Toy Car Pattern Snoo's Knits
Looking for the perfect first car toy for young children? This adorable knitted car pattern is an excellent choice for little ones who aren’t quite ready for metal toys. Soft and safe, it's ideal for playful hands. If you’re crafting for an older child or an adult car lover, you can easily customize this design by adding buttons for wheels and headlights, giving it a more mature, sophisticated touch. The pattern includes helpful notes on how to adapt it for this fun modification.
Size: Approximately 13cm [5in] long, making it the perfect handheld size for toddlers.
Difficulty Level: Advanced. This pattern employs mid-row color-changing techniques, enhancing the visual appeal of your knitted creation. While Fair Isle technique is not essential, you will need to use the intarsia technique in one section of the pattern. Don’t worry—detailed instructions are provided to guide you through this process with ease.
Stitches Used: This pattern utilizes several knitting techniques, including kfb (knit front and back), k2tog (knit two together), p2tog (purl two together), and sl1p (slip one stitch purlwise). Familiarity with these stitches will help you navigate the pattern smoothly.
You Will Need:
- • Wool in green, black, cream, dark grey, and light grey—no more than 25g of any color is required. The recommended yarn is Double Knit [8-6 ply, “light worsted”]. Tension: A 10cm x 10cm square should contain 24 stitches across and 32 rows.
- • A pair of knitting needles; I suggest using 3.0mm needles for best results.
- • A tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing touches.
- • Stuffing material to give your knitted car its form and shape.
This charming knitted car toy is not only a delightful project but also a fantastic gift for little ones. With your knitting skills, you can create a unique keepsake that offers both fun and comfort. Start your knitting adventure today and bring this cute car to life!
