Well, it seems the crochet gods heard my prayers, and delivered me some words of wisdom through the divine Amy!
I have improved my counting skills and have also worked out when I need to crochet into spaces, and when I need to crochet into those little chain loops.
My attempt at "Lacy Cross" wasn't too shabby at all-

My attempt at "Lacy Cross" wasn't too shabby at all-
Here's how it should look...
And here's my attempt!!! One of the spoke is a little wonky, but other than that I'm very happy with it! Especially as it's a harder one than the others I've had a go at!