Amigurumi Pond Pal

A charming little crocheted sphere, perfect for playful decoration or a quick gift.

Materials

• Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn, approximately 50 yards
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Fiberfill stuffing

Abbreviations

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

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Start with a magic ring (adjustable ring).

Body

Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a 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. Stuff firmly with fiberfill. Use the tapestry needle to weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in any loose ends.

Tips

• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round, especially when working in a continuous spiral.
• Crochet tightly to prevent stuffing from showing through your stitches.
• This pattern forms a basic sphere. The final size will vary depending on your yarn, hook, and tension. Always crochet a gauge swatch.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com