hello!
this tutorial i had prepared about a week ago, but there were other things. today the little cars are online and i hope you like them!
i need some rest but in about a week i’m back with news about the storage bag with the fishes. i hope to see you then because i always like it when you come for a visit.
have a lovely weekend and week!
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a tiny traffic jam
while making the baby blanket i thought i might crochet and sew an application on. in the end i didn’t sew anything on the blanket, but i have tried some patterns for cars and of trying one learns how a motif is put together. they can be found on my pinterest board for yarn leftover projects.
eventually i figured out the shape i wanted and i must admit it only differs in minor details, but sometimes small details are very important (at least i think so).
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if you like the little cars in a row, here is how it goes:
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used stitches (american terms):
ch = chain
ss = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
2sc tog = 2 single crochet together (see: explanation of 2sc tog or sc2tog)
dc = double crochet
dtr = double treble (see: explanation of double treble)
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used materials:
leftover yarn (catania and phildar coton 3) and crochet hook size 3.5 mm
start
make 18 chains
row 1. 1 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook and into all the other chains until end of row, 1 ch, turn
row 2. 1 sc into the first sc and into all the other sc until end of row, 1 ch, turn
row 3. repeat row 2
row 4. repeat row 2
row 5. 2sc tog in first and 2nd sc, 1 sc into all the next stitches until end of row, 1 ch turn.
row 6. 1 sc into the first sc and into all the other sc until the last two stitches, crochet 2sc tog into them, 1 ch, turn,
row 7. skip first stitch, ss into next sc, 1 sc into next sc, 7 ch, skip 4 sc, 1 double treble in next sc, 7 ch, 1 sc into last sc – from this stitch you work around the car and create the wheels – make 1 sc in each space or stitch, into first corner at bottom side make 1 sc, 1 ch, 1sc, 1 sc into next stitch, 6 ch, skip 4 stitches, make 1 sc in next 4 sc, 6 ch, skip 4 stitches, sc into next stitches, 1 ch for the corner, but make the next sc into the next stitch, keep crocheting sc all around, 12 sc into the window spaces each, skip the double treble.
weave in ends.
wheels
attach second color in the wheel space and crochet 12 sc into first space. finish off and repeat for second wheel.
garland
in third color make 50 chains, attach first car with a sc, make 25 chains, attach second car, repeat this until you have attached the last car, crochet another 50 chains, 1 ch, turn, slip stitch into first and all other stitches, finish off.
optional: for the last row of slip stitches i used another color.
December 9, 2013 at 14:56
So lovely, I had to write and tell you. Can’t wait to have a go. Many thanks.
December 9, 2013 at 13:11
How fun!! My brain is working – but how much can one small brain do in one lifetime! LOL
Did you see the full size car that someone crocheted? She’s looking to sell it.
Thank you for sharing your cars!!
September 30, 2013 at 22:21
Sweet blog! I found it while searching on Yahoo News.
Do you have any suggestions on how to get listed in Yahoo News?
I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there!
Appreciate it
October 1, 2013 at 09:45
Hello Camilla,
Thanks for visiting. Sorry I can’t help, I don’t know anything about Yahoo.
Thanks again.
August 25, 2013 at 23:15
Geweldig patroon Andrée. Die krijgt vast en zeker een ereplek in de kinderkamer.
Ik ben elke keer weer onder de indruk wat je allemaal van je haaknaald laat rollen.
Nu gauw je andere post lezen die ik gemist heb tjdens mijn ´vakantie´in Nederland.
August 24, 2013 at 06:12
Hi there, in row 7, I got up to the second time younaremto chain 7, but then I am lost on what to do. You say to go the last single crochet, and I am not sure where that is. Everything looks good up to here. Is there anyway you could explain or clarify, I have done it over and over, and have looked at your wonderfulmpictures, just cant get past that point. Thanks so much, really excited about making these for my twomyear old grandsons room.
August 24, 2013 at 11:08
Hello Crystal,
Thanks for your question.
Not sure what you mean with “younaremto” but in row 7 after the 2nd 7 chains you crochet a sc into the last sc, that is the first sc of the previous row. I don’t know how to write it down more clearly (you always crochet the last stitch into the first stitch of the previous row unless stated otherwise, right?). From that stitch you work around the car and create the wheels. I’ll add it to the text of the pattern.
Success with your car(s)!
August 19, 2013 at 09:00
These car are great fun, they make me smile and think that I might make them for a little grandson one of these days.
August 17, 2013 at 01:42
These are adorable. I featured them on homework today!
Have a great weekend.
Carolyn
August 16, 2013 at 11:21
Ik vond het patroon via Pinterest. Leuk zijn ze zeg!
Liefs, Pauline (beejplien.blogspot.com)
August 14, 2013 at 19:59
Wat maak jij toch mooie dingen! (dat zou ik bij ieder van je posts wel als comment willen plaatsen!!!)
August 14, 2013 at 15:53
Wah, die zijn leuk!!!!
August 13, 2013 at 15:24
so so beautiful!!!!
thank you, xxxx Ale
August 13, 2013 at 02:10
Those cars are soooo cute Elisabeth!! Thanks for sharing the pattern!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
August 12, 2013 at 00:27
Super cute!!! Love this! Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial!
Have a fabulous week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
August 11, 2013 at 06:40
This edging is so cute! Thanks very much for posting!! ::)
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Lee Ann
Crochet…Gotta Love It! Blog
August 10, 2013 at 15:24
These cars are adorable…if only I knew how to crochet! I’ve made a tiny, tiny granny in the past. That is all my crochet resume.
August 10, 2013 at 14:33
I LOVE theses cars!!! I am going to make some for my son 🙂
August 10, 2013 at 03:56
Very cute.
August 9, 2013 at 16:34
Adorable..I know a little boy who would enjoy these
August 9, 2013 at 16:29
This is too cute.
August 9, 2013 at 15:54
These cars are wonderful, thanks for sharing the pattern.
August 9, 2013 at 15:37
What a fun idea! These would make a great baby gift. Thanks for the clear tutorial.
August 9, 2013 at 15:05
So gorgeous 🙂
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August 9, 2013 at 13:51
These are adorable!
August 9, 2013 at 13:42
Sweet!
August 9, 2013 at 12:49
thanks for sharing now I just need to work out how to crochet them!
August 9, 2013 at 11:47
Waanzinnig leuk die slinger:)
August 9, 2013 at 11:20
Thanks for sharing they look fantastic! Really good fun.