Spiral Hackysack by Joyce (YuLian) Yu

Spiral Hackysack

Crochet
April 2010
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
20 yards (18 m)
One size
US
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

These hackysacks are quick to make, plus they only use up slightly less than 10 yards, so they are perfect for random little balls of yarn you have lying around. They make great gifts for kids and can be stuffed with polyfill for some soft balls to throw around.

I realized that the technique for making the spirals might be a bit confusing. I’ve also made a little tutorial to explain the first two rounds.

Pattern updated: July 23, 2011

This pattern is written US terms.

Additional Information
Materials:
-About 10 yards each of worsted weight MC and CC.
-Size G Hook (4.0 mm)
-Split ring marker or scrap yarn
-Tapestry needle
-Pony beads (or other stuffing)

Abbreviations
MC – main color
CC – contrast color
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
rnd - round
ch – chain
pm – place marker