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Counting game Amigurumi Pattern

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

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About This Counting game Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a colorful counting toy set with seven bowls, 28 balls and ten numbered circles to help children learn numbers through play. It uses simple amigurumi techniques, worked mainly in continuous rounds for tidy results. The pattern includes step-by-step round instructions, handy tips and clear photos to guide you.

Counting game Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect as a teaching tool or gift, the set is made with 10-ply yarn and a small hook for firm stitches. Youll learn shaping, working in BLO, and sewing appliqued numbers onto white bases.

Why You'll Love This Counting game Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it pairs playful learning with chunky, tactile crochet that children love to handle. I enjoy the bright color combinations and the satisfying rhythm of increasing rounds as each bowl grows. Sewing the numbers to white bases is a quick, rewarding step that transforms simple pieces into an educational toy. The pattern is thoughtful and practical, and I love seeing how small design choices make the finished set feel polished and durable. Making a full set is relaxing and gives you many small wins as each component is completed.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this counting set by changing color palettes: swap the rainbow for pastels to make a softer, nursery-friendly version.

Want it portable? Use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create miniature keychain versions of the bowls and balls.

I often add embroidered faces on the balls to turn them into little characters and engage toddlers even more.

Try making only five bowls instead of seven if you want a smaller, simplified set for younger children.

For different textures, alternate a bumpy stitch for one bowl or make the balls with boucle or textured yarn for sensory play.

I sometimes back the white circles with a small piece of felt to stiffen the base and make sewing the numbers easier.

If you want numbers to be removable, attach the white circles with Velcro dots so kids can match and sort independently.

Make themed sets (animals, fruits, planets) by changing the appliqued shapes instead of numbers to create language or science learning tools.

I also like to make a travel pouch to store the set; crochet a simple drawstring bag in one of the bowl colors for tidy storage.

For gifts, package the set in a handmade basket or box and include a small guide card with suggested games and learning ideas.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Working with inconsistent tension makes bowls and circles uneven; maintain steady tension and practice a few test rounds to match the stitch gauge. ✗ Skipping stitch counts during increases will change your final circumference; count after each increase round and mark rounds to avoid mistakes. ✗ Forgetting to place the hook in the first stitch before tightening the magic ring can close the ring too tightly; insert your hook in the first stitch before pulling the tail to keep the opening easy to work into. ✗ Not stuffing balls evenly causes lumps and a misshapen sphere; stuff gradually and firmly as you go, adding small amounts until the shape is round and smooth. ✗ Working the last row in crochet instead of sewing in the BLO can distort the edge; if you prefer a neat rim, sew through the back loops with a needle and pull firmly to close. ✗ Not hiding ends properly leaves loose threads visible on the final toy; weave ends through multiple stitches and trim closely to secure them.

Counting game Amigurumi Pattern

Create a colorful, hands-on counting game made of seven bowls, 28 soft balls and ten numbered circles. This pattern guides you step-by-step so you can crochet a playful learning toy for kids or a bright educational gift. Use the clear round-by-round instructions and photos to make tidy, durable pieces youll be proud of.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Counting game Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Red ~90g (DROPS PARIS or similar 10-ply)
  • 02
    Orange ~80g (10-ply)
  • 03
    Yellow ~70g (10-ply)
  • 04
    Green ~60g (10-ply)
  • 05
    Light blue ~50g (10-ply)
  • 06
    Dark blue ~40g (10-ply)
  • 07
    Purple ~30g (10-ply)
  • 08
    White ~110g (10-ply)
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    3 other colors (I chose pink, light yellow and light green) - 10g each approximately
  • 10
    I used DROPS PARIS (10 ply) but you can use any 10-ply yarn in your favorite colors

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook: 12 UK = 2.5mm = C2 US
  • 02
    Optional: up to 6 UK/5 mm/H8 US hook for chunkier result (author prefers 2.5mm for tidy work)
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Yarn needle/tapestry needle for sewing and closing
  • 06
    Needle for sewing last row through BLO
  • 07
    Scissors
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    Pins for positioning pieces (optional)

