On the console version, you can do all this directly from the menu there's no need to position items. Jump into the crafting table's crafting area and create a T-formation with the sticks positioned vertically and the wooden blocks arranged horizontally on top of the sticks (see the screenshot below). Craft a handful of these sticks while keeping a few wooden planks handy. The output should be a set of four Sticks. Start by going into the crafting screen (either your personal crafting screen or the crafting table crafting screen, pressing the default key for the inventory E default for PC) and positioning two wooden planks vertically in the crafting area. These tools will help you accomplish tasks such as mining and Farming. Since you've now built a crafting table, you are able to craft a variety of tools, like a Wooden Pickaxe. Note: If you ever need to move the crafting table to another spot, just break it apart with your punches and pick up the remaining block.
