This crochet airplane amigurumi is a soft, cuddly toy amigurumi made using crochet techniques.
This adorable airplane is mostly in a solid bluish color, making it look friendly and cool.
The front fan and the back tail of the airplane stand out because they are made with light brown yarn, adding an interesting touch to its design.
There are also some cute decorations on its cockpit, making it look more like a cheerful little airplane ready for adventure.
With its charming colors and details, this crochet airplane amigurumi can be a lovely toy for kids or a wonderful display item for airplane lovers.
Crochet Mini Airplane Amigurumi Tutorial
Materials Needed
- Amigurumi thread in three colors of your choice
- Thinner thread for the helix
- Crochet needles: 2mm and a smaller one for the thinner thread (1.5mm suggested)
- Filling material
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (a piece of yarn in a contrasting color can also work)
Plane Body
- Start with a magic ring in blue:
- Make 6 single crochets inside the ring.
- Row 2 (Increases):
- Make 2 single crochets in each stitch from the previous row (total 12 stitches).
- Row 3 (Increase + Single Crochet):
- Repeat [Increase, 1 single crochet] 6 times (total 18 stitches).
- Row 6 (Increase + Double Crochets):
- [Increase, 2 double crochets] repeated 6 times (total 24 stitches).
- First Color Change at Row 7:
- Do 10 double crochets, change color to brown. Continue with 4 single crochets in brown, then change back to blue.
- Continue Color Changes:
- Follow the pattern's instructions for further rows, continuing with the alternating color stripes.
Wings (Make 2)
- Start with a blue magic ring:
- 6 single crochets in the ring.
- Row 2 (Increases):
- 2 single crochets in each stitch (total 12 stitches).
- Row 3 (Increase + Single Crochet):
- [Increase, 1 single crochet] repeated 6 times (total 18 stitches).
- Rows 4 and 5:
- Single crochet in each stitch (maintain 18 stitches).
- Row 6 (Decrease + Single Crochet):
- [Decrease, 1 single crochet] repeated 6 times (total 12 stitches).
Propellers (2 Big, 2 Small)
- With thinner thread and 1.5mm needle:
- Start with a magic ring and 6 single/double crochets (follow specific steps as propellers have different sizes).
- Correct row adjustments for size:
- Varying increases and decreases across rows to shape each propeller.
- Join two pieces of each size:
- Sew them together to form one big and one small propeller unit.
Assembly
- Sew the wings to each side of the plane body:
- Ensuring they are symmetric.
- Attach the propellers:
- The bigger one at the front, a smaller one at the plane's rear.
Final Touches
- Add filling:
- Gradually fill the body as you close the piece.
- Close and Secure the Opening:
- Use a yarn needle to weave through the final row, pull tight to close, secure with a knot, and hide the yarn end inside the toy.
Tips
- Changing colors: Pull the new color through the last two loops of the last stitch of the old color to create a smooth color change.
- Keep tension consistent to ensure even stitches and color transitions.
- Adjust the filling as you close the piece to ensure a smooth, uniform shape.
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