Pokeball Hat Tie Pattern For Pokemon Fans

Did you know you can add a touch of Pokemon magic to your crocheting projects? Today, we're showing you how to make adorable Pokeball ties for beanies or hoods. With just a bit of white, red, and black yarn, you’ll follow a series of rounds to crochet the base, add color segments, and then finish with the detailed button that makes every Pokeball unique.

The crochet amigurumi pattern is versatile enough for crocheters of different skill levels, using simple stitches to gradually form the iconic Pokeball design. Whether you're a tight or loose crocheter, you can adjust your hook size to get the perfect shape. Plus, we add a little extra charm to the Pokeball with a detailed button made from finer DK yarn for a neat finish.

Crochet Pokeball Hat Tie Pattern

Materials Needed:

• White, red, and black worsted weight yarn
• DK yarn (for letter details)
• 5mm crochet hook (size may vary based on your tension)
• 2.75mm crochet hook (for DK yarn details)
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Optional: Altoids tin or similar item as a prop in your work area

Gauge:

Gauge is not crucial for this project since it's not sized like clothing, but you should aim for tight stitches to prevent the stuffing from showing through. If your stitches are loose, consider using a smaller hook size.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• inc - increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec - decrease (sc two stitches together)
• BLO - back loop only
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Step by step Guide

For the Ball:

1. Start with a red yarn tail of about 6-7 inches.
2. Create a circle with your preferred method. Examples include the magic ring or chain two and work in the first chain.
3. Single crochet 6 stitches into the circle.
4. Secure the stitches by pulling the tail tight and attaching the end through the circle with a tapestry needle. Go through four or five times for security.
5. Knot the tail a few times for extra security and trim the excess yarn.

Increasing Rounds:

1. Round 2: Increase (2 single crochets) in each stitch around to make 12 stitches.
2. Round 3: Single stitch increase, single stitch repeat 6 times to make 18 stitches.
3. Round 4: Single stitch increase, single stitch in next 2 repeat 6 times to make 24 stitches.
4. Round 5: Single stitch increase, single stitch in next 3 repeat 6 times to make 30 stitches.

Even Round:

1. Round 6: Single stitch in each stitch around.

Transition to Joining:

1. Round 7: Single stitch in each stitch and join, chain one.
2. Round 8: Repeat Round 7 and change colors during the join.
3. Round 9: With black yarn slip stitch in back loops only around and join.
4. Round 10: Single crochet in back loops only, join, and change to white yarn.

Rest of the Rounds:

1. Round 11: Replicate Round 9 using white yarn.
2. Round 12: Single crochet in each back loop all the way around and join, chain one.

Continuous Rounds:

1. Round 13: Single stitch in each stitch, don't join but work continuously.
2. Round 14: Single stitch decrease, single stitch in next 3 six times to make 24 stitches.
3. Round 15: Single stitch decrease, single stitch in next 2 six times to make 18 stitches.
4. Round 16: Single stitch decrease, single stitch six times to make 12 stitches.
5. Stuff the pokeball with fiberfill or brushed yarn.
6. Final Round: Decrease all around, join, fasten off, and weave in ends.

For the Button Detail:

1. Use DK yarn to create two circles (black and white) for the button.
2. Larger Circle: Start with 10 double crochets into a magic ring or chained circle, then half double crochet increase each stitch in the second round.
3. Smaller Circle: 8 half double crochets into a magic ring or chained circle.
4. Attach the circles together and sew onto the pokeball.

Finishing Touches:

• Knot the initial tails and whip stitch the button details onto the pokeball.
• Secure the tails and cut any excess.

Note: This is a condensed version of the pattern, and it is recommended to follow along with the video tutorial for visual guidance and additional tips.

This pattern creates a crochet pokeball. The video mentioned in the original scrape message likely contains additional visual instructions and possibly commentary that can guide you through the process. If you're able, viewing the tutorial while reading this pattern may help clarify any steps.