See one, do one, teach one

I got an unexpected chance to teach today, which is always fun. I am not a teacher by profession, and I really enjoy teaching people. (I say these things together because I believe they are related.)

Anyway, I went to my favorite LYS, having forgotten that they are closed on Mondays, and encountered two other knitters who had done likewise. We struck up conversation and they both mentioned that they were beginning knitters who were looking for a little help on their current projects. They seemed to have helped each other figure that out, but then they asked me whether I knit continental or American-style (holding the yarn in the left hand or the right, respectively). I replied that since I had learned to crochet before knitting, I had always held the yarn in my left hand. They were fascinated by this, and an impromptu teaching session with one ensued. She was a pretty quick study, and within about 30 minutes, had the basic idea.

I found I really enjoyed this unplanned little lesson. Positive feedback from students helps. I have no plans to attempt to become a knitting guru, but maybe someday I'll get a chance to do more teaching.