Crochet Adorable Half Sphere
Crocheting adorable half spheres is such a delightful and charming activity! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating these cute spherical shapes can bring so much joy and satisfaction. With a variety of colors and textures to choose from, you can let your creativity run wild and make each sphere unique and special.
Materials
- Aran (4, Medium) Weight Yarn
- 3.5-mm (E/4 US, 9 UK) Crochet Hook
- Polyfill or Cotton Stuffing for Amigurumi
- Tapestry Needle
- Optional: Small Rattling Balls or Squeakers
Yarn
About 360 yds (330 m) of DROPS Loves You 8 (93 yds / 85 m, 50 g) in different colors and 0.14 yds (12.6 cm) of white for seaming.
Size
All geometric shapes are about 2.8″ (7 cm) in the largest dimension.
Gauge
5.5 sc for 6 rows in 1″ (2.5 cm).
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Ch – Chain
- Inc – Increase
- MC – Magic Circle
- RS – Right Side
- Sc – Single Crochet
- St – Stitch
- Yo – Yarn Over
Special Stitches
Increase (Inc)
One increase consists of 2 sts worked in the same indicated st.
Invisible Join See the tutorial.
Magic Circle (MC) Find a step-by-step tutorial.
Ultimate Finish
Learn how to close the last hole of Amigurumi with the ultimate finish.
Whip Stitch
See how to sew crochet parts together with the whip stitch.
Patterns Notes
- If the pattern says “sc 2”, you need tosc 1 in each of the next 2 sts.
- (…) – Repeat the instructions within parenthesis for the indicated number of times.
- *… – Repeat the instructions from * for the indicated number of times.
- […] – Repeat the instructions within square brackets all in the same indicated st.
- Crochet in the round in a continuous spiral.
- The pattern does not specify any colors. For each geometric shape, feel free to use your colors of choice.
- Make your geometric shapes sturdier by reinforcing the flat parts with some paperboard
When stuffing the sphere, make sure to include a rattling ball as well!
Half Sphere;
Make a MC.
Round 1. Sc 6 in MC. (6 sts)
Round 2. Sc inc 6. (12 sts)
Round 3. (Sc inc 1, sc 1) 6 times. (18 sts)
Round 4. Sc 1, (sc inc 1, sc 2) 5 times, sc inc 1, sc 1. (24 sts)
Round 5. (Sc inc 1, sc 3) 6 times. (30 sts)
Round 6. Sc 2, (sc inc 1, sc 4) 5 times, sc inc 1, sc 2. (36 sts)
Round 7. (Sc inc 1, sc 5) 6 times. (42 sts)
Rounds 8-11 (4 rounds). Sc around. (42 sts)
Fasten off and close the round with an invisible join. Weave in all your ends
Bottom
Make a MC.
Round 1. Sc 6 in MC. (6 sts)
Round 2. Sc inc 6. (12 sts)
Round 3. (Sc inc 1, sc 1) 6 times. (18 sts)
Round 4. Sc 1, (sc inc 1, sc 2) 5 times, sc inc 1, sc 1. (24 sts)
Round 5. (Sc inc 1, sc 3) 6 times. (30 sts)
Round 6. Sc 2, (sc inc 1, sc 4) 5 times, sc inc 1, sc 2. (36 sts)
Round 7. (Sc inc 1, sc 5) 6 times. (42 sts)
Fasten off and close the round with an invisible join. Weave in all your ends (photo 1).
Assembly
Place the half sphere over the bottom with both RS facing out (photo 2 above).
With a length of white, join the half sphere to the bottom using the whip stitch. Before joining completely, stuff your Amigurumi and insert the rattling ball.
Fasten off and weave in your ends.