These are some links to my favorite crochet sites for instructions, new ideas, and free patterns, especially for amigurumi toys. If a site needs registration you might use a site like BugMeNot that offers log-ins for free sites
Jane at Free Amigurumi Patterns has a great list of free patterns and instructions.
Hook & Needles is another great blog with some great tutorials for beginners, and links to lots of patterns, and also some knitting how-to's.
Crochet Me has info on all types of crocheting, including great tips and tricks.
Lion Brand Yarn offers a ton of free patterns for amigurumi, clothing and afghans
Suncatcher has really unique eyes, and some of the cutest free patterns ever.
Great list of free Patterns from Squidoo
Teresa at The Art of Crochet has really great instructions, including great videos, like this one on the "Magic Circle" starter loop:
Knittink offers a great make-your-own-pattern program to perfect your own amigurumi animal.
Roman Sock is a really artistic crochet-blog by a true master!
Crochet Pattern Central has a whole directory of links to free patterns