Welcome to the sporty and energetic world of amigurumi! 🏈✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an American Football Ball—a bold and dynamic creation perfect for sports fans, game-day decorations, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and playful plush designs! 🎉 Whether you love stitching up athletic accessories, creating textured and lifelike figures, or simply want to add a football to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with classic stitching details, smooth curves, and a touch of competitive spirit! 💪
This design embraces rich browns, crisp whites, and sporty textures to bring a lively and game-ready presence to your crochet projects! 🧶🔥 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi American Football Ball turns out just right—ready to kick off your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out deep browns, bright whites, or team colors, and let’s stitch up a winning football! 🏈
🏈 Amigurumi Football Crochet Pattern
Game day just got even more fun with this life-sized crochet football! Whether you’re cheering for your favorite team, decorating a sports-themed room, or making a unique handmade gift, this squishy football will score big. With its oval shaping, bold white stripes, classic laces, and customizable lettering like “GO TEAM,” this project brings authentic detail in a cozy handmade form.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – You’ll practice symmetrical shaping, color changes, embroidery, and surface details.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 11 in (28 cm) long × 6.5 in (16.5 cm) diameter, matching a regulation-style football.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- 🟤 Brown (main body – Color A)
- ⚪ White (stripes, laces, text – Color B)
- Hook: 3.5–4.0 mm
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Optional: Water-erasable pen or stencil for lettering
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in 1 st)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- sl st = slip stitch
- FO = fasten off
🏉 Football Body
With Color A (Brown):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
- (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
- (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
👉 Work straight:
11–20. sc around (60)
⚪ First White Stripe
Switch to Color B (White):
21–24. sc around (60)
🟤 Back to Brown
25–40. sc around (60)
⚪ Second White Stripe
Switch to Color B (White):
41–44. sc around (60)
🟤 Final Brown Panel + Decrease
45–50. sc around (60)
51. (8 sc, dec) x6 (54)
52. (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
53. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
54. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
55. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
56. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
57. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) — stuff firmly
58. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
59. dec x6 (6)
FO, weave in ends.
🧵 Laces (Color B – White)
- Make a vertical surface stitch line on the center panel between the two stripes (approx. 10 stitches tall).
- Add 8 horizontal cross stitches, evenly spaced across the vertical line.
✨ Custom Text – “GO TEAM”
- Place text centered on the opposite side of the laces panel, between the two white stripes.
- Method 1: Embroidery – use backstitch or split stitch with white yarn.
- Method 2: Felt – cut out letters and glue or sew them in place.
🎨 Customization Ideas
- Add your team’s name or a player’s jersey number.
- Use team colors instead of classic brown and white.
- Make smaller footballs as party favors or ornaments.
🏆 Final Look
Your crochet football is now complete — perfectly oval, with bold white stripes, detailed laces, and a spirited “GO TEAM” message. This handmade ball is ready for game-day fun, photo props, or the perfect sports-lover’s gift. Every stitch brings team pride to life — and the best part? No matter who wins, your football is always a touchdown!
