Amigurumi Wonderland Sphere

A classic, smooth, and perfectly round sphere, ideal as a base for amigurumi characters or decorative accents.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn, 100% cotton, approximately 20-30 yards (18-27 meters)
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Fiberfill for stuffing

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc2tog - single crochet 2 together)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• Rnd: Round

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Start with a magic ring.

Body

Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: [Inc] 6 times. (12 sts) Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 6: [Sc 4, inc] 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 7-9: Sc in each st around. (36 sts) Rnd 10: [Sc 4, dec] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 11: [Sc 3, dec] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 12: [Sc 2, dec] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 13: [Sc 1, dec] 6 times. (12 sts) Begin stuffing firmly with fiberfill. Rnd 14: [Dec] 6 times. (6 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in any remaining ends. Shape the sphere gently with your hands if needed.

Tips

Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round, especially important for amigurumi worked in a continuous spiral. Crochet tightly to prevent stuffing from showing through the stitches. Always make a gauge swatch to ensure your finished item will be the desired size; while stitch counts are verified, actual size can vary with individual tension.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com