Q: To crochet left-handed, you will need to hold the hook in your left hand and use your right hand to hold your work. Grip the crochet hook with your left hand so that your thumb and forefinger are gripping the flat part of the hook. . Chaining is how you start your foundation for a crochet project and it is the simplest technique in crocheting. Start by looping the yarn over your index finger twice. Then, pull the second loop through the first loop. This will create a slipstitch. Next, slide this loop on your hook and loop the free end of your yarn over the hook. Pull this new yarn through the loop on the hook to make another loop. Continue to yarn over and pull the yarn through to form loops. This will create a chain. Make the chain as long as it needs to be for your project. Chaining is often abbreviated as "ch." A slipstitch is also sometimes called a joining stitch. To slipstitch, insert the hook through a stitch, and then yarn over. Pull this new yarn through the stitch to complete the slipstitch. A slipstitch may be used to move from one location to another on your yarn, or it may be used to join two stitches together, such as when you are crocheting in the round. . A single crochet stitch is another simple stitch that often comes up in patterns. To single crochet, insert the hook through the stitch, yarn over, and then pull this new yarn through the two stitches on the hook. Then, yarn over again and pull the yarn through the two loops on the hook. A single crochet stitch is usually abbreviated as "sc." . Double crochet stitches are also quite common. To double crochet, yarn over the hook, then insert the hook through the stitch and yarn over again. Then, pull through the first stitch, and yarn over again. Then, pull through the first two stitches and yarn over again. Pull through the last two stitches to complete the stitch. Double crochet is usually abbreviated as "dc." Half double crochet is not as common, but it is important to know for more advanced work. A half-double crochet stitch is done by yarning over and then inserting the hook into the stitch. Then, yarning over again and pulling through three stitches. Then, yarn over again and pull through three stitches again. Half-double crochet is usually abbreviated as "hdc." A triple crochet stitch is also not as common, but it is important to learn. To do a triple crochet stitch, start by yarning over twice. Then, insert the hook into the stitch and yarn over again. Next, pull the yarn through four loops and yarn over again. Then, pull through two loops and yarn over again. Then, pull through two loops again and yarn over one more time. Then, pull through the last two loops to finish the stitch. A triple crochet stitch is usually abbreviated in patterns with "tr." . Crocheting in the round is the same when you are left handed as well. Start by making a chain, and then secure it in a circle with a slipstitch. Then, continue to work your stitches into the chain. You can crochet in the round to create hats, heavy scarves, and cowls. There are many different types of stitches that you can use to create interesting patterns in your crocheted work. Once you feel comfortable with the basic stitches, you can try out some more advanced ones. Some stitches you might like to try include: Shell stitch Popcorn stitch Box stitch
A: Hold the hook in your left hand. Practice chaining Do a slipstitch. Try a single crochet Do a double crochet Try a half double crochet. Attempt a triple crochet. Crochet in the round Experiment with special stitches.

Q: It may be that he has retreated just to gain some space if you've been too intrusive or intense of late. Maybe you're texting him often, or you've been calling three times an hour for the past three hours. Understand that guys generally appreciate their space and not having to be with you 24/7. There are a lot of very authentic reasons that might seem as if he is "ignoring" you, but actually, have nothing to do with you. He may be busy. You may have the habit of talking daily, then suddenly it stops, and you urgently want to chat. It has been a day, but you're frantic. And he, well he is very busy! When he's busy, you can expect him to cut off the communications until the task is done. He doesn't feel well. He has been trying to deal with a head cold, a shoulder pain or a stomach ache. Being the stoic that he is, he has only stopped replying because he doesn't want to burden you with his pain or let on that he doesn't even feel so great. He is tired. Genuinely, pooped. He just wants a bit of space to recover his lost energy, so he's withdrawing for a week of snooze catch-up. He has experienced a family issue. He is uncomfortable talking to you about it because he has issues with his crazy/possessive/insane/angry/moralizing/whatever family and it's just all too hard to go into the gritty details. He'd rather you didn't get involved because once you are, awful entanglements will ensue. This can be a very protective stance, both ways. He has hit a snag at work. The deadline is looming, the boss is breathing down his neck, the job's future is precarious. He's salvaging what is left of his work opportunity, and you are suddenly a distraction.
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Consider whether you might have given your boyfriend cause to feel overwhelmed. See things from his perspective.