Welcome to the sporty and dynamic world of amigurumi! 🎾✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Tennis Racket—a fun and energetic creation perfect for tennis lovers, sports-themed collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and unique plush designs! 🏆 Whether you love stitching up athletic accessories, creating textured and lifelike figures, or simply want to add a playful tennis racket to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a sturdy handle, detailed strings, and a touch of game-day excitement! 💖
This design embraces sleek lines, bold colors, and sporty details to bring a lively and competitive presence to your crochet projects! 🧶🔥 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Tennis Racket turns out just right—ready to serve up some fun in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks and let’s stitch up a winning tennis racket! 🎾
🎾 Amigurumi Tennis Racket Crochet Pattern
Ace your crochet collection with this sporty and playful Amigurumi Tennis Racket! With a striped design and realistic shape, it makes a fun addition to sports-themed sets, keychains, or plush displays. This project uses basic shapes with clever construction for the frame and handle, plus a non-yarn mesh detail to simulate the stringing.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, color changes, sewing, and inserting mesh for the racket face.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall when using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK weight):
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Color A: Pink
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Color B: Cream
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Color C: Navy Blue
Other Supplies:
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Plastic mesh canvas (or window screen, approx. 6×6 cm)
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Hot glue or fabric glue (for securing mesh)
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Optional: Craft wire for shaping racket rim
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only
🪄 Racket Frame (Oval Ring)
Make 2 identical pieces – front and back sides
Use Color A and B alternately every 2–3 rounds for stripes:
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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)
7–10. sc around (36) – switch colors every few rounds
FO, leave a long tail for joining
Optional: Insert flexible wire between the layers for sturdiness.
🧵 Mesh Insert (Non-Yarn Part)
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Cut a rounded oval piece of plastic mesh canvas about 4.5″ (11 cm) tall and slightly smaller than your crocheted ring.
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Trim the edges until it fits snugly inside the oval frame pieces.
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Add a drop of hot glue or fabric glue around the mesh edge and sandwich it between the two crocheted rings, using whip stitch to sew the edges together.
💡 Alternative: Use plastic needlepoint mesh, vinyl window screen, or even a crisscross of thread lines glued across a cutout.
🪶 Handle
Start with Color B (cream), then follow color sequence:
Cream → Pink → Cream → Navy → Cream → Pink
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–14. sc around (9) – switch colors every 2 rounds -
(1 sc, dec) x3 (6)
– Stuff firmly -
dec x3 (3), FO and close
Sew handle securely to the base of the oval frame.
🧷 Assembly
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Attach the handle at the point where the two halves of the racket meet.
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Make sure the mesh is securely sealed between both oval layers.
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Optionally embroider a logo or initials on one side for extra detail.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use team colors or favorite player colors for personalization.
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Add a felt tennis ball to complete the sporty set.
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Shrink the pattern and use it as a keychain or bag charm.
Whether you’re crafting a gift for a tennis lover or just adding charm to your amigurumi collection, this miniature racket is sure to be a smashing success! 🧶🎾
