Here is a list of crochet resources for beginning level crocheters. So if you've just started or are thinking about starting :+fav: this journal and go through the links at your leisure! Note: this isn't a list of everything, just the ones I think are the most helpful :), and Amigurumi info will be located in a separate 'Resources' list.
dA tutorials
Websites
CrochetSpot.com
Learn to Crochet from Lion Brand Yarn (also in Spanish and French)
Craftsy's "A Beginner's Guide to Crochet" Free Download
Naztazia's You Tube channel page- She's got many well done, beginner-level videos (and lots more), I've got the first one below...
You Tube
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