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Slim arms: Amigurumi Shape Planner

Make a matched pair from one six-position tube recipe

The slim-arm study uses a growth setting of three, which derives a one-round arm base. Each arm starts with six single crochets and continues for eight even rounds. Its nine rounds therefore contain fifty-four outputs, and two separate copies require 108. The quantity is part of the construction: one diagram describes the recipe for each copy, rather than showing only one arm and silently treating it as a complete pair.

Flatten the open end into three pairs

After the eighth even round, fasten off with a sewing tail. Pair final rim stitch one with six, two with five and three with four. Sew those three opposing pairs without adding a crochet round. The resulting closed flat edge can later be attached to a separately planned body. Keep that closure distinct from an attachment seam; sewing the rim closed does not automatically identify where on a body the arm belongs.

Compare copies before permanent attachment

Use the same yarn, hook, start tension and filling choice for both arms. Lay them side by side and compare their finished lengths without stretching. Equal stitch counts cannot correct different row gauge between copies. Add only enough filling for the intended soft form, keeping the flat edge easy to align. Mark the same face of each paired edge if the arms will be attached symmetrically to a body in another project.

FAQ and useful checks

Why is the arm circumference only six?

The main growth setting derives a slimmer radius two rounds smaller, with a minimum one-round base. At the saved setting that base contains six positions.

Do I count the three sewn pairs as three more stitches?

No. They close the existing rim and are separate sewing work.

Does this file contain a body seam?

It contains the two arms and their flat finishes. The multipart study supplies receiving body references if that supported relationship is needed.

What if the second arm is longer?

Recount its even rounds and compare tension. Repair the difference before sewing instead of hiding a longer arm deeper in an unplanned seam.

Exact setup, stitch key and complete sequence

Open the Amigurumi Shape Planner, choose arms, set growth rounds to 3 and even rounds or shaft length to 8. 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.

Unwrapped component stitch maps — US termsSlim arms × 2; spiral rounds; no turnsSlim arms · Round 1: 6 sts · first working groupSlim arms R1, stitch 1; MRSlim arms R1, stitch 2; MRSlim arms R1, stitch 3; MRSlim arms R1, stitch 4; MRSlim arms R1, stitch 5; MRSlim arms · Round 1: 6 sts · final working groupSlim arms R1, stitch 6; MRR1: 6Slim arms · Round 2: 6 sts · first working groupSlim arms R2, stitch 1; R1S1Slim arms R2, stitch 2; R1S2Slim arms R2, stitch 3; R1S3Slim arms R2, stitch 4; R1S4Slim arms R2, stitch 5; R1S5Slim arms · Round 2: 6 sts · final working groupSlim arms R2, stitch 6; R1S6R2: 6Slim arms · Round 3: 6 sts · first working groupSlim arms R3, stitch 1; R2S1Slim arms R3, stitch 2; R2S2Slim arms R3, stitch 3; R2S3Slim arms R3, stitch 4; R2S4Slim arms R3, stitch 5; R2S5Slim arms · Round 3: 6 sts · final working groupSlim arms R3, stitch 6; R2S6R3: 6Slim arms · Round 4: 6 sts · first working groupSlim arms R4, stitch 1; R3S1Slim arms R4, stitch 2; R3S2Slim arms R4, stitch 3; R3S3Slim arms R4, stitch 4; R3S4Slim arms R4, stitch 5; R3S5Slim arms · Round 4: 6 sts · final working groupSlim arms R4, stitch 6; R3S6R4: 6Slim arms · Round 5: 6 sts · first working groupSlim arms R5, stitch 1; R4S1Slim arms R5, stitch 2; R4S2Slim arms R5, stitch 3; R4S3Slim arms R5, stitch 4; R4S4Slim arms R5, stitch 5; R4S5Slim arms · Round 5: 6 sts · final working groupSlim arms R5, stitch 6; R4S6R5: 6Slim arms · Round 6: 6 sts · first working groupSlim arms R6, stitch 1; R5S1Slim arms R6, stitch 2; R5S2Slim arms R6, stitch 3; R5S3Slim arms R6, stitch 4; R5S4Slim arms R6, stitch 5; R5S5Slim arms · Round 6: 6 sts · final working groupSlim arms R6, stitch 6; R5S6R6: 6Slim arms · Round 7: 6 sts · first working groupSlim arms R7, stitch 1; R6S1Slim arms R7, stitch 2; R6S2Slim arms R7, stitch 3; R6S3Slim arms R7, stitch 4; R6S4Slim arms R7, stitch 5; R6S5Slim arms · Round 7: 6 sts · final working groupSlim arms R7, stitch 6; R6S6R7: 6Slim arms · Round 8: 6 sts · first working groupSlim arms R8, stitch 1; R7S1Slim arms R8, stitch 2; R7S2Slim arms R8, stitch 3; R7S3Slim arms R8, stitch 4; R7S4Slim arms R8, stitch 5; R7S5Slim arms · Round 8: 6 sts · final working groupSlim arms R8, stitch 6; R7S6R8: 6Slim arms · Round 9: 6 sts · first working groupSlim arms R9, stitch 1; R8S1Slim arms R9, stitch 2; R8S2Slim arms R9, stitch 3; R8S3Slim arms R9, stitch 4; R8S4Slim arms R9, stitch 5; R8S5Slim arms · Round 9: 6 sts · final working groupSlim arms R9, stitch 6; R8S6R9: 6Left to right from each coral marker; ends meet around the part. Do not turn.X = US sc / UK dc. Two source lines meet at a decrease. Follow written finishes.Yarn 1: #678591Component connections and closure referencesSlim arms 1Sew opposing rim pairs · last 6 stsSlim arms 2Sew opposing rim pairs · last 6 stsConnection graph only; locate exact part rounds and attachment pairs in linked instructions.Working order · USSTART Slim arms · Round 1 ↻ · 6 stsSlim arms · Round 2 ↻ · 6 stsSlim arms · Round 3 ↻ · 6 stsSlim arms · Round 4 ↻ · 6 stsSlim arms · Round 5 ↻ · 6 stsSlim arms · Round 6 ↻ · 6 stsSlim arms · Round 7 ↻ · 6 stsSlim arms · Round 8 ↻ · 6 stsEND Slim arms · Round 9 ↻ · 6 stsBlue marker = first group; dashed = last group.Read chain / join / repeat details in linked steps.

Every worked round and attachment step

  1. Slim arms (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. Slim arms (make 2), round 2, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [6 outputs per copy]
  3. Slim arms (make 2), round 3, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [6 outputs per copy]
  4. Slim arms (make 2), round 4, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [6 outputs per copy]
  5. Slim arms (make 2), round 5, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [6 outputs per copy]
  6. Slim arms (make 2), round 6, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [6 outputs per copy]
  7. Slim arms (make 2), round 7, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [6 outputs per copy]
  8. Slim arms (make 2), round 8, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. [6 outputs per copy]
  9. Slim arms (make 2), round 9, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch; move the first-stitch marker. 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. [6 outputs per copy]
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