I'm not left-handed, but I find it extremely useful to look for videos of stitches that sound awkward. For this one, I'd check out: http://www.nexstitch.com/v_loop_stitch.html

The video explained it a lot more clearly to me than the instructions anywhere else.

Brianna
http://www.thecrochetside.com

hi brianna thank you so much for that site. i now have learned a new stitch and continue with my teddy bear.
nancy