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— Bowls :

Purple bowl (with purple yarn) - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Purple bowl (with purple yarn) - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Purple bowl (with purple yarn) - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Purple bowl (with purple yarn) - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Purple bowl (with purple yarn) - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Purple bowl (with purple yarn) - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Purple bowl (with purple yarn) - Round 7 :

BLO sc X 42 => 42

Purple bowl (with purple yarn) - Rounds 8-13 :

sc X 42 => 42

Purple bowl (with purple yarn) - Round 14 :

(chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 42

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the first bowl is finished.

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) - Round 7 :

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) - Round 8 :

BLO sc X 49 => 49

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) - Rounds 9-14 :

sc X 49 => 49

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) - Round 15 :

(chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 49

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 2nd bowl is finished.

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) - Round 7 :

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) - Round 8 :

(3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) - Round 9 :

BLO sc X 56 => 56

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) - Rounds 10-15 :

sc X 56 => 56

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) - Round 16 :

(chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 56

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 3rd bowl is finished.

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Round 7 :

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Round 8 :

(3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Round 9 :

(7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Round 10 :

BLO sc X 63 => 63

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Rounds 11-16 :

sc X 63 => 63

Green bowl (with green yarn) - Round 17 :

(chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 63

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 4th bowl is finished.

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 7 :

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 8 :

(3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 9 :

(7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 10 :

(4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 11 :

BLO sc X 70 => 70

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Rounds 12-17 :

sc X 70 => 70

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) - Round 18 :

(chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 70

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 5th bowl is finished.

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 7 :

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 8 :

(3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 9 :

(7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 10 :

(4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 11 :

(9 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 77

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 12 :

BLO sc X 77 => 77

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Rounds 13-18 :

sc X 77 => 77

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) - Round 19 :

(chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 77

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 6th bowl is finished.

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 7 :

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 8 :

(3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 9 :

(7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 10 :

(4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 11 :

(9 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 77

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 12 :

(5 sc + 1 inc + 5 sc) X 7 => 84

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 13 :

BLO sc X 84 => 84

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Rounds 14-19 :

sc X 84 => 84

Red bowl (with red yarn) - Round 20 :

(chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 84

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 7th bowl is finished.

— Balls :

Balls - make 28 - Round 1 :

Magic ring & 6 sc => 6

Balls - Round 2 :

inc X 6 => 12

Balls - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 18

Balls - Round 4 :

(2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 24

Balls - Rounds 5-7 :

sc X 24 => 24

Info :

Start stuffing the ball as firmly as you like;

Balls - Round 8 :

(2 sc + 1 dec) X 6 => 18

Balls - Round 9 :

(1 sc + 1 dec) X 6 => 12

Balls - Round 10 :

6 dec => 6

Info :

Sew this last row with a needle instead of the crochet. To do that just insert the needle in the BLO of every stitch and pull firmly at the end. Cut the yarn and hide the remaining thread.

— White circles for numbers :

Circle for number 1 - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Circle for number 1 - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Circle for number 1 - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Circle for number 1 - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Circle for number 1 - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Circle for number 1 - Round 6 :

sl X 35 => 35

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the first circle is finished.

Circle for number 2 - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Circle for number 2 - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Circle for number 2 - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Circle for number 2 - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Circle for number 2 - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Circle for number 2 - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Circle for number 2 - Round 7 :

sl X 42 => 42

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 2nd circle is finished.

Circle for number 3 - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Circle for number 3 - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Circle for number 3 - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Circle for number 3 - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Circle for number 3 - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Circle for number 3 - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Circle for number 3 - Round 7 :

sl X 49 => 49

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 3rd circle is finished.

