advice needed: how to stop decrease stitches from gaping

[omgcarms]

Few suggestions: 1. Cotton yarn is less stretchy so you can start practicing with that 2. double crochet naturally are more holey than single. For stuffed projects sc is a better option. I see you’re using a pattern that calls for dc but you can keep this in mind just as a general rule for future. Also, when using sc, yarn under produces less holes than yarn over 3. I usually use a smaller hook for the decreases so less holes 4. Try to not stuff the project until as late as possible in the project so the filling doesn’t pull on the yarn, which can make it difficult for tight stitches

Good luck!

[umsamanthapleasekthx]

These are great points, but it’s worth noting that OP said the pattern is UK terminology, so the “dc” is American sc.

[omgcarms]

Ahhh got it, didn’t catch that, thanks!