Need help deciding what method is better

Hi! I’m trying to make a plush but I don’t know which one looks better

The left is a 5.5mm hook and yarn under
The right is 4mm hook and yarn over

If none look good could you please suggest a hook that would make less holes? Or look more neat?

I’m using Loops & Threads Brushed Rainbow

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I like 4mm yarn over!

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The 4mm does look better, did you try 4mm yarn under to see if it makes the holes smaller ?

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I didnt try that yet! Will try right now

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4 mm is definitely better

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Thanks

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Thanks!

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4mm definetaly

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Thank you

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What works best for me is using a hook roughly the same thickness as my yarn. For worsted weight I use 2.25-3mm, depending on the specific yarn. And I use YU for amigurumi. This helps me eliminate basically all holes between stitches.

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I think they both need smaller hooks. I use 3.5mm and yarn over. If you yarn under then I would use 4mm.

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The 4.00mm looks a lot better than the 5.5!

My personal preference is using 3.5mm with medium yarn and yarn under (yu/yu)! That is what most of my makes use! Gives you very tight stitches and minimal holes!

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They both look great, i do have some advice though. I recomen sizing down to a 3.5 or a 3 mm hook, for me when i work with dk yarn i like to use a 3mm and the x sc but itdose vary for personal preference, good luck :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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I would use a smaller hook and do yarn under (it makes the holes smaller in my opinion) or you can use the 4mm and yarn under

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I like 4 mm yarn over

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Try a 3.5mm hook
When i crochet i usually down size my hook 1 to 2 sizes then the recommended size for the yarn im using unless im working with faux fur yarns.

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Btw, I use 3.00 - 3.25 mm hooks for weight 4 yarn

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I usually use 0.5-1mm less than the recommend size for the yarn. (And yarn over because every time i do yu i forget half way through and default to yo)

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Thank you so much for the suggestions and help!! :yellow_heart::sparkles:

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:smile: Ofc

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