Alternate way to begin: chain 2, sc 6 times in 2nd chain from hook {6 sts}
R2: (inc) 6 times {12 sts}
R3: (inc, sc in next st) 6 times {18 sts}
R4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
R6: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {36 sts}
R7: (inc, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times {42 sts}
R8: (inc, sc in next 6 sts) 6 times {48 sts}
Optional: Mark R9 with a stitch marker, this is where you'll place the eyes later in the pattern.
R9-14: sc in next 48 sts {48 sts}
R15: (dec, sc in next 6 sts) 6 times {42 sts}
R16: (dec, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times {36 sts}
R17: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
Insert 9mm safety eyes between R9 and R10, leaving 5 stitches in between the eyes. Place the nose between R11 and R12. Secure the safety eyes and nose. Begin to stuff the head and continue as you crochet.
R18: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
R19: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
R20: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) 3 times {15 sts}
R21: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 3 times {18 sts}
R22: sc in next 18 sts {18 sts}
R23: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
R24: sc in next 24 sts {24 sts}
R25: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
R26: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
R27: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {36 sts}
R28-29: sc in next 36 sts {36 sts}
R30: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
R31: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
R32: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
R33: (dec, sc in next st) 6 times {12 sts}
R34: (dec) 6 times {6 sts}
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew the body closed.
Tutorial on How To Close An Amigurumi Piece: https://yarnsociety.com/tutorials/how-to-close-an-amigurumi-piece