How to Crochet a Sphere

This patterns makes a perfect little sphere that is just the right size for a juggling ball. It’s very quick to make and uses small amounts of yarn.

Follow the written pattern for the Crochet Sphere in this blog post and see my step by step video on How to Crochet a Sphere for extra guidance.

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Before you get started

I highly recommend that you read the Essential Information and Additional Instruction sections before you read this pattern.

If you’ve already read them, and are returning to this page to continue crocheting, then simply jump to the patterns using the links below.

Essential Information

Difficulty

Intermediate

Skills

Crochet in the round
Magic ring
Double crochet (UK) / Single crochet

Materials

Yarn

Stylecraft Special DK (8 Ply); 295 m (323 yards) per 100g; 100% acrylic

5g / 15 m / 17 yards in Pink

Hook

3 mm (US C/2 or D/3)

I recommend Addi Swing, as it’s an ergonomic hook and it suits my style of crocheting – which is like holding a knife or buy a standard crochet hook.

Other Supplies

Gauge

11 sc x 11 rows = 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 in) using a 3 mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook or size needed to obtain stated gauge

Sizing

One size: 5 cm / 2 in diameter

Abbreviations (UK terms)

Dc: Double Crochet

Dc2tog: Double crochet two stitches together

Rnd: Round

St(s): Stitch(es)

Abbreviations (US terms)

Sc: Single Crochet

Sc2tog: Single crochet two stitches together

Rnd: Round

St(s): Stitch(es)

Stitch Counts

The stitch count is indicated at the end of every round or row, unless it is very obvious. Stitch counts are shown like this: (12 sts)

Repeats

Sections to be repeated are indicated within squared brackets [ ], with the number of repeats written after.

Additional Instructions

Amigurumi / Crochet in the round

Work in a continuous spiral without slip stitching into the first st in the round.
Magic Loop: 1 ch in a magic ring does not count as a stitch. The 1 ch in a magic ring is to secure the ring and anchors the work. Always pull the short thread to close the magic ring after working the stitches into the ring. Sew in the end from the magic ring and cut off any excess yarn.

Sewing in ends

Always sew in the ends on the wrong sides of your work.

Stitch Increases

UK Terms: Multiple stitches worked in one stitch is written like this: “2 dc in next st”, which indicates that 2 dc stitches are worked into one stitch.
US Terms: Multiple stitches worked in one stitch is written like this: “2 sc in next st”, which indicates that 2 sc stitches are worked into one stitch.

Stitch Numbering

UK Terms: I write with the number of stitches before the stitch, for example: 2 dc = 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st.
US Terms: I write with the number of stitches before the stitch, for example, 2 sc = 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st.

Yarn Substitutes

If using alternative yarn, for example 10 Ply, you will need to use a smaller hook than advised for that yarn. For example, if the yarn band recommends 5 mm for a 10 Ply, use a 4.5 mm or 4 mm, this is so that the crochet is firm and will not allow any fibrefill stuffing to come through.

Questions

If you have any questions please contact me via my contact form.

Use of this pattern

All content in this pattern is the copyright and design right of Ruth Haydock. You are not permitted to sell the written instructions or images in any way, amended or as they are. You may only print this pattern out for personal use. You are allowed to sell completed items that you have made using this pattern but you must credit me as the designer of the pattern (Ruth Haydock) and provide a link to my website, ruthhaydock.com.

How to Crochet a Sphere Video

For guidance on how to make this sphere, use the written pattern in this blog alongside my step by step video on How to Crochet A Sphere on Youtube.

Crochet Sphere Pattern (UK Terms)

Rnd 1: With Pink, and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 8 dc into the ring. Pull the tail to gently close the ring. (8 sts)

Continue working in a continuous spiral.

Rnd 2: [2 dc in next st] eight times. (16 sts)

Gently pull the end from the magic ring on round 1 to ensure the ring is closed, sew in the end and cut off any excess yarn.

Rnd 3: 16 dc.

Rnd 4: [1 dc, 2 dc in next st] eight times. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: 24 dc.

Rnd 6: [2 dc, 2 dc in next st] eight times. (32 sts)

Rnd 7: 32 dc.

Rnd 8: [3 dc, 2 dc into next stitch] eight times. (40 sts)

Rnd 9: 40 dc.

Rnd 10: [3 dc, dc2tog] eight times. (32 sts)

Rnd 11: 32 dc.

Rnd 12: [2 dc, dc2tog] eight times. (24 sts)

Rnd 13: 24 dc.

Rnd 14: [1 dc, dc2tog] eight times. (16 sts)

Rnd 15: 16 dc.

Stuff your sphere.

Rnd 16: [Dc2tog] eight times. (8 sts)

Add in a bit more stuffing before sewing up the sphere.

Rnd 17: Cut the yarn leaving a 10 cm / 4 in thread, fasten off and attach a sewing needle to the end of the yarn, then weave it through the top of all the final 8 stitches, and pull the tail gently to close the top, like a drawstring bag. Sew in the end.

Congratulations you have now completed your sphere!

Crochet Sphere Pattern (US Terms)

Rnd 1: With Pink, and working into a magic ring, 1 ch, 8 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to gently close the ring. (8 sts)

Continue working in a continuous spiral.

Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] eight times. (16 sts)

Gently pull the end from the magic ring on round 1 to ensure the ring is closed, sew in the end and cut off any excess yarn.

Rnd 3: 16 sc.

Rnd 4: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] eight times. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: 24 sc.

Rnd 6: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] eight times. (32 sts)

Rnd 7: 32 sc.

Rnd 8: [3 sc, 2 sc into next stitch] eight times. (40 sts)

Rnd 9: 40 sc.

Rnd 10: [3 sc, sc2tog] eight times. (32 sts)

Rnd 11: 32 sc.

Rnd 12: [2 sc, sc2tog] eight times. (24 sts)

Rnd 13: 24 sc.

Rnd 14: [1 sc, sc2tog] eight times. (16 sts)

Rnd 15: 16 sc.