The Retro Flower Car Charm Crochet Pattern

It’s currently mid summer and hotter than hell but at least it makes for some good pattern design inspiration, lol. Introducing the Retro Flower Car Charm crochet pattern! The adorable car charm version of the Retro Flower Wall Hanging that I designed last year.

Check out the Retro Flower Wall Hanging here!

Car charms are such a simple and easy way to accessorize your car. And how fun would it be to be able to make one yourself! This pattern works with on 2 colors so it is great for those who are new to color changing. The charm is worked up with fine weight yarn so it may need some getting used to if you normally work with thicker yarn.

Happy Crocheting!

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You can purchase the Printable PDF on Etsy here! The PDF includes the complete step-by-step pattern so you can follow along on paper, highlighting and making notes as needed. It is a total of 11 pages, including the front and back cover pages. I’ve also included a PDF download of the chart for this pattern.

Materials

*1.75 mm Crochet Hook

Dk Weight Yarn (yarn I used is listed below)

*Dowel Rod (cut to size)

*Yarn Needle

*Scissors

*Hand Steamer (optional)

*Stiff Felt

Yarn Choice

For this car charm I used We Crochet Animation, but you could substitute any DK weight yarn of your choosing.

For this pattern I used the following yarn:

(A) We Crochet Animation in Honeydew- approx. 5 yards

(B) We Crochet Animation in Blush – 10 yards

-or-

(A) We Crochet Animation in Linen – 5 yards

(B) We Crochet Animation in Lilac Mist – 10 yards

Stitch Key (US Terms)

Ch = Chain

St/sts = Stitch(es)

Sc = Single Crochet

Color Abbreviations

A = Color A (Honeydew or Linen)

B = Color B (Blush or Lilac Mist)

Special Notes

-The car charm is worked in rows.

-The car charm is worked from the bottom up.

-The 1st st of each row should be placed into the same stitch as the turning chain.

-The turning chain does not count as the 1st stitch of the row.

-The pattern is written as: # of single crochet stitches (color abbreviation), example: 8 (A) means 8 sc in Color A.

-The odd rows are the right side rows. Even rows will be the wrong side.

-For a cleaner and stiff backing glue the finished project to a piece of felt before adding the fringe. (optional)

Dimensions: 2.5 inches wide x 2.5 inches long (not including fringe)

Gauge: 18 sts x 17 rows = 2 inch square worked in single crochet.

Pattern

I have created a chart for this pattern for those who prefer to follow a chart rather than a written pattern. The PDF version of this chart is included with the pattern purchase in my Etsy shop. Here is the free online version for you to use.

Begin chaining 23 in Honeydew.

Row 1: sc in 2^nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 2: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 3: 5 (A), 4 (B), 4 (A), 4 (B), 5 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 4: 4 (A), 6 (B), 2 (A), 6 (B), 4 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 5 – Row 7: 3 (A), 16 (B), 3 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 8: 4 (A), 14 (B), 4 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 9: 5 (A), 5 (B), 2 (A), 5 (B), 5 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 10: 3 (A), 6 (B), 4 (A), 6 (B), 3 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 11: 2 (A), 6 (B), 6 (A), 6 (B), 2 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 12: 1 (A), 7 (B), 6 (A), 7 (B), 1 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 13: 1 (A), 8 (B), 4 (A), 8 (B), 1 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 14: 1 (A), 9 (B), 2 (A), 9 (B), 1 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 15: 1 (A), 20 (B), 1 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 16: 2 (A), 18 (B), 2 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 17: 3 (A), 3 (B), 1 (A), 8 (B), 1 (A), 3 (B), 3 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 18 – Row 19: 7 (A), 8 (B), 7 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 20: 8 (A), 6 (B), 8 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 21: 9 (A), 4 (B), 9 (A). Ch 1, turn. (22)

Row 22 – Row 23: In Honeydew, sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (22)

Fasten off after Row 23 leaving a 2 foot tail.

Attaching the Fringe

To create the fringe cut 10 inch pieces of yarn in your color choice. For this car charm I used Color A for the fringe.

To attach the fringe, grab 3 strands of yarn. With a crochet hook, push the hook through the far left foundation chain. Fold the 3 strands of yarn in half, looping the middle of the strands onto the crochet hook.

Fold the strands through the loop.

Tighten to create the fringe.

Repeat for every other foundation chain.

Hanging the Project

To attach the project to a dowel rod; using a yarn needle, weave the tail over the dowel and back under into the 1st stitch on the top of the car charm.

Repeat for each stitch on the top of the car charm.

Knot off and weave in your ends.

To hang the project, drill 2 small holes on either side of the dowel. Thread through both holes with cotton yarn and knot off both ends. Trim the excess yarn. (Feel free to use your preferred method of hanging the project)

ENJOY!