“ Hi, I'm Mary. I have been knitting for about 3 months. So far I've done a scarf and I am working on a pair of baby booties for my friend. ”

“ Hi I'm Preslaysa. I used to knit and crochet when I was a child and I just started it up again. Looking forward to the meeting! ”

“ I'm a graduate student at William & Mary looking to get out and meet new people! ”

“ Hello, I just moved to Virginia Beach. I will begin a medical residency in June. In the meantime, I am working as a temp. I am excited to join some meet-up groups in this area. ”

“ I'm looking to practice ASL it has been a long time since I've signed and need to be able to get back in "signing shape' ”

“ To socialize with people who actually understand. ”

“ Would love to introduce my two Chihuahuas to others, let them play with dogs their own size, etc. ”

“ Hello everyone! I was just recently diagnosed with PCOS after 6 long years of getting doctors to listen to me and would love to talk to others going through it as well. I like to meet up for coffee, to talk, and possibly learn how to knit. ”

“ I have always wanted to learn hoe to knit and crochet. I tried knitting with a loom and didn't succeed. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to get out of the house and meet new people with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i absolutely love to knit and don't have anyone to talk to about knitting. i think it'd be fun to get together and learn new techniques and help each other finish projects ”

“ I've been knitting for a couple years off and on but have only recently picked it up in earnest. I've been crocheting for about six years, though. ”

“ I would love to get together with others who knit and crochet. I've been doing both on and off, more off, since I was a little girl! It's relaxing and it would be nice to have good company! ”

“ My name is Kelly. I would like to learn to knit, crochet and quilt. I have never done any of these before. Looking forward to learning and making friends in the process. ”

“ Hi! I'm Terri, live in Newport News during the week, work in Maryland every weekend. Would love to meet others in the Newport News area. ”

“ I am Niko's mom. She is a 4 yr-old shepherd-husky rescue. We moved to Hampton Roads last May from Vermont and Niko misses long hikes and her doggie friends. Looking forward to letting her off leash a bit and making some new doggie friends! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just recently traveled to Germany, and would like to be better prepared when I go back. ”

“ My name is Tomi Hindman I am married with one 7 year old boy. My mom is Shirlie Vigoda, she has 3 daughters and one son and is a hair dresser. ”

“ I want local Crochet Meetups because I am FINALLY ready to get back into crocheting since I had my son. (I lost all my energy & desire. Now, it's back!) I would like to crochet w/ other parents of young children & bring my son with me IF NECESSARY. ”

“ Hi my name is Jenna. I'm a recreational theapist and i'm always looking for new ways to teach the children I work with new and fulfilling ways to destress and hang out instead of what they already know. ”

“ I have just moved to the Williamsburg area and am intersted in meeting other knitters. I have just recently taken up knitting and would love to learn how to do other things besides a basic stitch! ”

“ I would like to email Ginger from Deep Creek- hey old friend! We have lost touch in the past few years and I found you on this knitting site. Please email me at sweetmonkeysmom@yahoo.com ”

“ Hi! My name is Ginger. Live in Deep Creek Area of Chesapeake. I used to crochet years ago and now I wan to learn how to knit. ”

“ I would like to participate in local yarn swaps. ~kel from Hampton Roads SnB on yahoo~ ”

“ About 4 years ago my mom, Barbara, taught me to knit and I've been hooked ever since. I have start-itis and yarn-itis. I've got yarn for a baby blanket stored away but no baby to make it for...I just couldn't pass it up...see what I mean! :-) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am bored knitting alone :-) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to cross stitch, crochet, and I want to start quilting too. ”

“ I started crocheting to quit smoking and it worked! I'd love to get better at it and leave a legacy for my future children ”

“ I'm a SHAM w/ my sON JoSeph who's 2*My husband retired from 20 years w/ the USAF & is estabLished in his 2nd career*We've been in WMBG sinCe FaLL 2006*I'm also a profesh singer w/ a karaOke business on hold*I nOw have a DeSiGneR dResS stOre onLine* ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my grandmother used to knit and crochet, and I never learned before she passed away. Now, I have a little girl, and I would like to teach her. ”

“ Hi! I'm a knitter who is learning to crochet, we're a Navy family anticipating a move back to VB! ”

“ Hi, I'm Peggie and love to knit and meet other knitters. ”

“ I want local Crochet Meetups because I want to meet with others that share my interest in crochet, knitting, etc ”

“ I want local Knitting Meetups because I love knitting and would like to meet others who do also.I have been knitting a long time and would love to share my skills. ”

“ I'm a fairly new self-taught knitter. I work full time and have a busy 13 year-old daughter who also knits. ”

“ I'm 24, married to a great guy who puts up with my knitting obsession, and have two beautiful boys. ”

“ I'm 31 years old with a 10 year old son. I just started knitting in August and can only do a knit stitch. I'm really looking to meet people who have the same interest and can help me learn more about knitting. ”

“ I've been knitting for 3 years, but have really dropped off since having my second child. I hope to get more regular about knitting now that I've found this meetup. My goal is to finish three projects and avoid buying any more yarn until I do! ”

“ Greetings, I recently learned and took up knitting. I've studied from books, but I could really use someone to compare techniques and actually see what some things are about! ”