Amigurumi Patterns

Crochet Hourglass Free Pattern

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Introduction

This crochet hourglass is a small piece of dark academia charm for your shelf, desk, or reading nook. It is made from two soft spheres joined at the center, with flat circles capping the top and bottom and a little disc of "sand" tucked inside each half. The lavender and mint color blocks give it a calm, vintage-study look, and the single crochet texture makes it feel dense and squishy in the hand. It is a great project for anyone who has made a few amigurumi balls and wants to try simple shaping, color changes, and a bit of assembly.

Materials Needed

Yarn: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight acrylic, lavender (Color A) about 80 yards, mint (Color B) about 80 yards.
Hook: 5 mm (H/8).
Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, polyester fiberfill stuffing.
Finished size: About 10" tall and 8" in diameter.

Abbreviations

MR: Magic ring — an adjustable loop you crochet into to start a round.
sc: Single crochet.
inc: Increase — work 2 single crochet into the same stitch.
dec: Decrease — work 2 single crochet together into one stitch.
ch: Chain.
st(s): Stitch(es).
R / Rnd: Row / Round.
FO: Fasten off.
[ ] x6: Repeat the instructions inside the brackets six times.

Gauge

Gauge is 3 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch in single crochet. Make a small swatch and measure a 1-inch section to check that your stitches match before you begin.

Tips Before You Start

Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you never lose your place.
Stuff the spheres lightly — overstuffing will make the hourglass bulge and the flat base and top will not sit neatly.
Change colors on the last stitch of the round before the new color begins, so the color line stays clean.
Keep your tension even and slightly firm; a loose fabric will let the stuffing show through.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Top Sphere (Color A, then Color B)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts).

Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts).

Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts).

Rnds 9-14: sc in each st around (48 sts).

Rnd 15: [6 sc, dec] x6 (42 sts).

Rnd 16: [5 sc, dec] x6 (36 sts).

Rnd 17: [4 sc, dec] x6 (30 sts).

Rnd 18: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24 sts). Change to Color B.

Rnd 19: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 20: [sc, dec] x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 21: dec x6 (6 sts). FO.

Bottom Sphere (Color A, then Color B)

Work as the top sphere through Rnd 18 (24 sts). Change to Color B.

Rnd 19: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 20: [sc, dec] x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 21: dec x6 (6 sts). FO.

Base (Color A)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts).

Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts).

Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts).

Rnd 9: sc in each st around (48 sts). FO.

Top (Color A)

Work as the base through Rnd 9 (48 sts). FO.

Sand (Color B) — make 2

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts).

Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts).

Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts).

Rnds 9-10: sc in each st around (48 sts). FO.

Assembly and Finishing

Stuff the top sphere lightly. Sew the top sphere to the base around Rnd 9 of the base, leaving a 1" opening. Insert one sand disc through the opening and distribute it evenly. Stuff the bottom sphere lightly. Sew the bottom sphere to the top sphere at the center, aligning Rnd 21 of the top sphere to Rnd 21 of the bottom sphere. Sew the top to the top sphere around Rnd 9 of the top, leaving a 1" opening. Insert the second sand disc through the opening and distribute it evenly, then sew the opening closed. Weave in all ends. Lightly steam or mist block the flat base and top so they sit level, and shape the spheres by hand while the fabric is still damp.

Pro Tips and Variations

Swap the lavender and mint for charcoal and cream for a moodier dark academia palette.
Add a small embroidered or crocheted ring detail at the center join to hide the seam.
Make a mini version with a 3.5 mm hook and sport weight yarn for a desk-sized hourglass.

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