Bring the fun of seaside adventures to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Beach Ball pattern! Whether you’re crafting for playful decor, summer-themed gifts, or simply love cheerful and colorful projects, this free pattern lets you stitch up a bright and bouncy beach ball. With its classic striped design and soft round shape, this crochet creation is perfect for adding a splash of joy to nurseries, picnic displays, or even as a stress-free alternative to real beach toys. Fun and quick to make, this amigurumi beach ball is a delightful way to bring sunshine and playfulness to any setting!
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with bold color combinations, different stripe arrangements, or even tiny embroidered details for extra charm. Create a retro-inspired design, craft a mini version for keychains or decorations, or stitch up a whole set in various shades to match your summer vibe! Whether displayed as a playful accent, gifted to a fellow beach lover, or crafted simply for the joy of crochet, this Amigurumi Beach Ball is a vibrant and easygoing project—one stitch at a time! 🌴🌊🧶✨
🏖️ Amigurumi Beach Ball – FREE Crochet Pattern
This playful amigurumi beach ball is perfect for summer décor, nursery toys, or fun photo props. With clean stripes and seamless shaping, it’s a satisfying project that’s beginner-friendly and color-packed!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, color changes, and working in the round.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) in diameter using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
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6–8 colors of your choice (e.g., red, orange, yellow, green, white, blue, purple, lavender)
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Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🌈 Color Panels (Make 6–8 depending on your desired segment look)
Each panel is worked individually and then seamed together to form a ball.
For 6 Panels:
Panel Pattern (Make 6 in different colors)
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ch 2
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Row 1: 2 sc in second ch from hook (2)
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Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st (4)
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Row 3: ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each st (4)
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Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, 2 sc, inc (6)
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Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across (6)
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Row 6: ch 1, turn, inc, 4 sc, inc (8)
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Continue increasing 2 sts per row until you reach approx. 30 sts across.
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Work even (no increases) for 2 rows.
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FO, leave a long tail for seaming.
🪡 Assembly Instructions
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Sew all the panels together edge to edge using whip stitch or mattress stitch.
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Leave one small side open.
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Stuff firmly with polyfill.
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Close the remaining side.
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Optional: Add a round white circle at the top center using the pattern below.
⚪ Top White Button
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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sl st in next st, FO
Sew to the top center of the ball for a finished beach ball look.
💡 Tips
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Color Changing: Change colors at the beginning of each panel to keep lines clean.
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Stitch Marker: Place a marker at the beginning of each round/row to stay aligned.
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You can make 8 smaller panels instead of 6 for a more complex look.
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Try using a self-striping yarn for a gradient effect.
This colorful crochet beach ball is a perfect stash buster and makes a great handmade toy or summer-themed decoration! 🌞🌊
