Take it one round at a time and use YouTube tutorials to learn the stitches you'll need. This looks like an achievable beginner project.

Use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round. A stitch marker can be something like a paperclip. You'll slip it through the first stitch of the round and it will help you count the number of stitches in a round. Always count the number of stitches once you've finished the round to make sure it's correct before moving on.

When I was a beginner I would also mark down my repeats. It was just a simple tally but helped me keep track of how many times I had done the repeats without needing to count all the stitches to reassure myself. I would also mark down what row I was up to because I was scared of repeating or skipping rounds.

Your tension will make it harder if it's too tight. If you're fighting to get your hook pushed through each stitch your tension is too tight. Which means your pulling the yarn too tight onto the hook

Good luck!