Red Heart Happy Little Car, Plane, and Truck

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Red Heart Super Saver O’Go (5 oz/141g; 236 yds/215 m)
• Contrast A, B, C, D, and E: Christmas (7196), 1 O’Go
• Contrast F: Black (7120), 1 O’Go
• Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Yarn Needle
• Stuffing


• MEASUREMENTS: Approx 56"x 68"


• GAUGE:
• 12 sc and 15 rows = 4"
• 12 dc and 7 rows = 4"
• Motifs = 8" square.

DIRECTIONS:

NOTE: Join all rnds with sl st to first st.
Ch 3 at beg of row counts as dc.
To change color, work to last loop on hook of prev color. Yoh with new color, draw through loop, tighten prev color and proceed with new color.

CAR:

BODY
Beg at front of Car, with B, ch 8.
1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 5 ch. 3 sc in last ch. Working into opposite side of foundation ch, 1 sc in each of next 5 ch. Join. 16 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each of first 3 sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 2 sc in each of next 3 sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join. 22 sc.
3rd to 16th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
17th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. Sc2tog 3 times. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Sc2tog 3 times. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join. 16 sc.
18th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. Sc3tog. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Sc3tog. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join.
Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts.

ROOF
With B, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 6 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 18 sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sc.
5th and 6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.
Stuff firmly and sew Roof over 8th to 15th rnds of Body.

FRONT& REAR WINDOWS (make 2 alike)
With A, ch 7.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 6 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row.
Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.
With F and using straight st, embroider eyes over 3rd st in from each edge of 1st row of Front Window.
Sew Front Window over 5th and 6th rnds of front side of Roof. Sew Rear Window over 5th and 6th rnds of back side of Roof.

SIDE WINDOW (make 2 alike)
With A, ch 2.
1st row: (RS). 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn. 3 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc to end of row. 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew Side Windows over 5th and 6th rnds of each side of Roof.

BUMPER (make 2 alike)
With D, ch 15.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. 14 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

HEADLIGHTS (make 2 alike)
With C, ch 2.
1st rnd: 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 5 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

TIRE HALF (make 8 alike)
With D, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Break D. Join with F. 6 sc.
2nd rnd: With F, ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
To form Tire, holding WS tog, sew two Tire Halves tog around outer edges. Make 4.

ASSEMBLY
Sew Bumpers over lower front and back of Body, emsuring that each bumper is ceneter and wrapped slightly around each side.
With F, and using backstitch, embroider curved mouth on Front Bumper, as shown in photo.
Sew Headlights above ends of Front Bumper as shown in photo.
Allow half of each Tire to hang below Body and sew in place on lower sides between edges of Bumpers.

PLANE

NOSE & BODY
NOTE: Stuff firmly every few rnds.
Beg at Nose, with D, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 6 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
4th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 18 sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Break D. Join with E.
7th rnd: With E, ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sc.
8th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 30 sc.
9th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
10th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sc.
11th to 19th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
20th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. 18 sc.
21st to 26th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
27th rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. 12 sc.
28th to 31st rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
32nd rnd: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. Join. 6 sc.
33rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Draw end tightly through rem sts.
With E, and using backstitch, embroider curved mouth on underside of Nose between 3rd and 4th rnds as shown in photo.

FRONT WINGS (make 2 alike)
Beg at out tip of Wing, with C, ch 8.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 7 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 9 sc.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 11 sc.
6th to 13th rows: Rep 4th and 5th rows 4 times. 19 sc.
14th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fold Wing in half lengthwise and sew outer edges tog.

REAR WINGS (make 3 alike)
Beg at outer tip of Wing, with C, ch 6.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 5 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 7 sc.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 sc. 3 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 9 sc.
6th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fold Wing in half lengthwise and sew outer edges tog.

WINDSHIELD
With A, ch 7.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 6 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc to end of row. 12 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.
With F and using straight st, embroider eyes 1 st apart in center of 1st row of Windshield.
Sew Windshield over 7th and 8th rnds of Body.

FRONT TIRE HALF (make 4 alike)
With D, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Break D. Join with F. 6 sc.
2nd rnd: With F, ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. 12 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
To form Tire, holding WS tog, sew two Tire Halves tog around outer edges. Make 2.

REAR TIRE HALF(make 2 alike)
With F, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
To form Tire, holding WS tog, sew two Tire Halves tog around outer edges.

ASSEMBLY
Sew Front Wings on sides of Body over 14th to 20th rnds and 2 Rear Wings over 30th to 33rd rnds. Sew rem Rear Wing over top of Body over 30th to 33rd rnds, all as shown in photo.
Sew Front Tires to underside of Body slightly forward of Front Wings as shown in photo.
Sew Rear Tire to underside of Body centered between Rear Wings as shown in photo.

TRUCK

CAB BODY
With E, ch 34.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 4th ch from hook (beg ch-3 counts as dc here and throughout). 1 dc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 32 dc.
2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. (1 dcbp around next dc. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc) 3 times. 1 dcbp around next dc. 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. (1 dcfp around next dc. 1 dc in each of next 7 dc) 3 times. 1 dcfp around next dc. 1 dc in each of last 4 dc. Turn.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows once more and then 2nd row once more.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

CAB TOP & BOTTOM (make 2 alike)
With E, ch 2.
1st rnd: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 8 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) all in first sc. 1 sc in next sc. *(1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) all in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * 3 times. Join.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *(1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) all in next ch-2 sp.1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * twice. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join.
4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *(1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) all in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from * twice. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 sc) all in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FRONT BUMPER
With D, ch 15.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. 14 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

GRILL
With D, ch 5.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 4 sc.
2nd and 3rd rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

HEADLIGHTS (make 2 alike)
With C, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FRONT WINDSHIELD
With A, ch 7.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 6 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
With F, embroider straight st eyes 1 st apart from center of 1st row of Front Windshield.

SIDE WINDOWS (make 2 alike)
With A, ch 5.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 4 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

TRAILER BOX TOP & BOTTOM (make 2 alike)
With D, ch 19.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 18 sc.
2nd to 8th rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

TRAILER BOX SIDE (make 2 alike)
With D, ch 19.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 18 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Break D. Join C. Turn.
3rd row: With C, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Break C. Join B. Turn.
5th row: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
6th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Break B. Join D.
7th and 8th rows: With D, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Fasten off.

TRAILER BACK END
With D, work same as Cab Top.

TIRE HALF (make 12 alike)
With D, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 6 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Break D. Join with F. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: With F, ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 18 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail on 6 of the Tire Halves.
To form Tires, holding WS tog, sew two Tire Halves tog around outer edges. Make 6.
ASSEMBLY

CAB
With right side of cab body facing, gently fold cab body so post sts form outer corners; working across ends of rows, sew edges together to form back of cab body. Sew cab top and bottom to body and stuff body before closing edges. Center the bumper over lower front of cab body, wrapping slightly and evenly around each side and sew in place. Using photograph as a guide, with F, embroider curved smile with backstitches on bumper. Center grill over bumper and sew in place. Sew headlights on each side of grill. Align 1st row of front windshield over 5th row of cab body front and sew piece in place. Align 1st row of each side windshield over 5th row of cab body sides and sew in place.

TRAILER
Sew trailer box top to top edges of box sides and box bottom to bottom edges. Sew back end to back of trailer box. Stuff trailer box, then whipstitch to back of cab body. Using photograph as a guide, sew tires to lower sides of truck, allowing half of each tire to hang below cab body and trailer box.


ABBREVIATIONS:
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue
Dc = Double crochet
Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Prev = Previous
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
Yoh = Yarn over hook