With these beginner-friendly photo and video tutorials for crochet, you’ll learn everything you need to know to make your first crochet plushie.

Changing colors in crochet is a great way to add visual interest and dimension to your crochet projects.

Safety eyes are probably the easiest way to add adorable looking eyes to your amigurumi

A slip knot is an adjustable knot used to start knitting and crochet.

A crochet magic ring, also called an adjustable ring or a magic circle.

A double crochet stitch is a basic crochet stitch that creates a tall and open fabric.

Half double crochet is taller than single crochet and a little shorter than double crochet.

A technique used to reduce the number of stitches in a row or round.

Slip stitches can be used to join circle rounds, stitch pieces together.

The single crochet stitch is used to create a dense, sturdy, hole-free crocheted fabric.

Chains are often used to start a crochet project, often called the foundation chains.

Basic technique, very much used in amigurumi projects.

Quick reference guide for US and UK abbreviations and terminology.

The best way to keep track of your stitch count is to periodically count the number of stitches in each row.

Starting by learning how to grasp a crochet hook with one hand and hold the yarn with the other.