This little rocket was inspired by my son’s space themed bedroom and his need for a doorstop so he doesn’t have to sleep in the dark. A bean bag in the base provides the necessary weight but is optional. It’s worked in the style of amigurumi patterns in a continuous spiral and I am using UK terminology throughout.

The tension is not actually critical but the fabric needs to be dense enough that any stuffing does not protrude between the stitches. I’m using a 3.5mm hook and Sirdar Bonus DK yarn and am getting a tension of 24dc/25rows to 10cm/4”. I’m not quoting quantities of yarn as you can use odds and ends from your stash. The finished height is 16cm/6.25”.