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help with reversing crochet patterns?

Hello, I just started to learn how to crochet two days ago, and I've been practicing my stitches since then, but I'm having a problem with finding good (and free) patterns for left-handed crocheters. Every time I click on a link that might be promising it always ends up in disappointment. It's always things like '...if you're a lefty just reverse the patterns...' or '...yeah we know it's a bit tricky, but...but...KEEP PRACTICING! yay!' Finding links on how to work the basic stitches is easy, but I want patterns....any help on how I can reverse the pattern instructions, since that seems to be the only option I have? There's plenty of videos on youtube but I don't want to just work on granny squares, baby booties, and strange looking hats...know what I mean? I've been searching pretty much all day on a nice and easy tote bag pattern but nothing comes up :(

Public Comments

1. I have a left handed friend and she just follows the pattern as written, but is working from left to right. You don't need a special pattern just practice. My left handed students do the same.
2. For most things, if you make it left to right instead of right to left, it will work out to about the same. Any pattern will be the mirror image, but unless it was a picture or letters, that shouldn't be a problem.