Anyone have suggestions/tips for someone who can't get the hang of knitting?

I can do basic crochet, but it seems that there are more versatile patterns for knitting. When I try to knit I can't seem to get a rhythm and I feel like I'm struggling. Also, does all knitting require counting the stitches? I'm somewhat absent-minded and I find that sometimes when I have crocheted my piece will start to get weird because I've either added or slipped stitches unknowingly.