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Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern

Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern
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Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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About This Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a colorful counting set: seven bowls, 28 small balls, ten white circles and matching crochet numbers, plus three small sign squares. It is designed to be tactile and durable for preschool learning and sorting play. The instructions are written in US terminology and include helpful tips and photographs to guide you through each part.

Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn simple amigurumi techniques, working in continuous rounds, plus small shaping for letters and signs. Perfect for gifting or classroom use, the finished set is bright, sturdy and satisfying to make.

Why You'll Love This Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines learning and play with handmade charm. I enjoy choosing bright color combinations and watching the pieces come together into a cohesive set. The project is satisfying to stitch because each small item works up quickly and gives constant progress. I also love how versatile the design is — you can scale or recolor it to make personalized sets for friends or classrooms. Making this set always leaves me inspired to design more educational crochet toys.

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Switch Things Up

I love changing the colors to match nursery decor — switch to pastel shades for a softer set or use bold, primary colors for classroom use.

You can change the size by swapping yarn weight and hook size; using bulky yarn and a larger hook creates chunky bowls and balls, while fingering weight makes mini pocket-sized versions.

I often add embroidered faces or stitched icons on the white circles instead of numbers to make color-matching games or emotion-learning sets.

If you want a fall or holiday-themed set, pick autumn tones or Christmas colors and add small motifs on the squares for seasonal play.

I sometimes make the balls slightly heavier by adding a bit of plastic pellet inside a pouch for more satisfying tossing play — secure the pellets inside a tight pouch before inserting into the ball.

Make additional numbered discs to extend counting beyond ten, or make duplicate sets with different color schemes for multiple children or classroom stations.

For older kids, sew numbers permanently to the bowl base; for young children, keep discs removable so they can practice sorting and pairing independently.

I like to add a loop or small handle to the bowls if I want to hang them on a wall display — just stitch a small chain loop between rounds and secure firmly.

Try using gradient or variegated yarn for the white discs' edges for a subtle color fade effect that still reads clearly for numbers.

When making the number shapes, experiment with outline stitches in contrasting colors to make the numerals pop and increase readability for learners.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not reading the US/UK terminology note; double-check the abbreviation list and conversions before you start to ensure you use the correct stitch names. ✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds with increases; use a marker at the start of each round to keep your stitch counts accurate and avoid losing the beginning of the round. ✗ Stuffing too early or unevenly causes lumps; start stuffing gradually as you shape each ball or bowl and add small amounts of stuffing at a time for a smooth finish. ✗ Forgetting to hide tails and secure the last rows leads to loose seams; weave in ends as you go and sew the final round with a needle when recommended to secure the shape and finish neatly.

Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern

Make a bright, Montessori-inspired counting toy for little hands with this detailed crochet pattern. You will create seven colorful bowls, 28 small balls, ten numbered white circles and matching numbers, plus three signs — perfect for learning to count and sorting by color. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, tips for finishing and clear materials and abbreviations so you can stitch with confidence.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Counting Game Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Red yarn ~90g (10 ply)
  • 02
    Orange yarn ~80g (10 ply)
  • 03
    Yellow yarn ~70g (10 ply)
  • 04
    Green yarn ~60g (10 ply)
  • 05
    Light blue yarn ~50g (10 ply)
  • 06
    Dark blue yarn ~40g (10 ply)
  • 07
    Purple yarn ~30g (10 ply)
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    White yarn ~110g (10 ply)
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    3 other colors (I chose pink, light yellow and light green) - 10g each
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    I used DROPS PARIS (10 ply) but you can use any other 10 ply yarn

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook 2.5mm (UK 12) = C2 US
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    Optional: Crochet hook up to 5mm (UK 6) / H8 US for chunkier work (not recommended for tidy stitches)
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill
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    Stitch markers
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    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving in ends
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    Scissors
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    Needle for sewing last row into BLO when instructed

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— Bowls :

Purple bowl (with purple yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Info :

Tip! Before pulling the tail to close the ring, insert the hook in the first stitch; in this way you will keep it loose and it will be easier to work in the 1st stitch of row 2

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: BLO sc X 42 => 4

Round 8-13 :

R8 - R9 - R10 - R11 - R12 - R13: sc X 42 => 42

Round 14 :

R14: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 42

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the first bowl is finished.

Dark Blue bowl (with dark blue yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: BLO sc X 49 => 49

Round 9-14 :

R9 - R10 - R11 - R12 - R13 - R14: sc X 49 => 49

Round 15 :

R15: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 49

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 2nd bowl is finished.

Light Blue bowl (with light blue yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: BLO sc X 56 => 56

Round 10-15 :

R10 - R11 - R12 - R13 - R14 - R15: sc X 56 => 56

Round 16 :

R16: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 56

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 3rd bowl is finished.

