Hi all.

[ondalee]

New to this site and first post. I've been drafted as a crochet instructor for local knitting/ crochet-friendly shoppe. In researching patterns and crochet friendly sites, I've found you. Simply amazed at how much info is now available on the internet regarding crochet-- guess it has been too many years since I'd googled it. Will spend some time now reading through your posts. Thanks for being here. Onda

[aporfirio]

Hi Onda and welcome. It sounds very exciting for you in the new position as instructer. What projects will you be teaching? What level are your students? I am thinking of starting a group of girls, ages 9-12. Please I could you any advice. Again, welcome. Annette

[ondalee]

Thank you, Annette, for your response. So far, a couple of students "learned" to crochet by there mothers or grandmothers years ago, so have varying ability/ memory. A couple others have never picked up a crochet hook before. Our shoppe offers private and group lessons. So far--until my following increases--I've been able to spend a couple of sessions with each one individually before a group setting. Depending on their time and level of instant addiction, they have each created a dishcloth (the initial project of beginning stitches with cotton worsted weight yarn) and then a simple double-crochet shell scarf. One lady made 6 scarves before her 2nd lesson-- yep, starting a project is well covered in first lesson, both with the dishcloth and scarf. I think that would be a great first lesson or 2 for the younger ones as well. Let's talk more. Onda

[Anaisa]

howdie n welcome

[twinfaye]

Welcome, I think my patience level with teenagers has run out but I admire you for keeping our craft alive.

[Barbara G.]

Hello,

Welcome to the forums! When you have some time to jump in and help with questions, you are welcome! We would also love to hear more about you when you have some time!

[kl1000]

Hi Onda! I am Larisa addicted to doilies

[Val]

Hi Onda, welcome to the forums!

[aporfirio]

That's funny about the lady with 6 scarves. I have 4 girls lined up, but I'm going to wait until January. I'll start with a dishcloth and scarf. Did you make Christmas presents?

[BarbySue]

Welcome Onda, hope you find what you are looking for on this forum. Under links and resources are a number of items that might be of help. That is one tab I go to often and browse around. I look forward to chatting with you.