Amigurumi London Taxi Crochet Pattern Classic Black Cab Toy Car

Life is like riding in a taxi; the meter just keeps ticking.

This PDF crochet pattern describes in US terminology how to crochet a classic London Taxi, also known as a Black Cab, as shown in pictures, including all of the specific details. The finished size will be approx. 8.7” (22 cm) long, 5.1” (13 cm) tall, 4.5” (11,5 cm) wide, crocheted using sport weight cotton yarn and hook size C (2,5 mm). This pattern is also suitable for wool or acrylic yarn. The Black Cab in the pictures was made using sport weight cotton yarn by SMC - Schachenmayr Catania.

If you wish to make a larger or smaller version of this car, you can just use thicker or thinner yarn and a matching size crochet hook. In this case, you will need different amounts of yarn and different sized buttons and plastic canvas, than stated in the materials list.

Gauge: is not important for this pattern, just crochet tight enough so the stuffing will not show through the stitches.

Skill level: intermediate / experienced (for crocheting, as well as for joining / pinning / sewing parts together)

Enjoy crocheting!

• PDF Crochet pattern, 15 pages with 75 detailed pictures, written in English (US terms).
• Skill level: intermediate / experienced (for crocheting, as well as for pinning / sewing parts together)
• Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, magic circle, increasing and decreasing

The finished size will be approx. 8.7” (22 cm) long, 5.1” (13 cm) tall, 4.5” (11,5 cm) wide, crocheted using sport weight cotton yarn and hook size C (2,5 mm).

• Crochet hook size C (2,5 mm)
• Sport weight cotton yarn in black (approx. 100 gr, 250 m / 274 yds), light grey (approx. 20 gr, 50 m / 55 yds), anthracite and white (each approx. 15 gr, 37 m / 41 yds), small amounts of yellow, orange and red
• Fiberfill stuffing, preferably a sturdy kind, 2 pearl buttons, diameter approx. 0.7” (1,8 cm)
• Plastic canvas (7” mesh) 1 sheet approx. 13.5“ x 10.3“ (34 x 26 cm)
• 2 Pieces of chenille wire or pipe cleaner, each approx. 11.8” (30 cm) long
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle, pins, measuring tape, scissors
• Optional: sewing thread in black or any matching colors