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Oval Body Shape Amigurumi Pattern

Create a cute amigurumi with an oval body shape using this detailed pattern.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (US), Aran weight yarn (UK), 10-ply yarn (AU) in your choice of color
• Crochet Hook: 4.00mm (US G/6, UK 8) crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Body:

Start with a magic ring, crochet 6 single crochet stitches into the ring. (6 stitches)

Round 1: 2 single crochet in each stitch around. (12 stitches)

Round 2: *1 single crochet in next stitch, 2 single crochet in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)

Round 3: *1 single crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 single crochet in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)

Continue to increase in this manner, adding an extra single crochet between increases each round, until the body reaches the desired oval shape.

Once the body is the desired size, crochet one round of single crochet in each stitch around.

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill stuffing. Use the long tail to sew the opening closed.

Your cute amigurumi with an oval body shape is now ready!