Are you team yarn over or under? 🧸

[@firegodessreiko]

Honestly, as long as you pick one and stick with it, most folks won't see the difference, so make yourself happy. Yarn under hurts me, so I'm definitely a yarn over gal~

[@ascheparker2340]

I’m the same way. Every time I’ve tried yarn under the string will fall off while pulling it through or it just hurts my hand and wrist. I just do what makes the process more enjoyable and less painful

[@RosenrotRtLiebchen87]

yeah my finished amigurumi are all loved, I've never used yarn under, i might try but if i do it's gonna be for a small one in case i can't keep up with that method for long

[@browneyez1559]

​@@RosenrotRtLiebchen87is doing amigurumi expensive?

[@ImagineUniqueName]

@@ascheparker2340for me it’s the opposite, my brain just cannot comprehend yarn over! When i try my hand cramps and I’m losing yarn all the time lol

[@LostApotheosis]

@@browneyez1559 It kind of depends! The typical chenille yarn many artists use as pictured here can be more expensive, however, budget worsted weight yarn works great and is my preferred yarn for amigurumi due to the large color selection. It is also easier to learn with due to it's better stitch definition. Let me break it down. Amigurumi uses considerably less yarn than most projects. I find that I can make most projects with one skein of super saver. That being said, amigurumi also has more initial costs. Making a tote, you'd buy yarn, a hook, and probably a needle. For amigurumi, you need yarn, a hook, a curved needle, fiberfill or some other stuffing, and usually safety eyes, though you can embroider eyes on or use buttons if you prefer. These items are relatively cheap, especially if you get a bulk variety pack of eyes to start and replace your favorite eye sizes as needed. I wouldn't suggest getting more than a 16 oz bag of fiberfill until you know if you like making them or not.

[@TheCraftyGayle]

I love that Im still learning new techniques with crochet! I never realized that yarn under could make a difference!

[@hooksandheelers]

I love to yarn under for my amigurumi projects! (:

[@paulbell4421]

@@hooksandheelershow do you actually yarn under do you have a tutorial

[@Thatone_fan905]

Same

[@mildredpierce4506]

What’s amazing to me about crocheting that it is not affected by technology yet we are always learning about new techniques And stitches

[@MsQjoe]

I absolutely love you holding up the two swatches with the statement "you can really tell the difference between these two" because no, I absolutely cannot lol 😂

[@justnothing6113]

One definitely looks cleaner

[@kazyaquin5493]

I thought this same thing 😂

[@BrookeDoesScience]

I’m struggling to see the difference myself. I do see how yarn under looks a bit tighter, but like … no real difference to me

[@RoseWater31]

Thanks cause same 😹😹

[@durdleduc8520]

it might be easier to tell with smaller yarn. YO creates segmented fabric where you can distinguish each stitche pretty easily, while YU looks like a consistent fabric all the way through. YO has bigger holes when stretched as well.

[@Doodlecream]

I always yarned under when I first learned and it took me two years to figure out why all my garments were so stiff 😂

[@shastahill]

Haha, thanks for sharing. I always laugh at myself for the same mistake, although I was relieved for the discovery maybe a month into learning and certainly before any garments. It's probably easy to do learning online these days without someone experienced peaking over our shoulder once in a while.

[@clicksandcrochets2929]

A lot of it has to do with tension too. I’ve been crocheting for 20+ years and I’ve always yarned under, that’s just how I do it and it’s hard to not now. All of my projects always turn out they way they are intended so long as my tension is correct.

[@gildanonofyabiznez6430]

As a begginer you never imagine little changes like these would have such notable impact on the final product. I remember doing my stitches in slightly different ways when I first started and I couldn't understand why the whole thing came out so uneven lol

[@ladynova8668]

I personally prefer yarn over as it seems softer to me, especially making things for my kid.

[@rubyahlo-ruiz2758]

Yarn over for me

[@TheManganimegirl]

.... its that why my stuff keeps looking weird i do then interchangeably

[@jupiterdai]

Same 😢

[@effieboo9275]

Yeah pick one and do that for the whole project.

[@TheJoan48]

I've crocheted for years and see such a small difference i wouldn't bother.

[@black.I0tus]

How so? I see yarn over plushies and I always think the stitches look so messy and bulky (compared to the smaller, more uniform look of yarn under)

[@nemogris7748]

​@@black.I0tussame. I always did yarn over, for the last 15 years as i never had the idea to change that routine. So this short is the first time i hear about this. And seeing the difference will absolutely make me change that as i never really loved those bulky rows. I think it would make plushies but honestly probably most of things i did so much more beautiful 🥲😅

[@mistojen]

See with chenille yarn like in the video, I can't see the difference at all but with just a cotton or acrylic yarn, the stitches look so much better with yarn under, imo

[@luvrbae]

@@black.I0tusppl who dont crochet dont know the difference and will likely be happy with either simply bc its homemade. yarn over doesn’t necessarily look messy to me but they both look good.

