5 AMIGURUMI TIPS to improve CROCHET TENSION | The key to a PRO amigurumi look

In this video, we're sharing 5 invaluable tips to help you achieve perfect crochet tension, giving your amigurumi projects that polished and professional appearance you've always dreamed of.

Here's a sneak peek of what you'll learn:

The Importance of Tension: Discover why achieving the right tension in your crochet work is crucial for amigurumi and how it affects the final outcome.

Choosing the Right Hook: Learn how selecting the appropriate crochet hook size can make a significant difference in your tension and overall amigurumi quality.

Yarn Selection: Explore the significance of yarn weight and fiber type in achieving consistent tension and achieving that pro-level amigurumi finish.

Techniques for Tighter Stitches: Watch as we demonstrate some handy crochet techniques and tricks to help you maintain even tension throughout your amigurumi project.

It doesn't matter if you're a beginner looking to improve your crochet skills or a seasoned amigurumi artist striving for perfection, these tips will be your go-to guide for achieving that polished and professional look in your amigurumi creations.

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00:00 What is crochet tension?
02:57 TIP 1: Choose the right crochet hook size
08:31 TIP 2: How to use the yarn correctly
11:23 TIP 3: Accessories to help with crochet tension
13:29 TIP 4: Choose the right yarn to practice crochet tension
15:50 TIP 5: The golden loop technique

[Crocheniacs]

What is your biggest tip to improve tension in your amigurumis?

[E.Miller-wt]

Thank you, Bianca, for taking a detailed amount of time to explain the stitches. Very helpful, and after watching so many other tutorials, you have given me the close up, visible yarn, and clear instructions i was looking for. Perfect for me! Thank you again!

[maryannmanconi]

Really good advice! Especially number 5. Sent video to my daughter, who is learning to crochet. Even though I've been crocheting for several years, I am learning SO MUCH from your videos and patterns. Thank you.

[zenayuen]

I use a crochet tension ring to help keep my stiches tight, I also so the yarn under technique, invisible increase and invisible decrease when I'm making my amigurumi. These all help with my tension.

[lynnbryson]

Check out Very Pink knits, it depends what way the label is on the yarn what end the start of the yarn is. She has done a short video on this

[lualoaiza]

Thank you very much for your advice. I will surely put them into practice. I tell you, I don't have a container to put the wool, I use a simple bag with a Small hole through which the thread passes and this way I protect the thread from dirt and from rolling all over the place.😂. I really admire your work, I have already bought some, I hope to have all the collections one day. Thank you very much. Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷🇨🇷

[keira]

Thank you for these tips. Really helpful! What is your secret for having your stitches lined up perfectly on top of each other? I have been trying everything, but no matter what I do, they're still slanting :(

[zenayuen]

I use a crochet tension ring to help keep my tension tight.

[zhmanji]

In my country we don’t have pure cotton it is mixed with acrylic yarn so is it good for amigurumi

[ManiacMariAimi]

i don't like to keep yarn lables, so it's easier for me to add all yarn info (color name and color lot, etc.) to my project notes. I use Notion but it can be Ravelry or any other note app on my phone :)