<<<|. Ok pretend | is needle two stitches then the slipknot. Count two > s that's the one u use put the hook between the > Also make sure u have a little trilby the slipknot so the stick can stretch to fit all the stitches needed. Does that help or do u want to stab
Me' with knitting needles? Lol

Sorry took so long yes that is where you go in. Don't hold the chain to tight it makes it hard to get the kneedle in. It will get bigger and easier as you add stitches.

Tail sorry about the gibberish! I have a problem knitting tried just can't do it but can cast a mean knitting needle! Lol

Ok guys, thanks!! In between the v legs. I can see that and do it. I made the chain a little longer (for some reason it looks "right" only after about three chains) to confirm what I am seeing. I'm about to practice.

Painiacs, if you ever want to try knitting, PM me. I'll throw crochet hooks at you and you can throw needles at me! Lol.

Thanks so much!!

Just relax and you will do fine. If you get tense the stitches get real tight and hard to work with. I'll check back shortly and see how you're doing.

Well, I think I made the 12 hdc...:) when it says mark the last stitch, do I just slide a loop of yarn on the hook like I would with knitting?? Also, where I made the stitches, there is a large open space. Can I tighten it up?

Going to break for lunch while I feel a small sense of accomplishment!

Nope. Not good. Did something wrong. Part of my ring of stitches looks a lot thicker than the first part. Hmmm. Like I must have gone into one of the hdcs at some point. Yuck... yep, time for a break.

Sounds like you have a lot of people helping you on this. I wish I knew how to help you. I read all these and it is like reading a foreign language. That is my next thing to learn---how to crochet. Can anyone tell me what is the easiest way to learn?

Don't think you did anything wrong. After you make the 12hdc lightly spread them out into a circle. It does take a little to spread them out you have to work them around stitch by stitch. Try to spread evenly (not always possible) but it will start to come together in the next row.

There's a book and I think a tutorial called "I taught myself to crochet" I'll look for a link to it and get back to you. Ok just looked it up and joannes has it on sale and it comes with the hooks and a book. It's item number 5136684.