How To Crochet An Adorable Plush Tank

Materials

To create this plush tank, you will need the following materials:

• Plush Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby (100g/120m) in your preferred color – approximately 1/4 of a skein.
• Wheel Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (50g/160m) or 6 buttons.
• Hook: 3.5 mm (or size suitable for your yarn).
• Fiberfill: For stuffing.
• Assembly Yarn: Thin cotton yarn (like Vita Coco) for sewing parts together.
• Tools: Darning needle, scissors, and stitch markers.
• Decoration: Star-shaped button (optional).

Note: The finished toy size is approximately 13-15 cm.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• CH: Chain stitch
• SC: Single crochet
• SL ST: Slip stitch
• INC: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• DEC: Decrease (2 sc together)
• HDC: Half double crochet
• DC: Double crochet
• (SC, INC) * n: Repeat the instructions in brackets n times.

Caterpillar Tracks (Make 2)

1. Round 1: Chain 16. Starting from the second chain from the hook, work 14 SC, 3 SC in the last stitch. Turn to work on the other side of the chain: 13 SC, INC. (Total: 32 stitches)
2. Round 2: INC, 13 SC, 3 INC, 13 SC, 2 INC. (Total: 38 stitches)

Cut and fasten off the yarn.

Tank Tower

1. Round 1: 6 SC in Magic Ring. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 INC. (12)
3. Round 3: (SC, INC) * 6. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 SC, INC) * 6. (24)
5. Rounds 5-6: 24 SC around. (24)

Cut, fasten off, and hide the yarn tail.

Gun Barrel

1. Round 1: 6 SC in Magic Ring. (6)
2. Rounds 2-3: 6 SC around. (6)
3. Round 4: (SC, DEC) * 2. (4)
4. Rounds 5-9: 4 SC around. (4)

Cut, fasten off, and hide the yarn.

Wheels (Make 6)

1. Round 1: 6 SC in Magic Ring. (6)
2. Round 2: 6 INC. (12)
3. Round 3: (SC, INC) * 6. (18)

Leave a long tail for sewing, then cut and fasten off.

The Body

1. Row 1: Chain 11. Starting from the second chain from the hook, work 10 SC. CH 1 and turn. (10)
2. Rows 2-38: 10 SC in each row. Remember to CH 1 and turn at the end of every row.

Do not cut the yarn after Round 38; you will use it for assembly.

Assembly – Joining the Tracks

First, sew the 6 wheels (or buttons) onto the two caterpillar tracks using the thin cotton yarn.

Place the first caterpillar onto the body piece. Work an edge around them together using the Crab Stitch (reverse single crochet). Work 38 SC in the reverse direction to join the side.

Turn the body inside out and work 10 SC from the inside, crocheting through both loops of the body ends to close the ring. Alternatively, you can sew this seam shut. The seam will be hidden inside.

Attach the second caterpillar to the opposite side of the body using the crab stitch. Important: Before finishing the round, stuff the body with fiberfill.

Final Details

Sew the tower to the top center of the body. Lightly stuff the tower before sewing it completely shut.

Finally, sew the gun barrel to the front of the tower and add the star-shaped button for decoration.

Congratulations!

Your plush tank is now complete! I hope you enjoyed this project. Feel free to share your finished toys on Instagram and tag @konyshevatoys or use the hashtag #вяжусконышевой.

Pattern by Galina Konysheva
Instagram: @konyshevatoys