First time crocheter needs help!

[angel_wings13]

I've decided that I want to try my hand(s) at crocheting and have ordered the yard and hook (already have the pattern) to make some dish towels.

However....I have no idea what the directions mean and don't know how to make any of the stitches. Does anyone know any good website or youtube videos that can help me get started? Oh and by the way....I'm left handed.

 

[Darling Deedee]

Oh, I just saw that you're left handed. It can be done! I'm predominantly a righty but two of my friends are lefties so I taught myself to crochet left handed and it worked out great. You can do it!
-Deedee

 

[miss_kim]

Hi,
I love to crochet! It is so much fun!
I find that there are some great books on how to start out, but being shown is so much better, I direct you to... youtube! There are some fantastic tutorials!
I can't post a link for you as I am new, but if you search crochet left handed and the stitch you need to learn, eg chain, you will find what you need.
Good luck with it!
Feel free to let me know if you would like some more help with it!
Kim

 

[MamazLuv]

i have found that left/right doesnt matter much. hold it the way that feels comfortable and go with that. it doesnt change the way you make the stitch, only which side is considered front or back.

there are plenty of tutes. just google crochet help.

 

[simplefaith]

I have no idea how to read patterns either! I learned how to start on my own from a you tube video and I can only do granny squares - which is all I'm confident to do but I'm sure there's some videos out there. Find out what the stitch is called, type it into google or another search engine with a phrase like "how to video" and you should hopefully find one.

Good luck!

 

[BarbaraJean]

I also encourage you to check out you tube. There are a lot of demo videos available and you can pause and rewind as needed.

 

[Lulav]

Crochet basics

Lion Brand Yarn learn to Crochet website with videos

Crochet Guild of America Crochet for Left handers

Art of Crochet, various videos on how to do each stitch for Lefties.

That should get you started~! Enjoy, it is very relaxing and stress reducing!