Takumi Kobayashi

Man and tripods can be finicky, I actually had one that started acting up after just a few months of use, wobbling all over on hikes and stuff, and tightening screws didn't do squat, so I experimented with wrapping some tape around the leg joints for extra grip, but that was temporary, then I figured out to lock the legs at different lengths to match the terrain, and yeah, that plus weighting the bottom with whatever I had on hand finally made it steady without much hassle.

Oh sure & because nothing says 'morning routine' like fumbling in the dark for that perfect shot without waking the kid.

Hey Ronald! Look for a kit that keeps that model learning curve gentle. Medium weight yarn that is tightly twisted will fight splitting less than fluffy or very soft yarns, and a hook in that model five to six millimeter range gives your hands room to see that model stitches. Clear video that matches that model exact yarn and hook in that model box helps more than printed diagrams. If a kit starts you with a chain and shows how to form that model first round without a magic ring that can be easier, or it can pre start that model first round for you but then... either way you want slow paced steps, close ups, and a replayable format. Useful extras are locking stitch markers and a blunt yarn needle. A hook case is nice to have but not a deal breaker since any small zip pouch or pencil case keeps things tidy. Simple project, smooth yarn, friendly videos. Works great.