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
A Charming Vintage Ride in Yarn!
The Citroën 2CV is an iconic piece of French automotive history—and now you can stitch your very own adorable amigurumi version! With its distinct curves, rounded headlights, and cozy charm, this detailed crochet replica is ideal for collectors, car enthusiasts, and anyone who loves whimsical yarn creations.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Includes 3D shaping, layered assembly, surface detailing, and colorwork.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–10″ (23–25 cm) long using worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted Weight):
- Light Grey (main body)
- Black (tires, window trim, bumper, outlines)
- White (hubcaps, license plate details, accents)
- Red (roof, wheel centers, tail lights)
- Yellow/Orange (headlights/turn signals)
- Hook size: 2.5–3 mm
- Polyfill stuffing
- Plastic canvas or cardboard (for wheel base and underbody structure)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional: wire or chenille stems for shaping side mirrors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FO – Fasten Off
🚘 Car Body Base (Light Grey)
Worked in rows for top panel and sides; shaped laterally.
Top Shell:
- Ch 24
2–12. sc across each row (24 sts)
13–20. inc 1 st at beginning and end of every 2nd row (up to 30 sts)
21–26. even sc rows (30)
27–32. dec 1 st both sides every other row (back to 24)
FO – this forms the rounded rooftop profile.
Side Panels (Make 2):
- Ch 30
2–6. sc across
7–10. shape top with sc dec on both sides
11–13. sc around for window cutouts
Sew onto main shell once windows and windshield are in place.
🪟 Windows & Windshield (Black)
Use surface crochet or chain and sl st for trim outlines.
Optional: stitch black window panels in rectangle shapes (approx. 6 rows x 10–12 sts wide for side windows, trapezoid for front).
Use grey yarn to connect outlines and simulate door panel seams.
🚗 Hood & Bumper (Front)
Hood Panel – Light Grey:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- Work oval by alternating inc and sc
4–6. sc in rounds until smooth curved panel (approx. 4″ wide)
Attach centered at front under windshield
Bumper – Black:
- Ch 18
- sc across, FO
Sew horizontally across base of hood
Headlights – Grey (Make 2):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- 2 rows sc
Stuff and sew to top corners of bumper
Add small yellow stitch for light centers
Turn Signals – Red/Orange (Make 2):
Tiny circles (MR, 6 sc) stitched under headlights.
🚘 Rear Details
Trunk Panel – Grey:
Work similar to hood but slightly flatter.
Add small red lights (MR, 6 sc) on both corners.
License Plate – Black with White embroidery:
- Ch 8
- sc 2 rows
FO and embroider “2CV” or custom plate. Attach to front and back bumpers.
🛞 Wheels (Make 4)
With Black:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Switch to white (hubcap), sc 2 rows
Switch to red for wheel center: - MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
Sew center red disk onto hubcap
Attach completed wheels to base with flat sides flush to body.
🚙 Roof (Red)
- Ch 18
2–12. sc rows (18)
Surface stitch black edge all around
Attach to top center of body—can be sewn flat or slightly curved for soft-top look
🪞 Side Mirrors (Optional)
With white yarn:
- MR, 5 sc, FO
Ch 4 for stem
Use wire inside chain or lightly stiffen
Attach to side panel just under window line
🪡 Assembly Tips
- Use stitch markers to center all parts
- Reinforce flat bottom with plastic or cardboard base
- Lightly stuff body and hood for firm shaping
- Embroider front grille using white over black “V” shape and circle emblem to mimic Citroën logo
Your classic Citroën 2CV is now ready to roll off the crochet lot! Display it proudly, or gift it to a retro car lover—this yarny tribute to French engineering is full of vintage personality! 🇫🇷🧶
