“ Hi, I am new to Los Angeles (live in Mid-City/West LA) and want to meet fun people. I enjoy crafting cooking, aerobics, wine, board games, hiking, and always try to fit in some silly girl stuff. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm new to the area and would like to get out and meet some local people. ”

“ I would LOVE to see a group closer to me (gas $$ up, even for a Hybrid owner). Too new to start one, my FIRST Meetup is Thurs.-----but willing to help!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm looking to renew my interest in knitting, crocheting and other needle crafts. Looking for friends to share ideas, chat, do other activities together. ”

“ I am a major knitter...love to teach knitting...ran Stitch N Kvetch at a LYS - like hanging out with creative people - would be pleased to host one of these events - by my fireplace - we will be surrounded my my huge stash of yarn and 100 knit books. ”

“ There's a list for attending / posting about * SWAP GATHERINGS OF ALL KINDS* for folks all over LA/SoCal: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LA_Swaps Free in-person gatherings to swap FABRIC Clothing COSTUMES DVDs CDs Books Games Records Computers etc... ”

“ You're welcome to these: 1: SWAP GATHERINGS all over SoCal http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LA_Swaps Free: Swap COSTUMES Clothes DVD CD Books Games Computers Fabric Records etc 2: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEWWAVE80sDarkWaveDancerParty ”

“ I want local Craft Meetups because I'd like to learn more and socialize with Crafty people. I recently moved back to California. =o) ”

“ I recently bought a hand loom and dont know anything about weaving. Thought it would be good to hook up with some weavers and suppliers. Maybe learn about some weaving classes etc. ”

“ Hello! I have a Passap Vario knitting machine & had to order an manual. I still haven't been able to work with it, since a few main accessories are missing (CO comb). Any thoughts? I hope we can begin a meet up, make new good friends, learn & create! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn and share and of course new friend!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to meet others that share my interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be fun to do this with others and I would like to meet new people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have alot of machine wool to give away. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to make quilts in a groop ”

“ MY NAME IS CELESTE I LIKE TO LEARN GERMAN SPEAKING LANGUAGE ”

“ Hi. My name is Leah. I took German in high school, but wasn't taught much more than very basic reading and writing, which was several years ago now. I would love to be able to ACTUALLY learn German! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want help on learning machine knitting skills. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy meeting others with the same intrest.I enjoy crocheting ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we can get together and share the love and passion from the yarns and needles. Exchange ideas, yarns, patterns...and good time . ”

“ I want these local Meetups because meeting new knitter is so much fun! ”

“ knitting for a few years now. like to knit with other people! ”

“ I am nancyinoc@cox.net. I teach knitting and crocheting workshops in various locations in Orange County. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet and make new friends. I like meeting people with the same interests as I have. I love making crafts and being creative. ”

“ Hi. I live in sherman oaks and would love to join a knitting group. I am 29 and have two kids. I have been knitting for five years now and love learning new techniques. Please email me if there are any groups meeting. thanks. ”

“ I want local Machine Knitting Meetups because I just bought a knitting machine and could use some help getting started with it. ”

“ Great opportunity to network and share industry news. ”

“ Hello, I am a Moderator of a Yahoo group California Knitting Friends, and inviting you to join us at CaliforniaKnittingFriends-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Thanks Virginia :) ”

“ I want local Crochet Meetups because I love to crochet and I design my work. Share creative ideas with others. ”

“ I want local Knitting Meetups because I like the sharing and encouragement to get the projects finished. ”

“ I want local Knitting Meetups because there needs to be one in the city of LA ”

“ I want local Yarn Swap Meetups because they are fantastic! ”

“ Hi! I just moved to the area. I never leave the house without my knitting. I'm interested in meeting knitters to talk knit-n-purl talk with! ”