Free Pattern- Grass Ball

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen the little grass ball I whipped up after a visit to Hobby Lobby a month ago.
I noticed when I was out shopping that grass themed items seem to be in this season. I saw some cute plastic grass balls and thought they'd be pretty awesome used as a vase filler, but even cuter in a crochet version! So..if you crochet, I've written up the pattern for you to make some for yourself, and if you don't I've added a few to my shop!
Enjoy! I'd love to see pictures if you make your own. You can share photos on my Facebook page, Ravelry group or use the tag #prochetpatterns on Instagram.

Grass Ball

Design by: Elizabeth Ann Smith

Skill Level: Advanced beginner (only because working with Fun Fur can take some practice)

Materials Needed:

•  Crochet Hook US H/8 (5.00mm)
• Yarn needle
•  Stitch marker (optional)
• Red Heart Super Saver: Spring Green
•  Lion Brand: Fun Fur
•   Fiber fill stuffing

Measurements: 10 inches circumference, about 3 ½ inches tall & wide.

Gauge: Gauge isn’t essential for this project, just make sure your stitches aren’t too loose, you don’t want the fiberfill sticking out.

Abbreviations:

•      st= stitch
•      ch= chain
•       sl st= slip stitch
•       sc= single crochet
•      sc2tog= single crochet two stitches together (single crochet decrease)

Notes:

• The whole piece is worked holding 2 strands together; 1 of each: Fun Fur and Red Heart Super Saver.
• Normally, as you work you would flip the piece so the right side is facing out, I have found that more fur sticks out on the wrong side, so (since you can’t see the stitches anyway) you will leave the wrong side facing out.

Holding 1 strand of each, start with a magic ring or ch 3 and sl st to form right.

Round 1: work 6 sc into ring (if using a magic right, pull end to close ring).

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Round 3: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc; repeat from * around. (18 sc)

Round 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc; repeat from * around. (24 sc)

Round 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc; repeat from * around. (30 sc)

Round 6-10: sc in each sc around. (30 sc)

Round 11: *sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sc; repeat from * around. (24 sc)

Round 12: *sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sc; repeat from * around. (18 sc)

Begin adding fiberfill here and continue stuffing as work progresses.

Round 13: *sc2tog, sc in next sc; repeat from * around. (12 sc)

Round 14: sc2tog around.

Fasten off leaving a long tail. Use the tail to thread thru the final 6 stitches to close. Weave in all ends.

You can use your crochet hook or yarn needle and run it across the ball to bring out and fluff out the fur.

**Please note, this pattern is for personal use. Please do not copy, redistribute or sell this pattern. Thank you!**