BASKETBALL

This is a very simple pattern for a basketball.  The baseball picture was filled with polyester fiberfill.  But, it can also be made by putting a tennis ball inside of it.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: carrot and black
F crochet hook
Tennis ball or Polyester Fiberfill
Tapestry needle

BASEBALL:
Rd 1: With carrot, 6 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc.  (6)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Rd 3: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (18)
Rd 4: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (24)
Rd 5: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (30)
Rd 6: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (36)
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (42)
Rds 8-14: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc.  (42)
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around, slip st in first sc.  (36)
Rd 16: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around, slip st in first sc.  (30)
IF INSERTING TENNIS BALL, WHILE HOLDING IN PLACE, CONTINUE TO CROCHET AROUND IT.  YOU MAY NEED TO PULL YOUR FINISHED WORK TIGHTLY TO GET IT TO COVER TO COMPLETELY.
Rd 17: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around, slip st in first sc.  (24)
Rd 18: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around, slip st in first sc.  (18)
IF YOU ARE STUFFING THE GREAT BALL, THIS WOULD BE WHEN YOU WILL BE ADDING TO THE STUFFING.  CONTINUE STUFFING TO ACHIEVE DESIRED FIRMNESS.
Rd 19: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around, slip st in first sc.  (12)
Rd 20: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog around, slip st in first sc.  (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 20, pull tightly, and secure.  Weave in ends.

STITCHES:
With black, embroider lines on BASKETBALL.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (March 2018).  Please do not claim this pattern as your own.  If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site.  You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use, but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.