Plushie dumpster fire crochet pattern

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Dumpster Fire Crochet Pattern

Materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Green (main dumpster body)
    • Gray (lid)
    • Black (wheels and face)
    • Red, orange, and yellow (flames)
    • White (recycling symbol and highlights)
  • Hook: 4.0 mm or size suitable for your yarn weight
  • Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single Crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
  • st(s): Stitch(es)
  • sl st: Slip Stitch
  • FO: Fasten Off

Dumpster Body (Green):

  1. Base Panel (make 1):
    • Ch 26.
    • Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across (25 sts).
    • Rows 2–20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
    • FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
  2. Side Panels (make 2):
    • Ch 16.
    • Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across (15 sts).
    • Rows 2–20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
    • FO and leave a long tail.
  3. Front and Back Panels (make 2):
    • Ch 26.
    • Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across (25 sts).
    • Rows 2–10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
    • FO and leave a long tail.
  4. Assembling the Body:
    • Sew the side, front, and back panels to the base panel to form a rectangular box.
    • Use whip stitch or mattress stitch for neat edges.
    • Stuff lightly to maintain structure.

Dumpster Lid (Gray):

  1. Main Lid:
    • Ch 26.
    • Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across (25 sts).
    • Rows 2–12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
    • FO and leave a long tail.
  2. Ridge (Optional for Detail):
    • Ch 26, sl st across the top edge of the lid for texture.
  3. Attach the lid to the back edge of the dumpster using yarn or hinges (optional: leave it movable).

Flames (Red, Orange, Yellow):

  1. Flame Template (make 5–7 in varying sizes):
    • Using red: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in last st. FO.
    • Using orange: Attach to any st along the red flame, repeat the same stitch pattern slightly larger. FO.
    • Using yellow: Repeat as the outermost layer, creating a flame shape. FO.
    • Sew flames onto the lid and sides of the dumpster.

Wheels (Black, make 4):

  1. Round Wheel:
    • Round 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
    • Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
    • FO and leave a tail for sewing.
    • Add a small white highlight using embroidery or surface crochet.

Recycling Symbol (White):

  • Use surface crochet or embroidery to add the recycling symbol to one side of the dumpster.

Face (Black and White):

  1. Eyes:
    • Use black yarn to embroider two circles or sew small crocheted circles (magic ring with 6 sc).
    • Add a white highlight to each eye for a cute look.
  2. Mouth:
    • Embroider a smiling or cheeky mouth below the eyes using black yarn.

Finishing Touches:

  1. Attach all flames to the top and sides of the dumpster.
  2. Secure the lid in place or leave it movable.
  3. Double-check all seams for sturdiness.
  4. Stuff the dumpster and flames lightly if needed to hold their shape.

Optional Modifications:

  • Add felt pieces for more detail instead of embroidery.
  • Use wire to make posable flames.

This fun Dumpster Fire Crochet Plushie makes a great gift or humorous decor piece.


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