How to crochet a ball or a hackey sack

Learn how to crochet a ball or a hackey sack.

I do the tutorial with fat yarn and a size N crochet hook for better visability. It is also a very good idea for beginners to start out with thicker yarn and a larger hook so they can practice before going down to the skinnier threads and crochet hooks.

The hackey sack can be made using the pattern I will provide here, 1 or more balls of #3 crochet thread, and a size 2 crochet hook.

Step 1 Make the slip knot.

Begin by making a slip knot (pics 1 - 4). Slide hook into loop formed by making slip knot.

Gently tighten the noose around the hook (pic 5).

Comments

[yoshi1]

would wool work as well?

[aguest1]

Hey, thanks for the tut! Im hoping to crochet a cover around a tennis ball -- do you have any thoughts on the best way to do this?
Thanks!

[kaylaangelkisses]

Thank so much!My dad loves to hakey sack and i am going to make him one!!

[icewings2005]

IT IS HARD I DON'T GET IT HOW HOw how do i do it??? TT-TT

[I_am_Canadian]

Cool beans! I love it. I'm going to make myself a set for juggling...

6 ball fountain, here I come!

[jessicamalone]

I have been looking to learn crochet for ages...ever since I found the creepy cute crouchet book on Amazon. I have been practising the steps and re-watching the video until I got it perfect. Only problem is my "circle" isn't looking...well...very circular! Going to try with thicker wool. Thank you very much for your tutorial. Hope to be making super cute zombies in no time! x

[martin8510]

im lost could someone please help. step 3 confused me.

[tldudenhoeffer]

Insert your hook into the very last chain (where it's being pinched by the thumb & forefinger). Yarn over the hook, draw through the chain and the loop on the hook. You will see a nice little ring formed. Let me know if you need more help. Leigh MacD

[nightninja87]

excuse me what size needle is the number two u used is it 2.25mm or 275mm?

[tldudenhoeffer]

a US size 2 crochet hook is 2.75mm. I am including my favorite link for crochet hook converting. It is: http://www.yarnfwd.com/crochetconv.html

Happy crocheting, Leigh MacD

[nightninja87]

ok kool thx and what is and where did you get the filling?

[tldudenhoeffer]

I use just about anything I can get my hands on for stuffing the soft ball (read: fiberfil). For the hackey sack, you'll have to get pretty creative. I've used lentils, pea gravel, composite plastics, recycled old bean bags (they're usually filled with plastic junk). Basically, anything that will make it feel right. Check around at a hobby & craft store also. Leigh MacD

[Bridel568]

hey is the ball steps and the hacky steps the same???

[tldudenhoeffer]

Yes, they are the same. I did the ball videos because they're easier to see the actual crocheting being completed. TLD

[James Haskin]

YES! Thank you so much. I love you hackysack (footbag everywhere else in the world) and have wanted to know how to make them for so long.

[nightninja87]

very nice 5 star from me

[tldudenhoeffer]

Thank you!!! TLD