Invisible Decreases for Amigurumi

How to work the invisible decrease method for amigurumi pieces for a smooth, even finish without any stuffing showing through.

How to do an Invisible Decrease

The invisible decrease helps you to create a smooth even fabric for your amigurumi pieces that prevents the stuffing coming through.

Take a look at the video for full instructions for how to complete the stitch, but, if you are just after a quick refresher the main thing to remember is that you will be working your stitch as normal only, instead of working under the two loops of the next stitch, you will insert your hook under the front loops of the stitches you wish to combine.

This will give you one stitch that joins the two stitches beneath.

For the invisible decrease work your stitch as normal only, instead of working under both loops of the next stitch, you will insert your hook under the front loops of all the stitches you wish to combine.