Oh, I hope it isn't too long before I have the same kind of thrill. I started reading my crochet book this week. I tried to follow the instructions for single crochet slip stitch, but the wool was so fine I couldn't see what I was doing, and I pulled the whole thing apart. I will try again later with really thick wool so the stitches are clearer and I can see it clearly. But, hey, I at least can do a chain now!

If I don't forget how in the meantime. 8-(