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Gap-free amigurumi example - tight tension

Why Does My Amigurumi Have Holes or Gaps?

Stuffing showing through your amigurumi? The fabric is too loose. Drop a hook size or two for a tight, gap-free finish - plus invisible decrease and magic ring tips.

Why Does My Amigurumi Have Holes or Gaps?

Stuffing showing through your amigurumi? The fabric is too loose. Drop a hook size or two for a tight, gap-free finish - plus invisible decrease and magic ring tips.

Keeping crochet edges straight - stitch count example

Why Is My Crochet Getting Wider or Narrower? (S...

Crochet turning into a triangle? You are adding or losing stitches at the row ends. Here is exactly why, and how to keep your edges perfectly straight.

Why Is My Crochet Getting Wider or Narrower? (S...

Crochet turning into a triangle? You are adding or losing stitches at the row ends. Here is exactly why, and how to keep your edges perfectly straight.

Crochet curling fix - hook size and tension example

Why Is My Crochet Curling? 7 Causes & Fixes

Crochet curling? It is usually tension too tight or a hook too small. Here are the 7 causes and how to fix each - plus why amigurumi is meant to...

Why Is My Crochet Curling? 7 Causes & Fixes

Crochet curling? It is usually tension too tight or a hook too small. Here are the 7 causes and how to fix each - plus why amigurumi is meant to...

Best crochet hooks for beginners - sizes and materials

Best Crochet Hooks for Beginners (Sizes, Materi...

The right hook makes learning crochet effortless. Best beginner hook sizes (5.0 mm / 4.0 mm), materials compared, why ergonomic handles matter, and picks by project.

Best Crochet Hooks for Beginners (Sizes, Materi...

The right hook makes learning crochet effortless. Best beginner hook sizes (5.0 mm / 4.0 mm), materials compared, why ergonomic handles matter, and picks by project.

Best yarn for amigurumi - cotton vs acrylic crochet example

Best Yarn for Amigurumi: Cotton vs Acrylic (Com...

Cotton or acrylic for amigurumi? Cotton gives crisp detail; acrylic is soft and beginner-friendly. Full comparison, best weight and hook, and picks by project.

Best Yarn for Amigurumi: Cotton vs Acrylic (Com...

Cotton or acrylic for amigurumi? Cotton gives crisp detail; acrylic is soft and beginner-friendly. Full comparison, best weight and hook, and picks by project.

Colorful cute amigurumi animals on a small stage with a red velvet curtain, surrounded by yarn and crochet hooks

More Than Just Stitches: 5 Surprising Things th...

What can a green frog, a glamorous pig and a wild drummer teach us about amigurumi? Five surprising crochet lessons — on patience, perfection and personality — inspired by the...

More Than Just Stitches: 5 Surprising Things th...

What can a green frog, a glamorous pig and a wild drummer teach us about amigurumi? Five surprising crochet lessons — on patience, perfection and personality — inspired by the...