Crocheted Black Balls

These small, stuffed black balls are perfect toys or decorations and are incredibly simple to make! Follow this detailed beginner-friendly pattern to make them in any size you choose. This pattern can be adjusted based on your preferred yarn and hook size.

Materials

• Black worsted weight yarn (approximately 50-100 grams depending on the size)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)

Gauge

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but for reference, 4 single crochet (sc) stitches in worsted weight yarn creates a width of about 1 inch.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc2tog, or single crochet two together)
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Instructions

1. Starting the Ball:
   Begin with a magic ring or adjustable loop.
2. Round 1:
   Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Pull the loop tight to close the ring. (6 stitches)
3. Round 2:
   Inc in each st around. (12 stitches)
4. Round 3:
   *1 sc in the next st, inc in the next st*; repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
5. Round 4:
   *1 sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st*; repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)
6. Round 5:
   *1 sc in the next 3 sts, inc in the next st*; repeat from * to * around. (30 stitches)
7. Rounds 6-10:
   Work 1 sc in each st around for 5 rounds (30 stitches).
8. Stuffing:
   Begin adding fiberfill stuffing to the ball. Make sure it's stuffed well but not overly tight.
9. Decreasing:
   *1 sc in the next 3 sts, dec over the next 2 sts*; repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)
10. Continue Decreasing:
    *1 sc in the next 2 sts, dec over the next 2 sts*; repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
11. Final Rounds:
    *1 sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts*; repeat from * to * around. (12 stitches)
12. Last Round:
    Dec over the next 2 sts around until you have 6 stitches remaining.
13. Finishing:
    Cut the yarn leaving a long tail, thread it through the remaining stitches, pull tight to close, and sew in any loose ends with a yarn needle.

Your lovely crocheted black ball is complete! Make a few in varying sizes to create a delightful collection.