Retro VW Crochet Bus Pattern C2C Square
I’m excited to share my latest crochet project with you—a C2C Retro VW Crochet Bus Pattern! This pattern features a cool retro VW bus with a surfboard on top, perfect for adding a fun, beachy vibe to your projects.
Whether you’re making a colorful blanket, a stylish pillow, or some unique wall art, this bus square will bring a touch of adventure and nostalgia to your creations. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s start crocheting these awesome VW bus squares together! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Retro VW Crochet Bus Pattern
This retro VW bus pattern is part of a fun collection of C2C squares I’m designing, and they’re all the same size. The pattern is easy to follow and great for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in white, black, blue, orange, yellow, and gray. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in white, black, aqua, creamsicle, lemon, and silver. My square weighs 133 grams/4.7 ounces.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
PDF Version of the Retro VW Crochet Bus Pattern
View this crochet pattern in my Etsy Shop: retro VW crochet bus pattern
Retro VW Crochet Bus Pattern Information
Skill Level
Advanced beginners. This crochet square is made using the corner to corner C2C crochet method. It involves color changes.
Finished Measurements
My retro VW bus square measures just over 13 inches by 13 inches.
Gauge
8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- sc = single crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
C2C Crochet Technique
- The pattern is made using the c2c technique of making “squares” in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
- Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
- Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
- You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
- The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.
C2C Video Tutorial
Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.
Pattern Notes
- The pattern is written in US terms.
- ↙ You are working on the “right side”.
- ↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.
Crochet Bus Pattern Instructions
Download the retro VW bus graph.
↙ Row 1: white x 1 (1 square)
↗ Row 2: white x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 3: white x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 4: white x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 5: white x 5 (5 squares)
↗ Row 6: white x 6 (6 squares)
↙ Row 7: white x 1, gray, white x 5 (7 squares)
↗ Row 8: white x 3, black x 2, blue x 2, white x 1 (8 squares)
↙ Row 9: white x 1, blue x 2, black x 3, white x 3 (9 squares)
↗ Row 10: white x 4, black x 2, blue x 3, white x 1 (10 squares)
↙ Row 11: white x 1, blue x 3, black x 3, white x 4 (11 squares)
↗ Row 12: white x 5, black x 2, blue x 4, white x 1 (12 squares)
↙ Row 13: white x 1, orange, blue x 6, white x 5 (13 squares)
↗ Row 14: white x 5, blue x 6, orange x 2, white x 1 (14 squares)
↙ Row 15: white x 1, orange, white x 1, orange, blue x 6, white x 5 (15 squares)
↗ Row 16: white x 5, blue x 6, orange, white x 2, orange, white x 1 (16 squares)
↙ Row 17: white x 2, orange, white x 2, orange, blue x 6, white x 5 (17 squares)
↗ Row 18: white x 5, blue x 6, orange, white x 3, orange, white x 2 (18 squares)
↙ Row 19: white x 3, orange, white x 3, orange, blue x 6, white x 5 (19 squares)
↗ Row 20: white x 5, blue x 6, orange, white x 3, orange x 2, white x 3 (20 squares)
↙ Row 21: white x 4, orange x 2, white x 3, orange, blue x 6, white x 5 (21 squares)
↗ Row 22: white x 5, blue x 6, orange x 2, white x 2, orange x 2, white x 1, yellow x 1, white x 3 (22 squares)
↙ Row 23: white x 4, yellow x 1, white x 1, orange x 2, white x 1, orange, white x 1, orange, blue x 6, black x 2, white x 3 (23 squares)
↗ Row 24: white x 3, black x 3, blue x 5, orange, white x 2, orange x 3, white x 1, yellow x 1, white x 5 (24 squares)
↙ Row 25: white x 6, yellow x 1, white x 1, orange x 2, white x 3, orange, blue x 5, black x 2, white x 4 (25 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↗ Row 26: white x 3, black x 3, blue x 4, orange, white x 3, orange x 2, gray, yellow x 1, white x 6 (24 squares)
↙ Row 27: white x 6, gray, white x 1, orange x 2, white x 3, orange, blue x 4, black x 2, white x 3 (23 squares)
↗ Row 28: white x 2, blue x 6, orange, white x 3, orange x 2, white x 1, yellow x 1, white x 6 (22 squares)
↙ Row 29: white x 6, yellow x 1, white x 1, orange x 2, white x 2, orange x 2, blue x 5, gray, white x 1 (21 squares)
↗ Row 30: white x 1, blue x 5, orange, white x 1, orange, white x 1, orange x 2, white x 1, yellow x 1, white x 6 (20 squares)
↙ Row 31: white x 6, yellow x 1, white x 1, orange x 3, white x 2, orange, blue x 4, white x 1 (19 squares)
↗ Row 32: white x 1, blue x 3, orange, white x 3, orange x 2, white x 1, yellow x 1, white x 6 (18 squares)
↙ Row 33: white x 6, yellow x 1, white x 1, orange x 2, white x 3, orange, blue x 2, white x 1 (17 squares)
↗ Row 34: white x 1, blue x 1, orange, white x 3, orange x 2, white x 1, yellow x 1, white x 6 (16 squares)
↙ Row 35: white x 6, yellow x 1, gray, orange x 2, white x 3, orange, white x 1 (15 squares)
↗ Row 36: white x 1, orange, white x 2, orange x 2, white x 1, gray, white x 6 (14 squares)
↙ Row 37: white x 6, yellow x 1, white x 1, orange x 2, white x 1, orange, white x 1 (13 squares)
↗ Row 38: white x 1, orange x 3, white x 1, yellow x 1, white x 6 (12 squares)
↙ Row 39: white x 6, yellow x 1, white x 1, orange x 2, white x 1 (11 squares)
↗ Row 40: white x 3, yellow x 2, white x 5 (10 squares)
↙ Row 41: white x 5, yellow x 2, white x 2 (9 squares)
↗ Row 42: white x 3, yellow x 1, white x 4 (8 squares)
↙ Row 43: white x 7 (7 squares)
↗ Row 44: white x 6 (6 squares)
↙ Row 45: white x 5 (5 squares)
↗ Row 46: white x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 47: white x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 48: white x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 49: white x 1 (1 square)
Border for the Retro VW Crochet Bus Pattern
Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).
Finishing the Retro VW Crochet Bus Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.
C2C Crochet Patterns
You can use these C2C squares individually for small projects like wall hangings or placemats, or mix and match them for larger crochet projects like blankets, pillows, table runners, or tote bags. The possibilities are endless!
Squares: monstera leaf, cat, daisy, “Take a Hike“, flamingo, longhorn, “Chill Here“, ice cream cone, watermelon, sunglasses, cactus, palm tree, popsicle, pineapple, mermaid, turtle, sun, skull, ghost
Looking for more Free Crochet Patterns?
You may also like my monstera leaf blanket, unicorn blanket, cactus wall hanging, and neon hearts bag.
Let’s Connect!
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