Amigurumi Tutorial: How to Crochet Animal Legs

Learn How to Crochet Amigurumi Animal Legs and Achieve a Professional Finish in Your Characters

Amigurumis or crochet characters are adorable pieces, but they can be somewhat challenging to create without guidance. The key to a professional amigurumi lies in the details and proportions.

Marcelo Javier Cortés, better known on social media as the 'Crochet Prince' (@principe_del_crochet), has been using crochet and yarn for years to bring his favorite characters to life, becoming a reference in the industry thanks to his unique techniques and designs.

Excellence lies in the details, which is why we offer you this tutorial with which you will learn to crochet animal legs using professional techniques.

Follow the process step by step in the following video!

Materials needed for amigurumi crocheting

In order to complete this tutorial and follow Príncipe del Crochet's steps to crochet your own animal legs, you will need the following materials:

- Crochet hook suitable for the yarn thickness.
- Yarn in any color.
- Stitch markers.
- Sewing scissors.
- Synthetic or natural stuffing.

References

Before you start crocheting, review these references that Marcelo Javier uses to explain the pattern for the legs.

Rnd → round.
Inc → increase.
Dec → decrease.
Sc → single crochet.
*...*→ crochet what is inside the asterisks in the same stitch.
(nº)→ total number of stitches crocheted in the round.

With this basic knowledge, it's time to start crocheting your amigurumi.

The Legs: Step by Step

While it's true that you can experiment, it's recommended that you stick to this pattern with all the rounds, stitches, and steps you need to follow.

1. Start by working on a chain

Take the crochet hook and yarn, and crochet a chain of 5 stitches. Then, crochet around the chain following this sequence, starting from the second stitch in the chain:

Rnd 1: Inc, 2sc, 3sc, 3sc. (10)

Rnd 2: (Inc) X2, 2sc, (Inc) X3, 2sc, Inc. (16)

Rnd 3: sc, Inc, 7sc, Inc, 6sc. (18)

Rnd 4-5: 18sc. (18)

Rnd 6: sc, Dec, 7sc, Dec, 6sc. (16)

Rnd 7: 16sc. (16)

Rnd 8: Dec, 6sc, Dec, 6sc. (14)

Rnd 9: 14sc. (14)

Rnd 10: Dec, 5sc, Dec, 5sc. (12)

Rnd 11-12: 12sc. (12)

2. Once you have the leg crocheted, use the stuffing to fill it.

Finally, crochet one extra sc, flatten the opening, and close the piece. Repeat the same process for each leg you want to create and assemble the pieces onto the amigurumi's body.

If you've enjoyed this tutorial and want to learn all the techniques to create your own amigurumis step by step, don't miss the course by the Crochet Prince, Crochet: create and transform your amigurumis.

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