Circle for number 4 - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Circle for number 4 - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Circle for number 4 - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Circle for number 4 - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Circle for number 4 - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Circle for number 4 - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Circle for number 4 - Round 7 :

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Circle for number 4 - Round 8 :

sl X 56 => 56

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 4th circle is finished.

Circle for number 5 - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Circle for number 5 - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Circle for number 5 - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Circle for number 5 - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Circle for number 5 - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Circle for number 5 - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Circle for number 5 - Round 7 :

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Circle for number 5 - Round 8 :

(3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Circle for number 5 - Round 9 :

sl X 63 => 63

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 5th circle is finished.

Circle for number 6 - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Circle for number 6 - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Circle for number 6 - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Circle for number 6 - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Circle for number 6 - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Circle for number 6 - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Circle for number 6 - Round 7 :

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Circle for number 6 - Round 8 :

(3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Circle for number 6 - Round 9 :

(7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Circle for number 6 - Round 10 :

sl X 70 => 70

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 6th circle is finished.

Circle for number 7 - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Circle for number 7 - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Circle for number 7 - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Circle for number 7 - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Circle for number 7 - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Circle for number 7 - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Circle for number 7 - Round 7 :

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Circle for number 7 - Round 8 :

(3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Circle for number 7 - Round 9 :

(7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Circle for number 7 - Round 10 :

(4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Circle for number 7 - Round 11 :

sl X 77 => 77

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 7th circle is finished.

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - make 3 (same size) - Round 1 :

Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - Round 2 :

inc X 7 sc => 14

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - Round 3 :

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - Round 4 :

(1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - Round 5 :

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - Round 6 :

(2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - Round 7 :

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - Round 8 :

(3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - Round 9 :

(7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - Round 10 :

(4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - Round 11 :

(9 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 77

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - Round 12 :

(5 sc + 1 inc + 5 sc) X 7 => 84

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 7th circle is finished.

— Numbers 1 to 10 :

Number 1 - with purple - Round 1 :

Chain 20, turn

Number 1 - with purple - Round 2 :

starting from the 2nd chain: dc X 4, 7 dc together, 8 dc

Info :

Sew the number to the first circle;

Number 2 - with dark blue - Round 1 :

Chain 27, turn

Number 2 - with dark blue - Round 2 :

starting from the 4nd chain: dc X 5, 7 dc together, dc X 5, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch + 1 dc, 1 sl

Info :

Sew the number to the second circle;

Number 3 - with light blue - first part - Round 1 :

Chain 12, turn

Number 3 - with light blue - first part - Round 2 :

starting from the 2nd chain: 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 sl

Number 3 - with light blue - second part - Round 3 :

Chain 10, turn

Number 3 - with light blue - second part - Round 4 :

starting from the 4nd chain: 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 sl

Info :

Sew the two parts from number 3 directly to the third circle;

Number 4 - with green - Round 1 :

Chain 16, turn

Number 4 - with green - Round 2 :

starting from the 4nd chain: dc X 13, turn

Number 4 - with green - Round 3 :

1 sl (in the same stitch as the last dc from row 2), 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc

Number 4 - with green - Info :

Now we are going to work 4 tc: - the first tc starts from the base of the last dc - the other 3 tc start at the base of the last one (this allows us to work without a row foundation) - in order to turn make 4 dc in the same stitch (the base of the last tc) - 7 tc (each tc starts at the base of the last one) Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 4th white base

Number 5 - with yellow - Round 1 :

Chain 28, turn

Number 5 - with yellow - Round 2 :

starting from the 4nd chain: dc X 5, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc X 2, 3 dc in the same stitch, (1 dc + dc 3 together) X 3, 4 dc

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 5th white base

Number 6 - with orange - Round 1 :

Chain 25, turn

Number 6 - with orange - Round 2 :

starting from the 2nd chain: (dc X 2 + 2 dc in the same stitch) X 8

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 6th white base

Number 7 - with red - Round 1 :

Chain 24, turn

Number 7 - with red - Round 2 :

starting from the 4nd chain: dc X 5, 4 dc together, 12 dc

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 7th white base

Number 8 (your favorite color) - Round 1 :

