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Crochet Mater amigurumi keychain brings the lovable tow truck from Cars into the palm of your hand. Featuring detailed stitching and expressive eyes, this miniature replica is both adorable and functional as a keychain.
Fans of Pixar will love carrying this crochet Mater keychain as a fun and unique accessory that adds personality to their everyday items.
Skill Level: Advanced (due to shaping and assembly)
Size: Approx. 9 cm (3.5 in) long
Style: Amigurumi, worked in continuous rounds
Hook Size: 2.00–2.25 mm
Yarn: DK or light worsted weight cotton yarn
- Body: Rust brown
- Side Panels: Light blue and beige
- Bumper/Grill: Gray
- Tires: Black and red
- Lights: Orange, white, yellow
- Eyes: White and green
Notions: - Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Keyring (optional)
- Embroidery thread (black, white)
- Hot glue or sewing thread (optional for secure attachments)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st – Slip stitch
- ch – Chain
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- FLO – Front loop only
- BLO – Back loop only
- FO – Fasten off
Main Body (Rust Brown)
- Ch 7
- Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 6, turn and work on opposite side, sc 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
- Stuff firmly. FO and leave long tail.
Cabin (Top) – Rust Brown
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
3–4. sc around (12) - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
- sc around (9), stuff lightly. FO and sew to top rear of main body.
Front Bumper – Gray
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
- Flatten and sew to front of truck.
Side Panels (Light Blue – Left, Beige – Right)
Make 2 panels.
- Ch 5
- Sc in each ch (4)
- Ch 1, turn, sc across (4) – repeat for 3 rows
- FO and sew to each side of the body
Tow Hook (Back) – Rust Brown
- Ch 5, sc back (4), FO.
- Twist into a hook shape and attach to rear top.
Eyes (White)
Make 2:
- MR, 4 sc (4), FO
- Use green yarn or felt circles for iris; embroider black dot for pupils
- Sew eyes to front top of cabin, close together
Mouth/Grill – Gray or Black Embroidery Thread
- Embroider a smiling mouth with teeth on the front lower section
- Optional: use white felt or thread to create one large square tooth
Wheels (Make 4 – Black with Red Center)
Black Base:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
FO
Red Center: - MR, 5 sc (5), FO
Sew red center to black base and then sew each wheel to the sides of the truck
Lights (Optional)
Roof Light (Orange):
- MR, 5 sc (5), FO and attach to cabin top
Side Lights (Yellow/White):
Make small French knots or tiny felt dots and attach to front sides
Assembly
- Sew all parts in place: wheels, eyes, bumper, cabin, hook, and panels
- Embroider facial details carefully
- Attach to keyring using small loop on top (optional: crochet a short chain to create a loop)