Crochet Adorable Submarine

Crocheting an adorable submarine can be such a fun and rewarding project! From choosing colorful yarns to adding cute detailing like portholes and periscopes, it's a great way to let your creativity shine. Imagine the joy on a child's face when they receive this unique handmade toy - it's sure to become a treasured keepsake. Plus, the soothing rhythm of crochet stitches can be a calming way to unwind and destress. So grab your crochet hook, some soft yarn, and dive into creating your very own charming submarine - your crafting adventure awaits!

MATERIALS:

Worsted Weight Yarn: main color and light blue
B crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Yarn Needle
Optional: chenille stem

PROPELLER BLADES (MAKE 4):
Rd 1: With main color, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (6)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (8)
Rds 5-6: sc in each sc around. (8)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

HULL:
Rd 1: With main color, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30)
Rd 6: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (36)
Rd 7: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (42)
Rd 8: (sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (45)
Rds 9-23: sc in each sc around. (45)
Rd 24: (sc in next 13 sc, sc2tog) around. (42)
Rd 25: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (36)
Rd 26: sc in each sc around. (36)
Rd 27: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (30)
Rd 28: (sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog) around. (27)
Rd 29: sc in each sc around. (27)
Rd 30: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rd 31: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (16)
Rd 32: (holding next sc on HULL and flattened PROPELLER BLADE together and working through all thicknesses, sc in next 4 sc) 4 times. (16)
Rd 33: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)

STUFF HULL FIRMLY.
Rd 34: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 34, pull tightly and secure. Weave in ends.

WINDOWS (MAKE 6):
Rd 1: With light blue, 9 sc in magic ring. (9)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew WINDOWS to HULL. Weave in ends.

PERISCOPE AND CONNING TOWER:
Rd 1: With main color, ch 1, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rds 2-4: sc in each sc around. (4)

NOW WORKING IN ROWS.
Rw 5: sc in next 2 sc, leaving remaining sc unworked. (2)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc. (2)

NOW WORKING IN ROUNDS AGAIN.
Rd 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 2 Rws, slip st in next 2 unworked sc of Rd 4, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 2 Rws.
Rd 8: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (6)
Rd 9: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (4)

OPTIONAL: INSERT CHENILLE STEM
BEGIN STUFFING PERISCOPE AND CONNING TOWER FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING PERISCOPE AND CONNING TOWER AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 10: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 11: 2 sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 12: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 13: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 14: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc around. (18)
Rds 15-16: sc in each sc around. (18)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew PERISCOPE AND CONNING TOWER to HULL adding any stuffing needed to achieve shape. Weave in ends.