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Whenever I have to crochet a sphere, I always pull out the tried and true method: increase by the same number of stitches each row for a little while, work the rows even for the middle bit, then decrease by the same number of stitches each row until you're finished.

Ideal Crochet Sphere

Material: Patons Brilliant, or any other stretchy yarn you may have on hand.

Brilliant Crossed Headband

Directory of Free, Online Crochet Patterns by Category

I worked these up over a couple of days.

http://vallieskids.blogspot.com/2009/08/taming-butterfly.html

Taming the Butterfly

http://crochetology.net/2010/06/one-ball-of-yarn-challenge/

Colorful acrylic yarn from China.

One-Ball-of-Yarn headband

Nerdy Amigurumi

http://www.amigurumipatterns.net/Cartoons-Games/3/

all / cats / dogs / birds / bunnies / bears / safari animals / forest animals / farm animals / sea animals / other animals / dolls / cartoons & games / food / transport / flowers / holidays / other patterns Scooby Doo by Erin's Toy Store Yosemite Sam

When making amigurumi, you will often need to join an open-ended crocheted piece (e.g. the top of a leg or tail or a muzzle) to a closed crocheted piece (e.g. the body or head).

Joining Amigurumi

At yesterday's craft morning I taught the butterfly, everyone seemed to really enjoy it and so I thought I would write out a really clear pattern with photos for it, as I didn't manage to find a proper one online. Enjoy :) You can use any yarn and needle you like.