not sure I can help, but what is the problem?

I would love to knitty chat with people, but when? How? Google circles? I don't understand!

I got ya covered

we chat usually on Google via Google+

you dont beed a camera/mic but it can be handy. there is a chat box. its free

(well you have to pay for interwebs in general but thats another subject)

someone makes a room and up to 10 people can be in there

How do I find the room? I'm on Google+ but not very familiar with it.

someone usually links it in here. Some people will post in on G+

Don't I have to be friends with the right people, though?

Meredithfp: nope, but you sometimes will "friend them" once you hang out with them. then on your G+ page, it will show if your "friends" are hanging out

Okay, sounds like I need to spend more time here and on my G+ page.