I second the idea of "Mirror Teaching." After many years of trying to teach
myself to crochet and just frustrating myself, I happened to be working with
someone that was crocheting on our breaks. After just a few days of
watching her, I was able to pick up a hook and crochet away. Funny thing
was, I learned to Double crochet LONG before I got the hang of Single
crochet.

However, I took a class to learn to knit, and they ONLY taught right handed.
Picked it up fine. Maybe because I'd been crocheting for about 12 years all
ready.

JJMolvik