Fuzzballs
Fuzzballs are the ultimate in easy and cute crochet, and a perfect way to use up any scraps of fun fur, eyelash or any other fuzzy yarn you may have on hand. These tiny amigurumi are crocheted in fuzzy yarn and come in two sizes: Fuzzball and Fuzzball Mini. Let your imagination run wild as you embellish these little cuties!
Don’t be afraid of the fuzzy yarn – I have Fuzzy Yarn Tips to help you out:
• Not sure which yarns to use? Try my Fuzzy Yarn General Tips
• New to fuzzy amigurumi? Try my introduction for right-handers or left-handers
Terminology
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet (double crochet for UK/Aus) |
| st | stitch |
| sc2tog | single crochet decrease (insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop, insert hook into next stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook) |
Notes
• Do not join at the end of each round; rounds are worked in continuous spirals.
• All stitches are worked in back loops only.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. Move the marker up each time you start a new round.
You will need…
• H US/5mm crochet hook
• Small amount of fuzzy yarn
• Polyester fibrefill stuffing
• Yarn needle to weave in ends
• Stitch marker
• Embellishments (see below for ideas)
Right and Wrong Sides
The fabric you produce will have a definite ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ side. If you’ve crocheted around the inside rim of the work (see pics and description of this), all the fuzz will be on the outside already (below, left). If you’ve crocheted around the outside rim of the work, all the fuzz will be trapped on the inside (below, right) – see how much smaller the wrong-side-out one looks? If your work looks threadbare like this, make sure to turn it right side out before stuffing your Fuzzball!
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Fuzzball Pattern
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6 st)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 st)
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) six times. (18 st)
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st) six times. (24 st)
Rnds 5-6: sc in each st around. (24 st)
Rnd 7: (sc in next 2 st, sc2tog) six times. (18 st)
Rnd 8: (sc in next st, sc2tog) six times. (12 st). Stuff body through hole.
Rnd 9: sc2tog six times. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Mini Fuzzball Pattern
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6 st)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 st)
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) six times. (18 st)
Rnd 4: sc in each st around. (18 st)
Rnd 5: (sc in next st, sc2tog) six times. (12 st). Stuff body through hole.
Rnd 6: sc2tog six times. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Customizing
Here comes the creative part… be inventive! Here are some suggestions to get you started:
| Eyes: glue on googly eyes, or sew on beads or buttons. |  |
| Feet: Cut out felt or cardboard feet and glue them to the bottom of your Fuzzball. |  |
Ribbon markers: Remember wuppies (aka weeples, weepuls etc)? Mini Fuzzballs are just the right size for this! Leave your message (or promote your craft business!) with fabric markers or rubber stamps on tape or ribbon. |
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| Add some personality: Make a mouth or a hat from felt and glue it on. |  |
| Star Trek fans: Make your own mini tribble! |  |
Cat lovers: Add a little catnip to the stuffing before you fasten it off. Please remember – no glue or small parts that kitty could eat! Cut out the eyes and embellishments from felt and sew them to your Fuzzball, and then watch your cat go crazy for the catnip 
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These are just a few ideas… the possibilities are endless! I’ve set up a flickr group – PlanetJune Fuzzy Friends – so please join and add all your Fuzzballs and Mini Fuzzballs to the gallery 
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KnitFreak Said,
September 2, 2007 @ 5:34 pm
These guys are so cute! Made one of each size while lazy around Labor Day Sunday!!!!!! Plan on making more! Great use of the extra fuzzy stuff I have! Thanks!
handmade for Christmas « quaking aspen Said,
January 16, 2008 @ 5:57 pm
[...] Soot gremlins: Bernat Fun Fur, black; googly eyes. I made one large and five small. I also plan to make some acorns from this free pattern. Though perhaps not with faces. [...]
Sarah Said,
May 17, 2008 @ 4:14 am
Aww they are so cute… pitty I don’t know how to crochet, I would love to make some!
Karen Said,
August 5, 2008 @ 3:26 pm
I was wondering how you keep the fur yarn from getting all tangled. Every time I use it I get very frustrated and end up putting the project aside. Would like any tips on how to stop this.
Judith Glafke Said,
August 6, 2008 @ 10:12 am
Love those fuzzy balls, thanks for the patterns will make some for my 3 little grand girls. They shall have a blast with them.
Thanks again!
Kraken Said,
September 14, 2008 @ 11:01 am
These look so cute!
I’ve been trying to find a way to make a Pygmy Puff (from Harry Potter), and this looks like the perfect pattern! I have so much furry yarn it is insane, so this will be the perfect way to get rid of it!. Does this work with boa yarn too?
june Said,
October 31, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
yo!
u rock!
i love weepuls
ARTLOVER#1 Said,
December 24, 2008 @ 11:01 am
these are soo cute! i would buy them if you sold them. where do you get these ideas?!?!?!?
Madelene Said,
March 23, 2009 @ 12:54 pm
Fuzzbolls are so cool i love them and have made like a 100 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000
Sandra Said,
May 9, 2009 @ 7:43 pm
Thank you for this pattern. I will donate to yout site when I can. I am going to make lots of these for my grandchildren’s birthday party in June. Sandra
Ronnie Said,
June 24, 2009 @ 7:47 pm
adorable! XD so cute, and easy! (except the fuzzy yarn… a little nervous about that as a newbie. =P ) amazingly cute though.