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Hit the road with this Amigurumi Pickup Truck crochet pattern! Inspired by the classic charm of vintage trucks, this adorable design captures the sturdy shape, rolling wheels, and timeless appeal of a pickup in every stitch. With carefully crafted details like headlights, a cozy truck bed, and bold colors, this crochet pickup truck is perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia and adventure to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting for vehicle enthusiasts, creating a playful decor piece, or simply enjoy making unique amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a miniature truck bursting with personality! 🚚✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different truck colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature toolbox or cargo for extra flair. Craft a classic pickup truck with its signature red or blue hues, create a whimsical version with pastel tones, or even stitch up a full set of transportation-inspired amigurumi for a dynamic display! Whether gifted as a fun keepsake, displayed as a charming accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Pickup Truck is a creative and entertaining project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade adventure to every stitch! 🧶💖

🚙 Amigurumi Pickup Truck Crochet Pattern

If you’ve been looking for the perfect crochet project for car lovers, kids, or just some rustic handmade décor, this chunky amigurumi pickup truck is the one! With its olive-green cab, bold white windows, protruding headlights, and deep truck bed, this little pickup will drive straight into your heart.

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves 3D shaping, color changes, and sewing multiple parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) long when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Worsted weight yarn:
- Olive Green – Main cab & body
- White – Windows, bumpers, license plate, mirrors
- Black – Tires
- Light Blue – Headlights, hubcaps
Crochet hook: 3.5–4 mm
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle & scissors
Stitch marker
Optional: plastic canvas or cardboard inserts for structure

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only

🚛 Pattern Instructions

1. Cab & Main Body (Olive Green)

We’ll start with the rounded cab front and build the truck as a hollow base.

Cab Front (rounded dome):

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) → tall dome shape
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24) – FO, leave tail

👉 Flatten slightly – this is the rounded cab face.

Body Base:

Ch 28, sc across (27)
2–12. Work 11 rows sc (27 sts wide × 12 rows long)
👉 This is the rectangular bottom.

Truck Walls:

Side Walls (make 2): Ch 12, sc across for 8 rows
Back Wall: Ch 28, sc across for 8 rows

Sew walls to base, attaching cab dome at the front. Leave the truck bed open.

2. Truck Bed (Olive Green)

Ch 22, sc across (21)
Work 6 rows sc for bottom
Side Walls: ch 22, sc across for 6 rows (make 2)
Back Wall: ch 12, sc across for 6 rows

Sew into place → creates a deep hollow truck bed.

3. Windows (White)

Windshield (slanted front):

Ch 14, sc across (13)
Work 6 rows, dec 1 st each side for trapezoid
Sew to front cab.

Side Windows (make 2):

Ch 8, sc across (7)
5 rows tall → sew to each cab side.

4. Tires (Make 4 – Black with Blue Hubcaps)

Tire Base (Black):

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24) → chunky depth
BLO sc around (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6) – FO, stuff firmly.

Hubcap (Light Blue):

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
sc around (12) – FO, sew to tire center.

Attach tires evenly along truck sides.

5. Headlights (Make 2 – Light Blue)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
sc around (18) – FO, stuff lightly, sew onto front bumper protruding outward.

6. Bumpers (White)

Front Bumper (curved):

MR, 8 sc (8)
inc ×8 (16)
(sc, inc) ×8 (24)
Work 3 rows sc around (24) → half oval shape.

Attach beneath headlights.

Rear Bumper: Repeat smaller (18 sts base).

7. Mirrors (Make 2 – White)

MR, 6 sc (6)
(sc, inc) ×3 (9)
FO, fold circle in half into a semi-circle. Sew to each cab side.

8. License Plate (White)

Ch 7, sc across (6) for 2 rows.
Embroider numbers/letters in black.
Sew centered on front bumper.

✂️ Finishing Touches

Embroider door handles and outlines with olive yarn.
Optional: reinforce cab and bed with cardboard or plastic canvas inserts.
Add extra embroidery (like a logo or side stripe) for personalization.

🎉 Your Pickup is Complete!

This chunky, nostalgic pickup truck with its rounded cab, bold headlights, and deep cargo bed is as fun to make as it is to display. Perfect for kids’ play, gifting, or even holiday-themed trucks (imagine one with a mini Christmas tree in the back 🎄).

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