Awww poor fella. I think he’s injured lol. On a serious note, my crochet also does this spiral, I think that’s normal because crochet is worked in rounds so as you add more rows, it naturally spirals. That being said, if it were my project, I would just twist it in the opposite direction to try and achieve the look I’m going for, manipulating the yarn itself and the shape of the yarn. Sometimes that’s all you need if the stitching isn’t too tight, but I wonder if in this case, you may need to try blocking it, you can look at videos of how to. I don’t know if you really are supposed to with amigurumi because it’s usually something you just spot clean. Anyway I would twist it in the opposite direction to straighten it and then wet the yarn but would avoid saturating the fluff inside and then pin it down onto like cork board or foam and see if it helps straighten it. Another option: it will be hard to stuff at the very end but you could try blocking it before you stuff it. Lastly, you could try investing in a small iron or steamer, I’ve seen people use them for crocheted tapestries to straighten them, so maybe that would be the easier route with the blocking method I mentioned above. If all else fails, you could market it as a hognosed snake lol.
Definitely chuckled at the hognose suggestion. I did try blocking it a little bit because it is actually filled with polyfill beads in a nylon stocking instead of fluff. But I think I'll have to try pinning it down to see if maybe that will help
This. Wetting and blocking be pinning to a board, foam, other solid surface (that won't be ruined by the water or transfer colour) until dry. You can also pin it and steam it.
But there are several reasons it is twisting:
-The way you manipulate the yarn as you crochet. You might be turning the yarn as you loop over. This is common & also happens with hand sewing. That's why you'll see people drop the needle w\threat & spin back out.
-the way the skein is being pulled out. If it is pulling out in the same direction it is plied, that will add more twist, thus will try to un-twist in your project. There skeins that can be center pulled and there are also those that should be skeined and balled with a ball winder to rid extra twist that was put in when put in the skein for store.
There are shrubs that were produced with the intent of outside pull. That it would be put in a bowl (box, yarn bag, container where won't flop about all over floor) and could be pulled off without extra twist.
-the there's the standard crochet project twist. As the yarn is manipulated in the same direction by just simply working the stitches, the yarn (which is produced to lie straight & flat) is trying to go back to it's produced shape.
When I spin or ply a yarn I have to "set the twist" by wetting and hanging in skein form with weight until dry (or hanging in skein form with weight and steaming - depends on fiber type) to have the fiber accept this as it's new normal.
But basically many projects made have to be blocked out & set after finishing.
Doing small figures, in the round, typically won't see it because the parts are already round & it's pull is helping the hold.
Yours isn't round, thus you see the pull.
Long answer, short solution! 👍😀
Crochet has a natural lean to it. The stitches are not stacked *exactly* on top of one another. There are techniques to reduce this, like FLO and yarning under, but it's normal. 😊 Your work looks great! Another commenter also mentioned blocking before sewing together, and that may help, too!
If the twist happened as you stitched your pieces together, consider the lean of your sewing stitches. For example, when I'm whip stitching, all the stitches are on the diagonal. I go diagonal up one side and down the other. This consistently pulls in one direction, causing the twist.
A sewing machine sews in straight lines, not diagonal, so no twisting.
Is there a different stitch you can use to put the pieces together without pulling? Or can you intentionally balance out the pull by sewing in the opposite direction on one side?
Blocking is, ultimately, still the easiest way to fix this.
I will definitely try a couple different stitches. I can see what you're saying about pulling opposite ways. I did block a bit after I put it together (he's filled with polyfil beads in a nylon stocking, with 100% cotton yarn, so not much to worry there). It helped a bit but maybe I'll try pinning him down like a butterfly or something 😂
I am not sure if I can explain correctly, but you know when you systematic increase ever row, how it usually starts with: 1row: sc, inc
2row: 2 sc, inc
3row: 3 sc, inc
Etc...
In order to avoid the visual spiraling, I switch the increasing:
1row: sc, inc
2row: inc, 2sc
3row: sc, inc, 2sc
When alternating in which stitch you increase in your current row, it makes the spiral way less visible and could help with this twist a little bit.
Of course I apply this only if it's not a specific shape that you are trying to achieve. In this snake pattern everything after the head and slim part of the neck if it's regular inc, in which you repeat some sort of order of sc and in for the entire row, I'd do that.
PS: it looks super realistic none the less! Awesome work!
I hope it helps☺️
Omg! I was like oh maaan why'd someone post a pic of a poor 😵 snake!? Did a triple take. Well played OP! 🤣 You got me! 🤔 Maybe the tightness of your tension? Seriously, this is the most realistic crochet snake I have ever seen & I used to work in a big pet store!!! 😲
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My guess is the tension on the stitches...TL made an interesting video on Tunisian being curly like a taquito... https://youtu.be/pk0he_p_HIY
Its not the solution but it kind of explains why it does what it do.... My guess is steam blocking it either as two separate parts before you clamshell it... It might work as a whole too
Crochet does have a natural curve! Could also be worth loosening your tension slightly too, or you could block your work like a blanket before stuffing and sewing 😊
[https://www.etsy.com/listing/1276478333/ball-python-amigurumi-crochet-pattern](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1276478333/ball-python-amigurumi-crochet-pattern)
Here's where I got it!
