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Amigurumi Racing Car – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Racing Car – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the fast and thrilling world of amigurumi! 🏎️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Racing Car—a sleek and dynamic creation perfect for motorsport fans, playful décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting detailed and structured plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up miniature vehicles, experimenting with bold color contrasts, or simply want to add a speedy racing car to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with aerodynamic shaping, sporty details, and a touch of high-speed charm! 🚦

This design embraces vibrant colors, precise shaping, and intricate details to bring an energetic and adventurous presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Racing Car turns out just right—ready to zoom into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out fiery reds, electric blues, or classic blacks, and let’s stitch up a race-ready car! 🏎️

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🏎️ Amigurumi Racing Car Crochet Pattern

Zoom into fun with this retro-style amigurumi racing car! With its classic curves, detailed windows, headlights, and realistic non-yarn tires, this plush vehicle blends creativity with craftsmanship. Perfect for display, gifting, or imaginative play, it’s a rewarding project for confident crocheters.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Involves complex shaping, color changes, structured base, and incorporating non-yarn elements.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) long using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Main car body (brown or desired car color)

    • White (hood/door decals)

    • Black (windows, grille)

    • Light gray or silver (headlights, bumper)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • 4 Plastic toy wheels (or DIY wheels from plastic bottle caps or craft wood)

  • Thin cardboard (to reinforce base)

  • Small piece of black mesh fabric or felt (for grille)

  • Superglue or hot glue

  • Optional: embroidery floss for fine details

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • BLO – Back Loops Only

🚗 Car Body

Main Body (brown)
Work in continuous rounds.

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–16. sc around (42)

  8. Begin shaping: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    20–21. sc around (24)
    Stuff firmly.

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6)
    FO and weave in end.

🔳 Windows & Roof (black yarn)

Side Windows (make 2):

  1. Ch 9

  2. Row 1: sc across (8)
    3–5. Repeat sc across for 3 more rows
    FO, leave long tail. Stitch to sides.

Front & Rear Windshield (make 2):

  1. Ch 11

  2. Row 1: sc across (10)
    3–4. Repeat sc across
    Shape slightly to curve over hood and rear.
    Sew with backstitch to top front and rear of car.

🔘 Headlights (gray/white yarn, make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12)
    FO, lightly stuff and sew to front corners of car.

🍥 Hood & Door Decals (white yarn)

Hood:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12)
    FO, flatten and sew to top front.

Doors (make 2):

  1. Ch 6

  2. Row 1: sc across (5)
    3–4. Repeat
    FO and sew to sides.

🎛️ Grille (black yarn or mesh fabric)

  1. Ch 10

  2. sc across for 2 rows
    Cut oval shape if using mesh fabric.
    Sew to center front. Use white yarn for border line around grille.

🛞 Wheels (Non-Yarn Parts)

Option 1 – Ready-Made Toy Wheels:

  • Buy 4 matching toy car wheels (approx. 1.5–2 inches diameter)

  • Sew or glue securely at base corners using felt washers for stability.

Option 2 – DIY Wheels:

  • Use 4 plastic bottle caps or small wooden rounds

  • Paint rims silver/gray if desired

  • Hot glue to a circle of black felt to prevent slipping

  • Attach to base of car with strong glue or stitch anchors.

Optional Axle Idea:

  • Insert a wooden skewer through body base before final round and glue wheels onto each end for a rollable car.

🧱 Base Reinforcement (Optional)

Cut thin cardboard or foam sheet in a rounded rectangle matching car base.
Insert flat before stuffing to keep shape crisp and stable.

✂️ Assembly

  1. Attach windshield and windows.

  2. Sew on hood and door decals.

  3. Attach headlights and grille to front.

  4. Stitch or glue wheels securely.

  5. Add wipers, gas cap, or race numbers with embroidery thread or surface crochet.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use stripes or numbers for a race car theme

  • Add a spoiler using felt or yarn

  • Make headlights with safety eyes for a fun cartoon look

  • Insert a squeaker or bell inside for playful use

This crochet racing car is a detailed and dynamic project that’s sure to win hearts—on or off the track! 🏁🧶


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