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- Hook & Needles crochet
A well done amigurumi-focused tutorial, good especially if you've never crocheted at all and you're more interested in crocheting toys rather then clothes. - Planet June crochet
This site shows you the crochet basics needed for amigurumi making. It has good photos and explanations, and it also has a version for left-handers. Expert VillageeHow crochet
A video series on how to crochet at eHow.- DeviantArt: Sparrow-dream crochet
A nice tutorial @ Deviantart. Includes two lovely beginner's patterns. Also covers how to crochet letters. - Crochet Cabana crochet
This is a good site to learn new stitches once you've mastered the basics. - MyGurumi amigurumi techniques
A lovely tutorial showing different methods you can do to make hair on your amigurumi. - YouTube crochet/knitting
YouTube's got tons of videos explaining how to crochet/knit, the nice thing about videos is that you actually see people crocheting/knitting (and the way they hold the hook/needles) which is sometimes easier then trying to learn from text/static images depending on your learning style. - Learn to Knit knitting
Teaches you the basics of knitting, comes with good illustrations. - How to make your patterns tutorial Sewing
Learn how to create your own plushie pattern. - Crochet Central crochet
I think this has to be the biggest crochet pattern directories on the internet. - Knitting Central knitting
Same as above, but for knitting patterns. - Lion Brand crochet/knitting
If you've been to a search engine and searched for patterns, you may have already come across this site. It has a good variety of well-made patterns for crochet and knitting, but you'll have to sign up for an account (which is free) to get the patterns. - Geek Central crochet/amigurumi techniques
There's a basic free human amigurumi pattern here if you're starting out. Also has a nice tutorial for doing embroidery thread styled hair. - A Crochet Toy Chest crochet
Well the title 'A Crochet Toy Chest' pattern much sums it up. A directory for free crochet toy patterns on the 'net. - Ami List crochet
Like the previous link, a nice resource of free crochet toy patterns on the 'net. - Knitty knitting
Great place to find knitting patterns. - Berroco knitting
Knitting pattern for all levels.
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Free Pattern Resources