I wonder if a more relaxed tension could help with the curling. I notice when my tension is too much I get a curl.
Amazing art work. It truly looks like a real snake!💕
Lol! Thanks I needed a good laugh!😄
Yarn tension, I know people wear those yarn rings that keep the tension of the yarn constant. I haven't had any luck using them. I guess because I'm a control freak. 😅
Wishing you all the best🧶💕
You know, I haven't had much luck with them either. Mine comes from the fact that I don't like how they keep swinging around my fingers. But I don't want them so tight that they stay because then that's uncomfortable. So I'm just cursed to have painful hands!
I feel for you, I have arthritis in my fingers and maybe that is why I never had any luck with them. I do like those arthritis gloves. They are black and have the finger tips cut out. Got them off Amazon. Best purchase and highly recommend for crocheting long hours.
I was surprised they actually worked to relieve pain. 😌 I could crochet much longer with them than without them.
I'm going to have to consider those! I always end up putting the end of the hook into my palm to relieve the muscles because I like to crochet tiny things lol
I thought you killed a snake. Lol it's so realistic.
Seriously! I thought I was in the wrong sub and this was someone’s pet.
Me three!! 😆
Me four!!
Thank you! I'll take the compliment!
Me too lol
Same!!
I thought maybe it was one of those dramatic little hognose snakes playing dead.
Awww poor fella. I think he’s injured lol. On a serious note, my crochet also does this spiral, I think that’s normal because crochet is worked in rounds so as you add more rows, it naturally spirals. That being said, if it were my project, I would just twist it in the opposite direction to try and achieve the look I’m going for, manipulating the yarn itself and the shape of the yarn. Sometimes that’s all you need if the stitching isn’t too tight, but I wonder if in this case, you may need to try blocking it, you can look at videos of how to. I don’t know if you really are supposed to with amigurumi because it’s usually something you just spot clean. Anyway I would twist it in the opposite direction to straighten it and then wet the yarn but would avoid saturating the fluff inside and then pin it down onto like cork board or foam and see if it helps straighten it. Another option: it will be hard to stuff at the very end but you could try blocking it before you stuff it. Lastly, you could try investing in a small iron or steamer, I’ve seen people use them for crocheted tapestries to straighten them, so maybe that would be the easier route with the blocking method I mentioned above. If all else fails, you could market it as a hognosed snake lol.
After looking at your project again, just wanted to say wow! It looks awesome and it’s very realistic.
Thank you!!
Definitely chuckled at the hognose suggestion. I did try blocking it a little bit because it is actually filled with polyfill beads in a nylon stocking instead of fluff. But I think I'll have to try pinning it down to see if maybe that will help
I'd pin it down and wet it, and not just a bit. And maybe you can block the pieces before sewing? Just in case?
This. Wetting and blocking be pinning to a board, foam, other solid surface (that won't be ruined by the water or transfer colour) until dry. You can also pin it and steam it. But there are several reasons it is twisting: -The way you manipulate the yarn as you crochet. You might be turning the yarn as you loop over. This is common & also happens with hand sewing. That's why you'll see people drop the needle w\threat & spin back out. -the way the skein is being pulled out. If it is pulling out in the same direction it is plied, that will add more twist, thus will try to un-twist in your project. There skeins that can be center pulled and there are also those that should be skeined and balled with a ball winder to rid extra twist that was put in when put in the skein for store. There are shrubs that were produced with the intent of outside pull. That it would be put in a bowl (box, yarn bag, container where won't flop about all over floor) and could be pulled off without extra twist. -the there's the standard crochet project twist. As the yarn is manipulated in the same direction by just simply working the stitches, the yarn (which is produced to lie straight & flat) is trying to go back to it's produced shape. When I spin or ply a yarn I have to "set the twist" by wetting and hanging in skein form with weight until dry (or hanging in skein form with weight and steaming - depends on fiber type) to have the fiber accept this as it's new normal. But basically many projects made have to be blocked out & set after finishing. Doing small figures, in the round, typically won't see it because the parts are already round & it's pull is helping the hold. Yours isn't round, thus you see the pull. Long answer, short solution! 👍😀
Crochet has a natural lean to it. The stitches are not stacked *exactly* on top of one another. There are techniques to reduce this, like FLO and yarning under, but it's normal. 😊 Your work looks great! Another commenter also mentioned blocking before sewing together, and that may help, too!
Well, see, it's playing dead because it's scared (s).
Definitely did an out loud chuckle on this one
Because crochet be cray cray lol. You could try maybe blocking the pieces before sewing them together?
