Crochet Rocket Ship
Blast off into the stratosphere with the Crochet Rocket Ship, a thrilling and adorable creation that's out of this world! With its sturdy body, gleaming details, and colorful fins, this handmade rocket is ready to take little space enthusiasts on a journey of imagination and adventure. Whether displayed on a shelf, played with during playtime, or used as a cozy companion, this crochet rocket ship is sure to ignite curiosity and inspire a love for space exploration in young minds.
FINISHED SIZE
approx. 3.5 inches / 9 cm
MATERIALS
— bulky weight yarn; red (A), blue (B), white ©
— size I (5.5mm) or J (6mm) crochet hook (or whichever hook size results in a stitch tight enough to keep stuffing from showing through)
— stuffing
— yarn needle
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
Inc = 2 sc in one stitch
Dec = sc2tog or invisible decrease
st / sts = stitch / stitches
F/O = Fasten Off
INSTRUCTIONS
ROCKET BODY
With Color A sc 4 into MR.
(Inc in next st, sc in next st)twice. (6)
(Inc in next st, sc in next st)three times. (9)
(Inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts)around. (12)
(Inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts)around. (16)
Switch to Color B.
Sc in ea st around.
(Inc in next st, sc in next 3 sts)around. (20)
(Inc in next st, sc in next 3 sts)around. (25)
Sc in ea st around for 6 rounds.
(Dec, sc in next 3 sts)around. (20)
Sc in ea st around.
Switch to Color A.
(Dec, sc in next 3 sts)around. (16)
(Dec, sc in next 2 sts)around. (12)
Add stuffing. Continue stuffing through remaining rounds.
Dec around. (6)
Dec around. (3)
F/O. Thread yarn through remaining sts and pull tight.
ENGINE NOZZLE
Make 4.
With Color A sc 5 into MR.
Inc in ea st around. (10)
Sc in BLO of ea st around.
Dec, sc in next 6 sts, Dec. (8)
Dec, sc in next 4 sts, Dec. (6)
Add stuffing.
Dec around. (3)
F/O. Thread yarn through remaining sts and pull tight.
WINDOWS
Make 2.
With Color C, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook. Sl st in next st.
F/O, leaving a length of yarn for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Sew engine nozzles to the base of the rocket.
Sew windows to sides of rocket.