changing both my knitting and crocheting styles.

I'm an "angry thrower" too

Have tried the Continental style, but my fingers, which have minds of their own (as I imagine is true for all long time knitters anyway) are resistant to being told what to do.

As for crocheting, I have sort of a...unique...style because I taught myself to crochet at 13 and never learned the "proper" way to do it. Have tried doing it according to the book, but no...

So, back to doing things my way.

Let us know how your transition works out...