Knitted Simple Ball

Create your very own knitted simple ball for endless fun and creativity! Knitting a simple ball is a delightful project that is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a quick and straightforward pattern. With just a few basic knitting techniques, you can craft a charming knitted ball that can be customized with your favorite colors and stitches. Whether you're looking to add a handmade touch to your home decor or make a unique gift for a loved one, a knitted simple ball is a fantastic way to show off your knitting skills with joy and enthusiasm.

Simple Knit Ball

Time Rating
One Hour

History & Notes
I made the pattern for this ball ages ago as the head for a doll. Never made it past there, but it actually makes a better ball. It’s knitted flat and sewed up the side. The suggested needles and yarn are what I designed it on. Anything will work though. The ball is all stockinette stitch.

Gauge
Doesn’t matter

Suggested Needle Size and Yarn
US Size 6
Worsted weight yarn.

Pattern
-Co 6
-K 1 row
-P and inc in every st (12 sts)
-Work 2 rows even
-K and inc in every st (24 sts)
-Work 9 rows even
-Dec in every st (12 sts)
-Work 2 rows even
-Dec in every st (6 sts)
-K 1 row

Break yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Pull tight and then sew up side of ball. Stuff to desired firmness. Run the sewing yarn through the cast on stitches, pull tight, and fasten off.

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New Notes

Yeah, I certainly could have written that better if I’d actually known the names of the increases and decreases I used. Not that it really matters, since my goal was to double or halve the stitches. With that in mind, anything (written like this) is a note. Usually about ways you may want to try something different. For example, I currently don’t think long-tail cast on is the best cast on for the job, provisional may be better.

Yarn, Needles, & Gauge

Not particularly important. Pick something that won’t let too much stuffing show through and you ought to be good.

Pattern

– Cast on 6 stitches. (Note that I originally designed this with a long tail cast on, but anything ought to work)

– Knit a row.

– Pfb across row – 12 sts (You can alternatively use any increase you want as long as you double the amount of stitches)

– Starting with a knit row, work 2 rows in stst

– Kfb across row – 24 sts (Same as last increase row, just double the stitches)

– Starting with a purl row, work 9 rows in stst

– K2Tog across – 12 sts (Same as increases, you just want to halve the stitches here)

– Starting with a purl row, work 2 rows stst

– P2tog – 6 sts (Halve the stitches again)

– Knit 1 row