Hi Sharonb! I caught my mistake...I wasn't reading very carefully.
The project is kinda stalled right now in the midst of finishing other Christmas items. It may have to wait until after Christmas. It's for my baby niece coming in February, but I don't think it's going to make it under the tree...(I had wanted to wrap something for her. My brother and SIL are so excited).
I think perhaps that the pattern is not the best for a beginner. I think I have found an easier one in the same style. And since it's a free one (the new one), I may ask some of you crocheters to glance at it and see if it looks easy to follow! My crochet book should be here any day, too.
Thanks for checking. I will keep you posted!