Oh, heavens above! Just when I reckon I’ve seen it all in the crochet cosmos, a pattern swoops down that quite literally takes my breath away. And it’s not just any pattern, mind you, but a crochet plane pattern that’s as charming as it is unique.
Imagine, if you will, a miniature propeller plane, dipped in the most delightful shade of blue – the kind of blue that whispers of adventures in the skies and tales spun among the clouds.
I came across this pattern quite by chance, and it was love at first stitch. It’s not every day you get to crochet a piece of history, let alone one that evokes such playfulness and nostalgia without even trying. The intricate details around the propeller, the wings… oh, it’s like crocheting your very own piece of the wide, blue yonder!
Now, don’t get me started on the choice of blue—simply sublime. It’s the perfect project for avid crafters looking to test their wings on something distinctly unique. Crafting this propeller-driven gem, let me tell you, it’s as fulfilling as watching a child’s eyes light up at the sight of a plane in the sky for the first time. Pure magic!
Designer: Hot off the Hook by Catie
Materials & Tools
- Premier brand Just Chenille Supre bluly yarn (6 weight) in 3 colors
- 20 yard of body color (blue)
- 5 yards acen color (white)
- 1 yarn tip color (black)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
St – stitch
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
FLO – front loop only
Body
Starting with the tip color.
Rnd 1: place 3 sc in a Mr (3)
Rnd 2: inc x 3 (6)
Rnd 3: sc x 6 (6) swithcing to body color in the last stitch.
Rnd 4: FLO inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 5: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18) Stuff as you go,
Rnd 6-15: sc x 18 (18) (10 rounds)
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) x 4, 2 sc (14)
Rnd 17: sc x 14 (14)
Rnd 18: (dec, 5 sc) x 2 (12)
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Rnd 20-21: sc x 9 (9) (2 rounds)
Rnd 22: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (6)
Rnd 23: sc x 6 (6)
Finish stuffing. Fasten off, closing the remaining hole. Weave in ends.
Propellers x2
Starting with accent color.
Rnd 1: place 6 sc in a Mr (6)
Rnd 2-3: sc x 6 (6) (2 rounds)
Rnd 4: dec x 3 (3)
Rnd 5-6: sc x 3 (3) (2 rounds)
Fasten off, sewing the remaining hole closed. Repeat for your second propeller. Do not stuff. Sew the propellers onto the front of the plane.
Cockpit
Starting with accen color.
Rnd 1: place 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc x 8 (16)
Rnd 3-4: sc x 16 (16) (2 rounds)
Sl st into the next stitch. Fasten off, leaving a ling tail for sewing. We wil stuff this piece later when sewing it onto the plane.
Tail Wing
Starting with body color.
Rnd 1: place 3 sc in a Mr (3)
Rnd 2: inc x 3 (6)
Rnd 3: sc x 6 (6)
Rnd 4: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 5: sc x 9 (9) sl st into the next stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Stuff lightly. Sew onto the back of the tail.
Tail Pieces x2
Starting with body color.
Rnd 1: place 6 sc into a Mr (6)
Rnd 2-3: sc x 6 (6) (2 rounds)
Rnd 4: fold the piece in half, placing 3 sc across (3)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Place the pieces below the tail on each side. Sew them onto the plane.
Main Wings x2
Starting with body color.
Rnd 1: chain 5, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in the next 2 chains, place 3 sc in the last chain (6)
Working down the other side of the chain, sc in the next 3 stitches, placing 3 sc in the last stitch (12)
Rnd 2: sc x 12 (12) switch to accent color
Rnd 3: sc x 12 (12) swith to body color
Rnd 4-5: sc x 12 (12) (2 rounds)
Rnd 6: (1 inc, 5 sc) x 2 (14)
Rnd 7-8: sc x 14 (14) (2 rounds)
Rnd 9: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 7 (21)
Fasten off, leavivng a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Assembly
- Use a knitting needle or Ami Stix to hold the wings in place while sewing. Place them 5 rows begind the tip.
- Place the cockpit in the center of the wings.
- Sew onto the body, stuff as you go.
Done!