I have a friend who is learning to crochet. I was telling her about how great this site is and we wondered if anyone of anyone like this for crocheters? :shrug:
Crochetville and Crochet Mania are both friendly crochet forums. 
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/
Here is another one :happydance:
Thank you all so much!!! It’s incredible how much info is available here,and how fast members respond! Thanks again, I’ll pass these on to my friend. 
Crochet Pattern Central (already mentioned above) is great for free patterns. Also check out the stitches and Instruction Tutorial Directory. (I happen to know the site very well! :teehee:
Crochetville (already mentioned above) is a fabulous crochet forum; my favorite.
As for tutorials, your best bet would be to go to www.anniesattic.com for their video tutorials AND http://www.crochetcabana.com which has fabulous tutorials of all sorts for all things crochet.
HTH!