Bring the sporty charm of a Softball Ball to life with this Amigurumi Softball Ball crochet pattern! 🥎✨ With its classic stitching, rounded shape, and vibrant colors, this design captures the essence of this beloved game in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a sports-themed décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love softball-inspired amigurumi, this pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters who enjoy shaping simple yet detailed designs, this pattern allows for customization in stitch textures, panel colors, and even tiny accessories like embroidered team logos or a miniature bat to enhance its personality. Choose traditional yellows and reds for an authentic look or experiment with bold hues for a creative twist! Whether displayed as part of a sports setup or gifted to a fellow softball fan, this amigurumi softball ball is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this game-ready creation to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🥎 Amigurumi Softball Bunny Ball – FREE Crochet Pattern
Bring together sports and cuteness with this quirky softball-inspired bunny ball! With red stitch detailing, perky ears, and plush little limbs, this fun hybrid character is a fantastic gift for athletes, children, or anyone who enjoys a playful touch to their decor or toy shelf. 🐰⚾
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Simple shaping with some embroidery and part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20 cm (8 inches) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted-weight yarn in:
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Cream/White (Main ball body)
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Red (Stitches)
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Lilac or Light Purple (Ears, arms, legs, snout)
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Peach or Pink (Nose)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Optional: Fabric glue or thread to secure seams
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🔘 Main Ball Body
Using cream/white:
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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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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
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(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
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(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
11–22. sc around (60) -
(8 sc, dec) x6 (54)
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(7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
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(6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
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(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Stuff firmly with polyfill -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and weave shut.
🧵 Softball Stitch Lines (Make 2)
With red:
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Chain 30
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sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (29)
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FO and stitch curved over either side of ball (as in image), shaping into a crescent and sewing down edges flat.
Optional detail: Add small vertical slip stitches or surface crochet along both sides to mimic real softball laces.
🐰 Snout (Flat Circle)
With lilac:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO and sew centered on the ball.
Embroider nose with peach yarn in a triangle shape on top center of snout.
👀 Eyes
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Attach 10–12 mm safety eyes just above the snout, spaced approx. 8–9 stitches apart.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
With lilac:
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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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sc around (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
FO, stuff and sew to bottom of ball.
✋ Arms (Make 2)
With lilac:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9) -
(1 sc, dec) x3 (6)
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sc around (6)
FO and sew to sides, slightly below midline.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With lilac:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
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(3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
5–9. sc around (15) -
(3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
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sc around (12)
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(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
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sc around (9)
Flatten and FO, leave tail for sewing.
Sew to top of head tilted outward.
🧵 Final Details
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Add blushing with fabric paint or blush.
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Embroider eyebrows or smile if desired.
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Optional: Add a keychain or bell for playful utility!
This plump little softball bunny is equal parts sporty and sweet — perfect for players, fans, and kids alike. Stitch it up as a sporty plushie or a mascot for your team. Either way, this squishy friend is ready to pitch some joy! 🧶🥎🐰
