Imagine piecing together your very own crochet Black Fleet pirate ship amigurumi. With yarn and a hook, you'll bring to life the adventurous seas and tales of the high skies. This fun project lets you stitch your way to a playful pirate ship, complete with all the tiny details that make pirate ships fascinating. From the tip of its mast to the depths of its hold, your creation will captivate the hearts of both young and old.
Crochet Black Fleet Pirate Ship Amigurumi
Materials:
- Pattern by Joyce Overheu from Flying Dutchman Games
- Yarn (multiple colors based on the design)
- Size G (4 mm) crochet hook
- Needle
Base of the Ship:
Start:
- with a slip knot and chain 16 stitches. The 16th stitch is for turning, making the piece 15 stitches wide.
Continue:
- with rows until you have a piece that is 15 stitches wide by 21 rows (or as specified for the desired size of the ship).
Body of the Ship:
Stitching Technique:
- Learn the single crochet two together (SC2TOG) technique, also known as a decrease. To do this:
- Insert your hook into the stitch, draw up a loop, insert your hook into the next stitch, draw another loop, then yarn over and draw through all three loops on the hook.
Bottom of the Boat:
- Complete the bottom with the SC2TOG technique as explained, checking directions as needed. When finished, yarn over and fasten off.
Sides of the Ship:
Construction:
- Unfortunately, details on recording the side construction were missed, but it involves repeating similar patterns to the base until reaching a specific section described as "tricky."
Tricky Bit:
- Follow the well-written pattern, which may require reading several times to understand. The goal is to create a double-sided side with a slight offset at the front and bottom, allowing for stitching together.
Assembly:
Stitching:
- Start by stitching the inside of the sides together, then the outside, ensuring double thickness for sturdiness.
Back Piece:
- Follow the same principle as the sides and bottom for the back piece of the boat, not captured in the footage. Sew the three pieces together and attach them to the bottom of the ship.
Hide Loose Ends:
- Sew or crochet loose ends into the seams to prevent unraveling.
Top Deck and Poop Deck:
Filling:
- Fill the bottom of the ship with stuffing before sewing on the top deck, which is made in mostly the same way as the bottom but with darker brown yarn.
Poop Deck:
- Create three rectangular pieces for the poop deck, fold them in half with a slight offset, and then sew them together. Attach them to the back of the ship, ensuring a slight overhang. Remember to add a floor for stability and pin in place before attaching.
Additional Details:
Rudder and Bow Sprit:
- Both worked in spirals, with specific instructions for creating parts of the bow sprit.
Masts:
- Make four masts and the main mast, following the same pattern but adjusting lengths. No need to stuff them, but internal support might be needed for stability.
Sails:
- Crochet flat rectangles for sails and add a smooth edge by applying single crochet all around. Three sails in total plus a little triangle flag for the main mast.
Pirate Flag:
- Use a magic ring technique to crochet a skull for the pirate flag, adding small rings for eyes and stitches for teeth.
Final Touches:
Figurehead:
- Create a "meepa buddy" as a figurehead, tying the ship back to board games. This figurehead design can be influenced by the ship's name, which is suggested to be "Pawn Breaker."
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