Admiral's Vintage Gunboat Amigurumi For Nautical Shelf Decor

Reasons You'll Enjoy Making This

There's a quiet satisfaction in watching a small ship take shape beneath your hook, and the Admiral's Vintage Gunboat captures that feeling beautifully. This intermediate amigurumi pattern uses worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook to build a sturdy hull, a raised deck, and a pair of cannons that sit firmly against the sides. The finished piece measures approximately 6 inches (15 cm) tall and 6 inches (15 cm) wide, making it a comfortable size to hold in one hand while you work the next round.

You'll work in continuous spirals, shaping the hull with measured increases and invisible decreases so the curves stay smooth. A bit of surface crochet adds the plank lines along the deck, and short rows help angle the stern just right. The texture shifts from the tight ribbing of the gun ports to the softer puff of the sails, giving the little boat a real sense of weight and character. Take your time with the color changes on the flag and trim, and you'll end up with a piece that feels both classic and quietly playful.

Your Supply List

Material	Details
Yarn	worsted yarn in navy blue, cream, gray, tan, black, white
Hook	4 mm crochet hook
Stuffing	Polyfill or fiberfill
Eyes	Safety eyes or embroidery thread
Extras	Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors

Gauge: Approximately 12 sc x 14 rounds = 2 inches with 4 mm hook. Not critical but aim for tight, even stitches, if stuffing shows through, go down one hook size.

Crochet Stitches in This Pattern

Note: This pattern uses US crochet terms. All rounds are worked in crochet unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.

Abbreviation	Meaning
sc	Single crochet
inc	Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec	Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st	Slip stitch
ch	Chain

How to Crochet This Pattern

hull, navy blue yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to tan yarn for the deck.

deck, tan yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to cream yarn for the c cabin lower.

c cabin lower, cream yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Rnd 5: sc around (18)

Rnd 6: sc around (18)

Rnd 7: sc around (18)

Rnd 8: sc around (18)

Rnd 9: sc around (18)

Rnd 10: sc around (18)

Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 12: dec around (6)

Rnd 13: fasten off, close hole (6)

cabin upper, cream yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Rnd 5: sc around (18)

Rnd 6: sc around (18)

Rnd 7: sc around (18)

Rnd 8: sc around (18)

Rnd 9: sc around (18)

Rnd 10: sc around (18)

Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 12: dec around (6)

Rnd 13: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to gray yarn for the cabin roof.

cabin roof (make 2), gray yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Rnd 5: sc around (18)

Rnd 6: sc around (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

cannon, gray yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

cannon base, gray yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 5: dec around (6)

Rnd 6: fasten off, close hole (6)

smokestack, gray yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Rnd 5: sc around (18)

Rnd 6: sc around (18)

Rnd 7: sc around (18)

Rnd 8: sc around (18)

Rnd 9: sc around (18)

Rnd 10: sc around (18)

Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 12: dec around (6)

Rnd 13: fasten off, close hole (6)

vent, gray yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Rnd 5: sc around (18)

Rnd 6: sc around (18)

Rnd 7: sc around (18)

Rnd 8: sc around (18)

Rnd 9: sc around (18)

Rnd 10: sc around (18)

Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 12: dec around (6)

Rnd 13: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to cream yarn for the lower cabin.

lower cabin, cream yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Rnd 5: sc around (18)

Rnd 6: sc around (18)

Rnd 7: sc around (18)

Rnd 8: sc around (18)

Rnd 9: sc around (18)

Rnd 10: sc around (18)

Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 12: dec around (6)

Rnd 13: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to gray yarn for the gun turret.

gun turret, gray yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Rnd 5: sc around (18)

Rnd 6: sc around (18)

Rnd 7: sc around (18)

Rnd 8: sc around (18)

Rnd 9: sc around (18)

Rnd 10: sc around (18)

Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 12: dec around (6)

Rnd 13: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to white yarn for the anchor.

anchor, white yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to gray yarn for the ship deck rim.

ship deck rim, gray yarn

Rnd 1: Ch 13, join with sl st to form ring, sc in each ch around (12)

Rnd 2: sc around (12)

Fasten off. Do not stuff.

deck piece, gray yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to black yarn for the porthole embroidery.

porthole embroidery (make 2), black yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

porthole (make 3), black yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to chosen color yarn for the trim.

trim, chosen color yarn

Rnd 1: Ch 25, join with sl st to form ring, sc in each ch around (24)

Rnd 2: sc around (24)

Fasten off. Do not stuff.

