I'm trying to crochet a scarf and need some advice

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3. this makes a lot of sense, thanks..

I noticed recently that if I crochet propped up in bed using one pillow to rest my arm and another cusion to hold my work (like a table top only more comfortable) that my stitches seem to be more uniform, I'm thinking the tension of the yarn involved with my stitches has to with the tension within me, (actually vice versa) the more physically comfortable and relaxed I am the better my work. and yes, the different yarns, and needle sizes make a huge difference.

On the scarf, I'm thinking about making the width only 15 chains wide, as opposed to the 20-25 chains wide that seem to be generally recommended and experiment with the chain 2 for double crochet stiches, chain 3 if I want to try a different patterned row. hmm.. we'll see how that works out.

Thanks for your input!!!