Vroooom vroooom ! Here is a soft and woolly version of the most beloved car ever !

This PDF pattern describes in US terminology how to crochet a lovely classic beetle car as shown on pictures.

Finished size will be approx. 9” (23 cm) long, 4.3” (11 cm) tall, 4.7” (12 cm) wide, crocheted using acrylic yarn (8 ply / DK), with hook size E (3.5 mm).

If you wish to make a taller or smaller version of this beetle, you can just use thicker or thinner yarn / crochet hook. This pattern is also suitable for wool or cotton yarn. The pattern is mostly worked in continuous rounds. Some parts are worked in rows.

• Gauge: is not important for this pattern, just crochet tight enough so your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• Skill level: intermediate (for crocheting, as well as for pinning/sewing parts together)

Enjoy crocheting !

What skills are you going to need and what will you get

• PDF Crochet pattern, 10 pages with 44 detailed pictures, written in English (US terms).
• Skill level: intermediate (for crocheting, as well as for pinning/sewing parts together)
• Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, bobble stitch, working through back of loops, surface slip stitches, increasing, decreasing.

Size information

Finished size will be approx. 9” (23 cm) long, 4.3” (11 cm) tall, 4.7” (12 cm) wide, crocheted using acrylic yarn (8 ply / DK), with hook size E (3.5 mm).

Required materials

• Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm)
• Yarn in pink (approx. 60 gr), grey, black (both approx. 25 gr.), small amounts of white, red, orange.
• Fiberfill stuffing, preferably a sturdy kind
• 2 mother of pearl buttons, diameter approx. 0.5” (1.2 cm)
• 2 pieces of chenille wire or pipe cleaner, both approx. 4.7” (12 cm)
• Stitch marker, tapestry needle, pins, optional: matching colors sewing thread

Other information from the author

This pattern is an original ©Millionbells design and is for personal use only, do not use it for commercial or retail purposes. Resale / redistribution of the pattern is strictly prohibited. Do not translate or share this pattern. All ©Millionbells patterns are protected by international copyright law. Thank you very much. Marjan Schepers.
Because of the digital nature, a PDF crochet pattern can not be exchanged, canceled or refunded after purchasing.