Most crocheters learn from someone else — a parent, grandparent
or friend. Even if there were no how-to books, the art of
crochet would flourish down through the generations. Here are
some suggestions from experienced teachers that will help you
get started. You can teach anyone — women, men, teens and young
children from about 6 on up. You can even share the skill
without sharing a language. Get them started by learning just
the basics — the chain, single and double crochet stitches. Once
these are mastered, your student will be able to fly on her own
to new heights. Here are some diagrams that will help your
students. Swatch for Beginners (made in advance by instructor)
Row 1: Single crochet in second chain from hook and in each
chain across:you will have 22 single crochets. Chain 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in each sc, ch 1, turn. Repeat Row 2 until piece
measures about two inches long. Remove hook, and place a safety
pin in last loop so it does not unravel before it goes to the
student. Sit down beside (not in fro