Crochet...

I have seen a couple of crochet patterns that really made me want to give it another try. Somehow knitting and crochet are things that I find difficult and annoying. But Mouette from Gentil Coquelicot Mesdames. was very encouraging. Mouette if you read this: thank you. I am very puzzled by my work at the moment though!

The more I crochet the smaller it gets... whyyyyy? I don't have the impression that I am skipping stitches... could there be a trick that I need to know?

Not sure I like crochetting... but I'll keep trying for a little while before giving up again ;)