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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 creates a small, spherical toy with eight long, pullable arms that can be moved in all directions—great for toddlers. It uses YarnArt Jeans yarn and a 2 mm hook to produce a firm fabric safe for play. You will crochet and attach the arms to the body as you work, then add embroidered eyes, a smile, and colorful cross-stitch spots.

SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Follow the rounds exactly to get the arms to sit correctly in the body openings. Recommended for makers who already know basic amigurumi stitches and techniques.

Why You'll Love This SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a whimsical, interactive toy that kids adore. I enjoy the way the arms are worked as separate pieces and then integrated into the body — it makes the assembly satisfying and neat. The color possibilities are endless, so I always have fun choosing palettes to match personalities or nursery themes. Seeing the finished SpaceBall with its embroidered eyes and tiny cross-stitch decorations always makes me smile and feel proud of the handmade result.

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 customizing this pattern by swapping colors — try pastel shades for a softer look or neon brights for maximum contrast.

You can change yarn weight and hook size to make minis for keychains or a jumbo cuddle version by using bulky yarn.

I often embroider different facial expressions: a small smile, surprised O, or sleepy eyes all give the toy a new personality.

Try adding felt or safety eyes instead of crocheted black eyes for a different finish, remembering age-appropriateness for small children.

For a textured body, use a different stitch for some rounds such as HDC or puff stitches to create subtle variation.

I sometimes add a removable felt patch or tiny pocket on the back to hide a small bell for sensory play.

Attach a loop at the top to make it hang as a mobile or stroller toy — secure it well for safety.

Use variegated yarn for arms so each pull produces a small color surprise in movement.

Try embroidering initials or simple motifs on the back to personalize gifts for birthdays or baby showers.

I recommend testing one arm first if you plan to alter length — it's easy to add or remove rows to suit the final look.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when attaching arms can lead to uneven spacing; place markers or count stitches carefully before securing each arm. ✗ Under- or over-stuffing the arms causes them to be floppy or too rigid; stuff gradually and test flexibility so the pipe part stays hollow where instructed. ✗ Forgetting to secure loose ends inside the body may cause bulk or shifting; weave and trim ends neatly and push stuffing back in with a stick before closing. ✗ Rushing decreases around attached arms can distort openings; slow down, count stitches each round, and work one SC into each chain when specified to keep shape correct.

SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern

Make a playful SpaceBall amigurumi toy with eight colorful pull-out arms — perfect for developing tactile skills and brightening a nursery. The pattern walks you through crocheting each arm, attaching them to the body as you go, and finishing with embroidered eyes and a cute mouth. You will enjoy the clear step-by-step rounds and helpful photos while creating a safe, pullable toy for little hands.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for SpaceBall Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans 50g/160m (55% cotton, 45% acrylic) - use small amounts of: 80 (grey) for body
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans 50g/160m - 53 (black) for eyes and mouth details
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans 50g/160m - 03 (white) for eye highlights and securing eyes
  • 04
    YarnArt Jeans 50g/160m - 26 (red) for two arms
  • 05
    YarnArt Jeans 50g/160m - 69 (green) for one arm
  • 06
    YarnArt Jeans 50g/160m - 35 (yellow) for one arm
  • 07
    YarnArt Jeans 50g/160m - 33 (blue) for one arm
  • 08
    Fiber filler (polyester stuffing) for body and arm heads, quantity as needed

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2 -mm hook
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Large eye needle
  • 04
    Wooden stick (for pushing stuffing back)
  • 05
    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 07
    Polyester stuffing (fiber filler)

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— Arms (make 4) :

Info :

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).

Info :

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

Round 12-71 :

60 rounds 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 :

Info :

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, put the 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.

Info :

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).

Info :

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) :

Info :

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.

— Embroidery :

Info :

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

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 :

Info :

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.

Info :

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 each arm into the body during the crocheting rounds as described: insert the arm into the opening at the specified round and continue crocheting around it so the arm is securely integrated.
  • Place the red and yellow arms in rounds 8 and 36 locations so they lie opposite each other; position the green and blue arms in rounds 19 and 25 placements respectively for symmetric arrangement.
  • Stuff the round head/body firmly before closing - use a wooden stick to push stuffing back inside if any escapes when testing arm pull action.
  • Sew eyes in place between rounds 25 to 29, 4 SC apart; secure with white thread and embroider three white highlights on top of each eye and semicircles at the bottom.
  • Embroider the mouth in black under the left eye between rounds 30 and 32 using two stitches, then add cross-stitch decorative spots on the head with red, yellow, green and blue yarn.
  • Weave in all loose ends into the interior and trim excess stuffing; single crochet round each arm opening (3 SC, 2 SC to the corner, 3 SC, 2 SC) and finish with round 2: 10 SC, SL ST for a neat edge.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers or count carefully when placing arms to ensure they are evenly spaced and symmetrical around the body.
  • 💡Test each arm after stuffing to ensure the hollow pipe portion remains flexible and stuffing does not block the movement; push stuffing back with a chopstick if needed.
  • 💡Pad and stuff the head firmly but avoid overstuffing which can make attaching arms and closing the body difficult and distort the shape.

This cheerful SpaceBall is designed to engage little hands and spark curiosity with its pullable arms and bright colors. Make one in your favorite palette for a unique handmade gift that encourages tactile play and motor development. Enjoy the process and the smiles it brings — happy crocheting! 🧶😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished toy measures approximately the size shown in the photos with arm length about 30 cm from recommended materials; body size will vary slightly with tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weight, but this will change the finished size; choose an appropriate hook and adjust rounds or arm length to suit your yarn choice.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases before starting.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how many details (embroidery, color changes) you add.

How do I prevent stuffing from coming out when the arms are pulled?

Test arms after assembling, push stuffing back with a wooden stick when needed, trim excess stuffing and single crochet round the openings to secure edges.