This is the way I decrease but my problem is when I have to make several decreases like finishing off rounds when making stuffed animals. I have holes all over and the stuffing shows through.
I'm hoping this tip will help you. When I'm making stuffed animals I put my stuffing inside a knee high nylon stocking. I pick a color that closely matches the yarn I'm using, stuff it in the nylon, then put that inside my crochet. I started doing this decades ago when my children were small, so the stuffing wouldn't come out. I'm sure this isn't the answer you were looking for, but it's all I can think of at the moment.
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Thank you for this video! I clicked on it thinking at 66 I might learn something new. But it turns out my mom taught me more than half a century ago (ooo that sounds OLD!!) to do the decrease the correct way as you show here. Kudos to you for teaching the "young'uns" the correct way of decreasing!
Thank you for leaving a comment, Alice. Even at OUR age there are still a lot of 'new' things we can learn. I had attended a 'club' meeting here locally because they were offering crochet lessons. My thought was like yours, maybe I'll learn something new (and be with other crocheters). I couldn't keep my mouth shut when the 'instructor' told them to 'just' skip a stitch to decrease. I was polite, raised my hand, and simply said, "There is a better way." It was that experience that prompted this video.
Oh! This is what I've been doing already because I never looked up how to decrease and it seemed like the best way to do it because I didn't think you were supposed to skip any stitches
The method outlined in the above video works great for half double and larger stitches, but I find that decreasing with this method with single crochet also creates a hole for me. My tension is just too tight for it. So I only use the front loops and pull a loop up once. In amigurumi, this is called an invisible decrease. Basically, I put my hook through the front loop of the first stitch, then I twist the hook back to the front and push it through the front loop of the second stitch. Then I yarn over and pull a loop through both front loops and complete the single crochet. I learned this technique in an amigurumi tutorial since all the stitches usually need to have a tight tension and it allows for a decrease without pulling enough to leave a hole where the decrease is. I almost never skip stitches in order to decrease unless the pattern I am using requires it and even then, only if I can't avoid it. No shade. Just some friendly advice for those of us out there that have really tight tension.
This is absolutely AWESOME! I can't thank you enough for sharing it. I love learning new things and you've been SO KIND to share this. Thank you, thank you.
I was looking for some advice regarding holes doing decreases because I'm crocheting an amigurumi and ugh, those holes are driving me insane. What do you do to avoid them? Given we use such tight tension.
@@mariamercedes6774 I use the invisible decrease that I described above. Insert the hook into the front loop only of the first stitch. Then insert your hook into the front loop only of the second hook. Yarn over and pull through both loops to complete the single crochet. The gap I get is almost invisible, especially when compared to if I decrease the normal way or skip stitches to decrease.
This works great for me. I make sure not to have very tight tension when i crocher because my hand gets too achey if i do. This leaves no holes for me. Thanks!
I use this technique and I still get terrible holes. I make amigurumi toys, and it’s very disappointing when I can actually see the white stuffing inside my toy. Is there a way to stop it?
Some of the things I've learned: 1) Try changing the size hook you're using. I've found that using a hook, that's a little smaller, can make a drastic difference. Do swatches with hooks going down until you see a difference. 2) The brand of yarn can very often make a big difference. Using brands that are really smooth can make the 'holes' stand out. For example: As much as I love my Caron Simply Soft and it's bright beautiful colors, it's not fuzzy enough to do work like amigurumi. If I'm using a worsted weight yarn, I'll switch to Red Heart. 3) Stuff your stuffing in an old nylon knee high. You could also buy knee high colors the compliment the colors you're using. Loose stuffing tends to creep out making it more visible, especially white stuffing. This will also greatly improve the lastability of the finished item as the stuffing won't move around as much. I hope these tips will help you. Thanks for writing.
I am get so frustrated I have tried and tried to get no holes with this method but I am still getting HOLES!!! I am working with acrylic yarn that calls for a 5.5 hook I have been trying with a 4 mm hook and a 3.5 mm hook HOLES GRRRRRR
Angela, I think I would have to see a picture of your work to see what's going wrong. Are you on Facebook? If so use this link bit.ly/2MoiIOh and join my Facebook group. There you could share a picture and I could see what's happening and help you. Don't give up.
This is the way I decrease but my problem is when I have to make several decreases like finishing off rounds when making stuffed animals. I have holes all over and the stuffing shows through.
I'm hoping this tip will help you. When I'm making stuffed animals I put my stuffing inside a knee high nylon stocking. I pick a color that closely matches the yarn I'm using, stuff it in the nylon, then put that inside my crochet. I started doing this decades ago when my children were small, so the stuffing wouldn't come out. I'm sure this isn't the answer you were looking for, but it's all I can think of at the moment.
