Neon Retro Lace Amigurumi Disco Ball - Free Pattern

Neon Retro Lace Amigurumi Disco Ball - Free Pattern

Bring the vibrant energy of the 70s disco scene into your home with this unique amigurumi disco ball. This pattern combines vintage retro vibes with a modern twist of vibrant neon colors and intricate lace mesh details. Perfect for adding a pop of color and nostalgia to any space, this fun project is suitable for beginners who are ready to dive into the world of crochet!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Vibrant neon acrylic yarn in pink, green, yellow, and blue
• Hook: 3.5mm crochet hook
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating the Disco Ball Base

1. Round 1: Using neon pink yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. (6 sts)
2. Round 2: Increase (inc) in each stitch around. (12 sts)
3. Round 3: Single crochet in the next stitch, then increase. Repeat around. (18 sts)
4. Round 4: Single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then increase. Repeat around. (24 sts)
5. Round 5: Single crochet in the next 3 stitches, then increase. Repeat around. (30 sts)
6. Round 6: Single crochet in the next 4 stitches, then increase. Repeat around. (36 sts)
7. Round 7: Single crochet in the next 5 stitches, then increase. Repeat around. (42 sts)
8. Round 8: Single crochet in the next 6 stitches, then increase. Repeat around. (48 sts)
9. Rounds 9-14: Single crochet in each stitch around. (48 sts)
10. Round 15: Single crochet in the next 6 stitches, then decrease (dec). Repeat around. (42 sts)
11. Round 16: Single crochet in the next 5 stitches, then decrease. Repeat around. (36 sts)
12. Round 17: Single crochet in the next 4 stitches, then decrease. Repeat around. (30 sts)
13. Round 18: Single crochet in the next 3 stitches, then decrease. Repeat around. (24 sts)
14. Round 19: Single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then decrease. Repeat around. (18 sts)
15. Round 20: Single crochet in the next stitch, then decrease. Repeat around. (12 sts)
16. Round 21: Decrease around until you have 6 stitches left. (6 sts)
17. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Creating the Lace Mesh Overlay

1. Using neon green yarn, chain (ch) 4 and join with a slip stitch (sl st) to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), then work 11 double crochets (dc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Chain 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), *double crochet in the next double crochet, chain 2* around. Join with a slip stitch to the third chain of the beginning chain-5. (12 dc, 12 ch-2 spaces)
4. Round 3: Slip stitch into the first chain-2 space, chain 3 (counts as dc), work 2 double crochets in the same space, chain 1, *work 3 double crochets in the next chain-2 space, chain 1* around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. (36 dc, 12 ch-1 spaces)
5. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing Touches

Stretch the lace mesh overlay over the disco ball and sew it in place using neon yellow yarn. Ensure it is securely attached and evenly distributed for a stunning finish.

Your vibrant Neon Retro Lace Amigurumi Disco Ball is now complete! Enjoy the playful blend of retro disco vibes with a modern neon twist, and display it proudly in your home.