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 American Football – FREE Crochet Pattern
Get game-day ready with this realistic and sporty Amigurumi American Football! Featuring its classic brown body, crisp white end stripes, and signature lacing detail, this plush football is the perfect prop for kids, sports lovers, or fun home décor. Soft, safe, and totally huggable—no helmet required!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Involves basic shaping and surface stitching for laces.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–9 inches (18–23 cm) long using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Brown (Main body)
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White (Stripes & laces)
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Black or dark brown (optional for outline detailing)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🏈 Football Body (worked in the round, oval shape)
With brown yarn:
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Ch 13
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 11, 3 sc in last st, rotate to other side of chain, sc 10, inc in last st (26)
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(11 sc, inc x3, 10 sc, inc x2) (31)
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(13 sc, inc x3, 13 sc, inc x2) (36)
5–20. sc around (36) – Add white stripes on both ends between rounds 7–9 and 16–18 by switching to white yarn for those rows -
(13 sc, dec x3, 13 sc, dec x2) (31)
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(11 sc, dec x3, 10 sc, dec x2) (26)
– Begin stuffing firmly -
(sc, dec) around (18)
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dec around (9)
FO, sew hole closed
🧵 White Stripes (worked directly during R7–9 and R16–18)
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On rounds 7 to 9 and 16 to 18, change to white yarn at the start of each round for about 10–12 stitches on each side to form end stripes.
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You may also embroider or surface slip stitch the stripes afterward if preferred.
🪡 Lacing Detail (White)
With white yarn and tapestry needle:
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Stitch a short vertical “bar” shape in the center top of football (about 1 inch long)
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Then cross it with 4–6 horizontal stitches evenly spaced to form the football lacing
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Optional: Outline the lace shape with black yarn using backstitch to enhance realism
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use team colors for the stripes
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Add initials or a team logo patch
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Add a keyring loop for a miniature keychain version
This soft and sturdy amigurumi football is perfect for pretend play, room decoration, or gifting to your favorite athlete. Touchdown guaranteed! 🧶🏈🎉
