How To Crochet An Amigurumi Ball (with Chunky Yarn!)

Learn how to crochet an easy and fluffy amigurumi crochet ball with thick yarn in this step by step beginner tutorial!
This chunky crochet ball is perfect for a stress ball, or you can use it as the head or another part of your big amigurumi projects!
If you're new to amigurumi, this is a great way to get started with the basics. I'll show you how to start your ball with a magic loop, how to crochet in continuous rounds (no seam on the side!) and how to do an invisible decrease. Beginners welcome!
The yarn I used for this is size 6 super bulky, and I used a much smaller hook than it calls for so there wouldn't be any holes in my finished ball.
How small of a hook will depend on how tightly you crochet, but I'll list down below what worked for me. (I usually crochet a bit loose, for the record.)
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[@adriannagreathouse6718]

I dont understand the "this isnt helpful" comments. I found it very helpful!

[@YarnStash]

I appreciate that! 😅😊

[@cynthiaburnett4492]

Excellent video! I am a beginner and needed to practice with this size 6 bulky yarn for an upcoming project. Your tutorial was clear and helpful. I made a ball and it is round and it rolls. I call that a success!

[@yulaumethangaraj9795]

This is the only video that gave very clear instructions. Thanks much, appreciate it.

[@Medhavi693]

I have been struggling to do amigurumi for more than 2 weeks but you helped me a lot😊 Thank you so much.

[@kxelcapcut]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! On other videos i kept getting stuck on the inc and sc, not sure if the inc was increasing by 1 every time, but you explained it SO well!!! Thank you SO much!!

[@Frisk._.Dreemurr]

I'm terrible at crocheting but I managed to do it! :3 Thanks to your very descriptive explanation, I did it. Thank you so much 🖤

[@fernandamerino3072]

Thank you so much, I managed to make my first amigurumi ball. I was so frustrated and sad because I felt like I was dumb and couldn't do it but thanks to you I finally made the head for my future Tony Tony Chopper amigurumi. 🥺❤️

[@ElsaW10]

This was probably the best amigurumi ball tutorial, it was very clear to understand and with the chunky yarn it was easier to see. THANKS 🤩

[@TotallyNotBenjii]

I searched tons of tutorials and none worked but this one was SOO CUTE AND SO EASY THANKS SO MUCH ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@preethisaranya8004]

I have been struggling...you really helped me by your clear tutorial❤

[@BerrySyluix]

i love this sm it REALLY REALLY REALLY helped me ALOT. thank you for showing us a tutorial ❤❤ ive been struggling that past few months but when i saw this video it helped me alot Thank you so much ❤❤😭

[@mikomiko9177]

This is very helpful thank you so much

[@dimaiyassou5898]

This is one of the best Tutorials thankyou so much I have never been able to do such thing

[@jaspirita]

This was a perfect video, I was able to make a cute little ball for my lovey head. Thank you!

[@Shannon-nd3gn]

Okay so um I was pulling the stern to close it but it snapped😭

[@ashleymiranda5188]

Is it ok if i use this pattern for the shape of my new pattern am a Beginner and im writing a pattern and this sphere is perfect for this. If i ever Publish the pattern or give it to someone so they can make it i will put you in credit,aswell as youer video its very helpful.

[@micheleyvette8883]

Thank you so much ❤️ this is the best tutorial to do this that I've ever seen.

[@SaazGupta]

I know right I tried 3 other videos but only this one worked

[@user-pz4me7nn2q]

It is so cute❤❤❤ thank you so much! ❤

[@SaazGupta]

You are so good at explaining. It was so easy to understand what you were doing. You are one of my favourite people to learn crochet from.

[@Hereigoagainonmyown]

Thank you so much for the added details. How can I make this the size a basketball?

[@saydakamaria8619]

Followed it just fine with no audio. I just watched the video and followed the instructions

[@MDivine009]

I just made a dragon ball for my boyfriends bday!!! I added some stars and it looks so great!!! Thank you for this tutorial it was the best ❤

[@YarnStash]

Oh that’s so cool!! 😊

[@bribri7215]

I'm trying to make my first amigurumi project and I was following the timestamps instead of the video and I was freaking out bc I didn't realize they skipped the second row

[@coeurlregina128]

Thank you! I was able to follow along and make my first amigurumi ball.

[@shaza17]

Thanks i was looking for video with chunky yarn 😭

[@user-gb1oz9xq4s]

Thank you so much for this amazing video that helped me very much😊

[@lolocute4778]

The explanation is clear and easy to understand!.. I just made a ball, but I was surprised and thought it would be bigger than that, but it was very elaborate!.. I want to ask you how to make a ball bigger than that. I want it for my little cousin to play with as a ball, and I do not want to make an amigurumi.

[@marlynnkamibayashi3679]

Do you have a tutorial on how to make ball starting with a star

[@k.k.5421]

I an trying hard for weeks but every "circle" is a total mess. I feel like i am counting right but i never come up to the right amount of stitches. With thinner cotton yarn it is even worse. But thanks for your explanation, i finally understand where to put the stitch marker. ❤

[@LVXMagick]

What if you want the ball much larger? How do we continue the increases? I think my understanding is to continue to add 6 increases in each row evenly spaced, but I'm not completely sure. Thanks so much for your video. 🙏🥰

[@YarnStash]

Yes you’re correct! You know how there 6 sections for each row- for each row you would just add one more single crochet to each section. So if for the last row you did 5 single crochet stitches and then an increase and did that 6x around, for the next row you’d do 6 single crochet stitches and then an increase and do that 6x around, and for the next row you’d do 7 single crochet stitches and then an increase and do that 6x around, etc etc. Also, if you add more increase rows, you’ll want to increase the number of rows in the middle that don’t have an increase to keep the ball from turning into an oval. I usually do the same amount of no increase rows as I did increase rows. For the decrease rows you’ll have the same number as the increase rows and as far as stitch counting it’s the same process as the increases except your reducing stitches instead of adding them. I hope that makes sense! 😊😊

[@LVXMagick]

@@YarnStash you're the best. Thanks. And best wishes in your business!

