How to Teach a Left-Handed Person to Crochet

Crocheting is a fun and satisfying hobby for many people and good way to make presents. If you're right-handed, it's easy to learn from another right-handed person. But what's a southpaw to do? Here's your answer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Two size G aluminum crochet hooks
• Two skeins of 4-ply worsted weight (ordinary) yarn in a contrasting color from the hook
• A mirror that will fit across the teacher's lap, about 18 by 12 inches

1. Place the mirror across the teacher's lap, tucked under her arms. Her hands and hook and yarn should be right in front of the mirror, about 8 to 10 inches away.

2. The student should sit directly across from the teacher, with a clear view of the mirror.

3. The teacher then demonstrates all the stitches, starting with making a chain, and progressing in difficulty.

4. The student should never look at the teacher's hands. Look only at the mirror, where it will appear that a left-handed person is crocheting. The student only needs to do exactly what she sees in the mirror.

Resources

• An easy pattern for a crocheted hat

[lynsuz12]

on 11/13/2008 An idea I never thought of. My granddaughter is a lefty and we have tried many times to teach her to crochet.Thanks for the great tip. 5 stars

[proudmama762003]

on 6/26/2008 great tip - thanks so much - i need to teach my DD soon and she is a righty and me a lefty - will have to try this for her.