I finished my first crochet project! I am quite pleased with myself, even if the size is a dozen chains off. I would go into details, and post pictures but it is for a Christmas present, and my mom might see this site.
I feel like crochet is much like learning to play an instrument. I have to get my fingers and hands used to the motion, the tension, and holding the hook. After I finished this one, I needed to take a break because my fingers were sore.
Now I cannot wait to start another one! Since tomorrow is a doctor appointment day for the boyfriend, I will have plenty of time to work on gift #2.