Green bowl (with green yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: BLO sc X 63 => 63

Round 11-16 :

R11 - R12 - R13 - R14 - R15 - R16: sc X 63 => 63

Round 17 :

R17: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 63

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 4th bowl is finished.

Yellow bowl (with yellow yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: (4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Round 11 :

R11: BLO sc X 70 => 70

Round 12-17 :

R12 - R13 - R14 - R15 - R16 - R17: sc X 70 => 70

Round 18 :

R18: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 70

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 5th bowl is finished.

Orange bowl (with orange yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: (4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Round 11 :

R11: (9 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 77

Round 12 :

R12: BLO sc X 77 => 77

Round 13-18 :

R13 - R14 - R15 - R16 - R17 - R18: sc X 77 => 77

Round 19 :

R19: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 77

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 6th bowl is finished.

Red bowl (with red yarn) :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: (4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Round 11 :

R11: (9 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 77

Round 12 :

R12: (5 sc + 1 inc + 5 sc) X 7 => 84

Round 13 :

R13: BLO sc X 84 => 84

Round 14-19 :

R14 - R15 - R16 - R17 - R18 - R19: sc X 84 => 84

Round 20 :

R20: (chain 1 + 1 slip stitch) X 84

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 7th bowl is finished.

— Balls :

Make 28 :

1 purple ball, 2 dark blue balls, 3 light blue balls, 4 green balls, 5 yellow balls, 6 orange balls, 7 red balls

Pattern R1 :

R1: Magic ring & 6 sc => 6

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 6 => 12

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 18

Round 4 :

R4: (2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 24

Round 5-7 :

R5 - R6 - R7: sc X 24 => 24

Info :

Start stuffing the ball as firmly as you like;

Round 8 :

R8: (2 sc + 1 dec) X 6 => 18

Round 9 :

R9: (1 sc + 1 dec) X 6 => 12

Info :

Sew this last row with a needle instead of the crochet. To do that just insert the needle in the BLO of every stitch and pull firmly at the end. Cut the yarn and hide the remaining thread.

— White circles for numbers :

Circle for number 1 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: sl X 35 => 35

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the first circle is finished.

Circle for number 2 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: sl X 42 => 42

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 2nd circle is finished.

Circle for number 3 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: sl X 49 => 49

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 3rd circle is finished.

Circle for number 4 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: sl X 56 => 56

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 4th circle is finished.

Circle for number 5 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: sl X 63 => 63

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 5th circle is finished.

Circle for number 6 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: (4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Round 11 :

R11: sl X 70 => 70

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 6th circle is finished.

Circle for number 7 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: (4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Round 11 :

R11: (9 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 77

Round 12 :

R12: sl X 77 => 77

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 7th circle is finished.

Circles for number 8, 9, 10 - make 3 :

(I made them the same size, but you can continue increasing if you like)

Round 1 :

R1: Magic Ring + 7 sc => 7

Round 2 :

R2: inc X 7 sc => 14

Round 3 :

R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 21

Round 4 :

R4: (1 sc + 1 inc + 1 sc) X 7 => 28

Round 5 :

R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 35

Round 6 :

R6: (2 sc + 1 inc + 2 sc) X 7 => 42

Round 7 :

R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 49

Round 8 :

R8: (3 sc + 1 inc + 3 sc) X 7 => 56

Round 9 :

R9: (7 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 63

Round 10 :

R10: (4 sc + 1 inc + 4 sc) X 7 => 70

Round 11 :

R11: (9 sc + 1 inc) X 7 => 77

Round 12 :

R12: (5 sc + 1 inc + 5 sc) X 7 => 84

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread and the 7th circle is finished.

— Numbers 1 to 10 :

number 1 - with purple :

R1 Chain 20, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 2nd chain: dc X 4, 7 dc together, 8 dc

Info :

Sew the number to the first circle;

Tip :

To double crochet 7 together make only the first half of the double crochet for each stitch, keep it on the hook and move to the next one. At the end of the 7th dc you should have 8 loops (pic 1) - pool through all of them (pic 2)

number 2 with dark blue :

R1: Chain 27, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 4nd chain: dc x 5, 7 dc together, dc x 5, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch + 1 dc, 1 sl

Info :

Sew the number to the second circle;

number 3 with light blue - first part :

R1: Chain 12, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 2nd chain: 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 sl

number 3 second part :

R3: Chain 10, turn

Round 4 :

R4: starting from the 4nd chain: 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 dc in the same stitch, 1 sl

Info :

Sew the two parts from number 3 directly to the third circle;

number 4 with green :

R1: Chain 16, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 4nd chain: dc X 13, turn,

Round 3 :

R3: 1 sl (in the same stitch as the last dc from row 2), 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc

Info :

