Crochet Your Own Adventure: My Free Amigurumi Rocket Pattern!

My little nephew, Leo, has been obsessed with space for months. Everything is about planets, stars, and blasting off to the moon. The other day, he looked at me with his big, serious eyes and asked, 'Auntie Clara, can you crochet me a rocket ship? A real one?' My heart just melted. How could I say no? So, I grabbed my hook and some colorful yarn, and this little rocket was born. It's a simple project, perfect for a quiet afternoon, and designed to be sturdy enough for countless imaginary trips to Mars and back. It’s for Leo, and for the little dreamer in all of us who still looks up at the night sky and wonders. I hope it brings you as much joy to make as it brought me.

Gathering Your Stardust (Materials!)

You don't need anything too fancy for this interstellar journey! I used some worsted weight yarn I had in my stash—a lovely deep purple for the body and a bright coral for the fins that just popped. The beauty of this pattern is you can make your rocket any color you dream of. Imagine a sunshine yellow one or a classic silver! You'll also need a trusty 3.0mm hook, some fluffy polyester fiberfill to give it a nice, squishy shape, a yarn needle for weaving in the ends, and your favorite pair of scissors. That's it! Simple tools for a grand adventure.

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• Rnd(s): Round(s)
• [...]: Repeat instructions in brackets

The Pattern

Assembly Instructions

1. First, use the tail from the rocket body to weave through the final 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole at the bottom. Weave in the end securely.
2. Next, take the three fins. Flatten them and position them evenly around the base of the rocket body, around Rnds 6-10. Pin them in place first to make sure you like the spacing.
3. Sew each fin firmly onto the body. I like to go around the base of the fin twice to make sure it’s ready for playtime!
4. Finally, sew the window onto the front of the rocket, somewhere around the middle. And that's it! Your rocket is ready for liftoff!

Pro Tips for a Perfect Launch

• Use a stitch marker! It's an absolute lifesaver for keeping track of your rounds, especially in a continuous spiral.
• Don't be afraid to really stuff the body firmly. A well-stuffed amigurumi holds its shape much better during epic space battles.
• When you change colors, do it on the last yarn over of the stitch before the new color starts. This makes the transition super clean!
• Simple shapes are the building blocks of amigurumi. Mastering a sphere here makes it so much easier when you tackle other fun projects, like my little Beginner Tomato Amigurumi.
• Little details bring these creations to life. Taking time to place the fins just right is as important as getting the wings perfect on a magical creature, like in my free Toothless crochet pattern.

About the Author

Hi, I'm Clara Miliano! I'm a lifelong creator with a passion for turning simple balls of yarn into little bundles of joy. My crochet hook is my magic wand, and I love sharing that magic with all of you.