FULL-SIZED SOCCER BALL

FULL-SIZED SOCCER BALL
This is a simple pattern for a full-sized soccer ball.  The colors, though traditional, was selected by my co-worker that had requested me to make it.  I also made one in light blue and navy blue for him because he is a North Carolina Tar Heels fan.

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

PENTAGON (MAKE 12):
Rd 1: With black, 5 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc.  (5)
Rd 2: Ch 1, 3 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc.  (15)
Rd 3: Ch 1, (sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (25)
Rd 4: Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (35)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

HEXAGON (MAKE 20):
Rd 1: With white, 6 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc.  (6)
Rd 2: Ch 1, 3 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc.  (18)
Rd 3: Ch 1, (sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (30)
Rd 4: Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around, slip st in first sc.  (42)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

ASSEMBLY:

Using the graph above as a guide, sew the hexagons and pentagons together.  Stuff soccer ball firmly before closing

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (April 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.