Chain 38, turn

Number 8 - Round 2 :

starting from the 4nd chain: 2 dc in the same stitch X 10, 5 dc, 2 dc together X 10

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 8th white base

Number 9 (a color you have extra yarn of) - Round 1 :

Chain 37, turn

Number 9 - Round 2 :

starting from the 2nd chain: (dc X 2 + 2 dc in the same stitch) X 12

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 9th white base

Number 10 (the color that you impulse bought but never used) - number 1 (similar to before but bigger) - Round 1 :

Chain 26, turn

Number 10 - Round 2 :

starting from the 2nd chain: dc X 5, 8 dc together, 12 dc

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 10th white base

— Squares for signs :

Squares for signs - Round 1 :

Chain 13, turn

Squares for signs - Rounds 2-10 :

sc X 12, turn

Squares for signs - Round 11 :

sc X 12, do not turn, continue in round: Start with a sc in the same stitch (2 in total). 8 X sc as you go down on the left side of the patch. 2 sc in the last stitch. 10 sc in base of row 1 (in the remaining loop of each chain). 2 sc in the last stitch. 9 X sc as you go up on the right side of the patch.

Squares for signs - Info :

You should have around 44 in total all around the patch (including row 11) - if you don't have the exact same number is on, the stitches on the side can be harder to spot. R13: sl X 42; Cut the yarn, hide the thread;

Plus sign :

R1: chain X 12. R2: starting from the 3rd chain: sc X 10. Make 2 pieces and sew them one over the other like in the first picture.

Minus sign :

R1: chain X 12. R2: starting from the 3rd chain: sc X 10. Make 1 pieces and sew like in the second picture.

Equal sign :

R1: chain X 12. R2: starting from the 3rd chain: sc X 10. Make 2 pieces and sew them like in the 3rd picture.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew each crocheted number to its matching white circle by placing the number centrally on the white base and stitching around the edges with a yarn needle to secure.
  • Hide all yarn tails after sewing numbers and circles; weave ends through several stitches on the reverse side and trim close for a neat finish.
  • Place each white-number circle into its matching colored bowl and secure by sewing through the white base into the inner rounds of the bowl if you want it fixed, or leave loose to lift out during play.
  • Group and pair the correct number of balls with each bowl (for example the bowl labeled 4 gets four balls) and check stability; sew bowls closed only if you want non-detachable interiors.
  • Make the squares for signs and sew plus, minus or equal pieces on top as instructed, then tuck tails and secure firmly so children cannot pull loose ends.
  • Pin pieces (numbers, circles, signs) in position before final sewing to ensure symmetrical placement and even spacing; adjust and then stitch securely.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is written in US terminology and is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated; check the conversion notes if you use UK terms.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round for accurate counting and to avoid accidental increases or missed stitches.
  • 💡Stuff balls firmly but not overstuffed so they stay round but still soft; add stuffing gradually while shaping.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you progress to avoid a large finishing task at the end and to keep the inner surfaces tidy for small hands.
  • 💡If you prefer a neater top edge on bowls, sew the final row through the BLO with a needle rather than crocheting, then pull tight and fasten off.

This colorful counting game is a joyful way to combine learning and play, perfect for little hands and classroom activities. Make a full set in matching or mixed colors to create a bright, tactile teaching tool kids will love. Display it on a shelf or bring it to quiet playtime—every piece is handmade with care and ready to teach numbers through fun. 🧶✨🎨

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

The finished bowls vary in diameter depending on the size (smallest to largest) and when using the recommended 10-ply yarn and 2.5 mm hook the set pieces are pocket to palm sized; the full assembled set is compact and child-friendly.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size. If you choose a thicker yarn increase the hook size and expect chunkier bowls and balls; adjust quantities accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in the back loop only (BLO) is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, the number of pieces you make at once, and how much finishing sewing you do.