It's an AIBU/Help me post.
I've been going to a craft and natter for a year or so. It's not a big group. We all turn up, do our thing, and chat. Occasionally someone will want to try something new or a new technique and ask for a bit of help. I don't mind too much, as most people have an idea.
A lady turned up at my group last night. She doesn't craft anything but wants to learn crochet (my thing). She plonked herself down and asked me to supply her with a hook and yarn. I didn't have any other that what I was using, but someone found some in the club stash. I'm suddenly her teacher. Thing is, and I know this makes me sound awful...I don't want to. I don't have the sort of patience you need to teach an absolute beginner. Even a slip knot was beyond her. I tried to tell her to take the yarn/hook and sit in front of youtube at home, gave her some links to good videos, etc.
Eventually someone else stepped in to try and help, but they didn't get very far either and went and sat somewhere else!
So AIBU to not want to teach someone? I know people want to learn, that's fine but I don't want to be the person to teach someone from scratch. I'm fine helping someone with a basic understanding, but not someone with no knowledge at all. How do I say I can't help you without sounding like a complete cow?