Hot Air Balloon Crochet Pattern, Hot Air Balloon Amigurumi

This listing is for a very clear and easy to follow crochet pattern of a hot air balloon! 

Needed materials to make this pattern:

• crochet hook, size G (6) / 4.0mm
• yarn type: light worsted weight / DK
• yarn colours: brown, dark brown, navy, and 6 different colours for the balloon (blue, light blue, yellow, dark green, turquoise, light green)
• tapestry needle
• optional but handy: sewing pins
• fiberfill for stuffing

Needed skills to make this pattern:

• magic ring
• chain stitches
• slip stitches
• single crochet
• increasing and decreasing
• basic sewing skills

Overall skill level: advanced beginner. When made with the described hook size and yarn, the  hot air balloon and basked will become about 27cm /  11” tall.

The pattern is written in US crochet terminology and is available in English. The pattern description is written using abbreviations; there’s an extensive list included to explain all abbreviations used. There are also a lot of detailed pictures included to guide you through the pattern.