If you are completely new to crochet, you do not need an expensive tool kit or ten different tutorials open at once. Start small and give your hands time to learn.
Gather the essentials
For many beginner practice pieces, a comfortable medium-size hook, light-coloured yarn, scissors and a yarn needle are enough. Choose yarn where the stitches are easy to see rather than very fluffy or very dark yarn.
Learn how to hold your tools
There is no single correct grip for everyone. Hold the hook and yarn in a way that lets you move without strain. Practice making loops slowly.
Practice a foundation chain
A chain helps you understand how the yarn moves through loops. Aim for consistent size, but do not worry if the first ten chains look uneven.
Work on a simple stitch
Single crochet (US terminology) is often a useful first stitch. Check whether your tutorial uses US or UK names before following along.
Learn to recognise a stitch
Look for the top V of each stitch. You will use this skill every time you count a row or find the final stitch.
Make your first small square
Choose a simple beginner project and repeat the same stitch until your edges become steadier. Mistakes are normal; a practice square does not need to look perfect.
What next?
Read How to Count Crochet Stitches, then visit the Stitch Library to explore the next skill. When you are ready for stuffed toys, learn how tension affects the fabric before starting amigurumi.