[@angustheterrible3149]

​@@black.I0tus If you have good tension with yarn over, it doesn't look messy at all. I use either one depending on the project I'm doing and what look I want for it, and I love the appearance of both.

[@robinschwartz6977]

I tend to do yarn over, but I’ve watched a couple videos lately where they we’re doing yarn under. It’s my understanding that if you are working on an amigurumi project that yarn under is better because it creates those tight stitches filling in the fabric of the project better. It was good to see both done in one video. Thank you.

[@chrisaaron4382]

I really appreciate you explaining this because I’ve been having a hard time figuring out the why!!🙏🏻❤️

[@kristenanderson4171]

I have the habit of yarn over, but I like the effect displayed by yarn under.

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

Ditto!!!

[@aurel4433]

Over

[@Sar_bear]

I didn't realize it made a difference until now. I've automatically been doing yarn under since I started for some reason, and didn't realize I was doing something different until I went to my library's crochet club. I'm learning new things everyday lol

[@trd830]

I have about 40 years crochet experience but only realized this month (December 2023) that yarn under made such a big difference. I actually like the yarn under method

[@hexkey4221]

I've just discovered why I could never make a consistent crochet pattern 😂❤

[@hannahandersen6869]

I have an issue with too much tension on my yarn so yarn over works best for me! I usually have the same outcome as yarning under and I usually teach yarn over to people who have their yarn too tight because it can help combat that! But at the end of the day do what’s more comfortable for you ❤

[@starberry847]

Im still a beginner and my very 1st project i used WAY too much tension, so many holes :'( but im slowly starting to get better at controlling it, and its becoming looser now, maybe i will slowly switch to yarn under once its loose enough 😅

[@tionalkcore]

I switch constantly between the two! Now everything makes sense.

[@catiesteas]

I’ve been crocheting for 10 years, and I never knew about this! Honestly, I’m still struggling to see the difference in the techniques. But I see the difference in the results

[@k_boo8232]

All I do is turn my projects inside out before coming them up 🤷‍♀️ same neater stitch without the effort

[@snake3051]

i keep switching between them by accident

[@okay_crochet29]

I love yarning under, it gives the amigurumi texture!

[@paus_52]

I only did yarn under for amigurumi, yarn over for everything else.

[@jennifertorgerson7856]

It only really seems to make a difference with smaller yarn. With acrylics it's more apparent than one creates x's and the other creates v's

[@JennzOrs]

Yeah, I think it's really hard to see the difference with the bulky yarn here

[@ma.frexyacedera7859]

I think, yarn under is best to use when making amigurumis like obviously it will make the amis smaller than those amis that's been made by YO and based on my own exp, it's tighter and looks neat.

[@GM_Flynx]

Depending on how much tension you give your yarn as you form each stitch, you will also also see much smaller to no gaps between the fibers. I prefer yu/yo for amigurumi. Gives a cleaner look IMO. But both approaches are great. And depending on the design, yo/yo may yield options to help with additional things the crocheted is attempting. Perhaps you are attempting to weave other materials like fur, felt, or ribbons into your doll? Or as one commented stated, fighting with tighter stitches that yu/yo yields is painful for you? Both methods are going to give great final products. 😊

[@ashfallen8444]

just realized i’ve always done yarn under since learning how to crochet. didnt know there was a difference!

[@Cards4Cancer]

I've been crocheting for 50 years, and you just taught me something, young lady. I love to learn new stuff, so thank you very much.

[@esther_h22]

I have personally never used yarn under but I'll have to try it for my next amigurumi project!

[@hooksandheelers]

Yes! I’m curious to hear which you prefer when you try it! (:

[@Bluestar4535]

This explains so much. I didn’t know there was a difference 😅 now I get why my projects look odd.

[@joannav4316]

This was so helpful! I was genuinely wondering yesterday why my stitches always looked different from tutorials. Thank you 😄

[@eileennwachukwu7620]

I prefer yarn over but I make wearables. I've never tried amigurumi.

[@burrit01]

I personally like how it looks yarned over better.

