The Crochet Pentagon Ball pattern is a true example of beauty and creativity that comes from the art of crochet. This pattern showcases not just skill but also the wonderful imagination of its creator, resulting in a charming and unique piece that stands out in any collection. Its delightful shape and design invite both admiration and inspiration, making it a perfect project for enthusiasts looking to add an exceptional item to their crochet achievements. The Crochet Pentagon Ball is indeed a splendid example of how traditional crafting can bring about modern marvels.
Crochet Pentagon Ball
Materials
- Crochet Hook: 3.5-mm (E/4 US, 9 UK)
- Yarn: DK (3, Light) Weight Yarn, specifically Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6 (115 yds / 105 m per 50 g)
- For the large ball:
- Pastel Pink (43) – 41.6 yds (38 m)
- Rose (44) – 41.6 yds (38 m)
- Pastel Purple (41) – 41.6 yds (38 m)
- Baby Blue (32) – 41.6 yds (38 m)
- Natural White (2) – 9.2 yds (8.4 m)
- For the small ball:
- Baby Blue (32) – 26.2 yds (24 m)
- Dusty Light Green (75) – 26.2 yds (24 m)
- Pastel Yellow (53) – 26.2 yds (24 m)
- Peach (49) – 26.2 yds (24 m)
- Natural White (2) – 9.2 yds (8.4 m)
- For the large ball:
- Other: Tapestry Needle
Sizes
- Large Ball: 6.5″ (16.5 cm) in diameter
- Small Ball: 5.5″ (14 cm) in diameter
Gauge
- Gauge is not crucial for this project.
Pentagon Ball Pattern
Crochet Pentagons
- For Small Ball: Crochet 3 rounds of the solid pentagon pattern.
- For Large Ball: Crochet 4 rounds of the solid pentagon pattern.
Use as many colors as you like. For both balls, the pattern suggests using 4 colors and making 3 pentagons in each color.
Sewing Ball Stuffing
- Sew a customized fabric ball to contain all the stuffing inside. This will prevent stuffing from peeking through the crochet stitches.
- Measure the side of your crochet pentagons. Add 0.8″ (2 cm) on each side for seam allowance.
- Draw your pentagon pattern based on these measurements and sew your ball accordingly.
Assembly
- Divide your crochet pentagons into two groups of 6, arranging them into two flowers. Pay attention to color arrangement to avoid matching adjacent colors.
- Join the sides of the pentagons that are next to each other using the flat slip stitch (zipper join) or your preferred seaming method, creating two half-balls.
- Place the two semispheres around your fabric ball so that the free tips of the pentagons on one half sit in between two pentagons on the other half.
- Using the slip stitch joining method, join the two halves following the pattern's schematic representation. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
The crochet Pentagon Ball is now complete!