Bring It All Together

1. Stuff c cabin lower, cabin upper, smokestack, vent, lower cabin, gun turret firmly with polyfill for stability. Shape as you go, pressing and molding to match the reference photo. Add extra stuffing to the base for a sturdy foundation.

2. Sew hull in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

3. Sew deck in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

4. Sew cabin roof in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

5. Sew cannon in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

6. Sew cannon base in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

7. Sew anchor in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

8. Sew ship deck rim in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

9. Sew deck piece in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

10. Sew porthole embroidery in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

11. Sew porthole in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

12. Sew trim in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

13. Check all seams are secure. Gently tug each attached piece to test. Trim any loose yarn ends with sharp scissors. Weave in all remaining tails with a needle, passing through at least 3 stitches in each direction to prevent unraveling. Give the finished piece a gentle squeeze to distribute stuffing evenly and shape the final form.

Helpful Tips and Cleaning Advice

These practical tips will help you crochet the Admiral's Vintage Gunboat Easy Ship amigurumi smoothly with your 4 mm hook, keeping the hull firm and the details crisp at an intermediate skill level.

• Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round so your increases and invisible decreases stay aligned across the hull panels.
• Use invisible decreases rather than standard sc 2 tog on the curved bow and stern sections to keep the shaping smooth without visible gaps.
• Maintain a tight gauge by working with even tension; if stuffing shows through the stitches, drop down a hook size is not an option, so simply tighten your tension instead.
• Stuff the hull firmly with polyfill before closing the final round, then add a smaller rolled core along the keel area to help the ship sit flat.
• Embroider the portholes and cannons with surface crochet after stuffing so the placement stays accurate and the fabric stays taut.
• Keep color changes neat at the waterline stripe by working the new color in the last pull-through of the previous stitch to prevent long carries.

Follow these care instructions to keep your finished amigurumi ship looking well over time.

• Hand wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent, then rinse carefully without wringing the shape.
• Air dry flat on a towel away from direct sunlight to prevent sun fading of the navy and red tones.
• Spot clean small marks with a damp cloth and a tiny amount of soap rather than fully submerging the piece.
• Store the ship in a dry, breathable bag to protect the embroidered details and preserve the firm hull shape.

Common Questions About This Pattern

What yarn weight works best for the Admiral s Vintage Gunboat Easy Ship amigurumi?

Worsted weight yarn is recommended for the Admiral s Vintage Gunboat Easy Ship amigurumi. It provides the right structure for the hull and sails while keeping stitch definition clear at a 4 mm hook size.

How long does it take to crochet the Admiral s Vintage Gunboat Easy Ship amigurumi?

The time for the Admiral s Vintage Gunboat Easy Ship amigurumi is 2-4 hours. Your pace will depend on stitch familiarity and how many sails and details you add.

Can I sell finished Admiral s Vintage Gunboat Easy Ship amigurumi made from this pattern?

Yes, finished Admiral s Vintage Gunboat Easy Ship amigurumi made from this pattern are generally allowed for small-scale sale. Please credit the designer when listing items online or at craft fairs.

Is the Admiral s Vintage Gunboat Easy Ship amigurumi pattern beginner-friendly?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so some experience with amigurumi shaping, invisible decrease, and surface crochet is helpful. A confident beginner who has completed a few basic amigurumi projects can usually follow it successfully.

Can I resize the Admiral s Vintage Gunboat Easy Ship amigurumi?

Yes. To make a larger Admiral s Vintage Gunboat Easy Ship amigurumi, try a heavier yarn with a 5 mm or 5.5 mm hook. For a smaller version, use sport weight yarn with a 3 mm hook. Adjustments may affect yarn quantities.

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