Joining a knitting group is a fantastic way to add joy and friendship to your knitting hobby. You can do this on the Internet through Yahoo groups.
Yahoo groups have provided a way for knitters who do not have a ton of time to go out to a group to join a group and spend time with other knitters from home. There are many groups available to join. Here is a list of a few of them. Listed on Yahoo are the name, a bit of the group information and their welcome to you. Take the time to read them and find one that suites your fancy.
Knitting Groups on Yahoo
Knittyreader 48666 Members, Archives: Membership required For readers of Knitty magazine…all the latest Knitty news, updates and goodies! Join us and you will never miss another Knitty thing.
Socknitters 11002 Members, Archives: Membership required This is a list for anyone interested in knitting socks by hand. This is a place where we can share photos, ideas, tips, stories or just chat about the art of sock knitting.
Knitlist 9934 Members, Archives: Membership required The Knitlist exists to provide a non-commercial, worldwide forum to share knitting information in an environment of dignity and respect
Knittingnews 8771 Members, Archives: Public KnittingNews is a monthly newsletter providing free patterns, knitting information, and training in the art of knitting. Each issue includes at least one free pattern, pattern requests, etc.
Kniftyknitterlooms 7917 Members, Archives: Membership required WELCOME Come join others who like to knit with Knifty
Knitter looms, and share your techniques and patterns! Check out our new database on the new Knifty Knitter Oval Looms!
Knitpatterns 4925 Members, Archives: Membership required Tired of searching for knit patterns. Have them sent weekly right to your email
TownsendSocksKnitALong 3862 Members, Archives: Membrship required A wonderful group of fiber folks. Knitting, spinning, crochet, and tatting. FREE Sock Patterns and other types of projects too.
Aranknit 3515 Members, Archives: Membership required Aranknit is a list for all knitters interested in Aran and cable knitting. It is moderated by designer, author, and teacher Janet Szabo, who publishes Twists and Turns.
Knittingmachines 3496 Members, Archives: Membership required A gathering place for knitting machine enthusiasts. We share ideas and seek solutions to knitting problems.
MonthlyDishcloths 3379 Members, Archives: Membership required ALL NEW MEMBERS MUST ANSWER THE QUESTIONS EMAILED TO THEM IN ORDER TO BE APPROVED.
Are you ready to meet other knitters like you? Get ready for the camaraderie and support for your knitting projects by joining knitting groups on Yahoo.
Knitting groups are people who gather to knit or crochet. It is that simple. There is rarely a charge, no pressure and no hassle. Just an opportunity to get together and enjoy the hobby you love.
Knitting groups are tons of fun, great conversation and tons of laughter. Some knit-along are just generally people who love to knit. Others work to get minds that think alike to share ideas and stories. Some knitting groups could be for widows or knitters that have been through some difficult life experiences that use knitting and the friendship in the group to cope.
Joining a Yahoo group gives you access to:
1. Shared message archives
2. Photos and photo albums
3. Group even calendars
4. Member polls and shared links.
Great stories come from great groups. If you cannot find one that fits your fancy, you are only a few steps away from creating your own group. You can create your own Yahoo group and invite friends and others to be a part of your unique knitting group.