Crochet: Try Try Again

I've decided to try another approach.  I've been practicing my stitches via a book called Crocheting School.

I decided to look for a project I actually wanted to make as well.  I found this little brochure on Filet Crochet and was mostly able to figure out the blocks and spaces (watching a YouTube video also helped).  

I don't have the correct weight thread but I think it is pretty nonetheless.  My tension is still a problem but my double crochet is coming along nicely.