How to crochet a circle - using ch2 and Sc (part 1)
How to crochet a circle - using Magic ring (part 2)
How to crochet a sphere - crochet in a round (part 1)
How to crochet a sphere - bobble stitch (part 2)
How to crochet a cylinder
Remember to check out some basics like how to crochet a circle - **part 1 using ch2 and sc** and **part 2 using magic ring**. Also the 1st part to this tutorial on **how to crochet a sphere - crochet in a round.**
This time, I will be making a tiny little sphere on an existing flat circle, it is the same technique I used to make little tiny limbs for most of my early amigurumis. If seeing a video version is more your thing, check it out at the bottom of this post.
How to crochet a sphere - using bobble stitch
Basically work into the same stitch throughout so the space can get quite tight.
Doing steps 1-5 is like **doing a double crochet** and keep repeating the dc process in the same stitch for a few more rounds.
Always insert back into the same stitch but note that the number of loops on the hook will steadily increase.
After round 8, repeat steps 1-5 until you form 5 loops on the hook. You can make more depending on how ‘fat’ or wide you want the bobble stitch but generally I think a 4dc bobble stitch is just nice (number of loops will be 5 on hook).
After yarning over in step 10, pull through all 5 loops on hook such that now there is only 1 loop on hook.
Ending step involves doing a single crochet in the stitch just after bobble stitch in the main row.
Once you have completed until step 14, the bobble stitch will be facing inwards and will look ‘recessed’.
To make the bobble stitch like a ball protruding outwards, remember to invert it out. If you stuff the body and forget to do this, it will be much harder to achieve the bulging shape later on. There you have it, the final completed 4dc bobble stitch or mini sphere!
If you are more of a video person, check out the same tutorial in video form right at the bottom of this blog post. Feel free to fast forward and pause at areas you are not sure of.
If you want a step-by-step laid out downloadable PDF of all the ‘Back to Basics’ tutorials, go check out my free 30-page ebook outlining the very basics of crocheting (even before tackling shapes!).
Most of my early amigurumis I used this bobble stitch method to create tiny spheres as limbs, just like for Sylvester above. The bobble stitches in this case are quite obvious as I changed the body colour from black to white when doing the bobble. See the full Sylvester pattern here, along with other Looney Tunes gang members. Check out their full patterns in a bundle, or individually.
If you found this useful, please share it! Also check out my youtube channel for the other tutorials on crocheting various shapes. These all become important when tackling amigurumis especially for the 3D shapes. Until next time, happy hooking!
