Materials Needed & Measurements:

Crochet Hook: 4.5mm
Yarn:
- Scheepjes Stonewashed XL (50g/75m, 70% Cotton/30% Acrylic):
  - Color 1: Smokey Quartz (842) – 2 balls
  - Color 2: Turquoise (864) – 1 ball
  - Color 3: Beryl (873) – 1 ball
- Scheepjes Riverwashed XL (50g/75m, 70% Cotton/30% Acrylic):
  - Color 4: Amazon (991) – 1 ball
Stuffing: Fiberfill stuffing (approximately 50g)
Tools:
- Scissors
- Yarn needle

Size: Approximately 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter.
Yarn Used:
- Wedges (12): 70.5g
- Chain of Lids (3 chains): 8g each chain
- Joining: 14g

Abbreviations:

Start: Begin with a magic ring or ch 2, and work 6 sc into the first ch. Pull tight to close the ring.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around by working 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (Sc in the next st, inc in the next st) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: (Sc in the next 3 sts, inc in the next st) repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnds 6–12: Work sc in each st around. Maintain 30 sts per rnd.
Rnd 13: (Sc in the next 3 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 14: (Sc in the next 2 sts, dec) repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 15: (Sc in the next st, dec) repeat 6 times. (12 sts)
Stuff: Use fiberfill to firmly stuff the wedge at this point, ensuring even filling.
Rnd 16: Dec around by working sc2tog in each st. (6 sts)
FO: Leave a long tail for sewing. Use a yarn needle to close the opening tightly and weave in the tail securely.

Foundation Chain: Ch 36, ensuring the chain length is long enough to wrap snugly around the wedges.
Rnd 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. (35 sts)
Rnd 2: Turn, ch 1, and sc in each st across.
Repeat Rnds 1–2 until the strip is approximately 3 cm (1.2 inches) wide, or adjust for the desired snugness.
FO: Leave a long tail for sewing.

Joining the Wedges into Groups:
- Divide the 12 wedges into 3 groups (4 wedges per group).
- Take 4 wedges and position them side by side to form a circular segment.
- Using the yarn tail from the wedge, sew along the edges where the wedges touch, creating a secure join. Repeat for the other two groups.
Adding the Lid Chains:
- Wrap one lid chain around each group of wedges. The chain should snugly encircle the group without slipping off.
- Overlap the ends of the chain and sew them securely using the yarn tail.
Final Assembly:
- Interlock the 3 groups of wedges by sliding them together. The lid chains will hold the wedges in place while allowing them to interlock seamlessly.
- Adjust the placement to ensure the puzzle ball is symmetrical and holds its shape.