Montessori Counting Game Crochet Pattern with Bowls, Balls and Numbers

This crochet counting game is a Montessori-style toy that helps a child learn numbers, colors and simple maths. It has seven colorful bowls, 28 soft balls in the same colors, white circles with the numbers 1 to 10 crocheted onto them and little squares with plus, minus and equals signs. The pattern is written in US terms and worked in continuous rounds, and a checkbox beside each round helps you keep track.

A 17-page pattern for a counting toy with 7 bowls, 28 balls, number circles and sign squares.

What's included

• A 17-page PDF with a checklist for every round and photos
• Patterns for 7 bowls in purple, dark blue, light blue, green, yellow, orange and red
• A pattern for 28 balls (4 in each color) with stuffing tips
• Patterns for the white circles and for the numbers 1 to 10 with photos of how to work them
• Patterns for the white sign squares and the plus, minus and equals signs
• A note about US and UK terms
• Skill level: Intermediate

Display and gift ideas

Use it in a playroom or a classroom, or give it as a thoughtful gift for a toddler. Always supervise play, as there are small parts.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern suits crocheters with some experience of working in the round and making small details. The number pieces need patience.

Tips for making it

• Before pulling the tail to close the ring, insert the hook into the first stitch of round 2 to work more easily.
• Stuff the balls as firmly as you can.
• Sew each crocheted number to its white circle with a neat running stitch.

Why you'll love this pattern

It is a toy that teaches as well as entertains, and the checklist format makes a long pattern easy to follow.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.