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SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern

SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting a cheerful SpaceBall toy with eight colorful, pullable arms that develop tactile skills. You will work the arms separately and attach them as you crochet the body for a secure finish. The design includes crocheted eyes with embroidered highlights and fun cross-stitch spots to brighten the toy.

SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for crafters with basic amigurumi experience, it uses simple shaping and assembly techniques. Recommended age is 1 year and up, and the finished arm measures about 30 cm.

Why You'll Love This SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful movement and bright colors to make a toy that really engages little ones. The way the arms are crocheted and then integrated into the body is clever and satisfying to construct. I enjoy how the simple embroidery details let you personalize each SpaceBall without complex techniques. Making this pattern always feels rewarding because the finished toy is both durable and delightfully tactile.

SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how this pattern invites color play; I often switch the arm colors to pastels for a softer nursery toy or neon colors for a bold modern look.

I also change yarn weight and hook size to make mini keychain versions or a giant cuddly SpaceBall; adjust stuffing and arm length accordingly.

I sometimes embroider different facial expressions — a surprised O, a wink, or a sleepy smile — to change the toy's personality.

Try adding tiny crocheted hats or scarves to the arms for seasonal variations and mix-and-match playsets.

For extra durability, I reinforce openings with an inner fabric ring before crocheting the finishing rounds around the arm holes.

I like to add a small bell or crinkle paper inside for baby-safe sensory variations, making sure all additions are secured and safe for the recommended age.

Consider using self-striping yarn for the pipe part of the arms for a fun spiral effect without changing yarns mid-row.

I often embroider little initials or patterns on the back spots to personalize gifts for friends and family.

To make it stroller- or car-seat friendly, attach a loop to one arm and use it as a small hanging toy that clips securely with a baby-safe clip.

I also experiment with different stuffing densities: slightly firmer for sturdiness or softer for cuddlier feel, depending on the recipient.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds that attach the arms can cause misplacement and asymmetry; mark the start of rounds and the arm insertion points carefully so each arm is placed correctly. ✗ Not leaving the pipe part hollow when instructed can prevent the arm from moving freely; follow the instruction to leave 9 SC hollow and crochet the long tube portion without stuffing until instructed. ✗ Overstuffing the body before securing arm openings can push filler out when arms are tested; stuff gradually, insert the arms, then push excess stuffing back with a chopstick and trim any protruding stuffing. ✗ Forgetting to work SC into chains around arm openings will create gaps; when instructed to work into CH, make sure to place 1 SC into each CH for a tidy, secure join. ✗ Crocheting too loosely for the arms makes them floppy and uneven; maintain a firm, consistent tension for the pipe and ball portions so arms hold shape and move reliably. ✗ Fastening off too soon without leaving a long tail for sewing or securing can make finishing difficult; leave sufficient yarn tails when fastening off to weave in and secure pieces neatly.

SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern

Create a playful SpaceBall toy that delights little hands and encourages fine motor skills. This colorful amigurumi features eight pullable arms that move safely in all directions and bright embroidered details for extra charm. You will follow clear step-by-step rounds and attach the arms while crocheting the body for a neat finish. Recommended for children 1 year and up and perfect for gifting or playtime.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans 50g/160 m, 55% cotton / 45% acrylic - main quantities as needed
  • 02
    Grey (shade 80) - approximately 2-3 balls for body
  • 03
    Black (shade 53) - small amount for eyes/mouth
  • 04
    White (shade 03) - small amount for eye highlights and securing
  • 05
    Red (shade 26) - small ball for one arm
  • 06
    Green (shade 69) - small ball for one arm
  • 07
    Yellow (shade 35) - small ball for one arm
  • 08
    Blue (shade 33) - small ball for one arm
  • 09
    Fiber filler - enough to stuff the body and ball ends of arms

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Large eye needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 04
    Wooden stick (chopstick) to push filler back inside openings
  • 05
    Stitch markers (if necessary)
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Arms (make 4) :

Infos :

Begin crocheting in any color you like. You should make pieces in 4 different colors. I used red, green, yellow, and blue. I began with red.

Round 1 :

6 MR (6)

Round 2 :

INC *6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 SC, INC)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*6 (24)

Round 5-8 :

4 rnds straight: 24 SC

Round 9 :

(DEC, 2 SC)*6 (18)

Info :

Stuff tightly.

Round 10 :

(DEC, 1 SC)*6 (12)

Round 11 :

(DEC, 2 SC)*3 (9)

Infos :

Further on leave the pipe part of 9 SC hollow. Go on crocheting 60 rows.

Round 12-71 :

60 rnds straight: 9 SC

Round 72 :

(INC, 2 SC)*3 (12)

Round 73 :

(1 SC, INC)*6 (18)

Round 74 :

(2 SC, INC)*6 (24)

Round 75-78 :

4 rnds straight: 24 SC

Round 79 :

(DEC, 2 SC)*6 (18)

Info :

Stuff tightly.

Round 80 :

(DEC, 1 SC)*6 (12)

Round 81 :

DEC*6 fasten off.

— Body :

Infos :

Begin crocheting with grey yarn. Be very attentive, as you are going to attach arms pieces as you crochet the body.

Round 1 :

6 MR (6)

Round 2 :

INC *6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 SC, INC)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 SC, INC)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 SC, INC)*6 (42)

Info :

Take red and yellow arm pieces at this stage.

