Crochet Christmas Truck

The Crochet Christmas Truck is an adorable and festive piece that brings the holiday spirit to life in a unique and crafty way. With its intricate details and charming design, this handmade creation is sure to add a touch of cozy warmth to any Christmas decor. The tiny crocheted truck carrying miniature trees, wreaths, and presents truly captures the essence of the season and makes for a delightful sight to behold. Whether displayed on a mantelpiece, shelf, or as a part of a holiday centerpiece, the Crochet Christmas Truck is a heartwarming addition that will surely bring smiles and joy to all who see it.

YARN

LION BRAND Re-Spun Thick and Quick (843)

super bulky yarn (6) in dark cherry (114S), pumice stone (150AM), evergreen (174L)

G/H 4.5 mm crochet hook

poly filling

yarn needle

DIMENSIONS

Approx. 9” x 4” (23 x 10 cm)

magic ring (mr)

chain (ch)

stitch (st)

slip stitch (sl st)

single crochet (sc)

half double crochet (hdc)

fasten off (F/O)

increase (inc)

decrease (dec)

Easy

12 sc + 12 rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm).

Rnd 1: starting off with dark cherry - (2 sc, 1 ch, 2 sc, 1 ch, 2 sc, 1 ch, 2 sc, 1 ch) in a magic ring (8 sc, 4 chs)

Rnd 2: {2 sc, [(1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in the ch-space]} rep 4 times (16 sc, 4 ch-spaces)

Rnd 3: 3 sc, [(1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in the ch-space], {4 sc, [(1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in the ch-space]} rep 3 times, 1 sc (24 sc, 4 ch-spaces)

Rnd 4:work in back loop - 4 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 3 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 6 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 6 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 2 sc (29 sc)

Rnds 5 - 8: switch to pumice stone, sc in each st around (29 sc)

Rnd 9:switch to dark cherry - 4 sc, (1 sc and 1 hdc) into next st, [working in front loop, 1 hdc, 5 hdc inc, 1 hdc], work in both loops now (1 hdc and 1 sc) into next st, 16 sc (36 sc)

Rnd 10: 6 sc, 2 hdc inc, 8 hdc, 2 hdc inc, 18 sc (40 sc)

Rnd 11: 8 sc, [working in back loop, 12 sc], work in both loops now 20 sc (40 sc)

Rnds 12 - 13: sc in each st around (40 sc).

Fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the base of the vehicle to rnd #13 of the Truck. Stuff the truck while sewing it close.

With same yarn color as Front, embroider vertical straight st lines to separate windshield from side window and back window.

With brown, embroider horizontal straight st lines for door handles.

Row 2: sc even (7 sc); ch 1 and turn

Rows 3 - 13: sc even (7 sc)

Work in round from now on.

Rnd 14: working in back loop only, sc even around the panel.

Rnds 15 - 17: sc even (7)

Rnd 18: sl st in each st around.

Fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew one short side to the back of the truck.

Rnd 1: starting off with pumice stone – 7 sc in magic ring (7 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in next 3 sts, switch to dark cherry, 2 sc in next 4 sts (14 sc); ch 1 and turn

Rnd 3: sl st in next 8 sts (8 sc)

Fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn. Place the tire against the side of the car where you want it to be attached. Make sure the lower part of the tire (the section that would touch the ground) remains free.

Start sewing the upper half of the tire to the side of the car.

After sewing the upper portion, make sure the tire is securely attached, but the lower part remains un-sewn.