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 shaping, color changes, and multiple assembled parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 23–25 cm (9–10 in) long × 15 cm (6 in) tall.
🧶 Materials
- DK or velvet yarn:
- Light blue (body)
- Grey (bumpers, mirrors, hubcaps, seams)
- White (headlights, windows, license plate)
- Black (wheels, embroidery outlines, wipers)
- Orange (turn signals)
- Yellow (hood emblem detail)
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- Polyester stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Optional: plastic canvas for reinforcement inside body
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = Single Crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = Decrease (sc2tog, invisible)
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip Stitch
st = Stitch
BLO = Back Loop Only
FO = Fasten Off
🧵 Pattern
🚘 Car Body (light blue, continuous piece)
Base (oval):
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
Continue evenly spaced increases until ~100 sts (oval ~20 cm long).
Walls (sides):
R8–R15: sc around (100) → gives low car sides (not too tall).
Roof shaping:
R16: (14 sc, dec) ×6 (94)
R17–R18: sc around (94)
R19: (13 sc, dec) ×6 (88)
R20–R21: sc around (88)
R22: (12 sc, dec) ×6 (82)
R23–R25: sc around (82)
R26: (10 sc, dec) ×6 (76)
R27–R28: sc around (76)
R29: (9 sc, dec) ×6 (70)
R30: sc around (70)
R31: (8 sc, dec) ×6 (64)
R32: sc around (64)
R33: (7 sc, dec) ×6 (58)
R34: sc around (58)
Continue decreasing evenly until ~40 sts remain. Stuff firmly, insert stiff base, FO and close.
🛞 Wheels (make 4, black + grey hubcaps)
Wheel (black):
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R12: sc around (30) → creates tire depth.
Close by decreasing evenly.
Hubcap (grey):
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
FO, sew to wheel.
🛞 Fenders (make 4, light blue, short-row shaping)
Ch 18.
Row 1: sc 17.
Row 2: sc 12, turn.
Row 3: sc 12.
Row 4: sc 8, turn.
Row 5: sc 8.
FO. Curve piece into arch and sew above wheels.
🔦 Headlights (make 2, white)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R5: sc around (18)
FO, stuff lightly. Sew onto front fenders, angled outward.
Turn signals (orange, make 2):
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: sc around (6)
FO. Place slightly behind and above headlights on fender tops.
🪞 Side Mirrors (make 2)
Mirror face (grey):
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
FO.
Handle (blue): ch 6, sc back. Attach face to handle. Sew onto sides near windshield.
🚙 Bumpers (front & back, grey stuffed tubes)
Ch 30, join in round.
R1–R4: sc around (30)
FO, stuff lightly. Sew across car front and back.
🪟 Windows (white appliqué)
- Windshield: Crochet rectangle (20 × 10 sts), sew on. Embroider black outline and two wipers angled outward.
- Side windows: 4 small rectangles, sew and embroider outlines.
- Rear window: Oval, sew on with outline.
🪧 License Plate
White rectangle (10 × 4 sts). Embroider “MY RIDE” in black. Sew to front bumper.
✨ Hood & Door Details
- With yellow yarn, embroider the small Beetle hood emblem line.
- With grey/black yarn, embroider two seam lines running along the hood and trunk.
- With black yarn, embroider door outlines on each side.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew 4 wheels evenly to base.
- Attach fenders above each wheel.
- Sew stuffed tube bumpers front & back.
- Add headlights + orange signals on fenders.
- Attach mirrors near windshield.
- Sew windows, embroider outlines + wipers.
- Add license plate to front bumper.
- Embroider hood emblem, hood/trunk seams, and door outlines.
🎉 Final Touches
Your photo-accurate crochet Beetle “MY RIDE” is complete! 🚗✨
- Rounded continuous body/roof = authentic Beetle shape.
- Stuffed tube bumpers + domed headlights match the real car.
- Orange signals placed correctly.
- Windows with outlines & stitched wipers look true to life.
- Added embroidered hood/trunk seams + door outlines give realism.
- Personalized license plate makes it unique!
🎉 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. 🚗💙
