✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Includes:

• panel construction
• dimensional shaping
• wheel assembly
• structural reinforcement
• multi-piece joining

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📏 Finished Size

Approx. 28 cm long × 20 cm tall
using DK or worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

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🧶 Yarn Requirements

Bright Blue

Approx. 120 g

Used for:

• hood
• doors
• roof
• truck bed
• wheel arches
• side panels

Black

Approx. 90 g

Used for:

• tires

Yellow

Approx. 20 g

Used for:

• wheel centers
• rear pipes

White

Approx. 35 g

Used for:

• windshield
• headlights

Light Gray

Approx. 30 g

Used for:

• bumper
• mirrors
• roof lights
• wheel inner rings

Black Embroidery Yarn

Small amount

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🧵 Supplies

• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 10 mm safety eyes
• Polyester stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Plastic canvas or cardboard inserts
• Floral wire or aluminum craft wire
• Hot glue (optional for chrome details)

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🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase
• dec – invisible decrease
• sl st – slip stitch
• ch – chain
• FO – fasten off

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🚙 Main Truck Structure

The truck is made from:

• chassis base
• left side
• right side
• hood
• windshield
• roof
• rear bed floor
• rear tailgate
• inner support panels

This construction creates the true truck silhouette instead of a rounded body.

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🛻 Chassis Base

Blue Yarn

Ch 28

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R1

Starting in 2nd ch:

26 sc, 3 sc in final ch

Working opposite side:

26 sc, 3 sc in final st (58)

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R2

inc, 26 sc, inc x3, 26 sc, inc x2 (64)

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R3–R6

sc around (64)

FO.

The base should remain flat and rectangular.

Insert a plastic canvas rectangle before final assembly for stability.

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🚪 Left Side Body Panel

Blue Yarn

Ch 30

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Row 1

29 sc

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Rows 2–11

sc across (29)

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🪟 Window Opening

Row 12

7 sc, ch 10, skip 10 sts, 12 sc

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Rows 13–17

sc across

FO.

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🚪 Right Side Body Panel

Repeat exactly.

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🚘 Front Hood Panel

Blue Yarn

Ch 18

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Row 1

17 sc

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Rows 2–7

sc across

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Rows 8–10

dec, 13 sc, dec

This slight narrowing forms the curved hood.

FO.

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🤍 Windshield Panel

White Yarn

Ch 18

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Rows 1–10

17 sc across

FO.

Do NOT stuff.

This piece should stay flat.

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🏠 Roof Panel

Blue Yarn

Ch 18

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Rows 1–11

17 sc across

FO.

Insert lightweight plastic canvas inside roof during assembly.

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🛻 Truck Bed Floor

Blue Yarn

Ch 18

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Rows 1–13

17 sc across

FO.

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🛻 Tailgate Panel

Blue Yarn

Ch 18

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Rows 1–8

17 sc across

FO.

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🚙 Inner Cab Support Panels

These are critical for keeping the truck square.

Make 2.

Blue Yarn

Ch 10

Rows 1–8:
9 sc

FO.

Sew vertically inside the cab corners.

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🪡 Truck Assembly

Step 1

Sew side panels onto chassis.

Keep edges straight and vertical.

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Step 2

Attach hood between front side edges.

The hood should slope slightly downward.

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Step 3

Attach windshield directly behind hood.

The windshield must stand nearly upright.

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Step 4

Sew roof onto top edges.

Insert plastic canvas before fully closing.

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Step 5

Attach rear truck bed floor.

Keep completely flat.

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Step 6

Attach tailgate vertically.

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Step 7

Insert support panels inside cab corners.

This prevents collapsing.

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😊 Windshield Face

Eye Placement

Insert safety eyes low on windshield panel.

Space about 8 stitches apart.

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Smile

Using black embroidery yarn:

Create tiny horizontal smile centered between eyes.

The expression should stay minimal and cute.

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🛞 Monster Tires (Make 4)

Outer Tire

Black Yarn

R1: MR 6

R2: inc x6 (12)

R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

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R8–R14

sc around (42)

Stuff VERY firmly.

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Inner Rim

Gray Yarn

R1: MR 6

R2: inc x6 (12)

R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

FO.

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Wheel Hub

Yellow Yarn

R1: MR 6

R2: inc x6 (12)

R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

FO.

Attach centered.

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🚗 Wheel Arches (Make 4)

Blue Yarn

Ch 16

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Row 1

15 sc

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Rows 2–6

sc across

Curve gently while sewing.

Attach directly above tires.

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🤍 Front Bumper

Gray Yarn

Ch 18

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Rows 1–5

17 sc

Lightly stuff.

Curve gently upward while sewing beneath hood.

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💡 Headlights (Make 2)

White Yarn

R1: MR 6

R2: inc x6 (12)

R3: sc around

FO.

Attach widely spaced on hood front.

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🚨 Roof Lights (Make 3)

Gray Yarn

R1: MR 6

R2: inc x6 (12)

FO.

Flatten slightly.

Attach evenly across roof front.

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🪞 Side Mirrors (Make 2)

Gray Yarn

Ch 6

sl st back along chain

FO.

Attach beside windshield edges.

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💛 Rear Pipes / Roll Bars

The truck has visible yellow rear pipes behind the cab.

Yellow Yarn

Make 2.

R1: MR 6

R2–R15:
sc around (6)

Insert floral wire inside.

Curve upward behind cab.

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⚙️ Chrome Details

The truck includes shiny silver elements.

For Realistic Chrome Look

Use:

• aluminum wire
• metallic jewelry wire
• silver pipe cleaners
• painted floral wire

Create:

• front suspension bars
• handlebar-style roof details
• axle accents

Hot glue or stitch securely.

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🚙 Tire Attachment

Attach wheels:

• lower than chassis
• slightly outward
• evenly spaced

Leave visible gap between:

• truck body
• tabletop

to achieve lifted monster truck stance.

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✨ Final Shaping

• Keep hood rounded but structured
• Truck bed flat and open
• Side walls vertical
• Roof squared
• Tires large and chunky
• Fenders rounded over wheels
• Windshield upright

Avoid overstuffing the cab.

The truck should feel structured rather than soft and spherical.

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🌟 Final Thoughts

This adorable monster truck combines realistic pickup proportions with cozy handmade charm. The oversized lifted tires, chunky wheel arches, structured cab, open truck bed, bright colors, and cheerful windshield face create a playful crochet vehicle full of personality and adventure. Perfect for toy shelves, nursery decor, or gifts for little truck lovers. 💙🛻🧶