Cute & Colorful Crochet Blooming Blossom Ball – Free Pattern

Brighten your day with the Free Crochet Blooming Blossom Ball Pattern – a fun and vibrant project to infuse your space with a splash of floral joy!

This delightful pattern enables you to create beautiful, multi-layered blossom balls that can brighten up your home decor, serve as cheerful ornaments, or even enhance your special events with a touch of handmade charm. Versatile and visually appealing, these crochet ball shape  decorations can be used as table centerpieces, hanging, or unique gifts for loved ones.

Crochet Blooming Blossom Ball Pattern

Making these floral beauties not only adds a creative touch to your space but also offers therapeutic benefits, providing a relaxing and gratifying experience. Designed for both beginners and seasoned crocheters, the pattern is easy to follow, ensuring a rewarding artistic journey.

Tip:
Mix and match vibrant yarn colors to create a stunning, eye-catching display with your Blooming Blossom Balls!

Crochet Blooming Blossom Ball Materials and Instructions

Materials Needed:

• Yarn:
  • Bernat® Softee® Cotton™ (4.2 oz/120 g; 254 yds/232 m)
    • Contrast A Golden (69013) 1 ball or 70 yds/64 m
    • Contrast B Fuchsia (69023) 1 ball or 33 yds/30 m
    • Contrast C Aqua Mist (52010) 1 ball or 56 yds/51 m
      • Note: 1 ball of Contrast A, B, C will make 3 Toys.
• Crochet Hook:
  • Size U.S. E/4 (3.5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Other:
  • Stuffing.

Abbreviations:

• Approx = Approximately
• Ch = Chain(s)
• Dc = Double crochet
• Hdc = Half double crochet
• Rep = Repeat
• Rnd(s) = Round(s)
• RS = Right side
• Sc = Single crochet
• Scbl = Single crochet in back loop only of next stitch
• Sl st = Slip stitch

Measurements and Gauge:

• Measurement: Approx 4¾” [12 cm] diameter.
• Gauges:
  • 20 sc and 22 rows = 4” [10 cm].
  • Motif = 2¾” [7 cm] at widest point (each side edge measures approx 2” [5 cm] long).

Instructions:

MOTIF (Make 12):

1. Starting with A:
   • Ch 4. See diagram on page 2.
2. 1st rnd:
   • 9 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 10 dc). Join with sl st to top of first dc (top of ch-4). Fasten off.
3. 2nd rnd:
   • Join B with sl st in sp between any 2 dc. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). 3 dc in same sp as last sl st.
   • *Skip next 2 dc. 4 dc in next sp between 2-dc. Rep from * to last 2 dc.
   • Join with sl st to top of first ch-3. 20 dc (5 clusters of 4-dc).
4. 3rd rnd:
   • Sl st in each of next 2 sps (ending in sp at center of 4-dc cluster from 2nd rnd). Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). 6 dc in same sp as last sl st.
   • *Skip next 4 dc. 7 dc in next sp (center of 4-dc cluster from 2nd rnd). Rep from * to last 2 dc.
   • Join with sl st to top of first ch-3. 35 dc (5 clusters of 7-dc). Fasten off.

4th Round:

• Begin with C:
  • Join C with a slip stitch (sl st) in the first double crochet (top of ch-3). Chain 1 (ch 1). Make 1 single crochet (sc) in the same space as the last slip stitch.
  • Make 1 single crochet in back loop only (scbl) in each of the next 6 double crochets (dc).
  • While working around the 2nd and 3rd rounds, make 1 half double crochet (hdc) in the next space 3 rounds below (1st round).
  • *1 scbl in each of the next 7 dc. Working around the 2nd and 3rd rounds, 1 hdc in the next space 3 rounds below. Repeat from * to the last space.
  • Join with a sl st to the first sc. You will have 40 stitches in total.
  • Note: The hdc in rounds below will cause the Motif to cup. Push double crochet clusters to the right side (RS) to form slightly raised “petals” of flowers.

5th Round:

• Creating Edges:
  • Chain 1. Make 1 single crochet in each of the first 3 single crochets.
  • Make (1 sc. Chain 1. 1 sc) in the next single crochet.
  • *1 single crochet in each of the next 7 stitches. Then, (1 sc. Chain 1. 1 sc) in the next single crochet. Repeat from * to the last 4 stitches.
  • Finish with 1 single crochet in each of the last 4 stitches. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off.

Joining Motifs:

Flat Slip Stitch Joining:

• Preparing Half Balls:
  • With Color A and the right side facing, slip stitch Motifs together to form 2 halves of the ball as shown in the Assembly Diagram. This should be done through the back loops only, keeping the yarn to the wrong side (WS) to create a flat slip stitch chain detail. See diagram for guidance.
• Assemble the Ball:
  • Using Color A and the Flat Slip Stitch Joining method already established, join the 2 halves of the Ball together, inserting stuffing halfway through. Fasten off after joining.
  • Note: Make sure to keep the working yarn to the wrong side of the work so that only the flat slip stitch chain is visible on the right side.

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