Leave a twelve-stitch neck instead of closing a ball
This head study grows through four six-sector rounds to twenty-four stitches, works three even rounds, then narrows to eighteen and twelve. The nine worked rounds contain 162 single-crochet outputs. Its finish leaves the twelve-position neck open with a long sewing tail. It deliberately stops one decrease round earlier than the companion closed sphere, preserving an attachment rim rather than treating a pulled-tight six-loop point as a neck.
Mark the widest band before narrowing
Rounds four through seven each contain twenty-four positions. That stable band provides a useful reference for later embroidery or for judging where the intended front sits. Head orientation still depends on the actual body and stuffing. Mark the front temporarily before transferring any eye positions, and check that each chosen feature round has the circumference assumed by its placement plan. The shape generator does not automatically infer a face from a name or a photograph.
Prepare a real matching seam
Add filling before the neck becomes hard to access. Keep all twelve final stitch tops identifiable and avoid pulling the sewing tail through them as a drawstring. A receiving part with twelve compatible rim positions can be pinned at quarters before sewing corresponding loops. If the other part is closed or has a different rim count, design and sample that relationship separately. Matching the word head in two filenames does not establish an attachment construction.
Questions and repair decisions
Is the open neck an unfinished error?
No. It is the specified endpoint for a later matched seam. Closing it would create another construction.
Can I use the Face Placement Planner?
Yes, after establishing the real front and checking the circumference of all featured rounds. Keep its embroidery coordinates as a separate saved project.
Why does one side appear larger?
Compare stitch counts and stuffing distribution before changing the mathematical center. A tight seam or uneven filling can distort a correctly counted shell.
Does this include a body?
This case contains one head. Use the two-part or multipart study for an explicitly generated receiving shell and seam graph.
Exact setup, stitch key and complete sequence
Open the Amigurumi Shape Planner, choose head, set growth rounds to 4 and even rounds or shaft length 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
Head (make 1), 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]
Head (make 1), round 2, base yarn #678591: Repeat [0 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. Each increase makes two stitches in one old base. [12 outputs per copy]
Head (make 1), round 3, base yarn #678591: Repeat [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. Each increase makes two stitches in one old base. [18 outputs per copy]
Head (make 1), round 4, base yarn #678591: Repeat [2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. Each increase makes two stitches in one old base. [24 outputs per copy]
Head (make 1), round 5, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [24 outputs per copy]
Head (make 1), round 6, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [24 outputs per copy]
Head (make 1), round 7, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [24 outputs per copy]
Head (make 1), round 8, base yarn #678591: Repeat [2 sc, sc2tog over next two stitches] 6 times. Each decrease consumes two old bases and makes one stitch. Add filling before the opening becomes too small. [18 outputs per copy]
Head (make 1), round 9, base yarn #678591: Repeat [1 sc, sc2tog over next two stitches] 6 times. Each decrease consumes two old bases and makes one stitch. Add filling before the opening becomes too small. Fasten off with a long sewing tail. Keep the twelve-stitch rim open for the matching attachment; add filling before the seam closes. [12 outputs per copy]
