Crochet Pentagon Ball – Free Pattern for Kids. A soft, colorful crochet ball pattern made from 12 pentagons.

This project is perfect if you’re looking for an easy crochet ball that works beautifully as a toy, decor item, or stash-buster. The ball is constructed from 12 vibrant pentagon motifs, creating a classic geometric shape. Whether you want a crochet baby ball toy, a soft play ball for toddlers, or a decorative piece for a nursery, this crochet pentagon ball comes together quickly using leftover cotton yarn.

The simple construction makes this a great crochet stuffed ball tutorial for beginners or anyone who loves modular, motif-based crochet. Because it uses small pentagon motifs, it’s also a fantastic stash busting project.

⭐ Materials

• Cotton yarn leftovers (BASIC COTTON by Pro Lana, 125 m/50 g) in assorted colors
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle

⭐ Size

Finished size: approx. 17 cm in diameter

⭐ Skill Level

Easy – suitable for anyone comfortable working in the round.

⭐ Pattern Notes

This crochet geometric ball pattern is worked from 12 pentagons.

• You can use any color combination you love.
• Rounds 2 and 3 should always be worked in the same color.
• Change colors by fastening on with a slip stitch.
• You will join the pentagons together during the final round.

⭐ Pentagon Motif (Make 12)

This motif forms the basis of the entire crochet pentagon ball.

1. Foundation:
   Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring. This creates the center of your crochet ball pattern.
2. Rounds 1–5:
   • Begin each round with the number of chains indicated in the chart.
   • Work the stitches as shown, always keeping Rounds 2–3 in the same color for a cohesive look.
   • End every round with a sl st.
   • If required, use slip stitches to move to the next round’s starting point.

After completing 5 rounds, your pentagon is finished.
Repeat until you have 12 pentagons.

⭐ Joining the Pentagons

The assembly method is what transforms these pentagons into a crochet stuffed ball.

• From pentagon #2 onward, join each new motif to the previous ones while working the last round.
• At each pentagon corner, replace the chain space with 1 single crochet into the corner chain space of the adjacent pentagon.
• Continue joining motifs following the assembly diagram—this creates the classic five-around-one structure seen in geometric balls.

This join-as-you-go method keeps your ball neat and secure, ideal for babies and kids.

Important:

Before the last few joins, stuff the ball firmly with fiberfill.
This is essential for shaping your crochet baby ball toy or pet toy.

⭐ Finishing

• Once the ball is fully stuffed, close the remaining openings by completing the final pentagon connections.
• Weave in all yarn ends securely.

Your crochet pentagon ball is ready!
It’s soft, lightweight, washable—and an excellent stash-busting crochet project.