Sharon, Georgia, Regina (and Richard, though he didn't show up in this thread), thank you so very much for the encouragement!!!!!! :-)

Wow, a hat, Regina? I don't even know where to begin. But I persevere...hopefully one day soon. :-)

Thank you for the tips on the yarn stash. Yes, I noticed that at the yarn shop I visited. They were very clear in their labeling, making quite a deal on making sure to include all of those details.

I still have a long way to go. I absolutely do not have good crocheting form. I'm right-handed, and it is not so much the right hand (the one that holds the hook) that I have trouble with, but my left leaves A LOT to be desired.

Georgia, that's terrific about your plans, and that you know how to crochet! Can't wait to hear about your afghan project as you progress through it!! :-)

Next up crochetwise, I'm going to see if I can learn to double stitch! :-)