Crochet Plane with Propeller

Crocheting a plane with a propeller is a joyous and creative project that can bring whimsy and charm to your space. Crafting this delightful piece involves a mix of precision and imagination, as you carefully stitch each detail to bring the aerodynamic design to life. The propeller adds a touch of motion and playfulness to the overall piece, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to any collection. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun challenge, this project is sure to spark your creativity and admiration for the art of crochet.

Materials

• 4 colors yarn (I like to use 100% cotton yarn like Scheepjes Larra, but you can use any yarn, as long as it matches your hook):
  • white
  • red
  • main color
  • wing color (if you want, this can be the same as the main color
• crochet hook (I used 2,5 because it matches my yarn size)
• darning needle
• scissors
• filling

Crochet

wings (make 2)

make in wing color
1. sc6 in magic ring (6)
2. inc6 (12)
3. [inc, sc3] (15)
4-8. sc15 (15)
9. Fold and go through both layers at once: sc7 (7)

propeller (make 2)

make in white
1. sc6 in magic ring (6)
2. [inc, sc]3x (9)
3-4. sc9 (9)
5. [dec, sc]3x (6)
6. [dec, sc]2x (4)
7. Fold and go through both layers at once: sc2 (2)

body

start with red
1. sc6 in magic ring (6)
2. [go through both the layer of the plane and propeller: sc2, inc]2x (8)
3. [sc2, dec]2x (6)
4. switch to main color: inc6 (12)
5. [inc, sc]6x (18)
6-7. sc18 (18)
8. [inc, sc2]6x (24)
9-11. sc24 (24)

12. sc8, now leave this loop alone for a bit while we work on the window

switch to white:
ch1 on the next available stitch,
sc8, ch1, turn
sc8, ch1, turn
dec, sc4, dec, ch1, turn
sc6, ch1, turn
dec, sc2, dec

continue where you left off with the main color: 14sc around the white window you just created (I did 5 on both sides, 4 on the top), 8sc (30)
13-17. sc30 (30)
18. sc14, dec, sc2, dec, sc10 (28)
19. sc28 (28)
20. sc13, dec, sc2, dec, sc9 (26)
21. sc26 (26)
22. sc11, dec4, sc7 (22)
23. sc22 (22)
24. sc11, dec2, sc7 (20)
25. sc10, dec2, sc6 (18)
Fill your plane
26. [sc, dec]6x (12)

Crochet 1-3 stitches until you’re in the middle of the bottom of the plane.

27. switch to wing color: sc5, inc2, sc5 (14)
28. sc6, inc2, sc6 (16)
29. sc7, inc2, sc7 (18)
30. sc7, dec2, sc7 (16)
31. sc, Fold and go through both layers at once: slst7 (7)

Assembly

Sew the wings on the body starting at row 12 (the row where you started the window), 2 stitches from the window (so on the third stitch).