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Polyhedral Balls - five geometric CROCHET PATTERNS digital PDF file download

Name: Polyhedral Balls - five geometric CROCHET PATTERNS digital PDF file download
Brand: PlanetJune
SKU: 103737024
Price: 7.00 USD
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Polyhedral Balls is an original crochet pattern by June Gilbank.

Not only fun to roll, stack, throw, and catch, these Polyhedral ('many-faced') Balls are very special: they are crocheted versions of the five Platonic solids; the only five geometric solid shapes possible where every face is identical and the same number of faces meet at each vertex (corner). Fun and educational!

Make all 5 Platonic solids with this pattern: Tetrahedron (4 sides); Cube (6 sides); Octahedron (8 sides); Dodecahedron (12 sides); Icosahedron (20 sides).

- All 5 finished balls are approximately the same size
- Special construction and edging techniques to keep the sides relatively flat
- A no-sew pattern: 100% crocheted and minimal ends to weave in
- Yarn and stuffing only (no hidden reinforcements) - so it's completely child-safe

(Please note: if you'd like to make these patterns into a set of giant d20 system gaming dice, DON'T buy this pattern - instead buy my GAMING DICE pattern listing which includes both this pattern AND the Gaming Dice Expansion Pack - the d10 pattern & complete numbering instructions for all 6 dice - pictured in the last photo on this listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/103736870)

Pattern Details: This modular pattern is 16 pages long and includes:
- Crochet instructions for the 5 component shapes
- A step-by-step photo tutorial for how to crochet the special edging
- Right- and left-handed step-by-step assembly diagrams, if you'd like to assemble your balls in the same order I did (leaving the minimum number of ends to weave in)
- Tips for speedier assembly and less yarn ends
- A special technique to improve the look of the finished corners

To save on paper and ink, you can choose to print only the pages with the pieces you need. If all you want to print is the crochet patterns for the 5 component shapes, that's all included on one page!

Size: All balls are approx 3.5-4" (9-10cm) in diameter

Difficulty: easy/intermediate

Yarn: worsted weight yarn
A harder, more robust yarn (e.g. normal non-soft acrylics, or cotton) creates stiffer, more rigid balls, that don't bulge out too much when stuffed. For my samples, I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice and Vanna's Choice Baby yarns.

Hook: E US/3.5mm crochet hook (use the smallest hook you can comfortably manage with the yarn you choose - you may need a smaller hook with a softer/lighter weight yarn)

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DELIVERY INFORMATION
This/these pattern(s) will be downloadable from PlanetJune.com as PDF file(s) once I have processed your order and issued your pattern licences. I aim to process Etsy orders once a day, even on weekends and holidays when I can, and within 24-48 hours whenever possible. I'll email you with your download details when your order has been processed - please check your Spam folder for an email with subject 'your PlanetJune download instructions' if you don't see my email!

I don't sell my patterns through Etsy downloads, as I don’t sell just *PDF copies of crochet patterns* as other Etsy sellers do, I sell *perpetual single-user licences* for my patterns, which give you far more! All pattern licences are processed through the PlanetJune shop, and they offer you all of my licencing perks (including unlimited downloads, free updates, customer support whenever you need it, etc - see 'Pattern Licence Information', below).

Your PlanetJune account gives you unlimited access to all your PlanetJune pattern purchases, in case you ever need to download another copy, or if there's an update to the pattern. If you don't already have a PlanetJune account using the email address you use for your Etsy account, I'll create one for you using that email (UNLESS you request the account be created with a different email address and/or as a gift - please see my shop's Frequently Asked Questions for gifting instructions).

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All PlanetJune patterns include detailed written descriptions and crochet instructions together with clear step-by-step photos to demonstrate assembly and any special techniques or other potentially confusing parts. PlanetJune patterns are available in English language only, using standard (US) crochet terminology. Take a look at some examples of my pattern style and quality:
- Free Patterns: www.planetjune.com/free
- Crochet Tutorials: www.planetjune.com/help

PATTERN LICENCE INFORMATION
Please note: you are buying a perpetual, non-transferable single-user licence for a PDF crochet pattern. Your licence entitles you to exclusive perks:
- Unlimited copies of the pattern (for your personal use only): if you lose the pattern in 1, 5, or 10 years and want another copy, you can simply download it again from your PlanetJune account!
- Free access to any errata or revisions to the pattern.
- Unlimited support from me - the designer, June Gilbank - via email (my email address is at the end of every pattern), and via the PlanetJune community support groups (www.planetjune.com/ravelry and www.planetjune.com/discord).
- You MAY sell items made by you from this pattern provided you credit me (June Gilbank, PlanetJune) as the designer.
- However, your pattern licence is non-transferable, and PlanetJune patterns MAY NOT be shared, passed on to others, re-sold, or redistributed in any other way.

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Please see my FAQ (www.planetjune.com/faq) or message me prior to purchase if you need any other information, or email me at any time after purchase if you have any questions about the pattern, or need any assistance! (My email address is at the end of every pattern PDF, so you always have direct access to me if you need customer support.)

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If you sell items made from my patterns, you may apply to have your shop featured on PlanetJune (see www.planetjune.com/buytoys)

Please note that due to Etsy's policies for tax-registered Canadian sellers, the price you see when you order from PlanetJune via Etsy is GST/HST *inclusive*. The price may seem high because, unlike most other Etsy items, you will not be charged additional GST/HST at checkout on any PlanetJune items. I know this is confusing, so please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.

Please note: I sell only single-user licences for downloadable CROCHET PATTERNS in this shop (delivered to you as downloadable PDF files), NOT finished items. As such, all sales are final.

If you'd like to buy a completed item, I can no longer accept commissions for finished items. Maybe you could learn to crochet and make one for yourself instead? (See www.planetjune.com/help for my tutorials!) Or see www.planetjune.com/buytoys for a list of my customers who do sell items made from my patterns.

Your pattern(s) will be downloadable from PlanetJune.com as PDF file(s) once I have processed your order and issued your pattern licence(s). I'll email you with your download details when your order has been processed, within a day of payment wherever possible - please check your Spam folder if you don't see my email (from june@planetjune.com)!

Your PlanetJune account gives you unlimited access to all your PlanetJune pattern purchases, in case you ever need to download another copy, or if there's an update to the pattern. If you don't already have a PlanetJune account using the email address you use for your Etsy account, I'll create one for you using that email (UNLESS you request the account be created with a different email address).

All PlanetJune patterns include detailed written instructions together with clear step-by-step photos to demonstrate assembly and any special techniques or other potentially confusing parts. Take a look at some examples of my pattern style and quality:
- Free Patterns: www.planetjune.com/free
- Crochet Tutorials: www.planetjune.com/help

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