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Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern

Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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About This Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a complete counting toy set: seven nested bowls, 28 small balls, ten numbered white circles, and three sign squares. It uses continuous rounds and clear round-by-round instructions so you can follow along easily. Colors, sizes and stitch counts are given for each bowl, ball and number so you can reproduce the set exactly or customize for your child.

Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn small amigurumi shapes, working in the back loop only for neat rims, and simple sewn letters for numbers. The pieces are small, portable, and perfect for sensory play and counting practice.

Why You'll Love This Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends playful colors with purposeful learning — making something both beautiful and useful brings me real joy. I designed the pieces to be small and durable so they fit little hands and encourage independent play. The step-by-step rounds are written to help you feel confident even if you have not made many multi-piece sets before. I enjoy adding my own color mixes and seeing how different yarns change the final texture. Sharing this pattern with others and seeing their finished toys always inspires me to design more educational crochet projects.

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Switch Things Up

I love to customize this set in different color themes; try pastels for a softer nursery set or bright rainbow shades for a classroom resource.

You can easily change the size by using a thicker yarn and larger hook — bulky yarn with a bigger hook will give you chunky, toddler-friendly pieces.

For a mini keychain version, use finer yarn and a smaller hook and reduce rounds where needed; three small balls make a cute keyring toy.

Try embroidering small faces on the balls to make emotion-learning toys in addition to counting practice.

I sometimes add a small loop to one bowl so the set can be hung up for storage or travel, which makes it really convenient to take on outings.

Swap the plain white circle bases for patterned or striped bases to add visual contrast behind each number.

If you want posable bowls, consider inserting a thin circle of craft felt at the base before closing to help them hold shape better.

Make a matching fabric pouch to store the balls when not in use — it helps keep the set together and is a nice gift presentation idea.

I often add a small name tag or embroidered initial on one bowl for personalization when gifting; it makes the toy extra special.

Try varying the number fonts and thickness for the letters: using more rounds for a thicker letter makes it easier for small hands to feel the shape when learning numbers.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working rounds makes it easy to lose the start of a round; place a marker at the first stitch of every round to keep track of your progress. ✗ Not stuffing balls evenly leads to lumpy, uneven shapes; stuff gradually during shaping and add small amounts of fiberfill for a smooth, consistent sphere. ✗ Crocheting with inconsistent tension results in bowls that don’t stack neatly or circles that warp; maintain a steady, slightly tight tension consistent with the recommended hook. ✗ Forgetting to hide and secure tails creates loose ends that will show or come undone; weave ends in as you go and trim excess after securing. ✗ Working spikes of double crochet together incorrectly can make letters bulky; follow the ‘‘7 dc together’’ instruction carefully, pulling through the specified loops to create a clean join.

Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern

Make a colorful, hands-on counting toy set for toddlers and preschoolers that includes seven bowls, 28 balls, ten numbered circles and three sign squares. This pattern is designed to help you create durable, washable learning toys with clear step-by-step rounds for each piece. You will enjoy mixing bright colors while practicing basic crochet shaping and finishing skills. Perfect for gifting or classroom play, the finished set encourages number recognition and fine motor practice.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Red - approximately 90 g (10 ply)
  • 02
    Orange - approximately 80 g (10 ply)
  • 03
    Yellow - approximately 70 g (10 ply)
  • 04
    Green - approximately 60 g (10 ply)
  • 05
    Light blue - approximately 50 g (10 ply)
  • 06
    Dark blue - approximately 40 g (10 ply)
  • 07
    Purple - approximately 30 g (10 ply)
  • 08
    White - approximately 110 g (10 ply)
  • 09
    Three other colors (I chose pink, light yellow and light green) - 10 g each
  • 10
    Suggested yarn: DROPS PARIS or any 10 ply yarn in your favorite colors

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 12 UK = 2.5 mm (C2 US) (you can use up to 6 UK / 5 mm / H8 US for a different look)
  • 02
    Polyester fiberfill
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing and finishing
  • 05
    Sharp scissors
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    Tapestry needle or needle for sewing last row into place

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— Bowls :

Purple bowl (with purple yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: BLO sc X 42 => 4

Round 8-13 :

R8 - R9 - R10 - R11 - R12 - R13: sc X 42 => 42

Round 14 :

R14: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 42

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the first bowl is finished.

