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Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

Hey Forumites!!

This is a space for members new and old, to gather around and help make our newer members feel welcome!

We've all been newbies ourselves at some point, and can empathise with how incredibly daunting it can be entering a new space. A lot of folks have trouble even knowing where to start, and (even though we're in the midst of improving it all) we know the forums can be a tricky space to navigate - which can make it very difficult for newbies to be able to find their footing! On top of that, joining any established community means being 'the new kid on the block', and seeing others connecting easily with established relationships can sometimes feel like we aren't welcome, or that we need to 'break in' to the conversation somehow.

Well this space aims to alleviate that pressure and help facilitate some new connections! Whether you're brand new here or you've been here since the very beginning, you're welcome to come hang out, meet some new people, reconnect with others, and maybe even make a new friend!

We will try to tag new members as they join, so help us make them feel welcome!

Here's today's newest forumites:

@noodles1

@IndigOverwhelm

@Sam63

@Sosad01

@jsbpd

@JJll

@Andora

@riotgrrl

@HopeEverlasting

@Bellle

Feel free to tell us a little about yourself, what brought you to the forums, and what you're looking for here!

Tagging in our lovely bunch of Community Guides too! They're seasoned members who volunteer their time and energy towards making the forums a safe and welcoming place for everyone. We wouldn't have the community we do without their efforts and their passion! Feel free to reach out to them, they're always quite happy to help guide and support 😊

@Anastasia @BPDSurvivor @Eve7 @Faith-and-Hope @MDT @Judi9877 @outlander @Shaz51 @Snowie @wellwellwellnez @Zoe7

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Ooh I can relate to not being able to read patterns @Gratefulone I like knitting and dabble in crochet, but I've only just started trying learn to read and follow patterns. They can be so confusing! I definitely prefer a good old instructional video, or just winging it and hoping it doesn't turn out too lumpy 😂

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What does the social club do?

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Re: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

How do I get started in this forum?

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Re: Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

I knit. I find it keeps me distracted from my anxiety and feelings of hopelessness. Keep going with your learning it is worth the work.

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Hello and welcome @Bettyboop2 😊

Keep on keeping on @Ru-bee 😎

@Jynx , @Gratefulone , @Vessy

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Hey @Bettyboop2 ,

Welcome to the forums! Looks like you have already found yourself in the Newbie's Social Club. You are here posting as it is. This is exactly what you need to do as part of this thread.

You are already joining the thread. Meet @Glisten @Oaktree @Snowie @Zoe7 @NatureLover

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@Bettyboop2 Hey 👋🏼 you’re a 🧶 knitter you say. Quite a skill knitting.

What sort of things do you knit 🧶?

I’m a member of the Joondalup Women’s Shed. On Mondays they knit, crochet, sew, and basket weave.

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I knit jumpers and rugs. They are very therapeutic. Following complex patterns makes me think and keeps my brain occupied. I also crochet and have made granny square blankets. What types of projects do you do?

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@Bettyboop2 rugs. Like those chunky throw rugs?
I rope/cord weave furniture seats mainly.

G

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Mainly 8ply rugs for my dogs or I donate them. I’d love to do those chunky rugs. Are they hard to make?

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