I've just started learning to crochet. I became interested through seeing books on amigurumi and just had to learn. So far I've just made bracelets. But hope that eventually i'll make an amigurumi of my own.
I've been crocheting for about 3 years now. And I can finally say I'm above a novice. I learned by watching videos on nexstitch.com and youtube. Specifically a lady on youtube http://www.youtube.com/tjw1963