Sky Guardian: F-16 Fighter Jet Amigurumi Pattern

Ready to take your crochet skills to the danger zone? ✈️ Whether you are an aviation enthusiast or just looking for a cool, unique project for the little pilot in your life, this F-16 Fighting Falcon Amigurumi is the perfect mission.

Unlike traditional soft toys, this jet features detailed wings, stabilizers, and even tiny missiles! It’s an advanced beginner to intermediate pattern that looks impressive but is constructed with simple shapes.

🧶 Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in Grey (body), Black (cockpit/tires), and accents like Red or White.
• Crochet hook (appropriate for your yarn, usually 3.5mm or 4.0mm).
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing.
• Tapestry needle for assembly.
• Stitch markers.
• Safety eyes (optional, if you want a "Kawaii" plane).

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• SC: Single Crochet
• INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
• DEC: Decrease (SC 2 together)
• CH: Chain
• FO: Fasten Off

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✈️ The Pattern Instructions

1. Fuselage (Main Body)

Start with the nose cone using Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 6 SC. (6)
• Rnd 2: 6 INC. (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 6. (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 SC, 1 INC) x 6. (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 SC, 1 INC) x 6. (30)
• Rnd 6-10: 30 SC. (30)
• Rnd 11: (3 SC, 1 DEC) x 6. (24)
• Rnd 12-15: 24 SC. (24)
• Rnd 16: (2 SC, 1 DEC) x 6. (18)
• Rnd 17-20: 18 SC. (18)
• Start stuffing firmly.
• Rnd 21: (1 SC, 1 DEC) x 6. (12)
• Rnd 22: 12 SC. (12)
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

2. Cockpit (Canopy)

Use Black or Dark Blue yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 6 SC. (6)
• Rnd 2: 6 INC. (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 6. (18)
• Rnd 4-6: 18 SC. (18)
• Rnd 7: (1 SC, 1 DEC) x 6. (12)
• Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

3. Main Wings (Make 2)

Use Grey yarn. Worked in rows.

• Start: CH 10.
• Row 1: Starting from 2nd CH from hook, 9 SC. CH 1, turn. (9)
• Row 2-4: 9 SC. CH 1, turn. (9)
• Row 5: 1 DEC, 5 SC, 1 DEC. CH 1, turn. (7)
• Row 6: 7 SC. CH 1, turn. (7)
• Row 7: 1 DEC, 3 SC, 1 DEC. CH 1, turn. (5)
• Row 8: 5 SC. CH 1, turn. (5)
• Row 9: 1 DEC, 1 SC, 1 DEC. CH 1, turn. (3)
• Row 10: 3 SC. CH 1, turn. (3)
• Row 11: 1 DEC, 1 SC. (2)
• Border: Work SC around the entire edge of the wing to smooth it out. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

4. Vertical Stabilizer (Tail Fin)

Use Grey yarn.

• Start: CH 6.
• Row 1: Starting from 2nd CH from hook, 5 SC. CH 1, turn. (5)
• Row 2-4: 5 SC. CH 1, turn. (5)
• Row 5: 1 DEC, 1 SC, 1 DEC. CH 1, turn. (3)
• Row 6: 3 SC. CH 1, turn. (3)
• Row 7: 1 DEC, 1 SC. (2)
• Border: Work SC around the entire edge. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

5. Horizontal Stabilizers (Make 2)

Use Grey yarn.

• Start: CH 5.
• Row 1: Starting from 2nd CH from hook, 4 SC. CH 1, turn. (4)
• Row 2-3: 4 SC. CH 1, turn. (4)
• Row 4: 1 DEC, 2 SC. (3)
• Border: Work SC around the entire edge. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

6. Engine Exhaust

Use Dark Grey or Black yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 8 SC. (8)
• Rnd 2-3: 8 SC. (8)
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

7. Landing Gear (Wheels - Make 3)

Use Black yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 6 SC. (6)
• Rnd 2: 6 INC. (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 6. (18)
• FO, leaving a long tail. Flatten the circle (do not stuff).

8. Missiles (Make 2 - Optional)

Use White or Light Grey.

• Rnd 1: MR 4 SC. (4)
• Rnd 2: 4 SC. (4)
• Rnd 3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 2. (6)
• Rnd 4-5: 6 SC. (6)
• Stuff lightly.
• Rnd 6: 3 DEC. (3)
• FO, close the hole, leave a tail for sewing.

🔧 Assembly: Building Your Jet

1. Cockpit: Sew the Black Cockpit onto the top of the Fuselage, centered towards the front nose area. Tip: If using safety eyes, attach them to the cockpit before sewing it down!
2. Main Wings: Sew the two Main Wings to the sides of the Fuselage, slightly behind the cockpit.
3. Tail: Attach the Vertical Stabilizer to the center of the rear upper part of the Fuselage.
4. Stabilizers: Sew the two Horizontal Stabilizers to the lower sides of the tail section.
5. Exhaust: Sew the Engine Exhaust to the very back of the Fuselage.
6. Landing Gear: Sew the three wheels to the bottom: one centered under the nose, and two under the main wings/body.
7. Armament: Sew the Missiles under the wings or on the sides of the body for that tactical look.

Make sure to mold and shape your fighter jet as you sew to keep it aerodynamic!

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🧶 Next Missions: Build Your Crochet Fleet

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