craftgrrl | WINTER PROJECTS AND CROCHETING?

Winter Projects:
I thought I'd just throw this post out and see if any of you have "Winter Projects" you'll be doing.

For example, I live in Ohio, and we get some pretty crappy weather around here. Sometimes on the weekends, it's just safer to stay inside and do something. My dad is into woodworking, so he'll be doing that, and my mom is into stained glass so she'll be doing that
I've gotten into lots of things lately; ATC's, paper crafts, jewelry making, beading, making soap, making candles, counted cross stitch, etc. I'm looking for something new to do that will keep my interest as well as be cheap and easy to do. Personally, I was thinking about crocheting.

Crocheting:
My local library is starting a class at the end of September, and we'll be making a hat and gloves for our local Helpline, to donate to those persons in need. So far I've just bought 1 crochet hook, size H, and I have just enough yarn for the project. I've looked online for printable projets, but everything seems so complicated! Right now I'm at the step of knowing how to do a chain, but nothing else. What do you suggest I try? Do you know of any simple and easy projects with print out tutorials/instructions?

Thanks so much for ~~listening to~~ reading my rambling little post! xo.Katy