Question of the Week: Do you think it’s the little tricks that help the most? Or would you rather learn full lessons?
Please leave your answer in the comments below. The questions help me create video content that helps YOU.
I love tips and tricks especially if it helps avoid ugly holes in my projects.
Thank you for this video! I clicked on it thinking at 66 I might learn something new. But it turns out my mom taught me more than half a century ago (ooo that sounds OLD!!) to do the decrease the correct way as you show here. Kudos to you for teaching the "young'uns" the correct way of decreasing!
Thank you for leaving a comment, Alice. Even at OUR age there are still a lot of 'new' things we can learn. I had attended a 'club' meeting here locally because they were offering crochet lessons. My thought was like yours, maybe I'll learn something new (and be with other crocheters). I couldn't keep my mouth shut when the 'instructor' told them to 'just' skip a stitch to decrease. I was polite, raised my hand, and simply said, "There is a better way." It was that experience that prompted this video.
Oh! This is what I've been doing already because I never looked up how to decrease and it seemed like the best way to do it because I didn't think you were supposed to skip any stitches
I agree, this was the way I was taught over 60 years and didn't know people were skipping a stitch until I saw this video.
The method outlined in the above video works great for half double and larger stitches, but I find that decreasing with this method with single crochet also creates a hole for me. My tension is just too tight for it. So I only use the front loops and pull a loop up once. In amigurumi, this is called an invisible decrease.
Basically, I put my hook through the front loop of the first stitch, then I twist the hook back to the front and push it through the front loop of the second stitch. Then I yarn over and pull a loop through both front loops and complete the single crochet.
I learned this technique in an amigurumi tutorial since all the stitches usually need to have a tight tension and it allows for a decrease without pulling enough to leave a hole where the decrease is. I almost never skip stitches in order to decrease unless the pattern I am using requires it and even then, only if I can't avoid it.
No shade. Just some friendly advice for those of us out there that have really tight tension.
This is absolutely AWESOME! I can't thank you enough for sharing it. I love learning new things and you've been SO KIND to share this. Thank you, thank you.
I was looking for some advice regarding holes doing decreases because I'm crocheting an amigurumi and ugh, those holes are driving me insane. What do you do to avoid them? Given we use such tight tension.
@@mariamercedes6774 I use the invisible decrease that I described above. Insert the hook into the front loop only of the first stitch. Then insert your hook into the front loop only of the second hook. Yarn over and pull through both loops to complete the single crochet.
The gap I get is almost invisible, especially when compared to if I decrease the normal way or skip stitches to decrease.
Thank you!
This works great for me. I make sure not to have very tight tension when i crocher because my hand gets too achey if i do. This leaves no holes for me. Thanks!
I have problems with achy hands too, so I loosen my tension. I'm so happy that this works for you.
That's so smart and wonderful way .
I use this technique and I still get terrible holes. I make amigurumi toys, and it’s very disappointing when I can actually see the white stuffing inside my toy. Is there a way to stop it?
Some of the things I've learned: 1) Try changing the size hook you're using. I've found that using a hook, that's a little smaller, can make a drastic difference. Do swatches with hooks going down until you see a difference. 2) The brand of yarn can very often make a big difference. Using brands that are really smooth can make the 'holes' stand out. For example: As much as I love my Caron Simply Soft and it's bright beautiful colors, it's not fuzzy enough to do work like amigurumi. If I'm using a worsted weight yarn, I'll switch to Red Heart. 3) Stuff your stuffing in an old nylon knee high. You could also buy knee high colors the compliment the colors you're using. Loose stuffing tends to creep out making it more visible, especially white stuffing. This will also greatly improve the lastability of the finished item as the stuffing won't move around as much. I hope these tips will help you. Thanks for writing.
@@CrochetFiberArt thank you so much! i will definitely try all of these things out
@@ufellswitch5242 I hope you find a solution that works for you.
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Love this tip, thanks so much!
You're very welcome. :-)
I am get so frustrated I have tried and tried to get no holes with this method but I am still getting HOLES!!! I am working with acrylic yarn that calls for a 5.5 hook I have been trying with a 4 mm hook and a 3.5 mm hook HOLES GRRRRRR
Angela, I think I would have to see a picture of your work to see what's going wrong. Are you on Facebook? If so use this link bit.ly/2MoiIOh and join my Facebook group. There you could share a picture and I could see what's happening and help you. Don't give up.
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