Micro crochet tips?

So I’m trying to crochet Luna Lovegoods radish earrings and I realised that micro amigurumi is soo hard. I can do granny squares but amis are confusing and complicated. So I have some questions:

#1 Stitch markers? My normal ones don’t fit in the small stitches.

#2 How to avoid holes? When I’m crocheting with the thread there’s always holes. Edit: I’m using a 0.6mm hook.

#3 Any tips on how to see your stitches? I have a lamp from IKEA but I can barely see the stitches.

Tysm in advance!!!

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i’ve never done microcrochet, but i would say this:

  1. js use a contrasting color of thread as your stitch marker and crochet over it when you do the first stitch
  2. maybe your hook size is too big??

and i know @Juniper2010 js micro-crocheted an owl (1mm hook), so maybe she can help!!

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Tyyy. I didn’t think abt the contrasting thread. I’ll definitely use that!!

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ofc!! i use it since i often crochet with a 1.75mm hook and size 2 yarn, so i have a similar problem lol. tho atp i don’t even use stitch markers, lolsiessss

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Hmm maybe use a small safety pin for a stitch marker I’ve never micro crocheted before so idk about the rest of the stuff

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for #2 possibly trying using a smaller hook? Are you yarning over or under?

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I yarn under.

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Okay so its great to use yarn under. I use a paper clip for my stitch marker!

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Oh and I use 0.9 mm hook with embroidery floss and I don’t have any holes!
Examples:




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1- regular safety pins!!!
2- you can get super duper tiny aluminum hooks :) and yea it is hard to keep tension with thread
3- uhhhh your phones flashlight? Idk a rlly bright light

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Have you conidered lighted jeweler’s headset or glasses? I’m a retired nurse practitioner. I use the set I used to wear for suturing when I’m doing fine needlework.

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I will never attempt micro crochet​:sob:
But if you create a normal sized one lemme know because my mom absolutely LOVES Luna and I would love to make them for her​:heart_eyes:

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