How To Crochet Amigurumi Ball In Any Size

Crochet your first amigurumi with Bianca Santos who teaches how to crochet a perfectly round amigurumi ball in any size you want. She displays techniques for crocheting at least 4 different sizes getting the same smoothness.

A 2.2 mm crochet hook is used, but other sizes can work too. Stuffing tips are also shared for shaping the ball nicely. The reason you must watch the tutorial is the fact that amigurumi round is the most used shape in amigurumi dolls, animals, fruits, etc.

That's why we shall share a guide from Crocheniacs plus some important tips for beginners.

Tutorial @Crocheniacs

Skill Level: It's a beginner-friendly project as you need how to work in the rounds, increase and decrease plus basic crochet stitches like single crochet. Consistent tension is also required for success.

Guide Span: 20 Minutes

Personalization Tips: To personalize your amigurumi ball, start by choosing yarn colours that reflect your style or favourite themes. Add small features like eyes, smiles, or patterns with contrasting yarn to create unique designs. Experiment with different sizes by adjusting your stitch count, and consider using various types of yarn for interesting textures.

Crochet Amigurumi Ball Tutorial

If you love following a crochet pattern, there are many times when instructions for crocheting a ball are given. Instead of returning to the pattern again and again, you should be able to crochet a ball of your own. Here is a tutorial that teaches you to crochet a perfect ball every time. Check out the quick summary for the tutorial:

Choosing Yarn and Hook: The video begins by introducing 100% cotton yarn and the recommended 2.2mm or 2.5mm crochet hook to create amigurumi balls of any size.
Understanding the Magic Ring: The tutorial emphasizes starting with a magic ring and six single crochets as the base, which is a common foundation for amigurumi projects.
Increasing Stitches: As the ball grows, stitches increase in multiples of six. For example, starting from 6 stitches, then increasing to 12, 18, 24, and so on by alternating between single crochets and increases.
Repeating Rounds: Once the desired size is achieved, the video advises repeating the last round without increases for several rounds to maintain the ball's shape.
Decreasing Stitches for Closure: After creating the ball's desired size, the stitches decrease symmetrically to close the ball. The process mirrors the increases but in reverse.
Adding Stuffing: Fibre fill is added before fully closing the ball to give it a round and firm shape.

Techniques Needed

Here are the techniques used in creating an amigurumi ball, along with one-line guides for each:

Magic Ring: Start your project by making a magic ring to create a tight, adjustable loop. Watch the tutorial to learn it.
Single Crochet (sc): Use single crochet stitches for the main body to build a sturdy structure. Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
Increases: Add extra stitches evenly around to expand the ball's diameter. Make two single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
Decreases: Use decreases to reduce the number of stitches and shape the ball. Insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, insert hook into the following stitch, pull up another loop, yarn over, and pull through all loops.
Stuffing: After crocheting most of the ball, fill it with stuffing to achieve the desired shape.
Fastening Off: Securely finish your work by fastening off the yarn and weaving in the ends.