Hit the road with a hook and some yarn using this Amigurumi Wanderlust Camper Van crochet pattern! With its retro charm, cozy details, and adventurous spirit, this adorable camper van is ready to cruise straight into your heart. Whether you’re crafting for travel lovers, adding a playful touch to your decor, or simply enjoy creating nostalgic amigurumi, this pattern lets you stitch up a tiny home-on-wheels full of personality. It’s the perfect project to spark daydreams of open roads and sunny getaways—no packing required! 🚐🌞✨
Designed for customization, this pattern invites you to play with bold color combos, embroidered windows, and even tiny accessories like a surfboard or luggage rack for extra flair. Craft a classic vintage van, go pastel for a dreamy vibe, or create a whole convoy of camper cuties for a whimsical display! Whether gifted to a fellow wanderer, perched on a shelf, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Wanderlust Camper Van is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade adventure to every stitch! 🧶💖🌈
🚌 Amigurumi Wanderlust Camper Van – FREE Crochet Pattern
Hit the road in style with this delightful amigurumi camper van! Modeled after the iconic vintage VW bus, this soft and sturdy plush features classic two-tone coloring, cute wheels, and detailed windows—plus a whimsical “WANDERLUST” sign to top it off. It’s perfect for road trip lovers and retro decor fans alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, color changes, and assembling multiple detailed parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10″ (25 cm) long, 5″ (13 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Mustard or Yellow (Lower body)
- White (Roof, bumpers, outline)
- Gray (Windshield, headlights)
- Black (Tires, windshield wipers, door details)
- Light Blue or Gray (Windows)
- Orange (Turn signals)
- Brown & White (Sign)
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
- Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
- Plastic canvas or cardboard (for reinforcement)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Hot glue (optional, for window or sign attachment)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🚐 Main Van Body (Make 2 Panels: Front + Back)
With Yellow (bottom color):
- ch 31
2–10. sc in each st across (30) – 9 rows
Change to White
11–22. sc across (30) – 12 rows
FO.
Repeat for the second identical panel.
📦 Side Panels (Make 2)
With Yellow:
- ch 41
2–10. sc across (40)
Change to White:
11–22. sc across (40)
FO.
🧱 Roof (White)
- ch 41
2–12. sc across (40) – 11 rows
FO.
🚘 Windshield Panel (Gray)
- ch 21
2–10. sc across (20)
FO.
Surface crochet (or embroider) windshield wipers with black yarn on top side.
🪟 Windows (Make 6–8)
Light Blue or Gray:
- ch 9
2–6. sc across (8) – 5 rows
FO.
Use black yarn to surface stitch around window edges for contrast.
🚪 Details
Front Lights (Gray, x2):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12), FO
Turn Signals (Orange, x2):
- MR, 5 sc, sl st, FO
Front Bumper (White):
ch 18, sc back along chain (17), FO
Back Bumper (White):
Same as front, or slightly wider (ch 20)
Side Mirrors (White, x2):
- MR, 6 sc, FO
Attach to short chains and sew to front sides.
Tires (Make 4):
With Black:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Change to Yellow or White for hubcap: - sc around (18)
FO. Stuff lightly or insert a small disc.
🪧 “WANDERLUST” Roof Sign
Front (Brown border + White fill):
- ch 16
2–5. sc across (15)
Switch to brown for one border round
FO. Embroider “WANDERLUST” using black thread or surface stitch.
Optional: reinforce with felt or cardboard inside before attaching.
🧷 Assembly Instructions
- Join side and front panels: Sew side panels to front and back along vertical edges.
- Attach roof: Place roof over top and stitch all around securely.
- Reinforce base: Cut a cardboard rectangle the same size as the van base and insert before closing.
- Sew tires evenly at base corners.
- Attach details:
- Windows on side panels
- Windshield and front lights
- Front and rear bumpers
- Roof sign at top center
- Surface stitch VW symbol or use a button/appliqué on the front.
- Weave in all ends and shape the bus carefully.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Make a surfboard accessory for the top
- Add a keyring loop for a mini version
- Embroider curtains or license plate details
- Use variegated yarn for a funky paint job
Your amigurumi road trip buddy is ready to roll! This plushy van makes a perfect nostalgic gift for travelers, adventurers, or lovers of retro rides. 🧶🌍🛣️
