The coal ball, though dark and unassuming, carries an unexpected warmth. Once a source of fierce fire, it now rests quietly, its surface smooth from time and touch. Together, they create a juxtaposition of softness and strength, magic and simplicity.
On cold, rainy afternoons, I often find myself tracing the stitches of the hat with my fingertips while resting my palm on the cool coal ball. In this quiet communion, I feel a sense of calm wash over me. The hat’s playful charm and the coal ball’s grounded presence blend into a strange, but deeply soothing, harmony. It’s as if they’ve formed their own little world of comfort, reminding me that beauty and healing can be found in the most unlikely pairings.
X: sc(single crochet) V: 2 sc into the same stitch A: single crochet decrease number+(): the number of times to loop the stitches in parentheses T: hdc (half double crochet) F: dc (double crochet) E: tr (treble crochet) blo: Through back loops only flo: Through front loops only W: 3sc into the same stitch ss,sl,st: ship stitch
At the beginning of each round, make a chain (ch), and at the end of each round, work a slip stitch (sl st). These two stitches do not count toward the total stitch count.
① Crochet the main body of the coal ball.
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | 6X |
| R2 | 6V |
| R3 | 6 (X, V) |
| R4 | 6 (X, V, X) |
| R5 | 6 (3X, V) |
| R6 | 6 (2X, V, 2X) |
| R7 | 36X |
| R8 | 6 (5X, V) |
| R9~R13 | 42X |
| R14 | 6 (5X,A) |
| R15 | 6 (2X, A, 2X) |
| R16 | 30X |
| R17 | 6 (3X,A) |
| R18 | 6 (X, A, X) |
| R19 | 6 (X, A) |
| Slip stitch to finish and leave a long end for sewing |
② Crochet the eyes of the coal ball.
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 6X |
| R2 | 6V |
| R3 | 6 (X, V) |
③Crochet the arms and legs of the coal ball.
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 6X |
| R2 | 6V |
| R3 | 12X |
| R4 | 6A |
| At the end, crochet 10 chain stitches (ch), then join them to the main body. |
④ Crochet a witch’s hat.
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 6X |
| R2~R8 | 6X |
| R9 | 3 (X, V) |
| R10 | 9X |
| R11 | 3 (X, V, X) |
| R12 | 12X |
| R13 | 3 (3X, V) |
| R14 | 15X |
| R15 | 3 (2X, V, 2X) |
| R16 | 18X |
| R17 | 3 (5X, V) |
| R18 | 21X |
| R19 | Change to black thread. 3 (3X, V, 3X) |
| R20 | 3 (7X, V) |
| R21 | Change to purple thread. 13(X, V),X |
| R22 | 40FV |
⑤ Crochet a small coal ball.
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 6X |
| R2 | 6V |
| R3 | 6 (X, V) |
| R4~R5 | 18X |
| R6 | 6 (X, A) |
| R7 | 6A |
| Slip stitch to finish and leave a long end for sewing |
⑥Crochet the eyes of the small coal ball.
| Separate two strands from the four-strand yarn, then crochet 8 single crochets (sc). |
⑦ Crochet a star.
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | Magic Ring 5X |
| R2 | 3ch， Crochet from the second last stitch. X,T, SL |
Notes:
- Sew the arms between Row 10 and Row 11 of the main body.
- Sew the legs between Row 3 and Row 4 of the main body.
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