To be fair, if you're a subscriber, crafting on your 1st toon right out of the gate is almost a waste. You'll probably out level anything you can make quickly (although you can sell it on the GTN). You might be better off getting 2 gathering skills instead of a crafting skill. When you get near the end and decide what crafting skill you want, drop the 2nd gather and pick up the crafting skill. From there, send 5-6 companions to craft, and you should be caught up in no time.