Christmas is such a magical time of the year, and nothing quite says “holiday spirit” like adding a handmade touch to your decorations 🎄. One of my favorite projects to dive into as the festive season approaches is creating a Christmas truck crochet pattern. There’s something deeply satisfying about taking a simple ball of yarn and transforming it into a charming, vintage-style holiday truck. The process is both relaxing and rewarding, and it’s such a delight to see it come together, stitch by stitch. What’s more, the finished piece makes a perfect gift or a cheerful addition to my own holiday decor.
When I start on a Christmas truck crochet pattern, I always feel a sense of creativity and anticipation. The process begins with selecting the perfect yarn colors—typically a vibrant red for the truck, paired with festive greens, whites, or even sparkly yarns for accents like the Christmas tree in the truck bed 🌟. As I follow the pattern, I enjoy the rhythm of crocheting, the yarn slipping over the hook, and watching the truck’s details emerge. With each new stitch, the project becomes a unique expression of holiday joy, full of personality and warmth. And when it’s finally complete, there’s a special satisfaction in knowing that this little creation will bring a smile to someone’s face this Christmas.
🎄 Amigurumi Christmas Truck Crochet Pattern
Bring holiday cheer to your decor with this adorable Christmas Pickup Truck carrying a bed full of gifts and greenery! This cheerful red-and-white classic is a fun and rewarding amigurumi project perfect for your mantel, under the tree, or even as a large toy.
🧶 Skill Level
Advanced – This project includes shaping, color changes, and assembling multiple 3D components.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 10–12 inches long (25–30 cm), depending on yarn and tension.
✨ Materials
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Yarn (Worsted Weight / Cotton or Acrylic):
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Red (main body)
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White (window, accents, bumper)
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Yellow (headlights)
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Green (wheels, gifts)
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Other colors for variety of presents
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Hook: 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm
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Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
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Yarn needle
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Stitch markers
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Cardboard or plastic canvas (optional) for bottom structure
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc two together)
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
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BLO/FLO – Back/Front Loop Only
🚗 Truck Base
Start with red yarn
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Ch 26
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc across (25)
3–6. Repeat sc rows to form rectangle (truck base) -
Sc around edge (for 3D border)
8–20. sc in rounds to build up truck sides
– FO and set aside
🚙 Front Cab (make in red)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–9. sc around
10–15. Work back and forth to form the windshield area
16–20. sc around again to close
– FO and stuff
Windows (white)
Make 2 rectangles:
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ch 6, sc rows of 5 x 4
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Sew onto both cab sides and front
🚛 Truck Bed Walls (red & white striped)
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ch 20, sc across (19)
2–6. Alternate red and white stripes
– FO and sew onto truck base back portion
🛞 Tires (Make 4 in green and white)
Start with white:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Switch to green -
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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sc around
– FO and stuff lightly, sew onto truck base
✨ Headlights (yellow + white)
Yellow center
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MR, 6 sc
– FO
White ring -
MR, 6 sc, then sl st around
– Sew yellow inside white ring
– Attach to front corners of truck
🎁 Gifts (Various colors)
Square Gift Box
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Ch 6
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sc across and build up in rows to make a cube
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Stuff before final seam
Ribbon (green or red)
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ch 10–15, wrap around box and tie a bow
Optional Trees or Rolled Blankets
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sc in the round to create rolled tubes
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Top with a bow or star
🧵 Assembly
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Sew cab to front of truck base
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Attach wheels evenly to sides
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Secure gifts and trees inside truck bed
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Add decorative touches: bows, stitched lines, or embroidered license plate
🎅 You’re Done!
Your Christmas truck is ready to deliver joy! Add it to your holiday display, gift it to a friend, or create a whole convoy of festive vehicles!
