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Crochet Digger Loader Pattern

I might as well post the pattern for the Crochet Digger Loader here as I am never going to get around to doing anything about my Etsy account.  Have at it, aspiring farm implement crocheters!

Crochet Digger Pattern FREE

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Please Read Below Before You Download The Pattern!

  • I have used US Crochet Terminology.
  • The little light has been left out of the pattern, sorry!

Little Orange Light Pattern

  1. With orange yarn and working into a magic ring:  ch 1, 6 x sc.  Continue working around, making the first st of the next round in the first st of this round.  (6)
  2. Sc inc x 6.  (12)
  3. Sc into the back loop only of every st around.  (12)
  4. Sc x 12, working through both loops again from here on out.  (12)
  5. Sc x 12.  Ch 1 and bind off. Leave a long tail and sew to the top of the digger.  (12)

Linen Stitch Tutorial

The crochet digger is made using the linen stitch, which is basically a mesh of *sc, ch-1, skip 1*.  If you have never used the linen stitch, or would like a bit more help on how to make it, please see this photo tutorial.

Working Over the Slip Stitches

I have had some question about working over the slip stitches in this pattern (when making the “arms” and the “scoops/buckets”).  Below I have included a photo that will hopefully clear up any confusion.

Crochet Digger Loader Pattern

Adding (and working over) slip stitches like this creates a very sturdy piece of work that will hold its shape much better.

A view from the back

I hope you enjoy making this little digger loader.

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Happy Hooking!

Dedri

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Comments

    • Sorry I can’t tell you the length of the digger. They are toys made for young children, so aren’t massive. It also depends on the yarn you use, of course.
      J

  2. I hope you get this. I don’t know if you’re still out there or not. But anyway, I wanted to ask if I am supposed to stuff the wheels.
    Thank you.

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    • Hi Marla. Having read through the pattern, I see Dedri doesn’t state to do so. However, I am sure if you wish to do so, it won’t detract from the finished item.

  3. Mahalo Nui Loa for the wonderful patterns you freely give, saving this one for if my next grand baby is a boy (or I could make it for my 1 year old grand daughter :) God bless you and sorry to read there are such evil people trying to sell what isn’t theirs!

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    • Thank you for your blessings, Jacqueline. God bless you and your grandbabies too x

  4. I made this for grandson-added face and its blue with just front end loader- thanks for a great pattern- not sure how to send picture to you

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  6. Thank you so much for posting the excavator pattern. I made it out of embroidery thread for my 32 year old granddaughter who operates big machinery. She got tears in her eyes when she saw it. You are very clever to write such an easy to follow pattern. Many thanks.

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  7. Hi. I know everyone makes these for the grandchildren. I did too. They also make great items to donate to some cancer and burn centers that work with children. Done in cotton they can withstand many washing’s in the hospitals.

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  8. Thank you so much for the crochet digger pattern, my 2 year old grandson is digger mad, I will be visiting him in November and he will love this!

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  11. Dear Dedry Uys,
    I’m stuck understanding how to do the big scoop/bucket…. It’s to do with the sl after doing sc…. I’m not sure the reason to do sl & what it should look like. Do you have any pictures that might help me please?

    Thank you very much. The main digger is all completed now!

    Nikki

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    • Hi Nikki.

      Adding the slip stitches to the sc’s makes for a really thick and sturdy piece of work. When working the next round after a round containing slip stitches, you will NOT work into the slip stitches, but rather OVER them and into the sc’s that contain them. I am adding a photo to this post now. I hope that clears it up for you,

      Dedri

    • Hi I got a little tripped up on the bucket but finally figured it out. I’m a self-taught crochet earlier and I’m relatively new to it so I’m struggling a bit. My biggest problem I hope someone can help me with is the back arm part 1 and part 2 if I can get any tips on helping me understand row 14 and 15 better I would so appreciate it thank you in advance Rita

  12. On the digger pattern it says to attach the grill to the front but there is no grill pattern. Is it just the same as for the tractor? Thank you for your help.

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    • That is a typo, sorry Miriam. There is no grill (or lights) on the front of the digger. Just the front bucket. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

    • Jyoti, you need to skip the first stitch and then sl st into each of the next 13 st’s (sc’s AND chains), not the first 13 clusters.

      This should bring you to the middle of the side section, where you will continue to make the 7 sc clusters that will form the window.

    • I use US terminology throughout. It just makes more sense to me. Thanx for flagging up that it isn’t mentioned. I will fix that. Take care,
      Dedri

  15. I love your cars and am about to make a few . How do I get the pattern for the digger please it is wonderful. thank you. All your stuff is beautiful.

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    • Hi Jean, and thank you for your comment. There is a link to the pattern in the post above x

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