I designed this no-sew crochet tennis ball pattern because I don’t like sewing or embroidering in crochet projects. Also, I have seen all those perfect AI photos of crochet tennis balls and was hesitating at first. But the pattern turned out quite well so I want to share it with all of you guys. It is going to ba a perfect last-minute gift for a tennis fan or just a cute project to use up your yarn leftovers. Enjoy crocheting!
You will need:
- 3,5 mm crochet hook
- white and pink (or of a colour of your choice) yarn leftovers that match to the hook size
- scissors
- fiberfill
- metallic key ring (optional)
Abbreviations (US-terms)
- ch – chain
- st – stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- trc – treble crochet
- ( … ) – at the end of every round total number of stitches is shown
If it is your first crocheted toy ever, you might want to have a look at my tricks for crocheting amigurumi and ideas for interesting amigurumi stuffing. Also there are some tips how to crochet “zero waste”.I am sure you will find it helpful! Have fun crocheting!
Pattern
First half (pink yarn):
18 ch, now you will crochet around the ch:
Round 1: make a dc in the second from the hook st and then 5 more dc in the same st, dc in next 14 st, 6 dc in the next st (this will create a turning around the ch), dc in next 14 st, sl st in the first dc of the round (40).
Round 2: 2 ch (not counted as st), 2 trc in the first st of Round 1, 3 trc in each of the next 4 st, 2 trc in next st, dc in next 4 st, hdc in next 6 st, dc in next 4 st, 2 trc in next st, 3 trc in each of the next 4 st, 2 trc in next st, dc in next 4 st, hdc in next 6 st, dc in next 4 st, change yarn to the white one and sl st in the first dc of the round (60).
Round 3: 1 ch (not counted as st), sc in the first st of Round 2, sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in the next st) X repeat three times, sc in next 17 st, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in the next st) X repeat three times, sc in every st until the end of the round (68).
Fasten off the end, cut the yarn and make another half following the first two rounds of the pattern. Round 3 is only needed for the first half of the ball.
Turn both halfs face down. Insert the hook into the middle st of the short side of the first half of the ball (back loop of a white sc) and then in the middle st of the long side of the second half (both loops of a hdc) and sl st around both halfs using white yarn.
When you have about 10 st left, fasten off and leave really long end before you cut the yarn. You will need it for closing the ball. Turn the ball inside out so the face side is out again and stuff it really full. Pull the long yarn tail through the left 10 st of both sides with a help of your hook. Fasten off, cut the left over yarn and pull the knot into the ball.
Using white yarn make 40 ch. Now insert the hook into a random spot on the ball where you want to hang a key ring and pull the crocheted chain through. Join the chain, fasten off, cut the yarn and pull the knot into the ball.
Attach a metallic ring on the chain if you have one:
Congratulations, it is done! Isn’t it cute? What other colours would you want to crochet it with?
Thanks for following my pattern! If you enjoyed it, make sure you check out my other quick and easy patterns here.
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