Beach Ball Color Chart Pattern
Overview
In this tutorial, we’ll be crocheting a beach ball and using my new amigurumi color chart! This pattern is perfect for beginner crocheters to learn how to best do color changes for amigurumi. It’s also great for experienced crocheters to learn how to use my new amigurumi color chart!
Created by
Louie’s Loops
Difficulty
Easy
Time
~ 1 Hour
What you'll create
What you'll need
Abbreviations
Color Chart Key
Border = Stitch Type
Look at the border of the square to signify the stitch used
sc = Single Crochet
invdec = Invisible Decrease
dec = Decrease
bo = Bobble Stitch
Brackets = Where to work the stitch
Boxes connected by brackets signify where that stitch is worked into (ie. worked into the same st)
inc = Increase (worked into the same stitch)
BLO = Worked into the back loop only (furthest loop)
FLO = Worked into the front loop only (closest loop)
Color Key
Look at the colors in the square to determine the color of the stitch.
Solid bordered squares with two colors require a half color change. Make the first pull through,
completing the previous stitch, with the first color (Red), and next with the second color (Green).
The number above of the box is the stitch number in that round (ie. 10 = stitch #10).
Other Notes
Look at the border of the square to signify the stitch used
= Where to place the eyes
= Time codes pertain to the pattern video
Colors used in this pattern
- Blue
- Pink
- Yellow
- White
Example Round
(00:00) Rnd 3: sc 3, bo 1, sc 3, inc 1, sc 7, inc 1 (18)
Other Useful Info
Gauge:
5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1”
Finished piece is about 3” tall
Worked in the Round:
Unless otherwise stated
Useful Tutorials:
The Lesson
Note:
These boxes are checkboxes
- (07:45)
These time codes correlate to the video for this lesson
01
Main Section
[Starting in White]
Magic loop method
(07:09) Rnd 1: sc 6 in a magic loop (6)
(10:00) Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
(17:50) Rnd 3: [sc 1, inc] repeat 6 times (18)
(25:00) Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc] repeat 6 times (24)
(35:38) Rnd 5 – 9: sc in each st (24 x 5)
(42:33) Rnd 10: [sc 2, invdec] repeat 6 times (18)
(48:37) Rnd 11: [sc 1, invdec] repeat 6 times (12)
(52:52) Rnd 12: invdec in each st (6)
Cut the yarn and pull through. Stuff fully and sew closed.
Try stuffifing your beach ball with beans to make a hacky sack! I had the most success using a funnel and black beans.
02
Full Color Chart
I put a little bell in mine. Let’s see what my cat thinks!