The oval shell starts with six chains, numbered from the slip-knot end to the hook. The nearest chain, number six, is skipped. Work first into chain five, continue along the front side, turn around the tip of chain one and return along unused chain-side loops. The first completed round contains twelve stitches: three at each end chain and three along each straight side. This is an actual two-sided foundation, not a circular magic ring stretched in the preview.
Grow the tips without lengthening the straight sections
Two further increase rounds add six stitches each, reaching eighteen and twenty-four. Three increases belong to each rounded end while the three straight-side positions on each side remain unchanged. The marked round start splits one near-tip sector from its other two sectors, so its written route may look asymmetric on the page while still distributing the full six increases correctly. Follow that route instead of adding a seventh increase where the spiral crosses the marker.
Close a slit with counted pairs
Three even rounds retain twenty-four stitches, followed by reductions to eighteen and twelve. The complete eight-round sequence has 156 single-crochet outputs. Flatten the remaining twelve-position opening into six opposing pairs, sew each pair and conceal the tail. This finish differs from drawing six radial front loops closed. Keep the chain axis and the two tip markers aligned while adding light filling, then inspect the actual pillow-like form before adapting it to a body or foot.
FAQ and common mistakes
Is chain six an insertion base?
No. It is the skipped lift chain. The source chart shows the actual receiving chains one through five.
Why are there three stitches at chain five?
One is worked at the beginning and two at the end of the first circuit; together they form the near tip.
Can I tighten the final twelve loops into one point?
That would change the specified closure and tend to distort the oval opening. Use the six sewn pairs in this project.
Exact setup, stitch key and complete sequence
Open the Amigurumi Shape Planner, choose oval, set growth rounds to 3 and even rounds or shaft length to 3, oval foundation to 6 chains. 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
Oval shell (make 1), round 1, base yarn #678591: Ch 6; number chains 1 at the slip-knot end through 6 nearest the hook. Skip chain 6. Sc in chain 5, sc in each of the next 3 chains, 3 sc in chain 1. Rotate around the chain tip without turning the fabric over; sc in the unused side of each of the next 3 chains, then 2 sc in the original chain 5. There are three sc in each end chain and 3 sc on each straight side; total 12. Mark first stitch and continue in a spiral. [12 outputs per copy]
Oval shell (make 1), round 2, base yarn #678591: At the marked start work [0 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] once; sc across 3 straight-side stitches. Work [0 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] three times around the far tip; sc across 3 straight-side stitches; work the same increase group twice around the remaining near-tip bases. Six increases total; do not add any at the straight sides. [18 outputs per copy]
Oval shell (make 1), round 3, base yarn #678591: At the marked start work [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] once; sc across 3 straight-side stitches. Work [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] three times around the far tip; sc across 3 straight-side stitches; work the same increase group twice around the remaining near-tip bases. Six increases total; do not add any at the straight sides. [24 outputs per copy]
Oval shell (make 1), round 4, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch around the oval; keep both straight sides and tip markers aligned. [24 outputs per copy]
Oval shell (make 1), round 5, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch around the oval; keep both straight sides and tip markers aligned. [24 outputs per copy]
Oval shell (make 1), round 6, base yarn #678591: Sc once in each old stitch around the oval; keep both straight sides and tip markers aligned. [24 outputs per copy]
Oval shell (make 1), round 7, base yarn #678591: At the marked start work [1 sc, sc2tog] once; sc across 3 straight-side stitches. Work [1 sc, sc2tog] three times around the far tip; sc across 3 straight-side stitches; work the same decrease group twice around the remaining near-tip bases. Six decreases total. Add filling before the final opening narrows. [18 outputs per copy]
Oval shell (make 1), round 8, base yarn #678591: At the marked start work [0 sc, sc2tog] once; sc across 3 straight-side stitches. Work [0 sc, sc2tog] three times around the far tip; sc across 3 straight-side stitches; work the same decrease group twice around the remaining near-tip bases. Six decreases total. Add filling before the final opening narrows. Fasten off with a sewing tail. Flatten the open 12-stitch rim, pair stitches 1 with 12, 2 with 11, and continue for 6 pairs. Sew each pair once without adding a crochet round; conceal the tail securely. [12 outputs per copy]
