Crocheted Aeroplane

This pattern uses UK terminology.

Using a 3mm hook and 4ply yarn you create a plane that is roughly 21cm/8” long and 29cm/11” wide. However this pattern should work for any weight of yarn as long as you use the equivalent hook size.

Key:dc: double chainch: chainst: stitch

Pattern by Anna Magpie www.magpiesemporium.wordpress.com

Main body:Foundation row: Create a magic loop (or a slip knot instead), 3 dc into it, ch 1, turn.Row 1 to 4: 1 dc into each stitch, ch 1, turn. (3 sts)Row 5: 1 dc into each st, ch 9.Row 6: 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each of next 10 sts, ch 9.Row 7: 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each of next 18 sts, ch 1 turn. (19 sts)Row 8 to 14: 1 dc into each st, ch 1, turn.Row 15: 1 dc into each ofnext 12 sts, ch 1, turn. (12 sts)Row 16 to 17: 1 dc into each of next 5 sts, ch 1, turn. (5 sts)Row 18: 1 dc into each of next 2 sts, 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (6 sts)Row 19 to 20: 1 dc into each st, ch 1, turn.Row 21: 1 dc into each of next 2 sts, 2dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 3 sts, ch 1, turn. (7 sts)Row 22 to 23: 1 dc into each st, ch 1, turn.Row 24: 1 dc into each of next 3 sts, 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 3 sts, ch 1, turn. (8 sts)Row 25 to 26: 1 dc into each st, ch 1, turn.Row 27: 1 dc into each of next 3 sts, 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 4 sts, ch 1, turn. (9 sts)Row 28 to 29: 1 dc into each st, ch 1, turn.Row 30: 1 dc into each of next 4 sts, 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 4 sts, ch 1, turn. (10 sts)Row 31 to 32: 1 dc into each st, ch 1, turn.Row 33: 1 dc into each of next 4 sts, 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 5 sts, ch 1, turn. (11 sts)Row 34 to 36: 1 dc into each st, ch 1, turn.Row 37: 1 dc into each of next 5 sts, 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 5 sts, ch 1, turn. (12 sts)Row 38 to 43: 1 dc into each st, ch 1, turn.Row 44: 1 dc into each st, ch 36, turn.Row 45: 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each of next 46 sts, ch 36, turn.Row 46: 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each of next 81 sts, ch 1, turn. (82 sts)Row 47 to 59: 1 dc into each st, ch 1, turn.Row 60: 1 dc into each of next 47 sts, ch 1, turn. (47 sts)Row 61 to 63: 1 dc into each of next 12 sts, ch 1, turn. (12 sts)Row 64: 1 dc into 1st st, dc2tog, 1 dc into each of next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc into last st, ch1, turn. (10 sts)Row 65: 1 dc into 1st st, dc2tog, 1 dc into each of next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc into last st, ch1, turn. (8 sts)Row 66: 1 dc into 1st st, dc2tog, 1 dc into each of next 2 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc into last st, ch1, turn. (6 sts)

Pattern by Anna Magpie www.magpiesemporium.wordpress.com

Row 67: 1 dc into each st.Bind off.

Create two, and blanket stitch together, stuffing as you go.

Propeller:Foundation row: Ch 23.Row 1: 1 dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc into each of next 21 sts, ch 1, turn. (22 sts)Row 2 to 5: 1 dc into each st, ch 1, turn.Row 6: 1 dc into each stitch.Bind off.

Fold in half length ways, and sew together. Then stitch to the nose of the plane and add a button in the centre front of the propeller.

Pattern by Anna Magpie www.magpiesemporium.wordpress.com