I had a hard time holding the yarn right last time. My fingers go so cramped and I ended up with a headache and stiff hands. The weave ended up very tight too. I think if I'd figured out how to keep the yarn just right I would have had an easier time and not been wishing for my Grandpa's giant magnifying glass.Part of the process of learning to crochet for me was failing over and over and getting frustrated until I finally got it. Now, I'm able to do much some complex patterns without much thought. Take your time and slow down the YouTube tutorials if you have to. No rush! And once you get it, it's an amazing feeling to create things. Almost anything you want!