Amigurumis

Over time you may realize that i have a thing for crocheting amigurumis. When I first started making them I didn't read the directions. More like the material list. I always used a size I-9 crochet hook because I didn't like the feel of smaller sized crochet hooks. Another thing I did is I used black yarn for eyes instead of safety eyes ( although there is nothing wrong with using yarn instead). Then when I found some buttons that looked like safety eyes, they weren't. But once I started using the right sized crochet hook and using actual safety eyes the amigurumis looked neater and cleaner.

As you can see these two have a lot of large holes and non- safety eye eyes. 

For this one I followed all the directions but I didn't know what safety eyes were then.

And for these two I followed everything in the pattern and used real safety eyes. As you can see there is a better finished product when you follow your instructions.

Tips:

•  To keep track of where your rows or rounds start and end I always put a stitch marker in my chained stitch. If you don't own any stitch markers you can always use a piece of yarn thats a contrasting color. 
• Make sure your sitting somewhere comfortable, maybe play some nice music.
• I use a fingerless stitching glove to help keep my hand from getting sore.
• Keep all your tools nearby and accessible.
• Put some lotion on your hands so that you can crochet or knit and let the yarn glide through your fingers.
• Make sure that the temperature in the room isn't too hot or too cold 

If anyone has anything that they have designed anything and would like to share or questions send me a message or photo through ravelry.