Friday, June 2, 2023

Yarn Under Single Crochet For Amigurumi

Hello ya'll! Today I have a new video tutorial for you all! The yarn under single crochet is a special version of the single crochet that is perfect for amigurumi. Scroll down for the video tutorial.


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The way that I make this version of a single crochet, is not the only way!


There are other versions that some like better than others. After some experimenting, this is the version that I like best and have started using for my amigurumi designs, like the Alex In Yarnder Land Amigurumi, which is a free crochet pattern on the Clover Blog, here.



I love this version of a single crochet for amigurumi because it makes the top loops smaller, making the stitches tighter, which creates a more dense fabric with less chance of gaps between the stitches. The stitch itself looks more like an x than a v, like for a regular sc.



Examples


Here are some examples of the other ways to make single crochets with yarn overs and yarn unders:


Version #1: Insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn under and pull through the two loops on the hook.



Version #2: Insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn under and pull up a loop, yarn under and pull through the two loops on the hook.



Version #3 (My favorite version): Insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn under and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.



Version #4 (regular single crochet): Insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.



They are all very similar looking but they do have small differences. I encourage you to play around and see what you like best, but do keep in mind, especially when following patterns, that they do use different amounts of yarn and have different looks.


Trying the different versions can be tricky for your hands to learn if you are used to doing the single crochet a certain way but it is possible, just start slow.


Hook Used

  • Clover Amour Crochet Hook Size G 4.00 mm



Yarn used





Yarn under Single Crochet




Written Instructions:


Insert the hook into the next stitch, pull the working yarn tight and yarn under, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.


The End!



Until next time,

bye, and

happy crocheting!

<3Alex


Disclaimer: Universal Yarn sent the yarn support for this pattern. There may be affiliate links in this post. This means that if a purchase is made through my link, I will get a small percentage but the price does not change for the customer.