{"id":16,"date":"2016-10-22T14:15:01","date_gmt":"2016-10-22T18:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/faq\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2025-08-15T08:42:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:42:19","slug":"im-a-beginner-where-should-i-start","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/faq\/about-planetjune-crochet-patterns\/im-a-beginner-where-should-i-start\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m a beginner &#8211; where should I start?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"halfright\"><a href=\"\/help\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/tut_images\/tut_colchangevid.jpg\" width=\"100px\" alt=\"crochet tutorials by June Gilbank\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>I&#8217;ve created many step-by-step photo and video tutorials that you can use to help you out, if you need it. If you&#8217;re a complete beginner, you&#8217;ll want to start with the <strong>Basics<\/strong> section, then move to <strong>Amigurumi Essentials<\/strong>. You can find them all at <a href=\"\/help\">www.planetjune.com\/help<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"halfright\"><a href=\"\/amibook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/ega_cover_thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"The Essential Guide to Amigurumi book by June Gilbank\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>I can help you every step of the way to mastering the art of amigurumi through my latest book, <a href=\"\/amibook\"><em>The Essential Guide to Amigurumi<\/em><\/a>, which will guide you through step-by-step instructions, tips, and patterns to bring your crocheted toys to life, starting from the absolute basics.<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"halfright\"><a href=\"\/everydaycrochet\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/ec_cover_thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"Everyday Crochet book by June Gilbank\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Or if you&#8217;re brand new to crochet (and not just amigurumi) you may prefer to start with my other reference book, <a href=\"\/everydaycrochet\"><em>Everyday Crochet<\/em><\/a>, which will guide you from the most basic principles of crochet through hundreds of ultra close-up, full colour photos &#8211; it&#8217;s the best way to learn to crochet short of taking from a personal lesson directly from me (which I&#8217;m afraid I can&#8217;t offer!)<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div class=\"halfright\"><a href=\"\/faq\/about-planetjune-crochet-patterns\/im-a-beginner-which-patterns-are-most-suitable-for-me\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/bunny_mouse.jpg\" width=\"100px\" alt=\"PocketAmi Bunny and Mouse crochet patterns by June Gilbank\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>See also my advice on <a href=\"\/faq\/about-planetjune-crochet-patterns\/im-a-beginner-which-patterns-are-most-suitable-for-me\/\">which PlanetJune patterns are best for beginners<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\">\n  <a href=\"\/blog\/you-can-do-it-guarantee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/youcandoit.png\" alt=\"You Can Do It! 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And if you need more help, I&#8217;m just an email away.<\/em><br \/>\n    <a href=\"\/blog\/you-can-do-it-guarantee\" style=\"display:inline-block; margin-top: 0.5em;\">More details >><\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Related Questions:<\/h2>\n\n<!-- Page-list plugin v.5.9 wordpress.org\/plugins\/page-list\/ -->\n<ul class=\"page-list siblings-page-list \">\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-14\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/faq\/about-planetjune-crochet-patterns\/what-is-amigurumi\/\">What is &#8216;amigurumi&#8217;?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-330\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/faq\/about-planetjune-crochet-patterns\/why-should-i-choose-planetjune\/\">Why should I choose PlanetJune?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-18\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/faq\/about-planetjune-crochet-patterns\/im-a-beginner-which-patterns-are-most-suitable-for-me\/\">I&#8217;m a beginner &#8211; which patterns are most suitable for 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