About This Pokeball Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a small Pokeball amigurumi worked in continuous rounds with two color sections and a decorative button. You will make a round ball using cranberry and white worsted yarn, finishing with a felt band and a crocheted button. The instructions include every round and helpful notes for assembly to ensure a neat final piece.
Perfect for gifting or as a playful decor item, this Pokeball is quick to make and highly customizable. The pattern focuses on consistent tension and clean finishing for a professional look.
Why You'll Love This Pokeball Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a familiar, iconic object into a tiny, handmade treasure. I enjoy how quickly the piece comes together while still offering satisfying shaping and colorwork. The mix of crochet and a simple felt finishing detail gives it personality with minimal fuss. I also love that it makes a perfect gift or display item, and it is easy to customize with different colorways or sizes.
Switch Things Up
I love changing up this Pokeball by using different color palettes — try pastel shades for a cute, soft version or neon tones for a playful look.
You can increase the finished size by switching to a bulkier yarn and larger hook; I often use a 5 mm hook with bulky yarn for a chunky version.
To make a mini keychain, use fingering weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, then add a small keyring before finishing the ball.
I sometimes embroider small initials or numbers on the white section to personalize each Pokeball as a gift.
Try replacing the felt band with a crocheted black strip for a fully yarn-based finish — work a slim strip in black SC and sew it around the ball.
For a more realistic look, add a thin line of glossy fabric paint around the felt band after assembling to mimic the plastic seam of a Pokeball.
I also like to make themed sets by changing the top color — e.g., blue for a custom ball collection or green for holiday variations.
Consider stuffing with scrap yarn for an eco-friendly option to reduce waste; it works just as well for small amigurumi.
If you want a poseable set, insert a length of craft wire inside before stuffing to give a little structure for display adjustments.
Finally, mix materials: pair a soft plush yarn for the main rounds with cotton for the button to create a textural contrast that feels unique in hand.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the magic ring tightening can leave a hole in the top; pull the ring tight and close the center before continuing.
✗ Not changing yarn color cleanly at the seam can create a messy join; carry the yarn neatly or fasten off and join with a tidy knot.
✗ Overstuffing the amigurumi causes visible bumps and distortion; stuff gradually and check shape often for a smooth finish.
✗ Leaving too short ends when finishing rounds makes sewing difficult; leave longer tails for sewing and weave in ends securely afterwards.
✗ Crocheting too loosely will show stuffing through stitches; use slightly tighter tension or a smaller hook to keep stitches closed.