[@tin9181]

Ive never actually tried the yarn over method :0 both look pretty good imo

[@rachicolate]

For amigurumis I actually like to yarn over but stitch into the back loops only, I did it by accident once and liked the way it looked so I kept doing it lol

[@gabriela3168]

personality i have no idea wich one i use 😅

[@scelesteregina]

I learned yarn over was the general method when i started amigurumi and the pattern said to make sure i yarn under and i was like, wait a minute, I've been doing yarn under this whole time

[@junemacauley6813]

From the side you show, the yarn under stitches look smoother, therefore I’d say I prefer that.

[@victoriaherndon6857]

I can tell that there is a difference right next to eachother but I never would have been able to articulate how its different. Its like things being almost a pefect color match but not quite.

[@diamondgirl698]

I love learning more about crochet 🧶🖤

[@FeralFelineFriend]

Yarn under makes the amigurumi smaller, but makes the stitches tighter. Yarn over makes the project larger, but depending on the yarn used it leaves small gaps.

[@Kirscheq]

I seen crochet projects that use a yarn over then yarn under pattern, the end result looks neat.

[@Ajla303]

There is actually yarn over-yarn under, yarn under-yarn over, both yarn under, and both yarn over. With the first two, while working a single crochet you start by yarning over/yarning under and vise versa.

[@evelinabiolan8785]

i've always yarned under, it's so much easier, faster, it's a very fluid motion and the stitches look so good, neat and equal

[@ep.22]

Your comparison is the first YO vs YU comparison I've seen where it's distinctly noticeable and honestly it may be the "reason" I haven't been able to figure out why my crochet projects don't look quite as polished as more professional crocheters. And here I thought it may be because I'm left handed 😆 Gonna try it out today, thanks!

[@ASMRSimpli]

This is a first time for me hearing about the yarn under method and I love it!!!

[@genesisaddison3215]

I love the yarn under stitch cause it's easier on my hands and I love making stuffed animals ❤

[@genesisaddison3215]

And rest

[@Stepheroussnape]

I prefer yarn under for the light fabrics and yarn over for blanket yarn. I'm very new to crochet and I'm still learning the best practices for blanket yarn.

[@geyj1]

Depends on your hands, joints (going as far as one’s shoulder). When it comes to amigurumi , the yarn under looks amazingly tidy! I’ve tried it and loved it. Also what you’ll make will turn out smaller. Good luck to whichever the way you crochet as long as you are happy and healthy ❤❤

[@Astro_gurl333]

I’ve been yarn under-ing on my beginners kit and and i was wondering why it looked so different from the beginner video! This was so so helpful!

[@GloryBiscuit]

Probably wouldn’t use it for a larger project but the definition in the stitches would look great in a plush or something like that! So I get where the amigrumi designers are coming from 😂

[@kndpowell]

I have used both I usually use the yarn over for normal crochet and yarn under for amigurumi

[@tonimcguire8588]

I like yarn under. For plushie yarns I don’t see a difference, but on non plush yarn I do see a difference and not having polyfil coming out is beautiful

[@lucycucy]

I’ve found that I prefer just flipping my work inside out rather than yarning over in a different way, it’s flatter on the inside and more appealing to my eye.😅

[@shmataboro8634]

I've been crocheting for 57 years and I have no idea whether I yarn over or yarn under. Ha! I'm gonna have to go crochet a little to find out 😂

[@lisamr40]

I didnt realize there was such a difference! I prefer the yarn under but have always done the yarn over. Tfs!!

[@kate2192]

Yarn under now, love the cleaner look of under. So did not know that was a thing!! Thank you!

[@sheewolfe5725]

I have always used yarn over. I have been thinking of trying under as I like the look.

[@CanadianRose]

I have been crocheting for almost 9 years, and for 97% of it, I have been doing yarn over, but since last summer I started doing yarn under because of how the stitches looked for amigurumi. So that is how I've been crocheting now.

[@tinavemb]

I use yarn over when doing normal crochet projects but yarn under always when doing Amigurumi

[@dawnvega383]

I always fall back to yarn over 😊

[@SiennaPineDew]

I like the look of under better, but I like how fast and efficient I can get with the classic over

[@leeanelson6278]

I like yarn under for stuffies and stuff like that, but yarn over for garments

[@kimgeier6223]

I’ve always been a yarn over but I’m gonna have to try yarn under… it looks better. Thank you!!

[@yourgirl-lg3gj]

When I do a single crochet I have a habit to yarn under then over on the same stitch 😂

[@like90]

I always do yarn under. I make a lot of Amigurumi, so it makes sense.

