Great Crochet Resources

I wanted to talk today about some of the more technical aspects of crochet. I have not being doing this very long (only about a year and a half and seriously since Christmas) and I could not have gotten to where I am without some of the amazing resources I have found.

I am mostly self taught so I have learned a lot just by finding a pattern I like and giving it a try. When I find something I am unfamiliar with I look it up and pick up a new skill. This has usually worked out pretty well for me, but there are definitely some basics I have missed because a lot of patterns just assume you know basic things like eye placement on plushies and how to attach one piece to another most effectively

When looking for basics I really like
Crochet 911
Meledora's Creations
Or just try google
I also have a great little booklet (that of course I cannot find right now) that I picked at joann's that just has all the basic stitches with brief descriptions and pictures that was incredibly helpful for me starting out.

For the more advanced I really love
Planet June
I recently picked up one of her books, The Idiots Guide to Amigurumi that I really wish I had back when I started. I learned so much about basic shapes, stuffing etc. That I had just missed before. (this post is in no way sponsored, I just really think her book is a great resource)
Or I ask questions and follow a lot of links in the wonderful crochet groups I am a part of on facebook
Crochet for the Masses 
Crochet
Oregon Crochet (for those in my area, it's a much smaller one but nice for meeting the local crafters)

That's all I have for now. Please feel free to share your favorite resources, I know I love to learn new things and better my craft. Next week I want to talk to you about some of the techniques I cannot live without or just find really neat. And there will be the usual Works in Progress post on Friday.

Thanks for reading and I hope you can put one of these resources to good use!