Left Handed Crochet

Are you left handed? Are you intrigued by crochet, but frustrated by right-handed directions for everything? Been there, done that! Here are some of my favorite resources and ideas to help you get going, plus some fun stuff for us "happy hookers." Enjoy!

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Featured: Check the crochet links below for a new addition — "What to do with those pesky ends?" I found it very useful; hope you will, too!
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Planning ahead: March is National Crochet Month! How will you celebrate? Check the links below for ideas: brush up on your skills, or pass along the love of crochet to someone else... crochet for charity... or just make yourself some rockin' crochet-themed jewelry to show of your love of "hooking"!

Crochet Links

with a left hand twist

Left hand crochet lessons: Quick lessons and stitch descriptions especially for southpaws, from the Crochet Guild of America.
More left hand crochet lessons: Illustrated step-by-step instructions for basic crochet stitches. From CraftBits.com.
Tapestry crochet instructions for left-handers: Detailed, illustrated crochet instructions for how to work the Tapestry stitch, for left handed crocheters.
Crochet for Charity: A long list of charity events and projects for crocheters. Practice what you've learned in those lessons above, while you give back to the community and help those less fortunate.
Crochet-themed earrings: Patternworks offers these cool "I love 2 crochet" earrings in pewter, with surgical-steel ear wires. Show off your love of crochet year-round, not just during National Crochet Month!
Crochet video tutorials: OK, so these are right-handed. I haven't had a chance to make left-handed videos myself, so in the meantime, try these. They're informative, and if you can mentally "mirror image" what they're doing, you can learn a lot.
What to do with those pesky ends?: So do you have as much trouble as I do dealing with those ends of yarn left when you change colors or start a new skein? This article offers a whole bunch of pointers to help you conceal the ends and keep on crocheting!