Crochet Adorable Submarine
Dive into the depths of cuteness with the Crochet Adorable Submarine, a delightful and imaginative toy that will captivate little explorers and collectors alike. With its soft, cuddly body, propellers spinning, and periscope poking out, this handmade submarine is a charming representation of the underwater world. Perfect for bath time play, a nursery decoration, or a keepsake for any ocean enthusiast, this adorable submarine is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face and inspire endless hours of imaginative play.
FINISHED SIZE
approx. 5 inches / 13 cm
MATERIALS
— bulky weight yarn; dark blue (Color A) & light blue (Color B)
— size I (5.5mm) crochet hook (or whichever hook size results in a stitch tight enough to keep stuffing from showing through)
— stuffing
— yarn needle
ABBREVIATIONS
MR = Magic Ring
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
HULL
With Color A, 6 sc in MR.
Inc in ea st around. (12)
(Inc in next st, sc in next st)around. (18)
(Inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts)around. (24)
(Inc in next st, sc in next 3 sts)around. (30)
Sc in ea st around for 10 rounds.
(Dec, sc in next 3 sts)around. (24)
Sc in ea st around.
(Dec, sc in next 2 sts)around. (18)
Sc in ea st around.
(Dec, sc in next st)around. (12)
Dec until 4 sts remain.
F/O & thread yarn through remaining sts.
PROPELLER BLADES
Make 4.
With Color A, 4 sc in MR.
Sc in ea st around.
(Inc in next st, sc in next st)twice. (6)
Sc in ea st around. Sl st in next st.
F/O, leaving a tail for sewing.
WINDOWS
Make 6.
With Color B, 6 sc in MR.
Sl st to first sc.
F/O, leaving a tail for sewing.
CONNING TOWER
With Color A, 6 sc in MR.
(Inc in next st, sc in ea of next 2 sts)twice. (8)
(Inc in ea of next 2 sts, sc in ea of next 2 sts)twice. (12)
Sc in BLO of ea st around.
Sc in ea st around. Sl st in next st.
F/O, leaving a tail for sewing.
PERISCOPE
With Color A, Ch 7.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chains.
Ch 2.
Sc in next 3 chains.
F/O.
ASSEMBLY
Sew propeller blades to the fastened off end of the hull.
Sew 3 windows to each side of the hull.
Sew the conning tower to the top of the submarine.
Sew the periscope to the top center of the conning tower.