Rev up your crochet skills with this Amigurumi Muscle Car pattern! Whether you’re crafting for car enthusiasts, adding a retro touch to your collection, or simply love making unique amigurumi designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a classic muscle car full of charm. With its sleek shape, bold details, and vintage-inspired appeal, this crochet muscle car captures the essence of speed and style in every stitch. Perfect for gifting to fellow car lovers, decorating a playful display, or simply celebrating the joy of crochet, this amigurumi muscle car is ready to cruise into your handmade collection! 🚗✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different color schemes, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like racing stripes or headlights for extra personality. Craft a classic red muscle car, create a vibrant retro version for a nostalgic aesthetic, or even stitch up a full fleet of tiny cars for a fun collection! Whether displayed as a stylish accent, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Muscle Car is a creative and exciting project—perfect for bringing the thrill of the open road to every stitch! 🧶🏁
🏁 Amigurumi Muscle Car Crochet Pattern
Rev up your crochet skills with this powerful handmade muscle car! Designed with a smooth, curved body, raised hood scoop, and realistic white-rimmed tires, this plush captures the bold attitude of a classic American performance car. The pattern is worked in continuous rounds to achieve seamless, sculpted shaping — no boxy corners, just sleek curves and strong lines.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced
Includes shaping in the round, flat panels, color changes, and multi-part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–28 cm (10–11 in) long
Approx. 12–13 cm (5 in) wide
Approx. 11–12 cm (4.5 in) tall
(using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook)
🧶 Materials
Yarn (worsted weight):
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Camel / Tan – main body
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Black – windows, hood scoop, grille, tires
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White – wheel rims, headlights
Notions:
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
Optional: thin cardboard or plastic canvas for a flat base inside the body.
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
🚗 Main Car Body (Tan)
This single piece forms the hood, cabin, and rear.
R1: MR, 6 sc (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)
R7–10: sc around (36)
R11: sc 12, inc ×6, sc 18 (42)
(expands hood length)
R12–16: sc around (42)
R17: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R18–19: sc around (36)
R20: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(forms roof narrowing)
R21–23: sc around (30)
R24: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R25–26: sc around (24)
Start stuffing firmly, shaping the hood longer and slightly higher than the rear.
R27: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R28: sc around (18)
R29: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R30: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
Hand-shape so:
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the front hood is longer and rounded
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roof slopes gently backward
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rear is compact and curved
💨 Hood Scoop (Black)
This must be oval and raised, not round.
Ch 10
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (9)
Rows 2–5: ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 6: dec, sc 5, dec (7)
Row 7: sc across (7)
Sc evenly around the edge.
Lightly stuff and sew centered on the hood.
🪟 Windows (Black)
Windshield
Ch 15
Rows 1–4: sc across (14)
FO. Curve slightly and sew at a backward angle.
Side Windows (Make 2)
Ch 12
Rows 1–4: sc across (11)
FO.
Rear Window
Ch 10
Rows 1–3: sc across (9)
FO.
Sew to form one continuous black window panel from front to back.
🔘 Wheels (Make 4)
Tire (Black)
R1: MR, 6 sc
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)
R7–8: BLO sc around (36)
Stuff lightly and flatten. FO.
Rim (White)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
FO.
Embroider 5–6 spokes.
Sew rim to center of tire.
Attach wheels so they slightly protrude from the body.
🔦 Front Grille & Headlights
Grille (Black)
Ch 18
Rows 1–2: sc across (17)
FO.
Sew horizontally across the front.
Headlights (Make 4 – White)
MR, 5 sc
sl st to first stitch
FO.
Sew two on each side of the grille in a straight line.
🪡 Extra Details
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Surface stitch door outlines on each side
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Add small side mirrors near front windows
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Embroider two small white rectangles as rear lights
🧩 Assembly Order
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Sew hood scoop
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Attach windows
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Add grille and headlights
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Attach wheels
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Add embroidery details
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Shape and lightly steam if needed
📐 Shape Guide (Photo Match)
Your finished car should have:
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Long rounded hood
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Raised oval hood scoop
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Slanted windshield
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Smooth curved roof
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Four round headlights
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Thick black tires with white rims
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Wide stance and low profile
🏎️ Final Notes
This amigurumi muscle car captures the bold spirit of a classic performance vehicle in crochet form. Its sculpted body, oversized wheels, and signature hood scoop give it a strong visual presence while keeping the softness and charm of handmade work.
Perfect as a display piece, gift, or collector’s item, this car proves that yarn can still look fast.
Happy crocheting and enjoy the ride! 🧶🚗