Round 8 :

Chain 3, skip 3 SC, put the yellow arm and continue crocheting the round. 3 SC, INC, (6 SC, INS)*2, 3 CH, put the red arm, 3 SC, INC, (6 SC, INC)*2. The arms should be placed opposite each other symmetrically. (48)

Round 9 :

(7 SC, INC)*6 (54) (work 1 SC into each CH)

Round 10 :

(8 SC, INC)*6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9 SC, INC)*6 (66)

Round 12 :

(10 SC, INC)*6 (72)

Round 13 :

(11 SC, INC)*6 (78)

Round 14 :

(12 SC, INC)*6 (84)

Round 15-18 :

4 rnds straight : 84 SC

Round 19 :

In this round you want to attach green and blue arms. 6 SC, 3 CH, skip 3 SC, put the green arm, 39 SC, 3 CH, skip 3 SC, blue arm, 33 SC.

Round 20-24 :

5 rnds straight: 84 SC.

Round 25 :

In this round place the remaining loose ends of blue and green arms. 3 SC, 3 CH, skip 3 SC, put the blue arm, 39 SC, 3 CH, skip 3 SC, green arm, 36 SC (84). Yellow and red pieces should go between the green and blue pieces inside the toy.

Round 26-29 :

4 rnds straight: 84 SC.

Infos :

Further on work decreases.

Round 30 :

(DEC, 12 SC)*6 (78)

Round 31 :

(DEC, 11 SC)*6 (72). Stuff the piece.

Round 32 :

(DEC, 10 SC)*6 (66)

Round 33 :

(DEC, 9 SC)*6 (60)

Round 34 :

(DEC, 8 SC)*6 (54)

Round 35 :

(DEC, 7 SC)*6 (48)

Round 36 :

In this round attach the r loose ends of red and yellow arm pieces. DEC, 1 SC, 3 CH, skip 3 SC, put the red arm, 2 SC, DEC, (6 SC, DEC)*2, 1 SC, 3 CH, skip 3 SC, put the yellow arm, 2 SC, (DEC, 6 SC)*2 (42)

Round 37 :

(DEC, 5 SC)*6 (36). Work 1 SC into each CH.

Round 38 :

(DEC, 4 SC)*6 (30). Stuff tightly. Shape a nice sphere.

Round 39 :

(DEC, 3 SC)*6 (24)

Round 40 :

(DEC, 2 SC)*6 (18)

Round 41 :

(DEC, 1 SC)*6 (12)

Round 42 :

DEC*6 fasten off.

— Eyes (make 2) :

Infos :

Begin crocheting in black yarn.

Round 1 :

6 MR (6)

Round 2 :

INC *6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 SC, INC)*6 (18), SL ST, fasten off.

Info :

Place the eyes between rounds 25 to 29, 4 SC apart. I don’t sew them with black thread, but only secure them on place with white thread. Embroider 3 white stitches on top of the eyes and stitch semicircles at the bottom of each eye.

Info :

Now you need to single crochet round the eyes. Insert your hook into the body and work 15 SC around the eyes. Do 2 rounds.

Info :

Embroider a mouth in black under the left eye between rounds 30 and 32, make 2 stitches.

— Embroidery :

Info :

Embroider small spots over the top of the head above the right eye and over the back using red, yellow, green, and blue yarn with cross-stitch. You can add these spots wherever and however you like, the key thing is to make the toy bright and attractive.

— Please note :

Infos :

Quite tricky is the issue of the filler, which might come out when the arms are pulled. I always test the arms, and push the filler back in with a chopstick, and I simply cut the excess stuffing with scissors. For the best effect, you could single crochet round each opening, from where the arms come out (that is, 8 openings). Insert your hook into the corner of the hole on the body and work 3 SC, 2 SC to the corner, 3 SC, 2 SC - round 1 is done. Round 2 - 10 SC, SL ST.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the yellow and red arm pieces while crocheting Round 8 of the body: Chain 3, skip 3 SC, insert the yellow arm and continue crocheting the round so the arm sits securely inside the body opening.
  • Attach the green and blue arms in Round 19 by inserting the arm tubes in the indicated chain openings: 6 SC, 3 CH, skip 3 SC, put the green arm, and follow the round instructions to secure them.
  • Place the remaining loose ends of the blue and green arms in Round 25 by working 3 SC, 3 CH, skipping 3 SC and inserting the blue and green arms in their positions so yellow and red pieces remain inside the toy.
  • When instructed in Round 36, attach the loose ends of the red and yellow arms by placing them into the openings and working the decrease and SC sequence to secure and shape the body at that stage.
  • After completing decreases and stuffing (Rounds 30-42), shape the sphere evenly and close with DEC*6; weave in and secure all loose yarn tails inside the body to prevent pull-out during play.
  • Embroider and finish facial details after stuffing and closing: position eyes between rounds 25-29, single crochet two rounds around them, embroider white highlights and a mouth between rounds 30-32.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a firm, consistent tension to ensure the arm tubes and body have a neat, durable finish and the arms move smoothly.
  • 💡Test each arm after assembly and push filler back inside with a chopstick before trimming excess stuffing to prevent filler from escaping.
  • 💡Work 1 SC into each chain when instructed for closing the arm openings to avoid gaps and keep the arms secure.
  • 💡Pin parts and check symmetry before permanently sewing or fastening off, especially when placing eyes and arm openings.

This cheerful SpaceBall was designed to delight children with its bright arms and playful movement. The pattern combines clever assembly and simple embroidery so you can personalize every toy you make. Happy stitching and enjoy creating a colorful friend for playtime! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished toy measures approximately a small palm-sized sphere with each arm approximately 30 cm long when using the recommended yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; choose an appropriate hook and adjust stuffing and arm length as needed for proportion.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of amigurumi techniques, increases and decreases, and working into chains is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience level and how much time is spent on embroidery and assembly.

How should I secure filler so it does not come out when arms are pulled?

Test arms after inserting, push filler back inside with a chopstick, trim excess stuffing if necessary, and single crochet around openings as instructed to secure filler.