[@crochet_f]

I personally prefer yarn under but haven't been able to do it on my crochet plushie (and projects in general) as i feel that it puts a lot more strain on my wrists and elbows does this happen to any else 🧶

[@hooksandheelers]

I think you’re right! It does feel like there is slight more wrist strain when doing the yarn under. Definitely something to take into consideration, thanks for sharing! 🥰

[@LadyMissCoppertone]

Try Voltaren for the pain, but read directions first. Consult with MD

[@firegodessreiko]

DEFINITELY! Yarn under hurts bad. Lol

[@stephenie44]

Thank you, I’m going to make Spyro the Dragon, and I think yarn under will make a better scale look :3

[@josephinewagner9106]

I have only ever been doing yarn under lol 😂

[@merchantarthurn]

From other swatches I've seen comparing, this is most obvious when you're not using fluffy wool! It can also look different when you do half the stitch yarn over and the other half yarn under (giving 4 different stitch appearances!). Could be a fun way to mix up texture

[@raszuz]

i like to go under with amigurumi and over with regular crochet pieces like clothing, decorations etc

[@heatherchisholm2415]

I've always yarned over but I'll try yarn under!

[@xiaobabiiwawa]

I like to do Yarn Under then finish with Yarn Over for each stitch. It won't make it too stiff/small, but still remain the tidy X stitch look.

[@mrsshazbat805]

I have always yarn under, as it's my go-to technique I've never had tension problems. I think if I yarn over now I would struggle. I found it doesn't really make a difference as long as the tension is ok. It only makes a difference with Tunisian crochet, that really does need yarn over to get the pattern right

[@rebbyp4246]

That's pretty cool. I didn't know there'd be a difference in look

[@cherachapin3826]

I prefer a smaller hook to changing how I crochet. But it's good to know people who can't use a smaller hook have the option to use yarn under and still get tight stitches.

[@StudioHannah]

I somehow ended up naturally doing yarn under with all my crochet projects and didn’t realize it until I saw a video about how to tighten up your amigurumi. I had been doing the X-stitch, yarn under the whole time! My yarn arts education has been a little wild lol

[@Lacey_mayes12]

Under is so pretty

[@flutie6449]

I didn't know that there was a difference 😮. I prefer over🥰

[@Fr0gandT0ad]

Im so happy! we use the same yarn!! I've never seen a person who prefers to crochet using only cheneal yarn. I prefer this yarn slightly more than traditional 3 to 4 ply yarns! Thank YOU!!

[@kk-qf2ek]

Yarn over because as a beginner it helps me more and I don't have to use as much yarn

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

Both look great, and only someone who actually knows this stuff would know the difference, but them side-by-side to me under looks more plush, soft, and pillowy

[@theresaherrera594]

Whatever you comfortable doing most! left handed so the yarn under right handed over.. it's muscle memory too

[@AsiaFromBrooklyn]

I’m a natural yarn under gurl, just feels right 🙂

[@sarahisquiethere]

Yarned under all my life, did not realize the other version was a thing

[@bexiboo1981]

I always wondered why my stitches looked different!!

[@mikewrack3]

yarn over!! but i’ll have to try this one ^_^

[@keridavies8557]

For amigurumi I always prefer yarn under because it ensures my toy stuffing doesn't come out

[@crystal4280]

Whoa. I didn't know that made a difference. I yarn under but I swear I thought it would both look the same.

[@kavitapokharkar3588]

I'm a beginner and I think I will prefer yarn over but I would love to try different methods

[@xdvsulyx]

Yarn under was easier than yarn over, used to do a lot of yarn under technique but now I’m switching to yarn over. I could tell you that recently I keep on forgetting that I’m doing yarn over instead of yarn under when I’m crocheting 😅

[@observershroom]

when i was learning crochet i accidentally learned to yarn under cuz it felt faster and more natural and i just didn't think there was a difference between over and under. this is world-shattering lol

[@autisticfrog290]

I do yarn under because it prevents the yarn from untwisting

[@brandylaw1661]

I like both for different projects

[@SpiritOfTheOpera]

For some reason yarn under is so difficult for me. So now I just choose different yarns or hook sizes

[@ace18131]

I use yarn under for amigurumi, but yarn over for anything else

[@cristinagalaxyfun]

This is fun either way 😂❄️🧶

[@starjones1]

Who would have thought something so small would actually make a difference

[@officialjayyday]

i always done yarn under! so much better

[@ChinStrapOfFat]

I want to try and do a variation of both!

[@sherryduva5263]

Yarn under I use that all the time

[@Yul.tidesoffaith]

I've been doing under since I started! Didn't realize it led to different results 😅

[@Manamanamataba]

Definately yarn under I always had difficulty telling my stitches apart, especially my increases, with yarn over. I know i was meant to look for the V shape, but my mind just saw everything but that. The X shape is just so much easier to see and count 😅