Classic Crochet Sphere

A versatile pattern for a perfectly rounded crochet sphere, ideal for amigurumi, ornaments, or stress balls.

Materials

• Worsted weight (4) 100% acrylic yarn, approximately 50 yards (46 meters)
• 3.75 mm (US F/5) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Fiberfill stuffing

Gauge: 16 sts × 18 rounds / 10 cm Finished Size: Size varies with gauge and rounds worked

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 single crochet in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rep: repeat
• (): indicates stitches worked into the same stitch
• []: indicates a repeated sequence

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Begin with a magic ring.

Body

Rnd 1: Make 6 sc into 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) Rnd 14: [dec] 6 times. (6 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the sphere firmly with fiberfill. Weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in any remaining ends with your tapestry needle.

Tips

• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to help keep track of your rounds, especially when working in a spiral.
• To achieve a seamless look, use the invisible decrease method for your decreases (insert hook into front loop of first stitch, then into front loop of second stitch, yarn over, pull through both loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops on hook).
• Crochet a gauge swatch before starting to ensure your finished sphere will be the desired size and density.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com