Bent legs: Amigurumi Shape Planner

A bend with a constant six-stitch circumference

This original paired-leg study begins with a six-stitch circular start and two plain foot rounds. It then works three compensated bend rounds and five plain shaft rounds. Each copy has eleven rounds at six stitches, sixty-six outputs; the pair requires 132. Although every round count is identical, the bend rows have different operations from the plain rows. The source map records that difference instead of labeling an ordinary straight tube as bent.

Read the compensated operation route

On each bend round, decrease over old stitches one and two, work one single crochet in old stitch three, increase in old stitch four and work once in old stitches five and six. The decrease removes one output while the opposite increase adds one, leaving six. Keep the decrease side marked as the inside of the intended bend. The longer opposite side and shorter inside create a shaping trial, but no fixed ninety-degree angle is calculated.

Keep the shaft and flat attachment edge distinct

The five shaft rounds return to one single crochet in every old base. At the end, pair rim positions one with six, two with five and three with four, then sew the flattened edge. Repeat the whole construction for the second leg and compare the bend orientation before attachment. Use light filling so the shaping remains visible; stuffing pressure can change the physical curve even when both copies have the same operation sequence.

Questions and repair notes

Why do all count totals look like a straight tube?

Count equality alone does not describe source use. The bend rounds contain one two-base decrease and one shared-base increase.

Should I move the inside marker to the increase?

No. Retain its association with the decrease side so the copies can be oriented consistently.

Can I promise a particular knee angle?

The generator makes no such promise. Finish a real sample in the intended materials and assess the resulting curve before choosing assembly orientation.

Does this include feet sewn on separately?

The first three rounds form the same continuous component. There is no separate foot piece or unlisted ankle seam.

Exact setup, stitch key and complete sequence

Open the Amigurumi Shape Planner, choose bent-legs, set growth rounds to 3 and even rounds or shaft length to 5, compensated bend rounds to 3. Download the exact original project JSON before editing it. Use smooth compatible yarn, a hook giving firm fabric, removable markers, suitable filling and a tapestry needle. The swatches identify component yarn roles; they do not assign a different yarn to every round unless a row explicitly says so.

In US terms, sc means single crochet, an increase works two sc in one old base and sc2tog consumes two bases to make one stitch. In UK mode those become dc and dc2tog without changing source coordinates or counts. Mark the first stitch of each separate spiral and move the marker after every completed circuit; do not add joining slip stitches or turning chains. Follow each part's own start, final rim and closure. Make the stated number of copies, then execute any separate attachment rows. Read the amigurumi shaping guide and compare the actual fabric after filling. The diagram is a counted construction reference; physical size, bend angle and finished suitability need a real sample. Finish every tail securely before handling the completed form.

Every worked round and attachment step

1. Bent legs (make 2), round 1, base yarn #678591: Magic ring: ch 1 (not counted), 6 sc. Tighten ring and mark first stitch. Continue in a spiral without joining or turning. [6 outputs per copy]
2. Bent legs (make 2), round 2, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [6 outputs per copy]
3. Bent legs (make 2), round 3, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [6 outputs per copy]
4. Bent legs (make 2), round 4, base yarn #678591: Sc2tog over old stitches 1 and 2; sc once in old stitches 3–3; 2 sc in old stitch 4; sc once in old stitches 5–6. One decrease and one increase keep 6 output stitches. Keep the decrease side marked as the inner bend; the opposite increase supplies the outer bend. [6 outputs per copy]
5. Bent legs (make 2), round 5, base yarn #678591: Sc2tog over old stitches 1 and 2; sc once in old stitches 3–3; 2 sc in old stitch 4; sc once in old stitches 5–6. One decrease and one increase keep 6 output stitches. Keep the decrease side marked as the inner bend; the opposite increase supplies the outer bend. [6 outputs per copy]
6. Bent legs (make 2), round 6, base yarn #678591: Sc2tog over old stitches 1 and 2; sc once in old stitches 3–3; 2 sc in old stitch 4; sc once in old stitches 5–6. One decrease and one increase keep 6 output stitches. Keep the decrease side marked as the inner bend; the opposite increase supplies the outer bend. [6 outputs per copy]
7. Bent legs (make 2), round 7, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each stitch for the straight shaft; keep the inner-bend marker for orientation. [6 outputs per copy]
8. Bent legs (make 2), round 8, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each stitch for the straight shaft; keep the inner-bend marker for orientation. [6 outputs per copy]
9. Bent legs (make 2), round 9, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each stitch for the straight shaft; keep the inner-bend marker for orientation. [6 outputs per copy]
10. Bent legs (make 2), round 10, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each stitch for the straight shaft; keep the inner-bend marker for orientation. [6 outputs per copy]
11. Bent legs (make 2), round 11, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each stitch for the straight shaft; keep the inner-bend marker for orientation. Fasten off with a sewing tail. Flatten the open 6-stitch rim, pair stitches 1 with 6, 2 with 5, and continue for 3 pairs. Sew each pair once without adding a crochet round; conceal the tail securely. Add only light filling; compare the actual curved sample before assembly. No fixed bend angle is calculated. [6 outputs per copy]