If you have been wondering what tools do you need for crocheting or what do you need for beginner crochet, then I have some suggestions here for you. In particular, if you also would like to know what supplies you need for amigurumi, then this list would be useful for you.  

Changing colours can add a lot of variety and dynamics to your Amigurumi. Similarly, changing size can change the appearance of the final piece.

To make the Amigurumi bigger, you need to increase the stitches. Likewise, if you intend to make it smaller, then you need to decrease the stitches.

A double crochet is 2 times the height of a single crochet and also higher than a half double crochet. It is also a great stitch to use for bobble stitches.

For a half double crochet, the stitch is taller than that of single crochet. I frequently use hdc to create a subtle bust appearance for my female amigurumi as it looks raised above usual sc in the round.

Single crochet is the simplest stitch to make and what is used most of the time. You can use it in a chain or in a round like a magic circle.

In the previous post on starting with Ch2 and sc, we mentioned about how to start a round with that method but we do end up with a gap in the centre. When using the magic ring technique, you can pull the free end of the yarn taut such that the gap disappears!

Start off with a simple slip knot. After the first yarn over and pulling through the loop on the hook, you should have one foundation chain.

Here is the introduction on how to initially start off, even before progressing on to making chains and circles. Then subsequent stitches built onto this can progress into round or rectangular shapes.