Free: Amigurumi Ball (Learn the Magic Ring)
A free amigurumi starter: magic ring, increases, invisible decreases. Every teddy bear head starts here.
Free community-test pattern: not yet test-made. Spotted a problem? Email chris@aetheryield.com.
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) in yellow: 15 yd
- Polyester fiberfill
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4)
Gauge: 6 sc x 6 rounds = 1 in · Size: approx. 1.6 in / 4 cm diameter
Abbreviations
- MR: magic ring
- sc: single crochet
- inc: 2 sc in same st
- dec: single crochet 2 together (invisible decrease)
- sl st: slip stitch
- ch: chain
- st: stitch(es)
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
Ball
- Ball R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Ball R2: inc in each st around. (12)
- Ball R3: (sc 1, inc) x6. (18)
- Ball R4: (sc 2, inc) x6. (24)
- Ball R5: (sc 3, inc) x6. (30)
- Ball R6-9: sc in each st around. (30) [4 rounds]
- Ball R10: (sc 3, dec) x6. (24)
- Ball R11: (sc 2, dec) x6. (18) Begin stuffing firmly.
- Ball R12: (sc 1, dec) x6. (12)
- Ball R13: dec x6. (6) Fasten off and cinch closed.
Finishing
- Hide the tail inside the ball.
