Crochet Car Amigurumi Free Pattern

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Designer: Epsiej
Ravelry Store: @epsiej

Hello everyone…
Looking for a fun and nostalgic crochet project? This Amigurumi Car Crochet Free Pattern designed by the talented Wilma of Epsiej Design is the perfect way to add a vintage flair to your amigurumi collection! Inspired by the iconic Volkswagen Van, this adorable crochet vehicle is both charming and detailed — a true delight for crochet enthusiasts of all levels.
With clear instructions and a creative design, Wilma has crafted a pattern that’s not only enjoyable to make but also makes for a unique handmade gift or display item. A heartfelt thank you to Wilma from Epsiej Design for generously sharing this delightful pattern with the amigurumi community.
Don’t forget to scroll down — we’ve also included some inspiring Amigurumi Car ideas to fuel your creativity!

Materials

Hook size 2,5mm
White yarn
Pink yarn
Gray yarn
Scraps of red, yellow and black yarn
Fiberfill
Darning needle

Abbrevations

ch = chain
sl. st = slipstitch
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
dec = decrease

AMIGURUMI VOLKSWAGEN VAN FREE PATTERN

Sides (make 2)

Start at the top with white yarn. Ch. 31.
R 1: sc. in 2nd ch. from hook, 29sc. (30 st.), 1 ch. (this is the first sc in the next tour)
R 2: 1sc. in 1st st., 28sc., 2sc. in the last sc.,1 ch. (32 st.)
R 3: At this point you start with the windows. Use gray and white yarn in one row. This will be best if you use the tapestry technique.
2sc. white, 5sc. gray, 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, 6sc. white, 1 ch. (32 st.)
R 4: 5sc. white, 7sc. gray, 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, 2sc. white, 6sc. gray, white: 1sc., 2sc. in last st., 1 ch. (33 st.)
R 5: 2sc. white, 6sc. gray, 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, 6sc. white , 1 ch. (33 st.)
R 6: 5sc. white, 7sc. gray, 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, white: 1sc., 2sc. in last st., 1 ch. (34 st.)

R 7: 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, 6sc. white,
1 ch. (34 st.)
R 8: 5sc. white, 7sc. gray, 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, 2sc. white, 7sc. gray, white: 1sc. 2 sc. in last st., 1ch. (35 st.).
Now you’ve finishd the windows. Finish off the gray yarn and go on with white.
R 9: 34sc., 1 ch. (35 st.)
R 10: 34sc., 1 ch., change color (pink) (35 st.)
R 11-18: 34sc., 1 ch. (35 st.)

In the next tours you’ll make the wheel arches. Start at front.
R 19: 5sc., 1 ch. (6 st.)
R 20: sl. st. in the first st., 4sc., 1 ch. (5 st.)
R 21: 3sc., 1 ch. (4 st.)
R 22: sl. st. in the first sc, 3sc., (4 st.). Fasten off.

Now continue with the middle part (between the 2 wheels). Go back to tour 18, skip 4 st. from the first part and fasten your yarn.
R 19: 15sc.
R 20: sl. st. in first sc., 13sc. (13 st.)
R 21: sl. st. in first sc., 11sc, 1 ch. (11 st.)
R 22: 10sc. (11 st.). Fasten off.

Continue with the rear part. Go back to tour 18, skip 4 st. from the middle part and fasten your yarn.
R 19: 7sc., 1 ch. (7 st.)
R 20: 5sc. (6 st.)
R 21: sl. st. in first sc., 5sc, 1 ch. (5 st.)
R 22: 4sc. (5st). Fasten off.
Crochet around the wheel arches with sc.
Make another side (because you crochet back and forth, there’s no “good” or “wrong” side, you don’t have mirror this part).

Frontside

Start at the top with white yarn. Ch.19.
R 1: 1st sc. in 2nd ch. From hook, 17sc., 1 ch. (18 st.)
R 2: 17sc., 1 ch. (18 st.)
R 3: At this point you start with the windows. Use gray and white yarn in one row.
2 sc. white, 12sc. gray, 3sc. white, 1 ch.
R 4-8: 2 sc. white, 12 sc. gray, 3sc. white, 1 ch. The window is done. Fasten of the gray yarn.
R 9-10: 17sc., 1 ch (18 st.)

