- LevelEasy
- Time1 hour
- SizeAbout 2.75 in / 7 cm across
- Hook3.75 mm
A small stuffed ball worked in a spiral. It teaches the six increases and six decreases that nearly every amigurumi toy is built on, and it makes a nice cat toy.
What you need
- Yarn: Medium (4) worsted. About 25 yd / 23 m, 1 colour.
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F-5) hook (smaller than usual so the stuffing does not show)
- Stitch marker
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
Gauge and size
Gauge: Not critical. Keep stitches tight.
Finished size: About 2.75 in / 7 cm across
Abbreviations used
| Pattern says | It means | UK pattern says |
|---|---|---|
MR | magic ring | MR |
sc | single crochet | dc |
inc | 2 sc in the same stitch | inc |
dec | sc2tog (or invisible decrease) | dec |
st(s) | stitch(es) | st(s) |
rep | repeat | rep |
Before you start
- Work in a continuous spiral: do not join or chain at the end of a round.
- Move the stitch marker up to the first stitch of every round.
The pattern
Each step is in plain words first. The short pattern words are under it, so you can learn to read both. Written in US terms.
- Round 1Make 6 single crochets into a magic ring and pull it closed. Keep going round in a spiral, no joining. You should now have 6 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. Pull closed. (6)UK terms
Make 6 double crochets into a magic ring and pull it closed. Keep going round in a spiral, no joining. You should now have 6 stitches.Round 1: 6 dc in a magic ring. Pull closed. (6) - Round 2Make 2 single crochets into every stitch. You should now have 12 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12) - Round 3Take turns: 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then 2 in the stitch after. Do this 6 times. You should now have 18 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 3: *Sc in next st, inc; rep from * 6 times. (18)UK terms
Take turns: 1 double crochet in the next stitch, then 2 in the stitch after. Do this 6 times. You should now have 18 stitches.Round 3: *Dc in next st, inc; rep from * 6 times. (18) - Round 41 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then 2 in the next one. Do this 6 times. You should now have 24 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc; rep from * 6 times. (24)UK terms
1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then 2 in the next one. Do this 6 times. You should now have 24 stitches.Round 4: *Dc in next 2 sts, inc; rep from * 6 times. (24) - Round 51 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, then 2 in the next one. Do this 6 times. You should now have 30 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, inc; rep from * 6 times. (30)UK terms
1 double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, then 2 in the next one. Do this 6 times. You should now have 30 stitches.Round 5: *Dc in next 3 sts, inc; rep from * 6 times. (30) - Rounds 6 to 10Make 1 single crochet in every stitch. You should still have 30 stitches.Pattern words:
Rounds 6 to 10: Sc in each st around. (30)UK terms
Make 1 double crochet in every stitch. You should still have 30 stitches.Rounds 6 to 10: Dc in each st around. (30) - Round 111 single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, then crochet the next 2 together. Do this 6 times. You should now have 24 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 11: *Sc in next 3 sts, dec; rep from * 6 times. (24)UK terms
1 double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, then crochet the next 2 together. Do this 6 times. You should now have 24 stitches.Round 11: *Dc in next 3 sts, dec; rep from * 6 times. (24) - Round 121 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then crochet 2 together. Do this 6 times, then stuff the ball. You should now have 18 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 12: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec; rep from * 6 times. (18) Stuff the ball firmly now.UK terms
1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then crochet 2 together. Do this 6 times, then stuff the ball. You should now have 18 stitches.Round 12: *Dc in next 2 sts, dec; rep from * 6 times. (18) Stuff the ball firmly now. - Round 131 single crochet, then crochet 2 together. Do this 6 times. You should now have 12 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 13: *Sc in next st, dec; rep from * 6 times. (12) Top up the stuffing.UK terms
1 double crochet, then crochet 2 together. Do this 6 times. You should now have 12 stitches.Round 13: *Dc in next st, dec; rep from * 6 times. (12) Top up the stuffing. - Round 14Crochet every pair of stitches together, 6 times. You should now have 6 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 14: Dec 6 times. (6) - Cut the yarn, thread the tail through the front loop of the last 6 stitches, and pull tight to close. Hide the end inside.Pattern words:
Fasten off, leaving a 6 in tail. Thread it through the front loop of the last 6 sts, pull tight to close and hide the end inside.
Stitches in this pattern
Not sure about one? Each link has plain steps.
Single crochetscMagic ringMRIncreaseincDecrease (sc2tog / invisible)sc2tog / invdecFront loop onlyFLOFasten offFO
Questions
Is the Little Amigurumi Ball pattern free?
Yes. The full pattern is on this page, and it is also free in the Crochet Counter app, where you can follow it with a row counter.
What yarn do I need for the little amigurumi ball?
Medium (4) worsted. You need about 25 yd / 23 m.
How long does it take?
About 1 hour for a relaxed beginner.
Is it written in US or UK terms?
The pattern is written in US terms. Tap "UK terms" under any step to see it with UK names. In the app you can switch the whole pattern to UK terms in Settings.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
Little Amigurumi Ball is one of 14 free patterns in the app. Start it as a project and the row counter follows the steps for you. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
