Tis I the Fluff

Help a noncrafty girl out wouldya? Is anyone of the crochety type (the craft not the mood)? Any tips, books, websites etc you could reccomend? Any simpleton patterns you could suggest? I have been doing a few you tube clips namely this users: http://www.youtube.com/user/Bethintx1 and while it seems fairly simple when I watch it, I am having problems maintaining the right amount of tension (either too loose or like I'm going to snap the wool with the tightness) Helps!


Random aside, everytime I see lesliele's userpic I feel like waving right back :)