Beach Ball Crochet Pillow {Free Pattern}

Looking for a fun, summer crochet project? I’ve got the perfect thing! This cute little beach ball crochet pillow may not be any good in the pool, but it is really good at bringing a bit of the beach into your home.

Isn’t it cute? Wanna make one? Let’s do it!

Beach ball crochet pillow supplies:

• Darice Silky Soft Worsted Weight Yarn in Red, Pink, and White
• Darice Size G (4.00 mm) Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle
• Poly Fiberfill
• Scissors

Step One. Crochet Ball Panels

You will need to crochet six panels (two of each color) that will be sewn together into the crochet pillow ball form.

Beach Ball Panel Pattern (Make 6)

Patter Overview: Rows 2-8 have one increase (2 sc in the same st) in the middle of the row. Rows 9-32 alternate between rows of all sc across and one increase in the middle of the row. Rows 33-51 alternate between rows of all sc across and one decrease (sc two sts together) in the middle of the row. Rows – have one decrease in the middle of the row.

Row 1: Ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn (1 sc).
Row 2: 2 sc in st, ch 1, turn (2 sc).
Row 3: sc, 2 sc in next st, ch 1, turn (3 sc).
Row 4: sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, ch 1, turn (4 sc).
Row 5: sc, sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, ch 1, turn (5 sc).
Row 6: sc, sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, sc, ch 1, turn (6 sc)
Row 7: sc, sc, sc, 2 sc, in next st, sc, sc, ch 1, turn (7 sc)
Row 8: sc, sc, sc, 2 sc, in next st, sc, sc, sc ch 1, turn (8 sc)
Row 9: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8 sc)
Row 10: sc in each of first 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 4 sts, ch 1, turn (9 sc)
Row 11: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (9 sc)
Row 12: sc in each of first 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 4 sts, ch 1, turn (10 sc)
Row 13: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (10 sc)
Row 14: sc in each of first 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 5 sts, ch 1, turn (11 sc)
Row 15: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (11 sc)
Row 16: sc in each of first 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 5 sts, ch 1, turn (12 sc)
Row 17: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (12 sc)
Row 18: sc in each of first 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 6 sts, ch 1, turn (13 sc)
Row 17: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (13 sc)
Row 19: sc in each of first 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 6 sts, ch 1, turn (14 sc)
Row 20: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (14 sc)
Row 21: sc in each of first 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 7 sts, ch 1, turn (15 sc)
Row 22: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (15 sc)
Row 23: sc in each of first 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 7 sts, ch 1, turn (16 sc)
Row 24: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (16 sc)
Row 25: sc in each of first 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 8 sts, ch 1, turn (17 sc)
Row 26: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (17 sc)
Row 27: sc in each of first 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 8 sts, ch 1, turn (18 sc)
Row 28: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (18 sc)
Row 29: sc in each of first 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 9 sts, ch 1, turn (19 sc)
Row 30: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (19 sc)
Row 31: sc in each of first 9 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of remaining 9 sts, ch 1, turn (20 sc)
Row 32: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (20 sc)
Row 31: sc in each of first 9 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 9 sts, ch 1, turn (19 sc)
Row 32: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (19 sc)
Row 33: sc in each of first 9 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 8 sts, ch 1, turn (18 sc)
Row 34: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (18 sc)
Row 35: sc in each of first 8 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 8 sts, ch 1, turn (17 sc)
Row 36: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (17 sc)
Row 37: sc in each of first 8 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 7 sts, ch 1, turn (16 sc)
Row 38: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (16 sc)
Row 39: sc in each of first 7 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 7 sts, ch 1, turn (15 sc)
Row 40: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (15 sc)
Row 41: sc in each of first 7 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 6 sts, ch 1, turn (14 sc)
Row 42: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (14 sc)
Row 43: sc in each of first 6 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 6 sts, ch 1, turn (13 sc)
Row 44: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (13 sc)
Row 45: sc in each of first 6 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 5 sts, ch 1, turn (12 sc)
Row 46: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (12 sc)
Row 47: sc in each of first 5 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 5 sts, ch 1, turn (11 sc)
Row 48: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (11 sc)
Row 49: sc in each of first 5 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 4 sts, ch 1, turn (10 sc)
Row 50: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (10 sc)
Row 51: sc in each of first 4 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 4 sts, ch 1, turn (9 sc)
Row 52: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (9 sc)
Row 51: sc in each of first 4 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 3 sts, ch 1, turn (8 sc)
Row 52: sc in each of first 3 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 3 sts, ch 1, turn (7 sc).
Row 53: sc in each of first 3 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 2 sts, ch 1, turn (6 sc).
Row 54: sc in each of first 2 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining 2 sts, ch 1, turn (5 sc).
Row 55: sc in each of first 2 sts, sc the next 2 sts together, sc in each of remaining st, ch 1, turn (4 sc).
Row 56: sc, sc the next 2 sts together, sc, ch 1, turn (3 sc).
Row 57: sc, sc the next 2 sts together, ch 1, turn (2 sc).
Row 58: sc the remaining 2 sts together, ch 1, turn (1 sc). Finish off. Weave in ends.

When you have all six panels crocheted, you are ready to sew your ball together.

Step Two. Sew Beach Ball Panels Together

Hold two pieces right sides together, and sew the edges of the panel together using a piece of yarn and your yarn needle.

If you try to work your stitches through the back loops of your stitches, you will get a nice, flat seam on the front:

Continue sewing panels together until you get to the final seam. Make sure the ends of the ball where all the points meet are sewn closed.

Then sew the final seam leaving a gap of a couple inches on the side of the ball. To do this, you will have to start the seam on one end, finish it about halfway, and then start sewing the seam again from the other side.

Step Three. Crochet Ball Ends

Two simple circles on either end of the ball really give this little crochet pillow its beach ball look.

Beach Ball Crochet Pillow End Pattern (Make Two)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into a magic loop, pull the loop to tighten, sl st to join (6 sc).
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 2 sc in each st around, sl st to join (12 sc).
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in next st, *sc, 2 sc, repeat from * around (18 sc).
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc, 2 sc, *sc, sc, 2 sc, repeat from * around (24 sc).
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc, sc, 2 sc, *sc, sc, sc, 2 sc, repeat from * around (30 sc).
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around (36 sc). Finish off. Weave in ends. (You can leave one of the ends long and use that to attach the piece to the ball.

Step Four. Sew End Pieces to Ball

Using a white piece of yarn and your yarn needle, sew the end piece over the panel points on each end of the ball.

Step Five. Stuff and Finish Sewing the Crochet Pillow Ball

Finally, stuff your crochet pillow ball full of fiberfill through the small opening in the final seam. To get a nice, round shape, you will have to stuff it pretty full. Once it is stuffed, simply finish up your seam with your yarn and needle.

All done! This perfectly cute little beach ball crochet pillow is fun to play with and squish, but I also think it would be adorable in a kid’s room or even a fun, summery accent in your living space.

Alexis

Alexis Middleton is a lifelong crafter/DIYer and blogger at Persia Lou. She started crafting at a young age. As a girl, she spent summers with her grandmother crocheting baby doll afghans, making coasters out of plastic canvas and yarn, and canning apricot jam. Today, Alexis spends a lot of time dreaming up and working on projects for her family’s home. She loves mixing traditional crafting techniques with a more modern aesthetic.

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