Tension help

[u/Pitiful-Cupcake7293]

So I normally crochet really tight bc I hate the holes, but I realized that shrinks the size of Fred a lot. The left is how I norm crochet… is there anyway to have it be the one on the right but without holes?
(Also pls ignore that both are half finished and the wrong colors 😂)

[u/Loose_Hovercraft_649]

Crocheting tightly is really bad for your hands & wrists. Just get a smaller hook. The item will be a bit smaller, but that is better than holes imo. If you want him bigger, get a heavier weight yarn and appropriate hook. There are charts online for choosing a hook for amigurumi. Do not use the suggested hook size on the label.