At this point you start with the “V”-pattern. You crochet alternating pink and white yarn.
R 11: 1sc. white, 1ch. with pink (18 st.)
R 12-13: 2sc. pink, 12sc. white, 3sc. pink, 1 ch.
R 14-15: 3sc. pink, 10sc. white, 4sc. pink, 1 ch.
R 16-17: 4sc. pink, 8sc. white, 5sc. pink, 1 ch.
R 18-19: 5sc. pink, 6sc. white, 6sc. pink, 1 ch.
R 20-21: 6sc. pink, 4sc. white, 7sc. pink, 1 ch.
R 22-23: 7sc. pink, 2sc. white, 8sc. pink, 1 ch. Fasten off.

Backside

Start at the top with white yarn. Ch 19.
R 1: 1st sc. in 2nd ch. From hook, 17sc., 1 ch. (18 st.)
R 2: 17sc., 1 ch. (18 st.)
R 3: At this point you’ll start with the windows. Crochet alternating with pink and white yarn.
2sc. white, 12sc. gray, 2sc. white, 1 ch.
R 4-8: 2sc. white, 12sc. gray, 3sc. white, 1 ch. Now the window is done, fasten off the gray yarn and continue with white.
R 9-10: 17sc., 1 ch (18 st.) Change color (pink)
R 11-22: 17sc., 1ch. (18 st.). Fasten off.

Roof

With white yarn ch. 19
R 1: 1st sc. in 2nd ch. From hook 17sc., 1 ch. (18 st.)
R 2-32: 17sc., 1 ch. (18 st.). Fasten off.
Before you fasten off, check if the roof is as long as the sides of the Van. Otherwise you have to crochet one tour more or less.

Bottom

Start at the front of the van with gray yarn. Inlets are crochet in the bottom, so eventually the wheels fit nicely. Chain 19.
R 1: 1st sc. in 2nd ch. from hook, 17sc. 1 ch. (18 st.)
R 2-3: 17sc., 1 ch. (18 st.)
R 4: 17 sc., 1 ch. (18 st.)
R 5: sl. st. in 1st 2sc., 14 sc, 1 ch (14 st.)
R 6-11: 13sc., 1 ch. (14st)
R 12: 13sc., 3ch.
R 13: 1st sc. in 2nd ch. from hook, 15sc, 3ch.

R 14: 1st sc. in 2nd ch. from hook, 17sc., 1 ch. ( 18 st.)
R 15-26: 17sc., 1 ch. (18 st.)
R 27: 17sc.
R 28: sl. st. in 1st 2sc., 14sc, 1 ch. (14 st)
R 29-34: 13sc., 1 ch.(14 st.)
R 35: 13sc., 3ch.
R 36: 1st sc. in 2nd ch. from hook, 15sc., 3ch.
R 37: 1st sc. in 2nd ch. from hook, 17sc., 1 ch. (18 st.)
R 38-42: 17sc., 1 ch. (18 st.). Fasten off.
Make sure the inets are as big as the wheel arches in the sides of the van and the complete bottom is as long as the sides.

Wheel (make 4)

R 1: With white yarn: 6sc. in a magic ring.
R 2: 2sc in every sc. (12 st.)
Change color (black)
R 3: 1sc., 2sc. in next sc. (6x) ( 18 st.)
R 4: 2sc., 2sc. in next sc. (6x) (24 st.)
R 5-6: 24 sc.
R 7: 2sc., dec. (6x) (18 st.)
R 8: 1sc., dec. (6x) (12 st.)
Stuff wheel firmly.
R 9: dec. 6 times (6 st.). Fasten off.
Sew the wheels in the wheel arches at the sieds.

Bumper(make 2)

With white yarn ch. 23.
R 1: 1st sc. in 2nd ch. from hook, 21sc. (22 st.)
R 2: sl. st. in 1st sc., 20sc., 1sl. st. Fasten off.

Taillights (make 2)

With red yarn 6sc. in a magic ring. Fasten off.

Headlights (make 2)

With yellow yarn 8 half double crochet in a magic ring. Fasten off.

Finishing

Crochet the front and the roof together with sc.
Sew the rest of the Van together with mattress stitches, ending with the bottom. Crochet the bottom to the sides with sl. st. Don’t forget to stuff the bus with fiber fill before it’s closed.
Sew the bumpers at the front and back of the van.
Sew the taillights at the back and the headlights at the front of the van.
Embroidery at last the vw logo on the front.
Embroider a separation line for the door, at the front window and a handle, like the picture.

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