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: BLO sc X 49 => 49

Round 9-14 :

R9 - R10 - R11 - R12 - R13 - R14: sc X 49 => 49

Round 15 :

R15: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 49

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 2nd bowl is finished.

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: BLO sc X 56 => 56

Round 10-15 :

R10 - R11 - R12 - R13 - R14 - R15: sc X 56 => 56

Round 16 :

R16: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 56

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 3rd bowl is finished.

Green bowl (with green yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: BLO sc X 63 => 63

Round 11-16 :

R11 - R12 - R13 - R14 - R15 - R16: sc X 63 => 63

Round 17 :

R17: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 63

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 4th bowl is finished.

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: (4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Round 11 :

R11: BLO sc X 70 => 70

Round 12-17 :

R12 - R13 - R14 - R15 - R16 - R17: sc X 70 => 70

Round 18 :

R18: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 70

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 5th bowl is finished.

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: (4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Round 11 :

R11: (9 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 77

Round 12 :

R12: BLO sc X 77 => 77

Round 13-18 :

R13 - R14 - R15 - R16 - R17 - R18: sc X 77 => 77

Round 19 :

R19: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 77

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 6th bowl is finished.

Red bowl (with red yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: (4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Round 11 :

R11: (9 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 77

Round 12 :

R12: (5 sc + 1 inc + 5 sc) X 7 => 84

Round 13 :

R13: BLO sc X 84 => 84

Round 14-19 :

R14 - R15 - R16 - R17 - R18 - R19: sc X 84 => 84

Round 20 :

R20: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 84

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 7th bowl is finished.

— Balls :

Info :

Make 28 balls in total: 1 purple ball, 2 dark blue balls, 3 light blue balls, 4 green balls, 5 yellow balls, 6 orange balls, 7 red balls.

Ball pattern :

R1: Magic ring & 6 sc => 6

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 6 => 12

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 18

Round 4 :

R4: (2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 24

Round 5-7 :

R5 - R6 - R7: sc X 24 => 24

Info :

Start stuffing the ball as firmly as you like;

Round 8 :

R8: (2 sc + 1 dec) X 6 => 18

Round 9 :

R9: (1 sc + 1 dec) X 6 => 12

Info :

Sew this last row with a needle instead of the crochet. To do that just insert the needle in the BLO of every stitch and pull firmly at the end. Cut the yarn and hide the remaining thread.

— White circles for numbers :

Circle for number 1 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: sl X 35 => 35

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the first circle is finished.

Circle for number 2 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: sl X 35 => 35

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 2nd circle is finished.

Circle for number 3 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: sl X 35 => 35

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 3rd circle is finished.

Circle for number 4 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: sl X 35 => 35

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 4th circle is finished.

Circle for number 5 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: sl X 35 => 35

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 5th circle is finished.

Circle for number 6 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: sl X 35 => 35

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 6th circle is finished.

Circle for number 7 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: sl X 35 => 35

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 7th circle is finished.

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - make 3 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: (4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Round 11 :

R11: (9 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 77

Round 12 :

R12: (5 sc + 1 inc + 5 sc) X 7 => 84

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 7th circle is finished.

— Numbers 1 to 10 :

Number 1 - with purple :

R1: Chain 20, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 2nd chain: dc X 4, 7 dc together, 8 dc

Info :

Sew the number to the first circle;

Tip :

To double crochet 7 together make only the first half of the double crochet for each stitch, keep it on the hook and move to the next one. At the end of the 7th dc you should have 8 loops (pic 1) - pool through all of them (pic 2).

Number 2 - with dark blue :

R1: Chain 27, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 4nd chain: dc x 5, 7 dc together, dc x 5, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch + 1 dc, 1 sl

Info :

Sew the number to the second circle;

Number 3 - with light blue (first part) :

R1: Chain 12, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 2nd chain: 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 sl

Number 3 - second part :

R3: Chain 10, turn

Round 4 :

R4: starting from the 4nd chain: 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 sl

Info :

Sew the two parts from number 3 directly to the third circle;

Number 4 with green :

R1: Chain 16, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 4nd chain: dc X 13, turn

Round 3 :

R3: 1 sl (in the same stitch as the last dc from row 2), 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, Now we are going to work 4 tc: - the first tc starts from the base of the last dc - the other 3 tc start at the base of the last one (this allows us to work without a row foundation) - in order to turn make 4 dc in the same stitch (the base of the last tc) - 7 tc (each tc starts at the base of the last one)

