Adorable Rocket Free Crochet Pattern

Are you looking for a fun and creative project to try your hand at crochet? Look no further than the adorable rocket pattern! With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring this cute rocket to life. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is perfect for all skill levels. This fun and whimsical pattern will transport you to a world of imagination and creativity. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or just starting out, this project is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of charm to their crafting repertoire.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

YARN: Medium Weight Yarn (Lace 4) in White, Red, Yellow and Light Blue

OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling

HOOK SIZES: 3.5 mm

STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O).

INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows otherwise instructed; join with a sl st, and ch1 at the end of each row. 

BODY TUBE (white, red, and yellow yarn)

1) start working with white yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8)

2) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (12)

3) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (16)

4) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (20)

5) sc even (20)

6) *4 sc, inc *, repeat ** around (24)

7) sc even (24)

8) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (28)

9) sc even (28)

10) *6 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (32)

11-16) sc even (32); start stuffing the rocket

17) switch to red yarn, working in fl only, sc even (32)

18-20) sc even (32)

21) working in BLO only, *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24)

22) switch to yellow yarn, *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the rocket

23) dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn

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24) attach red yarn to the FLO of any one st of rnd 21, *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (40)

25) sc even (40); F/O and hide the yarn

FINS (red yarn; make two)

1) 4 sc in a mr (4)

2) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (6)

3) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8)

4) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10)

5) flatten the fin and stat crocheting through both layers, 5 sc (5); ch 1 and turn

6) 1 hdc inc, 1 hdc and 1 sc in the next st, 1 sc, 1 sl st (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the fin to the side of the rocket body (between round #9 and #15).

WINDOW (light blue yarn)

1) 8 sc in a mr (8)

2) inc around (16); F/O and leave a log tail of yarn to attach the window to the body tube.