1/4Earth Globe Pattern
Original design by @柯米嘟嘟
A round amigurumi globe whose continents are formed by per-stitch color changes following a world-map chart. This colorwork sphere makes a charming decorative piece for a shelf, classroom, or anyone who loves geography and travel.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Hook
- 2.0mm
- Time
- 3-5 hours
Materials
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Stitches used: sc, inc, dec, MR
Earth Globe Pattern — Color-coded Amigurumi Chart Colors: White / Royal Blue / Grass Green / Ginger Yellow Increase section: R1: 6 sc in MR (6) R2: Inc in each st around (12) R3: *Sc, inc*, repeat around (18) R4: *2 sc, inc*, repeat around (24) R5: *3 sc, inc*, repeat around (30) R6: *4 sc, inc*, repeat around (36) R7: *5 sc, inc*, repeat around (42) R8: *6 sc, inc*, repeat around (48) Body (follow color chart for earth map pattern): R9-R18: Sc in each st around (48) — change colors per stitch as shown in chart Decrease section: R19: *6 sc, dec*, repeat around (42) R20: *5 sc, dec*, repeat around (36) R21: *4 sc, dec*, repeat around (30) R22: *3 sc, dec*, repeat around (24) — begin stuffing R23: *2 sc, dec*, repeat around (18) R24: *Sc, dec*, repeat around (12) R25: *4 sc, dec* (or as charted) — continue stuffing R26: Dec around, fasten off (6) Color placement per stitch follows the chart — irregular color changes create the world map continents.
Notes
2.0mm hook. 4 colors of yarn (white, royal blue, grass green, ginger yellow). The color chart shows per-stitch color assignments to create a world map pattern. Stuff firmly around the sides to achieve a round shape. Cut connecting threads every 2-3 rounds when changing colors. The increase/decrease structure follows standard amigurumi sphere shaping; the unique aspect is the per-stitch color pattern.
Frequently asked questions
How are the continents created?
The sphere itself uses standard amigurumi increase/decrease shaping; the world map comes entirely from changing yarn color per stitch according to the color chart, so the difficulty is in tracking the colorwork rather than the shaping.
How do I keep the back of the work tidy when changing colors?
Cut the connecting threads every 2-3 rounds when changing colors so you don't carry long floats across the inside of the globe.
How do I get a nicely round shape?
Stuff firmly around the sides as you close the decrease section so the globe holds a smooth, round form rather than collapsing flat.
