I’m no stranger to amigurumi projects. I love the creepy, cute, and fantastical creatures that you can make! I mostly make my own patterns, and making the right shapes is half the battle. So, I thought I would share with you, how to crochet a ball so that it’s perfectly round every time!
How Crocheting a round ball works
Okay, so I can give you a pattern and you’ll know how to crochet a ball in that one size… and I am going to do a tutorial further down so that you can follow along step by step. But I want to explain how the formula works before I show you..
The first part is to work in multiples of 7 single crochets. So, you will start your round with 7 stitch and increase by 7 stitches for every round. You will do this until you have the size you want for your ball.
The next part is that you will work as many even rounds as you did increases. If you have 21 stitches that means you have 3 rounds. (7×3=21) So, you will work 3 rounds of 21 stitches. This means you will have 6 rounds total at this stage
Now, you will decrease the same amount of rounds. So, sticking with 21, you will actually work 2 rounds– which brings us back to 7 single crochets– and then tie off your end and weave it in around those last seven stitches. This will give you the exact same shape on both sides.
You can stuff it as you see fit somewhere before you close it up. You may have to roll the ball around a bit to get the shape perfectly round, but that’s pretty much it!
This formula will work for good range of sizes. I’ve made it in both spirals and joining at the end of each round.
NOTE: I did find when I made a ball that was 70 stitches at its largest I had to add an extra round or two of even work… but I was also joining at the end of every round. So maybe that effected it at the larger sizes.
How To Crochet A Ball Tutorial
For this pattern I used a G+/4.5mm hook and a mid weight yarn, Red Heart Super Savers. I have no clue what the color is called.
Abbreviations
- sc = single crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- {} = total number of stitches in round
Round 1. Make 7 scs in a magic circle. {7}
I have a tutorial on how to make a magic circle right here: How To: Make A Magic Circle Crochet Tutorial (Or An Alternative)
Round 2. Make 1 sc in the next st, mark it with a stitch marker, put another sc in the same st, put 2 scs in each of the remaining 6 sts, stop when you reach your stitch marker. {14}
Round 3. Make 1 sc in the next st, mark it with a stitch marker, put 2 scs in the next st, *place 1 sc in the next st, put 2 scs in the st after,* repeat from *-*, stop when you reach your stitch marker. {21}
Round 4. Make 1 sc in the next st, mark it with a stitch marker, place 1 sc in the next st, put 2 scs in the next st, *place 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, put 2 scs in the st after,* repeat from *-*, stop when you reach your stitch marker. {28}
Round 5. – 8. Make 1 sc in the next st, mark it with a stitch marker, put 1 sc in each st, stop when you reach your stitch marker. {28}
Round 9. Make 1 sc in the next st, mark it with a stitch marker, place 1 sc in the next st, put a decrease in the st after, *place 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, make a decrease in the st after,* repeat from *-*, stop when you reach your stitch marker. {21}
Round 10. Make 1 sc in the next st, mark it with a stitch marker, put a decrease in the st after, *place 1 sc in the next st, make a decrease in the st after,* repeat from *-*, stop when you reach your stitch marker. {14}
Round 11. Make a decrease in the first 2 sts, mark it with a stitch marker, * make a decrease in every st after,* repeat from *-*, stop when you reach your stitch marker. {7}
Tie off and cinch your remaining stitches closed. Be sure to secure your yarn. If you would like a full tutorial on how to weave in your ends, go here: The Crochet Basics: How To Weave In Ends
That’s it! As long as you remember the basic formula you should have smooth sailing and stitching. If you’re not sure what to do with your ball.. I can tell you with certainty that they’re a big hit with dogs and cats. I have both and my crochet balls are always going missing.
If you have any questions be sure to drop them in the comments. I’d love to hear from you!
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