Using approx 6/0 beads instead on size 2 needles.

So far I think the size will not be too much larger…

Finished about the size of a softball. I knit this to be used as a massage ball for achy shoulders and upper back, so I stuffed it with a tennis ball and some batting to fill the space. I may take out the seam and replace this filling with a softball if it slips too much.

I really like the size and feel of it! The beads line up beautifully, and the sphere pattern is perfect!