It's been a while since I've put up an Amigurumi Tips and Tricks. So tonight, while I was working on a new project - I thought it would be a perfect time to put up another little tip to help make your Amigurumi Making a little easier.
There is little doubt that in 99% of amigurumi projects you take on, you are going to spend the most amount of time on the HEAD.
There's indentations to be made, eyes to sew on, ears, perhaps even mouths, eyelids, spots, freckles.. whatever!!
There's so much to do with the Head - and let's face it, it's one of the most critical parts of the entire project. But in creating the face, there is plenty of room for error and stuffing bunchup - which can change the over all appearance of your final project - and not always for the better.
What I like to do is save the 'finishing' ("Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd XX to close opening") for the very end, when I am completely done with the Head and all it's parts.
The Head has a natural 'hiding spot' that you don't have to worry about snagging any stitches while putting those loose ends to bed!
Just save that final step of the finishing until you are all done!! This also helps when you have the stuffing 'shift' or bunch up, due to it being pulled tight in some areas while sewing.
With the opening in the back (or bottom of head), you have some 'wiggle room' to make corrections. You can add more stuffing to help balance out any spots that are lacking or just have a safe spot to tie all those loose ends!
I hope this tip helps you in your next Amigurumi Project!
Happy Crocheting
~K
