Amigurumi tips for beginners

*Stuff as you go

*Learn the magic circle, watch Youtube videos showing how it’s done.

*If you're finding your work a bit holey, go down a hook size or use a thicker yarn.

*Use invisible decrease (decrease next two stitches by just going in the front loop of the next two stitches) there are plenty of youtube videos showing how its done

*Use stitch markers.

*Be sure you have the safety eyes in the correct place before putting stoppers on the back.

*Make sure you leave a long end when fastening off.

*Take your time.

*Always add more stuffing to the neck before sewing the last few stitches, to make sure it’s firm.

*Use pins to pin things in place before sewing, so you can line them up and see how it looks.

*When sewing features onto your amigurumi after its complete, insert yarn and sew a stitch somewhere not noticeable before sewing the parts you want, then again when you have finished so it doesn't come loose.

*If any holes are visible after attaching arms and legs to the body, close them up with a needle and thread.