Nerdigurumi - Difference Between Right & Wrong Side and Single or Both Loops in Amigurumi Crochet

This video illustrates the differences in the final product depending on whether your piece has the right or wrong side facing out, and whether you crocheted in one loop or both. Each ball looks very different, but they were made with the exact same number of stitches, same hook, yarn and tension. Shocking isn't it?

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Howto & Style

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• Nerdigurumi
• Amigurumi Crochet

[teanahbean]

Thank you , this was helpful. I just realized though, that I think my amis are backwards. I am right handed & when I crochet, I work my hook counterclockwise & turn the work clockwise. Is that the wrong way? Or is the way I'm doing it the correct way & then you're supposed to just turn it inside out? If I'm working backwards, is there a tutorial for doing it the right way? I've watched a few on how to start the ring & they seem to be going to same direction as me. I'm so confused.

[nerdigurumi]

@teanahbean It's not so much about direction as it is about making sure you keep the right side on the outside of your work at all times. In the beginning, it's always right because your average amigurumi starts out with a flat disc, it's once you start tapering outward and turning into more of a cup shape that it make a difference. I have a video called Nerdigurumi - amigurumi crochet tutorial project video 5 - Rows 5 - 9 that demonstrates it. I tried pasting in a link but it wouldn't work.

[xxnarutoloverxx3]

hi! where did u get the pattern to make the circle so round?

[nerdigurumi]

@xxnarutoloverxx3 I just made it up :) If you want a sphere, usually if you increase an equal amount every round (for example, 6 st in the first, 12 in the second, 18 in the third, 24 in the fourth) then do sc around for an equal number of rounds (so for 4 rounds 1 SC in each SC) then decrease reversing how you started, it will be pretty close to spherical :)

[Silveirta]

I agree with what some people said. I see each side used everywhere in all instances, with both loops, front loop only, back loop only, whatever. I personally just do the front loop only and decided the spiral end was the right side for me (the one you said looked terrible lol). While it has the spiral look, I'm happy with it so yeah I do think it's honestly personal preference. I don't follow patterns I freehand my amigurumi so I don't have that problem with my patterns lol.

[nerdigurumi]

@Silveirta working in 1 loop gives chunky stitches that appear blockish and a spiral that goes around the entire piece or really visible increases and decreases that interrupt the flow of the fabric. I'm not one to be prescriptive however I think it's important that people understand what one versus the other implies in terms of finished product and what the techniques imply. Honestly I have yet to see a piece worked in one loop that I found better looking than a both loops counterpart.

[oreocraze11]

I'VE BEEN LIVING IN THE WRONG SIDE ALL THESE YEARS! T.T

[asianguurlie]

only now i have been creating my own patterns and i cant believe i am but i have a successful one but it i think its better sometimes to work in both loops and wrong side out for it.. i have no idea why but yeah..

[shandi411]

@PlasticLion When I do amigurumi, I always do both loops, unless the pattern states otherwise.

[Leftovers4Dinner]

This was totally helpful! I'm actually working on Amigurumi food right now, and I've noticed alot of the patterns will use the right side out for part, and wrong side for things like "frosting" on an amigurumi cupcake or donut, almost like the texture is preferred.

I've seen a few patterns call for back-loop only, and seriously, everything i've tried from those patterns, turns out "wonky", lol.

[maetkare]

So... Why exactly don't you share that website you talk about?

[RCInspireGirl]

@kookykawaiicutiepie Extremely, actually.You can't just switch a 4ply/worsted yarn for a bulky or fingering yarn because of the difference in usage of hooks and the shape and size that you'll acheive.If there are any exchangeable yarn sizes, I'd have to say either DK or worsted because their gauge actually overlap unlike the other sizes of yarn, meaning that they are so close in size that you could almost get the exact sizing and possibilities from using either one.No need to change hook sizes!

[blackeclipse78]

so what did you do to get the perfectly round one?

[kookykawaiicutiepie]

does thickness of yarn make very much difference?

[Shannzorz]

for every amigurumi I turn it inside out a few times to look what looks better. usually it's the right side though.

[jiclin]

I just started learning amigurumi and this tutorial explained right on the point what I have done wrong. I've been very confused about whether to pick up both loops, back loop or front loop.. Now I know why my work didn't look right. This is very helpful. Thank you!