Hi I too am new to this forum, and have crocheted on and off for a few years so Im still pretty inexperienced in the skills dept. Plus I have a medical condition that makes it hard to crochet or do anything else for long periods of time. Anyways, I am trying to crochet a simple blanket for my hubby for christmas, per his request. I have already made two others, 1 for my daughter and one for myself. I enjoy reading everybody's posts. Happy Holidays to all!!!!