thank you all , juliasb I taught my self to crochet left handed so I could teach a friend how to crochet. Not a easy thing to do, so I can see how hard it is to do every thing the way righties do when you are a lefty. Yes I listen to my own drummer and go the right way for me. When I am teaching one person or a class I show them as many ways as I know so they can find the way that is right for them. I hope you all find the way that works best for you! happy quilting!