Dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
Sl st: Slip stitch
Basic Amigurumi Animal Body:
Round 1:
Start with a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6)
Round 2: 2. Inc in each stitch around. (12)Round 3: 3. Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch - repeat around. (18)Round 4: 4. Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch - repeat around. (24)Round 5-8: 5. Sc in each stitch around. (24)Round 9: 6. Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec - repeat around. (18)Round 10: 7. Sc in the next stitch, dec - repeat around. (12)Round 11: 8. Dec around. (6)Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body with fiberfill.
Amigurumi Animal Head:
Follow the same pattern as the body, but stop at Round 8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head with fiberfill.
Amigurumi Animal Ears (Make 2):
1. Ch 4:
Work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. (3)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the ears to the top of the head.
Assembly:
Attach Head:
Sew the head to the top of the body.
Embroider Eyes:
Embroider the eyes using black yarn or attach safety eyes.
Attach Nose:
If desired, embroider a small nose using yarn.
Attach Ears:
Sew the ears to the sides of the head.
Optional: Add Tail and Details:
You can add a small tail to the back of the body. Also, you can add facial details or accessories to personalize your amigurumi animal.
Feel free to experiment with colors and details to make different animals like cats, dogs, bears, and more. Once you're comfortable with the basics, you can explore more complex patterns and create your own unique amigurumi animals.
