How to Stuff Amigurumi the Right Way

[@bryzcrochet]

Very helpful. I just finished my first original amigurumi. I made a large Stitch doll. He is so cute.

[@kj3d812]

3:08 actually, for me it's the exact opposite: Small bits tend to create bulgy uneven lumps, while larger clumps fill out the piece much more evenly. I learned this back when I used to make handmade (i.e. completely hand-stitched) teddy bears, and it's even more true when it comes to amigurumi. I had heard "use small bits to stuff" when I started making amigurumi, so I tried it -- and the results were a blobby mess. I pulled out all the tiny bits of stuffing, started over with larger clumps, and my amigurumi's looked much better.

[@littleworldofwhimsy]

Hi there, thanks so much for sharing your experiences! There are so many techniques out there and I'm glad you've found what works for you

[@xxSydneyFox]

Maybe it has something to do with whether you yarn over or under your stitches? Yarn under creates stiffer result

[@QEDOma]

I’m doing my very first amigurumi and it’s a zombie (looks like a one-eyed ghost to me) for my grandson for Halloween! Thanks for a very informative tutorial! Now I know what not to do! 💗🧶

[@littleworldofwhimsy]

I'm really glad this video helped you! (Lol, everyone's first ami turns out a little wonky!) So excited for you to give it to him!!

[@belindaspoor3595]

Thank you, this is helpful.

[@littleworldofwhimsy]

Glad to hear it!

[@dangerdracula9438]

Should we use cotton or polyster??? Which one is good???😅😅

[@__yussra]

my circles are always lopsided when I stuff them It’s annoying because I work hard to make the stitches neat and clean Idk exactly what is wrong, and no one else seems to be having this problem so I’m really desperate

[@martalilla5370]

thank you!

[@littleworldofwhimsy]

You're welcome!

[@victorialove9104]

❤

[@sherinchristina]

Hii!! I use 3mm hook for 4ply cotton yarn?? Should i size down the hook?

[@littleworldofwhimsy]

Hi! I would say that's probably a good size! If you can still see stuffing, size down another 0.5mm :)

[@sherinchristina]

Thank you so much..

[@sherinchristina]

Also how to find if its over stuffed.. if it's tightly stuffed I like how stiff the toy becomes.. but don't like the gaps it makes..

[@sherinchristina]

Should the toy be stiffer or a little squishy?

[@littleworldofwhimsy]

@@sherinchristina hi Christina, the toy should be stiffer (polyfill naturally compresses over time so it'll become squishier later). If you can still see holes, that's because your stitches are too loose. Trying sizing down a hook size or just pulling the stitches tighter to eliminate the gaps!

[@marcysikes]

What exactly is Amigurumi? How is it used? Thanks!

[@ete3703]

Just google it