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 4th white base

Number 5 with yellow :

R1: Chain 28, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 4nd chain: dc x 5, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc x 2, 3 dc in the same stitch, (1 dc + dc 3 together) X 3, 4 dc

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 5th white base

Number 6 with orange :

R1: Chain 25, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 2nd chain: (dc X 2 + 2 dc in the same stitch) X 8

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 6th white base

Number 7 with red :

R1: Chain 24, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 4nd chain: dc x 5, 4 dc together, 12 dc

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 7th white base

Number 8 (your favorite color) :

R1: Chain 38, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 4nd chain: 2 dc in the same stitch X 10, 5 dc, 2 dc together X 10

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 8th white base

Number 9 :

R1: Chain 37, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 2nd chain: (dc X 2 + 2 dc in the same stitch) X 12

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 9th white base

Number 10 :

number 1 (similar to before but bigger): R1: Chain 26, turn; R2: starting from the 2nd chain: dc x 5, 8 dc together, 12 dc

Round 3 - Info :

R3: Chain 24, slip stitch to the first one (work over the left yarn). Arrange it as in the picture (yarn on down right to look like in my pic), Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 10th white base

— Squares for signs :

Make 3 squares for signs :

R1: Chain 13, turn

Round 2 - 10 :

R2 - .... - R10: sc X 12, turn

Round 11 :

R11: sc x 12, do not turn, continue in round: o Start with a sc in the same stitch (2 in total) o 8 X sc as you go down on the left side of the patch o 2 sc in the last stitch o 10 sc in base of row 1 (in the remaining loop of each chain) o 2 sc in the last stitch o 9 X sc as you go up on the right side of the patch

Round 13 :

R13: sl X 42; Cut the yarn, hide the thread;

Plus sign :

R1: chain X 12; R2: starting from the 3rd chain: sc X 10. Make 2 pieces and sew them one over the other like in the first picture

Minus sign :

R1: chain X 12; R2: starting from the 3rd chain: sc X 10. Make 1 piece and sew like in the second picture

Equal sign :

R1: chain X 12; R2: starting from the 3rd chain: sc X 10. Make 2 pieces and sew them like in the 3rd picture

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew each crocheted number to its corresponding white circle base using a yarn needle, aligning the shape and tacking at the ends to secure the letter before hiding the tails.
  • Stuff each ball firmly, then close the last round by inserting a needle through the BLO of each stitch and pulling tight; cut the yarn and hide the remaining tail.
  • Place the smaller bowls inside larger ones to test stacking and then weave in ends and block gently if needed for a neat rim.
  • Assemble the number set by sewing each numbered circle to the inside of its corresponding colored bowl (match the number to the correct bowl size and color), then check stability.
  • Pin sign squares and sewn plus/minus/equal pieces together before final sewing so the placement is symmetrical; sew securely and hide all ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is written in US terminology and is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated, so use a stitch marker for the start of each round.
  • 💡Use the recommended hook size for tidy stitches; switching yarn weight will change the size of your pieces significantly.
  • 💡Stuff the balls evenly and avoid overstuffing bowls to maintain shape; adjust stuffing during the rounds that close the shape.

This colorful counting toy set is a joyful way to teach numbers, colors and sorting to little hands while you crochet. It includes seven nested bowls, twenty-eight balls, ten numbered circles and three simple signs to make playtime educational and fun. Whether you make it for your child, classroom or as a heartfelt gift, it brings learning to life with handmade charm. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

The finished bowls and pieces will vary by yarn and hook; using the recommended 2.5 mm (C2 US) hook and 10 ply yarn produces small, palm-sized bowls and balls ideal for toddlers.

Can I use different yarn weights?

Yes, but changing yarn weight and hook size will change the final size and stitch counts; if you use thicker yarn, expect larger bowls and fewer rounds for the same shape.

Do I need experience with special stitches for the numbers?

Some numbers use techniques like "7 dc together" and working grouped trebles; basic familiarity with partial double crochet loops and finishing them together is helpful for neat numbers.

How long does this project usually take?

Most crocheters complete the full set in about 5-7 hours depending on experience and how many customization choices (colors, additional details) you make.