Amigurumi has been quite an interesting area for me for quite long and I had been meaning to test it. The easiest way to start Amigurumi is to make small balls. But wait! Is it really an Amigurumi? I always felt that Amigurumi has a scope beyond toys. In fact, I believe any 3D feature made using crochet can be called an amigurumi. What do you think?

So I made a small ball and added a loop to it, moving a step further from just an Amirugumi ball. Here are my zipper pull miniature balls.

It all started out with my interest to make close stitches for travel pouches. The zipper is a necessary piece in my pouches. Earlier, I thought of creating a chain stitch and add it to the zip. But then I wanted to do something more… simple chain stitch zipper pull is so cliched. That’s where I got the idea of making small miniature items.

An Amirugumi inspired ball was simple yet interesting and attractive. Seems I never stopped at just a zipper ball. So, here I am sharing the steps to make your own zipper ball.

Process:

The instructions are easy to follow. If you are familiar with Single Crochet(SC) stitch and have worked on a couple of basic beanies then all you have to do is buy a cotton yarn or crochet thread and thin crochet hook and start.

Pattern:-

With 3.5mm crochet hook, we are trying to make a small ball.

R 1: Magic Circle, ch 1, 6 Single Crochet (SC) in the round, join with Slip Stitch (Sl St) at the beginning of the stitch. (6 SC)

R 2: Ch 1, 2 SC in every SC, join the round with Sl St at the beginning of the stitch. (12 SC)

R 3: Ch 1, 1 SC in next SC, 2SC in next SC *, repeat *- and join the round with Sl St at the beginning of the stitch. (18 SC)

R 4: Ch 1, Single crochet 2 together (SC2Tog), SC in next SC *, repeat *-and join the round with Sl St at the beginning of the stitch. (12 SC)

R 5: Ch 1, SC2Tog on every 2 SC, join the round with Sl St at the beginning of the stitch. (6 SC)

R 6: Pull up a string to form the tag string and sew in the ball.

Stuffing: Stuff cotton into the ball with the help of throw pen or crochet hook to create that stuffed ball.

Caution Section:-

1. The yarn quality matters in making stuffed amigurumi or miniature items. The preferred yarn choice should be cotton to give the required sturdiness.
2. Crochet hook selection also matters. Based on your technique of tight stitch style or loose stitch style, choose the crochet hook. It can be different than the recommended one.
3. I chose a smaller crochet hook to give a tighter and closer stitch. Also, I tried to stitch tightly than my usual stitch technique.
4. Since you are making something very small, you need to go slow.
5. Stuff the cotton or foam before Step No- R4/R5. Use any thick crochet hook to insert the foam properly inside.

Product Specifications:

Defining Dimensions:-

• Circumference of the ball: 1.75″
• Tag Length: 4″

Optional Alterations:-

• The sizes can be changed based on your requirement.
• You can use different colours to create interesting balls.
• Adding a tag is optional.
• You can add tassels or pompom. Link to create pom-pom / DIY-Tassels.

Remember: do not over accessorize it. This hides the beauty of the pattern itself. Believe in elegant simplicity!!

In case, you have stuck anywhere or have any queries, kindly contact me.

Zipper Pull Miniature Balls

Style Aisle:

• Use them as a keychain, Tags.
• Embellishment for Beanies, Hats, Cowl, Scarf, Legwarmer, Tote bags Etc.
• Add as bag charms.
• Create a series of balls and add them in sequence to make bracelets, necklace etc.

Materials:

1. Yarn: Lion Brand – 24/7 Cotton
2. Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm
3. Needles
4. Fibre Fill
5. Scissors
6. Measuring Tape
7. Stitch Marker: My stitch markers are the mini safety pins we get from clothing tags.

• Note: you can play around with different branded yarns as far as they give the synchronous flow of the pattern using a constant crochet hook.
• You can either go for the yarns with the same recommended crochet hook OR decide the yarn and change the crochet hooks along with the tightness on the crochet stitches as you proceed with the pattern.
• You can change the pattern to get a continuous flow.

Happy Crocheting!!!

APPENDIX

Care Instructions:

Quality Promise: If washed with care, then the elegant stitch guarantees perfection up to multiple washes. The wool quality might stretch upon multiple uses.

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