Here is a pattern for a small, round amigurumi sphere. You can use this as the base for a cat's body or other small creations.
Amigurumi Sphere
This pattern creates a small, round amigurumi sphere, perfect as a base for various projects.
Materials
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in your chosen color (approximately 20-30 yards/18-27 meters)
- Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Other: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, polyester fiberfill
Gauge
16 sc and 18 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) in single crochet.
Important: Please check your gauge before starting. If your sphere is significantly larger or smaller, adjust your hook size to achieve the desired dimensions. Gauge can significantly impact the final size and yarn requirements of your amigurumi.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- [ ]: Repeat instructions in brackets the specified number of times
- ( ): Indicates the final stitch count for the round
Instructions
Work in continuous rounds, do not join unless specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of your rounds.
Round 1: Make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring. (6) Round 2: [Inc] 6 times. (12) Round 3: [Sc 1, inc] 6 times. (18) Round 4: [Sc 2, inc] 6 times. (24) Round 5: [Sc 3, inc] 6 times. (30) Round 6: [Sc 4, inc] 6 times. (36) Round 7: Sc in each st around. (36) Round 8: Sc in each st around. (36) Round 9: Sc in each st around. (36)
Begin stuffing your sphere firmly with fiberfill. Continue to stuff as you go.
Round 10: [Sc 4, dec] 6 times. (30) Round 11: [Sc 3, dec] 6 times. (24) Round 12: [Sc 2, dec] 6 times. (18) Round 13: [Sc 1, dec] 6 times. (12) Round 14: [Dec] 6 times. (6)
Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Using your tapestry needle, weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch. Pull tightly to close the hole. Weave in any remaining ends.
Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com