Crochet Realistic Amigurumi Soccer Ball Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• DK weight yarn in black and white
• Crochet hook size 3.5mm (E)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
• st: stitch
• Rnd: round

Pattern:

Black Pentagon (Make 12):

1. Rnd 1: With black yarn, 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Rnd 3: *sc in next st, inc; repeat from * around. (18 sts)

White Hexagon (Make 20):

1. Rnd 1: With white yarn, 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Rnd 3: *sc in next st, inc; repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. Rnd 4: *sc in next 2 sts, inc; repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Assembly:

1. Join pieces together with a slip stitch, alternating black pentagons and white hexagons. Make sure each black pentagon is surrounded by white hexagons.
2. Leave a gap to stuff the ball firmly with fiberfill, then continue to join all edges.
3. Fasten off and weave in ends using a tapestry needle.