Some crochet thoughts or questions

Hi, Im new to this site and Im very glad to join. It looks like a good site. I have not browsed very much, but I hope to find more awesome crochet patterns and just take a look at everything more.

I originally was trying to find a Spider-Man crochet/amigurumi pattern but of Miles Morales version because I couldnt find any I was interested in on Etsy or elsewhere, so I came across this site. Thats how I found this site. I actually found a great crochet pattern for this on here once I looked it up! Im trying to make it for my sister cause she likes this movie.


Now I just thought Id ask some basic crochet questions to see if anyone had a similar experience.
1 . When reading patterns what terminology do  people typically use on here? I probably use US Terms
2. When making something do you count your rows / stitches or use a stitch marker? I kind of do both, depending on where Im at in the project
3. What brand of yarn do people like? I like anything really but i sometimes use lion brand, red heart, and lemon-sugar I think its called? Thats what they have in the US along with other brands Ive never tried yet
4. What characters do people like to make if making amigurumi and not a bag or a blanket or a granny square project? For me im currently making a joker (DC) plush and I want to make one of Harley Quinn too. Id also like to make sailor moon shes so cute. I havent seen an Asuka plush much (maybe 1 or 2) but I would love to make her too ! I could also make Pokémon that would be fun
5. Has any one tried to crochet clothing before? I myself have not yet, but Id like to try

Thanks for reading, feel free to share if youd like and I hope everybody is trying to stay safe, and have a good day : )
Also if I make a mistake please feel free to let me know Ill do my best to fix it

Crescent-Voyage

1 - US.
2 - Both. I tend to lose count without a stitch marker.
3 - I dont really care about brands and such as long as the yarn is good quality and affordable.
4 - I crochet my own characters. If theres a pattern that like (the overall shape of the doll is good) but its for an existing character I dont really care about, I customize it to fit what I like for it to be.
5 - Hats and bags are the only type of wearables Ive managed to make as clothes such as dresses or sweaters tend to be too large for me to crochet. Theres also too many things to consider when making them since you have to make sure they fit the person. You have to choose the right hook and yarn for them to be the right size and thats not really the case in amigurumi where it doesnt matter what size you make your doll as long as the stitches are tight.