After trying to create numerous balls for a project, I came up with a formula to make different sized balls.
Sizes will differ with different crochet hooks.
These balls were made with size 10 hook.
Crochet Ball Formula
grow some balls, small and large
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Small Ball
Here is the basic formula.
3sc (3)
2sc in each stitch (6)
2sc in each stitch (12) this counts as one of the three rows!
If you want a small ball, crochet 3 rolls of 12.
Dec SC (6)
Dec SC (3)
tie off
finished size:
1.5 inch diameter with Size 10 hook -
Medium Ball
Working off the basic formula.
3sc (3)
2sc in each stitch (6)
2sc in each stitch (12)
2sc in each stitch (24) this counts as one of the six rows!
If you want a medium ball, crochet 6 rows of 24.
Dec SC in every two stitches(12)
Dec SC in every two stitches(6)
Dec SC in every two stitches(3)
tie off end.
finished size:
2.5 inch diameter with size 10 hook -
Large Ball
Working off the basic formula.
3sc (3)
2sc in each stitch (6)
2sc in each stitch (12)
2sc in each stitch (24)
2sc stitch + 1sc in next stitch (36) this counts as one of the nine rows!
If you want a large ball, crochet 9 rows of 36.
Dec SC, the 1sc in the next stitch (24)
Dec SC in every two stitches(12)
Dec SC in every two stitches(6)
Dec SC in every two stitches(3)
tie off end.
finished size:
3.5 inch diameter with size 10 hook -
Go larger with formula!
I venture to guess that if you follow the pattern, you could make balls 4.5 inches, 5.5inches, etc.
Get creative. Make a ball scarf, Amigurumi, what ever.....
Share what you make. I want to see it.
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Roma
01 Apr 19:43
These are mad looking and I love them.
Roma
01 Apr 22:22
These truly are absurd. I can't get over them. What kind of yarn did you use?
It looks like cotton wool stuck onto a balloon.
Jane H.
01 Apr 22:47
The yarn is "Patons Mosaic" in Pottery. I purchased it on clearance for $.50 a skein. I am cheap like that. The fabric makeup is 66% Acrylic and 34% Nylon.
Jane H.
01 Apr 22:49
The yarn is "Patons Mosaic" in Pottery. I purchased it on clearance for $.50 a skein. I am cheap like that. The fabric makeup is 66% Acrylic and 34% Nylon.
LaLaHappy
02 Apr 02:58
Thanks for sharing your formula. I may give this a try. :)