Now we are going to work 4 tc: - the first tc starts from the base of the last dc - the other 3 tc start at the base of the last one (this allows us to work without a row foundation) - in order to turn make 4 dc in the same stitch (the base of the last tc) - 7 tc (each tc starts at the base of the last one)

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 4th white base

number 5 with yellow :

R1: Chain 28, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 4nd chain: dc x 5, 3 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc x 2, 3 dc in the same stitch, (1 dc + dc 3 together) X 3, 4 dc

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 5th white base

number 6 with orange :

R1: Chain 25, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 2nd chain: (dc X 2 + 2 dc in the same stitch) X 8

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 6th white base

number 7 with red :

R1: Chain 24, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 4nd chain: dc x 5, 4 dc together, 12 dc

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 7th white base

number 8 (your favorite color) :

R1: Chain 38, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 4nd chain: 2 dc in the same stitch X 10, 5 dc, 2 dc together X 10

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 8th white base

number 9 (a color you have extra yarn of) :

R1: Chain 37, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 2nd chain: (dc X 2 + 2 dc in the same stitch) X 12

Info :

Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 9th white base

number 10 (the color that you impulse bought but never used) - number 1 (similar to before but bigger) :

R1: Chain 26, turn

Round 2 :

R2: starting from the 2nd chain: dc x 5, 8 dc together, 12 dc

number 0 :

R3: Chain 24, slip stitch to the first one (work over the left yarn)

Round 4 :

R4: chain 2, dc X 6, 2dc in the same stitch X 5, dc X 7, 2dc in the same stitch X 5, sl to the first chain 2

Info :

Arrange it as in the picture (yarn on down right to look like in my pic), Cut the yarn and sew the letter to the 10th white base

— Squares for signs — make 3 :

Round 1 :

R1: Chain 13, turn

Round 2 - Round 10 :

R2 - .... - R10: sc X 12, turn

Round 11 :

R11: sc X 12, do not turn, continue in round: Start with a sc in the same stitch (2 in total). 8 X sc as you go down on the left side of the patch. 2 sc in the last stitch. 10 sc in base of row 1 (in the remaining loop of each chain). 2 sc in the last stitch. 9 X sc as you go up on the right side of the patch.

Info :

You should have around 44 in total all around the patch (including row 11) - if you don't have the exact same number is on, the stitches on the side can be harder to spot

Round 13 :

R13: sl X 42;

Info :

Cut the yarn, hide the thread;

Plus sign :

R1: chain X 12. R2: starting from the 3rd chain: sc X 10. Make 2 pieces and sew them one over the other like in the first picture

Minus sign :

R1: chain X 12. R2: starting from the 3rd chain: sc X 10. Make 1 pieces and sew like in the second picture

Equal sign :

R1: chain X 12. R2: starting from the 3rd chain: sc X 10. Make 2 pieces and sew them like in the 3rd picture

Info :

Your counting toy is now finished!

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew each crocheted number to its matching white circle by positioning the letter on the circle and stitching through both layers, hiding ends neatly on the wrong side.
  • Stuff each ball firmly and evenly before finishing the last rounds; sew the last row by inserting a needle into the BLO of every stitch and pulling to close, then hide the thread.
  • Place or sort the balls into the bowls by color and number as a counting set; you can stitch the circles to the bowl base if you want them permanently attached, or leave them removable for play.
  • Make the plus, minus and equal signs by sewing the small sign pieces together as instructed and attach to a square base; weave in all ends and trim any excess threads.
  • Pin parts in place before sewing to ensure correct alignment and symmetry, especially when sewing numbers or signs to the white circle bases.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is written in US terminology and is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated; check the US/UK note if you are used to UK terms.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round to avoid losing your place while working increases and shaping.
  • 💡Stuff the balls and bowls gradually to maintain smooth shapes; overstuffing can distort stitches and under stuffing can make pieces floppy.
  • 💡Sew the final row with a needle into the BLO when instructed — this secures the shape and creates a neat finish.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go to keep the finishing simple and tidy.

This colourful Counting Game set is a joyful way to teach numbers and sorting while you crochet. The finished bowls, balls and numbered discs make a durable, tactile learning toy that’s perfect for little hands. Make one for a classroom, a toy box, or as a thoughtful handmade gift — kids and parents will love it! 🧶🎁

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

The bowls range from small to larger sizes depending on the color (approximately 6-10 cm diameter for the smaller bowls using the recommended yarn and 2.5mm hook). Balls are small, palm-sized, and the numbered discs fit inside the bowls.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the finished size; adjust the hook accordingly and make a gauge swatch to check proportions before making the full set.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic experience with magic ring, increases, decreases, working in the round and basic shaping is recommended for the best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the full set in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, speed, and how many pieces you make at once.