Sweet Nothings Crochet: A CAR SNUGGLE / STUFF TOY

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A CAR SNUGGLE / STUFF TOY

I have made two snuggles before this, but they were both (probably?) girly.. and this is for a lil car-lovin boy – and this is what his mum has chosen for him.

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Edited after completion : So this started off as a Car Snuggle, but after it was done, and I showed it to the young mum (or the child should I add), he just claimed it instantly, and she said that this was better than a snuggle – so I did not make the ‘road-like’ blanket. This project turned out to be a little larger and cuter than I thought, so the blanket was unnecessary (or so we agreed). That said, I am still going to make a car snuggle as I think the idea of a road-like blanket with a tiny car is just too cute – so stay tuned to this blog and join me when I make that creation soon.

I found this pattern at https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279839784034/

Materials used : Today I’ve used some of our lovely Indian Oswal 4-ply yarn with a 3 mm crochet hook ; a little embroidery thread ; embroidery needle ; fabric glue to seal ends ; crochet stitch markers ; poly-fill stuffing ; stocking net ; beads n more

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose , 4-ply knitting cotton , or unbranded knitting cotton or White Rose or bamboo knitting cotton , Milk cotton ; Silk yarns as well as Vardhaman acrylic yarns ; Baby soft acrylic yarn , Ganga Spectrum as well

General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn , Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn, Caron Simply Soft , Bernat Softee chunky.

Difficulty level : Intermediate Skill level ; minimum sewing skills to join ends.

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a chain stitch ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M

Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;

yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Whipstitch to join : https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

Abbreviations used :

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet sp : Space

sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over

Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)

Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.

So before we set off on our new creative journey, let’s take a quick look at what we’re creating here today.

There are several little parts to this little car and I’ve made them all individually, stuffed them and then joined them all together.

I’ve taken lots of photos .. so have fun.. create something precious for someone precious.

The link provides a neat pattern. The only difference is that I’ve used the fantastic magic circle and the fsc start where ever I could. I always feel that these methods give the neatest finish.

The pattern sheet does not give instructions for the lights and door handles, but that’s just a little creativity thrown in. I’ve added as much detail as I could .. I’m sure you saw the windscreen wiper (which makes the windscreen look like shut eyes .. a naughty look at that, isn’t it? :) ) But that’s where you can go a little crazy .. throw in an antenna, why don’t you!? Create and see the smile grow on the face of that lil one you present this to.

To avoid the stuffing from showing through or coming out of the gaps, I make stocking net balls. So wrap your stuffing into a small bit of stocking net, and then sew the top up. Make balls of different sizes that you can stuff into the car.

I'd suggest using similar coloured stocking net as your yarn, so that the net does not show through.

Here is what a stocking net ball looks like

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Monday 3 October 2016

A CAR SNUGGLE / STUFF TOY