Welcome to the quaint and nostalgic world of vintage motoring amigurumi! 🚗💛 Today, I’m delighted to share my FREE crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Citroën 2CV—a charming miniature of France’s iconic “Deux Chevaux” that captures the car’s timeless appeal. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a classic car enthusiast, creating a whimsical French countryside diorama, or simply celebrating retro automotive design, this pattern features the 2CV’s signature curved silhouette, distinctive wheel arches, and that beloved roll-back roof perfect for imaginary sunny drives.
This design blends authentic details with amigurumi whimsy, with step-by-step instructions for the car’s sloping hood, textured stitching for the canvas roof, and optional extras like crochet luggage racks or tiny French flags. Choose buttery yellow, soft gray, or pastel mint yarn for that quintessential vintage look, and add embroidered headlights for extra character. 🇫🇷 So grab your hooks, pick your coziest yarn, and let’s stitch up a little automotive legend—one that’s as full of charm as it is of crochet love. “Petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid… et la 2CV prend vie!”
🚗 Amigurumi Citroën 2CV Crochet Pattern
This charming crochet Citroën 2CV is inspired by the iconic French classic and carefully designed to match the photo in every detail — from its rounded body and curved roofline to its signature headlights, ribbed hood texture, slim bumpers, and soft-top roof.
Unlike boxy toy cars, the real 2CV has a smooth, organic silhouette with subtle curves, rounded fenders, narrow tires, and delicate detailing. This pattern follows that exact structure, using sculpted shaping, layered parts, and clean surface work for a true miniature replica.
Perfect for collectors, vintage car lovers, and anyone who appreciates elegant handmade models.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced — includes 3D shaping, surface embroidery, curved assembly, and layered construction.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 23–25 cm (9–10 inches) long using worsted yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted Weight)
- Light grey — main body
- Black — tires, grille, window trim, bumpers
- White — grille logo, hubcaps
- Red — roof, wheel centers, tail lights
- Yellow — headlights
Other
- 2.5–3 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Thin plastic canvas or firm cardboard (base support)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional thin wire (side mirrors)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten off
🚘 Main Body Shell
The body is worked as a single rounded shell to create the signature bubble silhouette of the Citroën 2CV.
With light grey yarn:
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: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
R9–R15: sc around (48)
Forms the curved roof and side walls.
R16: (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
R17: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R18–R23: sc around (36)
Forms the cabin and rear body.
R24: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R25–R27: sc around (30)
Lower body shaping.
Insert flat reinforced base here and stuff firmly.
R28: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R29: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R30: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R31: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
This produces the rounded teardrop body seen in the photo.
🪟 Windows & Door Lines
Using black yarn, surface crochet directly onto the body:
- Rounded front windshield
- Curved rear window
- Two oval side windows
- Door seam lines
Use short slip stitches for smooth outlines.
🚘 Hood (Ribbed Panel)
The hood is a separate sculpted panel sewn to the front.
With light grey yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R9: sc around (18)
Lightly stuff and flatten slightly.
Sew to front of body under windshield.
Add vertical surface stitches across hood to imitate the ribbed metal texture visible in the photo.
🛞 Wheels (Make 4)
The photo shows narrow tires with white rims and red hubs.
With black yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–R6: sc around (24)
Switch to white:
R7–R8: sc around (24)
Red hub disc:
MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
Sew red disc onto wheel center.
Lightly stuff and flatten slightly.
Attach wheels low and close to body sides.
💡 Headlights (Make 2)
With light grey yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–R4: sc around (12)
Lightly stuff and flatten.
Add yellow embroidered dot for bulb.
Sew to front fenders.
🚦 Turn Signals & Tail Lights
With red yarn:
MR, 6 sc
FO
Sew under headlights and on rear corners.
🪪 License Plate
With black yarn:
Ch 8
R1–R2: sc across
FO and embroider “2CV” in white.
Attach to front bumper.
🪞 Side Mirrors (Make 2)
With light grey yarn:
MR, 5 sc
FO
Ch 4 for stem.
Optionally insert wire for shaping.
Attach under side windows.
🪵 Bumpers (Make 2)
With black yarn:
Ch 20
R1–R2: sc across
Curve gently and sew to front and rear.
🏁 Soft-Top Roof
The roof is a padded fabric-style rectangle.
With red yarn:
Ch 20
R1–R14: sc across
Lightly stuff and flatten.
Surface stitch black edging.
Sew centered on roof.
🧵 Final Assembly & Details
- Sew hood panel
- Attach wheels evenly
- Add headlights and turn signals
- Attach bumpers and license plate
- Sew mirrors
- Attach roof
- Embroider Citroën chevron logo on grille
- Add window trim and door seams
🌟 Finishing Touch
Your Citroën 2CV is now complete — a faithful yarn tribute to one of the most beloved cars in automotive history. With its soft curves, classic proportions, ribbed hood, and cozy fabric roof, this miniature captures the unmistakable charm of the French original.
Whether displayed in a collector’s cabinet or gifted to a vintage car lover, this little 2CV is ready to roll straight into hearts. 🇫🇷🧶✨