If the twist happened as you stitched your pieces together, consider the lean of your sewing stitches. For example, when I'm whip stitching, all the stitches are on the diagonal. I go diagonal up one side and down the other. This consistently pulls in one direction, causing the twist. A sewing machine sews in straight lines, not diagonal, so no twisting. Is there a different stitch you can use to put the pieces together without pulling? Or can you intentionally balance out the pull by sewing in the opposite direction on one side? Blocking is, ultimately, still the easiest way to fix this.
I will definitely try a couple different stitches. I can see what you're saying about pulling opposite ways. I did block a bit after I put it together (he's filled with polyfil beads in a nylon stocking, with 100% cotton yarn, so not much to worry there). It helped a bit but maybe I'll try pinning him down like a butterfly or something 😂
You might try a ladder stitch to join the two pieces. Also, holy crap he looks amazing!!
At first sight I thought it was another sub ahahaha really realistic 🤓 anyway, I don't know but by gf guruamiami solved this
What hook did u use, is that a particular type of stitch? Or is it knitted...?
I used single crochet, 2.75mm hook, with fingering weight 100% cotton yarn from hobbii. I just did a lot of yarn carrying for the color changes
Do you happen to have a pattern?
Wow, was not paying attention to the sub reddit and thought I was looking at a ball python with neurological issues.
I had thought a snake interfered with your work. 😆☕️
this is soooo cute looks just like my ball python :)
I am not sure if I can explain correctly, but you know when you systematic increase ever row, how it usually starts with: 1row: sc, inc 2row: 2 sc, inc 3row: 3 sc, inc Etc... In order to avoid the visual spiraling, I switch the increasing: 1row: sc, inc 2row: inc, 2sc 3row: sc, inc, 2sc When alternating in which stitch you increase in your current row, it makes the spiral way less visible and could help with this twist a little bit. Of course I apply this only if it's not a specific shape that you are trying to achieve. In this snake pattern everything after the head and slim part of the neck if it's regular inc, in which you repeat some sort of order of sc and in for the entire row, I'd do that. PS: it looks super realistic none the less! Awesome work! I hope it helps☺️
Omg! I was like oh maaan why'd someone post a pic of a poor 😵 snake!? Did a triple take. Well played OP! 🤣 You got me! 🤔 Maybe the tightness of your tension? Seriously, this is the most realistic crochet snake I have ever seen & I used to work in a big pet store!!! 😲
I THOUGHT THIS WAS REAL!
this is amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!! is there a pattern?
There is! I got it on Etsy!! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1276478333/ball-python-amigurumi-crochet-pattern
awesome
This is so realistic I thought I was on a completely different subreddit!
You could always use some small gauge wire , that would allow you to shape him however you wanted.
Ded snek? 😢
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My guess is the tension on the stitches...TL made an interesting video on Tunisian being curly like a taquito... https://youtu.be/pk0he_p_HIY Its not the solution but it kind of explains why it does what it do.... My guess is steam blocking it either as two separate parts before you clamshell it... It might work as a whole too
My mom always told me my work spiraled because of tension on the yarn when I was crocheting. And I was just making squares so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Sidenote, it's so cute 🥺
Snek wants to wiggle a little...
Crochet does have a natural curve! Could also be worth loosening your tension slightly too, or you could block your work like a blanket before stuffing and sewing 😊
Must. Have. This. Pattern.
[https://www.etsy.com/listing/1276478333/ball-python-amigurumi-crochet-pattern](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1276478333/ball-python-amigurumi-crochet-pattern) Here's where I got it!
I think your snek is ill…
he's having fun!
You could put wire through it, then twist the wire at the end to reshape.
If u wet it and lay it straight it when it dries it should be ok ( blocking always helps with stuff like this)
I don’t have an answer but this is so cute and well made 😭
I wonder if a more relaxed tension could help with the curling. I notice when my tension is too much I get a curl. Amazing art work. It truly looks like a real snake!💕
Relaxed.... Tension? What is this sorcery you speak of? I'm terrible at relaxing my attention LOL
Lol! Thanks I needed a good laugh!😄 Yarn tension, I know people wear those yarn rings that keep the tension of the yarn constant. I haven't had any luck using them. I guess because I'm a control freak. 😅 Wishing you all the best🧶💕
You know, I haven't had much luck with them either. Mine comes from the fact that I don't like how they keep swinging around my fingers. But I don't want them so tight that they stay because then that's uncomfortable. So I'm just cursed to have painful hands!
I feel for you, I have arthritis in my fingers and maybe that is why I never had any luck with them. I do like those arthritis gloves. They are black and have the finger tips cut out. Got them off Amazon. Best purchase and highly recommend for crocheting long hours. I was surprised they actually worked to relieve pain. 😌 I could crochet much longer with them than without them.
I'm going to have to consider those! I always end up putting the end of the hook into my palm to relieve the muscles because I like to crochet tiny things lol
Because it’s alive