{"id":147,"date":"2007-09-01T09:46:36","date_gmt":"2007-09-01T13:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/blog\/free-crochet-patterns\/fuzzballs\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T08:40:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T12:40:56","slug":"fuzzballs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/blog\/free-crochet-patterns\/fuzzballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Fuzzballs crochet pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

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!<\/p>\n

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Don’t be afraid of the fuzzy yarn – I have Fuzzy Yarn Tips <\/a> to help you out:
\n• Not sure which yarns to use? Try my Fuzzy Yarn General Tips<\/a>
\n• New to fuzzy amigurumi? Try my introduction for right-handers<\/a> or left-handers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

Not ready to make it yet? Add it to your Ravelry queue: <\/a><\/p>\n

Terminology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
ch<\/td>\nchain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sc<\/td>\nsingle crochet (double crochet for UK\/Aus)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
st<\/td>\nstitch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sc2tog<\/td>\nsingle 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)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Notes<\/h2>\n

• Do not join at the end of each round; rounds are worked in continuous spirals.
\n• All stitches are worked in back loops only.
\n• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. Move the marker up each time you start a new round.<\/p>\n

You will need…<\/h2>\n

• H US\/5mm crochet hook
\n• Small amount of fuzzy\/eyelash yarn
\n• Polyester fibrefill stuffing
\n• Yarn needle to weave in ends
\n• Stitch marker
\n• Embellishments (see below for ideas)<\/p>\n

Right and Wrong Sides<\/h2>\n

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<\/a>), 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!<\/p>\n

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Fuzzball Pattern<\/h2>\n

Ch 2.
\nRnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6 st)
\nRnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 st)
\nRnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) six times. (18 st)
\nRnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st) six times. (24 st)
\nRnds 5-6: sc in each st around. (24 st)
\nRnd 7: (sc in next 2 st, sc2tog) six times. (18 st)
\nRnd 8: (sc in next st, sc2tog) six times. (12 st). Stuff body through hole.
\nRnd 9: sc2tog six times. Fasten off and weave in ends.<\/p>\n

Mini Fuzzball Pattern<\/h2>\n

Ch 2.
\nRnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6 st)
\nRnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 st)
\nRnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) six times. (18 st)
\nRnd 4: sc in each st around. (18 st)
\nRnd 5: (sc in next st, sc2tog) six times. (12 st). Stuff body through hole.
\nRnd 6: sc2tog six times. Fasten off and weave in ends.<\/p>\n

Customizing<\/h2>\n

Here comes the creative part… be inventive! Here are some suggestions to get you started:<\/p>\n

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Eyes: <\/strong>glue on googly eyes, or sew on beads or buttons.<\/p>\n

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Feet: <\/strong>Cut out felt or cardboard feet and glue them to the bottom of your Fuzzball.<\/div>\n

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Ribbon markers: <\/strong>Remember wuppies<\/a> (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.<\/p>\n

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Add some personality: <\/strong>Make a mouth or a hat from felt and glue it on.<\/div>\n

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Star Trek fans:<\/strong> Make your own mini tribble!<\/div>\n

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Cat lovers: <\/strong>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 \ud83d\ude09<\/div>\n

These are just a few ideas… the possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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