Classic Dump Truck Amigurumi

Let's get this lovely load delivered! This PDF pattern describes in **US terms** how to crochet a classic dump truck amigurumi, as shown in pictures, including all parts. Finished size will be approx. 7,9” (20 cm) long, 5.9” (15 cm) tall, 5.1” (13 cm) wide, crocheted using sport weight cotton yarn, with hook size C (2,5 mm). This pattern is also suitable for wool or acryllic yarn. The truck in the pictures was made using cotton yarn by SMC - Schachenmayr Catania. If you wish to make a larger or smaller version of this amigurumi, you can just use a heavier or lighter weight of yarn and a matching size crochet hook. In this case, you will need different amounts of yarn and different sized buttons and plastic canvas, than stated in the materials list. **Gauge:** is not important for this pattern, just crochet tight enough so the stuffing will not show through the stitches. **Skill level:** intermediate / experienced (for crocheting, as well as for joining / pinning / sewing parts together) **Materials used:** - Crochet hook size C (2,5 mm) - Yarn in teal (approx. 60 gr, 150 m / 165 yds), grey (approx. 10 gr, 25 m / 28 yds), dark brown (approx. 70 gr, 175 m / 192 yds), black (approx. 20 gr, 50 m / 55 yds), small amount of orange - Fiberfill stuffing, preferably a sturdy kind, 2 pearl buttons, diameter approx. 0.6” (1,5 cm), 2 red buttons, diameter approx. 0.5” (1,2 cm) - Plastic canvas (7” mesh) 1 sheet approx. 13.4” x 10.4” (34 x 26,5 cm) - Stitch markers, tapestry needles, pins, measuring tape, scissors, stuffing tools like chop sticks / tweezers / small fork **Stitches used:** chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, surface slip stitches, increasing, decreasing, magic circle. The crochet pattern is available as instant download in the following languages: *English (US terms) *Dutch (Nederlands) *German (Deutsch) This crochet pattern is an original ©Millionbells design and is written in English, in US terminology. If you like this design, visit my [Ravelry][1] shop, for all ©Millionbells crochet patterns, thanks! [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/millionbells