Hit the road with a smile and a hook in hand with this Amigurumi Wanderlust Car With Suitcases crochet pattern! Inspired by the iconic VW Beetle, this charming little car is packed with personality—from its rounded shape and stitched-on license plate to the adorable stack of tiny suitcases riding on the roof. Whether you’re crafting for a travel lover, decorating a nursery, or just love whimsical amigurumi, this pattern lets you stitch up a joyful tribute to adventure and nostalgia. 🚗🧳🌍
Designed for detail and delight, this pattern invites you to play with bold colors, clever shaping, and fun extras like side mirrors, bumpers, and even a tiny windshield. Add a little map, a crochet camera, or personalize the license plate for extra flair. Whether it’s a gift for a globetrotter or a keepsake for your own wanderlust spirit, this Amigurumi Wanderlust Car With Suitcases is a heartwarming and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade adventure to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🚗 Amigurumi Wanderlust Car With Suitcases Crochet Pattern
Bring retro charm and travel dreams into your home with this delightful amigurumi car, inspired by the classic VW Beetle. It features tiny suitcases stacked on the roof and whimsical details like side mirrors, bumpers, and a stitched-on license plate that reads “Wanderlust.” Perfect as nursery decor, a gift for travel lovers, or a nostalgic shelf companion!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and sewing multiple parts together.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–30 cm (10–12 inches) long using worsted yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Light blue (main car body)
- White (windows, headlights)
- Black (tires, windshield)
- Grey (bumpers, wheel details)
- Yellow (lights)
- Red, mustard, teal (suitcases)
- Beige or cream (rack and handles)
- 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes or black felt (for extra detail)
- Yarn needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Hot glue (optional for suitcase stacking)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- st – Stitch
- FLO/BLO – Front/Back Loop Only
🚗 Pattern Instructions
🔹 Car Body (Light Blue)
Start at the base (bottom)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Continue increasing until base is approx. 20 cm long
- Work even in sc for 6–8 rounds
- Begin to shape the hood and windshield by decreasing symmetrically on each side
- Stuff firmly and fasten off
- Pinch hood slightly downward and sew in place for contour
🔹 Tires (Make 4 – Black & Grey)
- With black: MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Switch to grey, BLO: sc in each st for 2 rounds
- Stuff and sew to sides of car
🔹 Headlights (Make 2 – White & Grey)
- With white: MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc in each st
- Switch to grey: 1 round
- Stuff lightly and sew to front
🔹 Bumpers (Make 2 – Grey)
- Ch 18, sc across, turn
- sc in BLO for 2 more rows
- Curve slightly and sew to front and back
🔹 Side Mirrors (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc in each, then ch 5
- Sew circle to end of chain; attach chain end to car
🔹 Windshield & Windows (White & Black Yarn or Felt)
- Use white yarn to surface-crochet window shapes directly or stitch on white felt
- Outline with black yarn using surface slip stitch for frames and wipers
🔹 License Plate
- Cut small rectangle of white felt or crochet 6×3 rows
- Embroider “Wanderlust” or stitch with black thread
- Attach to front bumper
🧳 Suitcases (Make 3 – Red, Mustard, Teal)
Each suitcase:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- sc around for 4–5 rounds
- Flatten into a rectangle by working only around 3 sides
- Add 2 sc rows in back loop only for the ‘lid’
- Sew small yarn straps and a top handle
- Optional: surface stitch or embroider “metal” locks using grey yarn
Stack and sew securely to the roof or glue with hot glue.
🔹 Roof Rack (Beige)
- Ch 30, turn and sc across (repeat for 4 bars)
- Join into a square and sew to top of car before adding luggage
🪄 Assembly & Final Touches
- Attach all parts securely
- Add blush with pink yarn or pastel fabric paint
- Optional: Add embroidery or iron-on patches for a personalized license plate or travel tag on suitcases
🌟 Final Thoughts
This whimsical Wanderlust Car is packed with personality and nostalgic road trip vibes. It makes a perfect shelf display, photo prop, or handmade gift for car lovers and travel dreamers alike. Add your own flair with different suitcase colors or themed license plates!
Happy hooking and safe travels on your crochet journey! 🚙🧵💼
