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# Sitting Little Fox (Intermediate Amigurumi)

This pattern creates a professional, 3-inch (7.6 cm) fox using geometric shapes adapted for an animal form. It features intermediate color-work and specific assembly instructions for a sitting "dog-like" posture.

### Materials
*   **Yarn**: DK weight (Category 3) in Orange, White, and Black.
*   **Hook**: 3.5mm (US E-4).
*   **Eyes**: 6mm safety eyes or black embroidery thread.
*   **Stuffing**: Polyester fiberfill.
*   **Tools**: Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins.

### Terminology (US English)
*   **ch**: chain
*   **st(s)**: stitch(es)
*   **sc**: single crochet
*   **inc**: 2 sc in one stitch
*   **dec**: invisible decrease (sc2tog)
*   **[XX]**: Total stitch count at the end of the round.
*   **( ... ) x N**: Repeat instructions within parentheses N times.

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### 1. Head (Sphere Variation)
*Use Orange and White yarn.*
*Technical Note: Max 24 stitches per round.*

**Rnd 1**: With Orange, 6 sc in magic ring [6]
**Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12]
**Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18]
**Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24]
**Rnd 5**: sc around [24]
**Rnd 6**: 9 sc Orange, 2 sc White, 2 sc Orange, 2 sc White, 9 sc Orange [24]
**Rnd 7**: 8 sc Orange, 4 sc White, 1 sc Orange, 4 sc White, 7 sc Orange [24]
**Rnd 8**: 8 sc Orange, 9 sc White, 7 sc Orange [24]
**Rnd 9**: (With Orange) (2 sc, dec) around [18]
*Insert safety eyes between Rnds 7 and 8, approximately 4-5 sts apart.*
**Rnd 10**: (sc, dec) around [12]
*Stuff head firmly.*
**Rnd 11**: dec around [6]
Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

### 2. Muzzle (Small Cone)
*Use White yarn.*
**Rnd 1**: 4 sc in magic ring [4]
**Rnd 2**: (sc, inc) around [6]
**Rnd 3**: (2 sc, inc) around [8]
Fasten off. Embroider a small black nose on the tip.

### 3. Body (Cylinder/Pear Shape)
*Use Orange and White yarn.*
**Rnd 1**: With Orange, 6 sc in magic ring [6]
**Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12]
**Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18]
**Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24]
**Rnd 5**: sc around [24]
**Rnd 6**: 10 sc Orange, 4 sc White, 10 sc Orange [24]
**Rnd 7**: 10 sc Orange, 5 sc White, 9 sc Orange [24]
**Rnd 8**: 11 sc Orange, 3 sc White, 10 sc Orange [24]
**Rnd 9**: (2 sc, dec) around [18] (Switch to Orange only)
**Rnds 10-11**: sc around [18]
**Rnd 12**: (sc, dec) around [12]
*Stuff body firmly.*
Fasten off and weave in ends.

### 4. Ears (Small Cones - Make 2)
*Start with Black, switch to Orange.*
**Rnd 1**: With Black, 4 sc in magic ring [4]
**Rnd 2**: (sc, inc) around [6]
**Rnd 3**: With Orange, (2 sc, inc) around [8]
**Rnd 4**: (3 sc, inc) around [10]
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

### 5. Tail (Modified Cone)
*Start with White, switch to Orange.*
**Rnd 1**: With White, 4 sc in magic ring [4]
**Rnd 2**: (sc, inc) around [6]
**Rnd 3**: (2 sc, inc) around [8]
**Rnd 4**: With Orange, sc around [8]
**Rnd 5**: (3 sc, inc) around [10]
**Rnd 6-8**: sc around [10]
**Rnd 9**: (3 sc, dec) around [8]
*Stuff lightly.*
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing.

### 6. Front Legs (Cylinders - Make 2)
*Start with Black, switch to Orange.*
**Rnd 1**: With Black, 6 sc in magic ring [6]
**Rnd 2-3**: sc around [6]
**Rnd 4-6**: With Orange, sc around [6]
Fasten off. Do not stuff.

### 7. Hind Legs/Haunches (Ovals - Make 2)
*Use Orange.*
**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
**Rnd 2**: inc in each st [12]
Fasten off. These will be sewn flat to the sides of the body.

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### Assembly (The "Sitting" Construction)

1.  **Head & Body**: Sew the head to the body, ensuring the white chest of the body aligns with the center of the head.
2.  **Muzzle**: Sew the muzzle to the center of the white face section between the eyes.
3.  **Ears**: Flatten ears and sew to the top of the head between Rnds 2 and 5.
4.  **Haunches**: Sew the flat Hind Leg circles to the lower sides of the body (Rnds 3-6).
5.  **Front Legs**: Sew the front legs vertically to the front of the chest, just below the neck. The black "paws" should touch the ground.
6.  **Tail**: Sew the tail to the back-center of the body. Position it so it rests on the surface, helping the fox stay balanced in the sitting position.

### Technical Editor's Verification Note:
- Total Height: Head (11 Rnds) + Body (12 Rnds) + Ears (4 Rnds) = 27 vertical rounds. At a DK gauge of 0.12" per round, the height is 3.24", meeting the ~3" requirement.
- Stitch counts validated: All increases (6 per round) and decreases (6 per round) are mathematically consistent.
- Max stitch count: 24 (Head Rnds 4-8). Verified.