14 Best Free Patterns
Crochet Balls
Learn how to make a perfect crochet ball with this collection of free patterns and tutorials.
Crochet balls are versatile – use them as toys or decorations. They make great toys for babies, children, and pets too.
Crochet balls can be hacky sacks or juggling balls – and if you stuff them with foam, they’re the perfect reusable water balloon!
Free Crochet Beach Ball Pattern from Persia Lou
This classic design is a free ball pattern that makes a fun pillow or a toy. The ball is constructed from six crochet panels that are seamed together.
YARN REQUIRED: Three different colours of #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and polyester fiberfill stuffing.
How To Crochet a Perfect Ball from Raffamusa Designs
This tutorial will show you how to crochet a ball that looks perfect from any angle. You’ll learn how to crochet the perfect single crochet circle, the invisible decrease, and the ultimate finish technique for closing your ball.
Crochet Amish Puzzle Ball from Look At What I Made
The way this ball comes together is so clever and a fun challenge for kids and adults! Puzzle balls are usually made with fabric, but this crochet version is a great alternative.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Scheepjest Stonewashed XL.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and fiberfill stuffing.
Pentagon Crochet Ball Pattern from Raffamusa Designs
This easy-to-follow, free pattern and video tutorial will teach you to crochet a ball out of pentagon motifs. The tutorial also shows you how to sew a fabric lining for the ball to ensure all the stuffing stays inside, making it safe for babies. Instructions are included for a small ball 5½” (14 cm) in diameter and a larger ball 6½” (16.5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight, cotton yarn
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, stuffing material, and fabric for lining. You will need a sewing machine for this project.
Rainbow Beach Ball Amigurumi Pattern from Craft Passion
This cute little crochet ball measures approximately 3″ 7.5 cm) when made in the listed materials – the perfect size for a baby or cat to play with. You could add a noise bell inside, too.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn in seven colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Stuffing material, scissors, a yarn needle, and a bell (optional).
Crochet Stress Balls Pattern by Pan Perkins
These personalized stress balls make fun gifts. Filled with poly pellets, dried beans or rice – they make great juggling balls or hacky sacks, too.
YARN REQUIRED: 70-80 yards (64-73 m) of #1 sock/fingering weight cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Black embroidery thread, an embroidery needle, scissors, pantyhose or stockings to contain the filling, a sewing needle, and sewing thread. Use poly pellets, dried beans, or rice to stuff the balls.
Free Crochet Ball Pattern from Raam Crochet
This clever free pattern will show you how to make a cute crochet tennis ball.
YARN REQUIRED: Any size yarn in two contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: Choose a hook one to two sizes smaller than recommended on your yarn label.
NOTIONS: Scissors, stuffing material, and a yarn needle.
Floral Crochet Ball Pattern from Yarnspirations
The Bernat Floral Fun Crochet Ball Toy is a free pattern featuring three-dimensional, puffy flower motifs. The finished ball is approximately 9″ (23 cm) in diameter.
YARN REQUIRED: 6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Baby Blanket.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and stuffing material.
Crochet Puffballs Pattern by Frankie Brown
This free crochet pattern makes little balls crocheted almost entirely in puff stitch. The completed balls are about 2″ (5 cm) in diameter when made in DK weight yarn.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn. Each ball uses approximately 10 g of yarn in total.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and toy stuffing.
Crochet Juggling Balls Pattern by Julie Tarsha
These colourful crochet balls are filled with dried beans.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and dried beans for stuffing.
Crochet Baby Rattleball from Milla Billa
This crochet ball pattern uses rattle box inserts and strips of oven bags that make crackling noises babies love. The pattern is worked in one piece in the round and measures approximately 3¾” (9.5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight, cotton, yarn, e.g., Rose Big from Infinity Hearts.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, stitch markers, stuffing material, four small rattle boxes, and an oven bag cut into 1-2 cm thick strips.
Spiral Crochet Ball Pattern by Katrine Hammer
The Baby Candy Spin Ball Pattern is a free PDF download from Ravelry.
YARN REQUIRED: Two or three colours of #4 medium/worsted weight cotton yarn. E.g., DROPS Paris from Garnstudio.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and leftover yarn or toy stuffing for filling the balls.
Hacky Sack Crochet Pattern from Heart Hook Home
Keep the kids amused (and the adults!), with these fun crochet hacky sacks.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn. Each ball takes approximately 20 yards (18 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and dried beans or rice for stuffing.
Pretty Crochet Balls from Annaboo’s House
This free pattern includes instructions for two designs and makes balls the perfect size for Christmas baubles.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Rico Creative Cotton Aran.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a stitch marker, a yarn needle, a ribbon for hanging (optional) and stuffing material or 70 mm polystyrene balls.
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