This ball is exactly what its name would suggest: a fairly accurate baseball! It uses the same two panel construction that an actual baseball uses. The combination of working the panels from the inside-out and short row shaping gives the stitching the smooth curves that are recognizable from any angle. If you want to create something truly unique and maybe challenge yourself in the process, give this a try!

Yarn: shell panels - 70 yd (64 m) fingering; yarn ball center - 35 g (1.25 oz) any size; panel stitching - 3 yd (2.75 m) fingering

Needles: 2.75 mm (2 US) circular needles (long enough for magic loop), a single 4.5 mm (7 US) needle (for binding off)

Gauge (unblocked): 27 sts x 40 rows - 4” x 4” 10 cm x 10 cm

Notions: two stitch markers, tapestry needle, pins (optional)

Techniques: magic loop, Judy’s magic cast on, short rows