How to Crochet a Three Inch Ball

A simple crocheted ball can be used as the basis for many projects. It can be used in making Amigurumi or as a toy for a pet. This is the basic instructions for making a plain 3" ball. The rest is up to you.
Things You'll Need:
Size G Crochet Hook
Acrylic Yarn Worsted Weight.
Knowledge of Single Crochet.
Instructions
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1Row 1: Ch 2, 6 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, Mark last sc with stitch marker or piece of yarn.

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2Row 2: Inc in each sc around, 12 sc Move marker to last sc in this row. Continue moving marker as rows are completed

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3Row 3: *Inc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* repeat from * to * around, 18 Sc

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4Row 4: *Inc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc* repeat from * to * around, 24 Sc

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5Row 5: *Inc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc* repeat from * to * around, 30 Sc

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6Rows 6-8: Sc in each sc around 36 sc

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7Row 9: *Dec in next two sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc* repeat from * to * around, 24 sc

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8Row 10: *Dec in next two sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc* repeat from * to * around, 18 sc Stuff.

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9Row 11: *Dec in next two sc, 1 sc in next 1 sc* repeat from * to * around, 12 sc

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10Row 12: *Dec in next two sc* repeat from * to * around, 6 sc.

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11End off and close remainder of hole.