Take a journey back in time with this Amigurumi Horse Carriage with Driver crochet pattern! Inspired by the elegance of traditional horse-drawn carriages, this charming design captures the beauty of a noble steed, a detailed carriage, and a skilled driver guiding the way. With intricate details like decorative wheels, reins, and a cozy seat for the driver, this crochet creation is perfect for adding a touch of historical charm to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting for history lovers, creating a whimsical display piece, or simply enjoy making transport-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a delightful scene bursting with character! 🐎✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different horse colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature lantern or luggage for extra flair. Craft a classic horse carriage with rich hues, create a whimsical version with pastel tones, or even stitch up a full set of vintage-inspired amigurumi for a stunning display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a nostalgic accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Horse Carriage with Driver is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade historical magic to every stitch! 🧶💖
Amigurumi Horse Carriage with Driver Crochet Pattern
Create a magical fairytale display with two cream horses, a rounded pumpkin-style carriage, and a friendly driver. This rewritten pattern includes all proportional, structural, and visual corrections to match the reference image—rounded carriage body, arched windows, proper horse anatomy, fuller driver body, and detailed wheel construction.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced — includes shaping, sculpting, structural building, and multi-piece assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 30–35 cm long and 20 cm tall (horses + carriage + driver), using worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted yarn:
- Cream (horses)
- Chestnut (mane, tail, muzzle, hooves)
- Caramel/Orange (carriage)
- Brown (driver pants, hat, carriage trim, wheel trim)
- Burgundy (driver jacket)
- Beige (driver skin)
- White (windows, shirt)
- Black (reins, smile)
- Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
- Safety eyes: 6 mm for horses, 6–8 mm for driver
- Polyfill stuffing
- Floral wire or pipe cleaners (reins, shaping)
- Thin cardboard (wheels + carriage floor)
- Yarn needle, scissors
- Optional glue for reinforcement
🐎 Horses (Make 2)
Body (Cream)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4–12: sc around (18)
R13: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R14–17: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. FO.
Neck (Cream)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3–10: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly. Sew between head and body.
Head (Cream)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4–7: sc around (18)
Insert 6 mm eyes between R4–5.
R8: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R9: dec × 6 (6)
Stuff, close, FO.
Muzzle (Chestnut)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, sew to front of head.
Ears (Make 2 per horse)
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2: sc around (4)
R3: (sc, inc) × 2 (6)
FO, flatten, sew on head.
Legs (Make 4 per horse)
Shorter brown socks to match the photo.
In chestnut:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: sc around
Switch to cream:
R3–9: sc around
Stuff lightly, sew to underside of body.
Mane & Tail (Chestnut)
- Mane starts between the ears and flows down entire neck.
- Use loop knots to attach.
- Tail: bundle 8–10 strands, secure at back.
Harness & Reins
- Chain black yarn or wrap wire with yarn.
- Nose strap, head strap, chest strap.
- Two reins run from horses to driver’s hands.
👨 Driver
Head (Beige)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4–8: sc around (18)
Insert eyes between R5–6.
R9: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R10: dec × 6 (6)
Stuff + embroider smile.
Body (White → Burgundy)
Rounded torso, fuller shape:
With white:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Switch to burgundy:
R4–12: sc around (18)
Stuff + FO.
Arms (Make 2 – Beige → Burgundy)
Hand (beige):
R1: MR, 6 sc
Switch to burgundy:
R2–8: sc around (6)
Do not stuff. Sew to sides of body.
Legs (Make 2 – Black)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2–6: sc around
Stuff lightly, sew to lower body.
Hair (Brown)
Attach short strands around crown.
Hat (Brown)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4–5: BLO sc around (18)
R6: FLO (sc, inc) × 9 (27)
R7: sc around
FO and sew to head.
🚃 Carriage (Rounded Pumpkin Style)
Carriage Body – Full Sphere (Caramel)
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: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
R9: (7 sc, inc) × 6 (54)
R10: (8 sc, inc) × 6 (60)
R11–18: sc around (60)
Create Driver Opening
Leave the front open (about one-third of sphere).
Work R19–22 ONLY across 40 stitches at the back.
Turn each row to keep the opening upright.
Close Bottom
R23: (8 sc, dec) × 5 (55)
R24: (9 sc, dec) × 5 (50)
R25: (8 sc, dec) × 5 (45)
Insert cardboard floor.
R26: (7 sc, dec) × 5 (40)
R27: (6 sc, dec) × 5 (35)
R28: (5 sc, dec) × 5 (30)
FO, close bottom.
🪟 Rounded Windows (Make 4)
Ch 10
R1: sc across (9)
R2: sc across (9)
Work sc around entire piece, adding 3 sc in each upper corner to form an arch.
Sew two on each side.
🚪 Carriage Door
Ch 8
R1–4: sc across
Switch to white and sc around for border.
Sew on left side; add a French knot for the knob.
🏰 Roof Dome + Top Knob
Roof Dome
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5–7: sc around
FO, sew onto carriage top.
Top Knob
MR, 6 sc, FO, attach to roof center.
🛞 Thick Wheels (Make 4)
Side A
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5–8: sc around (24)
Side B
Repeat R1–4 only.
Insert cardboard circle.
Join edges of Side A + Side B to create a cylinder wheel.
Attach two wheels per side.
🪑 Driver’s Bench
Seat
Ch 14
R1–5: sc across (13)
Side Pads (Make 2)
Ch 4
R1–3: sc across (3)
Sew pads on each side as armrests.
Attach bench at carriage opening.
🧵 Assembly
- Sew necks between horse heads and bodies.
- Attach muzzles, ears, manes, and tails.
- Sew legs slightly angled outward.
- Apply harness and reins.
- Attach horses side by side in front of carriage.
- Sew driver to bench; attach reins to hands.
- Attach windows, door, roof, top knob.
- Sew or glue wheels to carriage sides.
- Shape reins and necks gently for realism.
🌟 Finishing Touch
Your fairytale horse carriage is ready—complete with gently curved horses, rounded pumpkin carriage, arched windows, and a friendly driver guiding the reins. A beautiful centerpiece for display, gifting, or storytelling.
