so I am not a beginner forever. :-) ”

“ Howdy. My name's Jan, and I've been knitting for about 2.5 years now. I'd love to meet other knitters in the area, whether for larger official meet-ups, or just one or two other people getting together for coffee and fiber chat. ”

“ Hi - My name is Laura and I am *very new to knitting. My Mom & Sister participate in a "Stitch 'N Bitch" in Nashville and love it. Thought I'd look into knitting with others in my area! ”