[@WelsyCZ]

Putting my notes here, maybe someone can use them too. Start with a Magic Ring R1: 6x sc into magic ring (tighten ring after, 6 stitches total) R2: 6x inc (12 stitches total) R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18 stitches total) R4: (inc, 2sc) x6 (24 stitches total) R5: (inc, 3sc) x6 (30 stitches total) R6-R10: inc all around (30 stitches total) R11: (3sc, invdec) x6 (24 stitches total) R12: (2sc, invdec) x6 (18 stitches total) - fill ball after this R13: (1sc, invdec) x6 (12 stitches total) R14: invdec x6 (6 stitches total) - fill up rest of the ball Leave some yarn for weave in, cut off rest, stitch with needle under each stitch in the last row, close up the hole, finish with a knot, then take the yarn through the ball and cut off. Done.

[@AlanaMarmolejo-et1zl]

I get how to crochet and all but when I do these amigurumi tutorials, it always ends up looking like a cone shape and not a circle shape. Am I doing something wrong with the first 6 stitches or?

[@AvannahMae]

This video helped me so very much. Thank you. ❤

[@lolocute4778]

The explanation is clear and easy to apply. How can I make a much larger ball, approximately 4 inches in diameter?

[@PrincessClawdia]

How did you avoid the cone?

[@ItstocaBri-nm6pv]

Yeah I’m getting a cone to lol

[@Silvia-s5p]

yea

[@bluesky4255]

Would u have a smaller size for a video I’m looking for ? I’d like to make a necklace and bracelet

[@gailfawcett5555]

Thank you very much. A very easy tutorial 👍

[@user-bo7hk1kc7e]

Will you ever show us how to make your poobacca doll. I just love it. Thanks. 1:51

[@YarnStash]

Lol I might get in trouble for copyright infringement if I did that one specifically, but I do plan to do some amigurumi tutorials! 😊😊

[@jo_anne44]

Nice! Thanks

[@brianmaytum8519]

❤ sweet!

[@Noor-sf1lx]

Hi, what’s the reason you went from 6 to 18 stitches when increasing but when decreasing it went from 18 to 12? edit: realized you forgot to put the timestamp for 6 increases in round 2

[@bribri7215]

Yea I got real confused with that 🤣

[@jessicalancaster675]

this isn’t for beginners you’re doing it too fast and what if I don’t know how to do the magic not loop thingy

[@rploopen37]

Hi 😊 When i try to make the ball at the start it always starts to curl up but when i watch the tutorials theirs is always flat. Is there a way to fix this, am i doing something wrong or is it my yarn?

[@YarnStash]

It should form sort of a bowl shape, that way it rounds out gradually. You’re doing it right! 😊

[@rploopen37]

Thankyou so much 😊

[@Mollyeditz505]

Same with me she When did really fast and like didn't tell you what 1 to go in stuff it didn't help me either

[@aneezanabeel1820]

My amigrumi ball gets flat from the top like a hat. y? How to fix it?

[@bodyinabyss7]

ball

[@gisellefusco4530]

Same

[@hypermeiji95]

The crochet tutorial is great.just the editing and steps of the video in the beginning that needs to be work on more 😭

[@ellamarie7844]

How

[@Qwerty123-hx3jb]

It is not beginner friendly

[@Drew-d6x]

Shut up this is beginner friendly

[@ElizabethBanksJohnson-qx3iy]

You barely helped me...

[@deborahskerrett5744]

Lol! Then find a slower video for children. 😂

[@jade5871]

This is intermediate find a beginner one

[@momobaby9220]

Right? Didn't make any sense. And I grew up with crocheting.

[@OliWelch]

Very confusing

[@alanoodalhosani6445]

She’s a grown women please respect her and find a slower one for beginners if ur not a beginner find a vid for a level like u 😊

[@jacksontopia4186]

Yarn is to fluffy.. Cant see what ur doing

[@Sxanya]

That’s because this isn’t a beginner video and if you’re a beginner, it’s recommended to use normal since chunky yarn is hard to see your stitches

[@jacksontopia4186]

@@Sxanya I ain’t a begginer

[@jacksontopia4186]

@@Sxanya and I was still impossible

[@deadarbok]

womp womp

[@forozanhosaini2584]

YOU TALK TO MUCH

[@YarnStash]

Noted 😂

[@ellamarie7844]

I DONT UNDERSTAND U DONT TELL US HOW U JUST SHOW US NOT TELLING I DINT UNDERSTAND THE STEP 2

[@kamilamilewska9337]

You didn’t help me you just made me not want to do crochet anymore

[@MarcusTVega]

awe.. bless your heart :(

[@dawnmarie1723]

If you don't have anything nice to say move along!! She did awesome!! I followed along just fine!

[@kristaelisabeth402]

You barely helped ur toooo fast and. Confusing

[@Urfavtherianphenix]

this didnt help

[@deborahskerrett5744]

Lmao, then find another video that dumbs it down more. 😂

[@momobaby9220]

​@@deborahskerrett5744wow. Way to be mean to a stranger for no reason 👍