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Beginner Amigurumi Ball

by Josy Mata·August 19, 2026·crochet·amigurumi

Math-verified

Beginner Amigurumi Ball

A simple, spherical amigurumi shape, perfect for beginners to practice basic crochet stitches and shaping.

Materials

Worsted weight (Category 4) acrylic yarn, approximately 50 yards (46 meters)
3.75 mm (US F-5) crochet hook
Stitch marker
Yarn needle
Scissors
Fiberfill for stuffing

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
rnd(s): round(s)
rep: repeat

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Begin with a magic ring.

Body

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

Assembly / Finishing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull to close the opening. Weave in all loose ends. Shape the ball gently with your hands.

Tips

Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to keep track of your progress.
Crochet tightly to prevent the stuffing from showing through.
Don't be afraid to pull out stitches if you make a mistake; it's part of the learning process!
Always crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished item will be the desired size.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com

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