I'm kind of the same way, though I come from a long line of homebodies and even reproduced one. We're Irish Americans so I guess that makes us clannish by heritage and we're short and stocky and slightly resemble hobbits so naturally we prefer our own burrow compared to a stainless steel, fast paced, noisy world. Like you, I don't have much opportunity for sociey and what social skills I had have now abandoned me. But knitters dont need social skills. We can knit quietly and still feel warm companionship together. Good for you taking advantage of the chance to be with other knitters!