Cruise into the world of crochet with this Amigurumi VW Beetle pattern! Inspired by the iconic vintage car, this adorable design captures the rounded shape, charming headlights, and classic details in every stitch. Whether you’re crafting for car enthusiasts, adding a nostalgic touch to your collection, or simply enjoy making unique amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a miniature VW Beetle bursting with personality! Perfect for brightening up any space, this crochet creation brings a touch of handmade retro charm to your collection. 🚗✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature license plate or surfboard for extra flair. Craft a classic VW Beetle with its signature look, create a playful version with pastel hues, or even stitch up a full set of vehicle-inspired amigurumi for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a quirky keepsake, displayed as a charming accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi VW Beetle is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade automotive magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🚗Amigurumi VW Beetle Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of vintage charm to your home with this detailed amigurumi Volkswagen Beetle! This iconic soft sculpture makes a fabulous decor piece or gift for any car enthusiast. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for shaping the body, bumpers, tires, windows, headlights, and license plate details.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – requires knowledge of shaping, seaming, and working in pieces. Optional wire or cardboard support for structure.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25 cm (10 in) long, 13 cm (5 in) tall
🧶 Materials
- DK or Worsted weight yarn:
- Light Blue/Gray (Main body)
- White (Lights, Windows)
- Black (Tires, outlines)
- Orange (Indicators)
- Yellow (Logo detail)
- 2.5–3 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (optional for headlights)
- Polyfill stuffing
- Yarn needle, stitch marker
- Optional: felt, plastic canvas or cardboard for firm body
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only
🛻 Body Base (Start from rear bumper, work to front)
Main Body – Light Blue
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Continue increasing to about 60–66 sts (depending on size)
Rounds 10–36: sc around to form the cylindrical length of the car
Flatten slightly at front end to shape nose. Start decreasing:
(7 sc, dec) × around
Repeat until about 30 sts remain.
Stuff firmly.
🧢 Bonnet (Separate Piece)
Ch 12
Row 1: sc across (11)
Row 2–12: inc in first and last st every other row to shape slight dome
FO and pin to front hood area.
Top stitch the curved lines with dark yarn for detail.
🚘 Roof (Sew-On)
Ch 16
Row 1: sc across
Repeat ~14 rows (depends on width)
Sew to top middle section of body (edge-to-edge), forming curved roof dome
🪟 Side Windows & Windshield
Front & Rear Windows (Make 2):
Ch 10
Row 1: sc across
Row 2–4: dec at both ends to form trapezoid
FO and surface stitch outline in black
Side Windows (Make 2):
Ch 8
Rows 1–3: sc
Sew each to sides of roof
Windshield Wipers:
Backstitch V shapes with black yarn on front window
🔘 Tires (Make 4)
Start with Black (tire):
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Round 5–6: sc in BLO to form edge
Switch to Light Blue or Gray
Round 7–8: sc around
Stuff and FO. Sew to corners of the body base.
🚙 Wheel Arches (Make 4)
Ch 16
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across
Row 2: sc across
Row 3: dec, sc across, dec
Row 4: sc
FO and curve into semi-oval arch
Sew above wheels at appropriate curve
Surface stitch front seam lines with black if desired
🟡 Headlights & Indicators
Headlights (White, Make 2):
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
FO, sew to front arches
Indicators (Orange, Make 2):
MR, 6 sc, FO
Sew to sides of front hood above headlights
🪞 Side Mirrors (Make 2)
Mirror Base:
Ch 6, sc 1 row
Roll into mini cylinder, sew to sides of windows
Mirror Circle:
MR, 5 sc, FO
Attach to tip of mini cylinder
🌀 Tailpipe (Optional)
Ch 6, sl st back
Roll into tube and sew at rear underbody
🚘 Front & Rear Bumpers (Make 2 – Light Gray)
Front Bumper:
Ch 16
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across
Row 2–3: sc across
FO, roll into soft curve and sew to lower front of body below headlights.
Rear Bumper:
Same as above, sew to the back end near bottom.
🚪 Door Handles (Make 2 – Gray or Silver)
MR, 5 sc
FO, flatten and stitch to the side of the car body near the side window center. Embroider a small line beneath it for detail.
🚘 Windshield Divider (Optional)
Use black yarn to stitch one vertical line down the center of the windshield to mimic older VW split-glass design.
🚫 License Plate
Ch 10 (White)
Row 1–2: sc
Switch to yellow or gold, sc a border frame
Embroider or surface stitch “MY RIDE” or a custom name
🧷 Final Assembly Tips
- Use black yarn for outlining windows and hood
- Place optional plastic canvas inside base before stuffing for flat bottom
- For firmness, lightly block each piece before assembly
- For realism, use short twisted black yarns for tire treads or surface lines
🎉 Final Notes
This soft-sculpture VW Beetle brings nostalgic joy and handmade charm to any room. Whether you display it on a shelf or gift it to a classic car fan, it’s guaranteed to bring smiles and stories. 🚗💙
