Crochet Car Charms to Give: Their Pet, a Favorite Animal or Christmas
A crochet car charm is a small gift for anyone who drives, and it fits in a stocking. The easiest way to choose is by the driver: someone who would love a charm of their own pet, someone with a favorite animal, or someone who decorates for Christmas. Each charm below is crochet, and most are listed for hanging from a rearview mirror.
At a glance
| The driver | Charm | What you choose |
|---|---|---|
| Has a dog or another pet | Custom pet charm | Their pet, from 1–3 photos you send after checkout |
| Has a cat | Cat charm | A coat pattern, or the custom option |
| Has a cat, for keys or a bag | Mini cat keychain | One of 5 coat styles |
| Loves highland cows | Highland cow charm | One design |
| Loves opossums | Opossum charm | One design |
| Decorates for Christmas | Christmas car charm | One of 7 styles |
| Decorates for Christmas, for keys or the tree | Crochet gingerbread man | Red buttons or a red bow tie |
For a driver with a pet
The custom pet charm is crocheted to look like their own pet, from its coloring and markings. You order on Etsy first, then send 1–3 clear photos of the pet (front, side and face) through Etsy Messages after checkout; the listing says natural light shows fur colors and markings best. The charm is about 2.6 in (6.5 cm) tall, with a braided crochet strap for a mirror, a bag or keys. If it is a surprise, find those photos before you order. Our pet photo checklist explains what makes a photo clear.
For a cat person
The cat charm is a round crochet cat about 4 in (9 cm) across. The listing names Calico, Orange Tabby, Gray Tabby, Tuxedo, Siamese, Black Cat, White Cat and Brown Tabby, plus a Calico Box Charm that comes with a tiny crochet basket. On Etsy the coats are chosen by number, so match the number to the photos. There is also a “Custom your cat” option, and the listing asks you to message the shop about a specific breed or color.
For keys or a bag rather than the mirror, the mini cat keychain is a chubby crochet cat on a gold-tone keyring and chain, in Orange Tabby, Brown Tabby, Calico, Tuxedo or Gray Tabby.
For a favorite animal
The highland cow charm sits in a little crochet basket with daisies and vines. It is about 3.9 in (10 cm) tall and 2.4 in (6 cm) wide, and its hanging loop is long enough to adjust, so it can hang where it does not block the driver’s view. The opossum charm is a crochet opossum for the rearview mirror. Its listing gives no size, so check the photos on Etsy.
For someone who decorates for Christmas
The Christmas car charm comes in seven styles: Santa Claus, Christmas Tree, Reindeer, Gingerbread Man, Christmas Stocking, Candy Cane and Snowflake. It suits a driver who likes to bring a little Christmas into the car for the season. Check the size and details of the style you choose on Etsy before you order.
For keys or the tree rather than the mirror, the crochet gingerbread man is listed as both an ornament and a keychain, with red buttons or a red bow tie.
For a driver who needs back-seat pockets
If the gift should add storage rather than a small hanging decoration, see the crochet floral headrest organizer. Its listing describes one wide top pocket, two front pockets, and upper loops that fit standard car headrest posts; it hangs on the back of a front seat. That is a different use from the rearview-mirror charms above. Check the current listing details for the recipient’s intended setup.
Before you order
Each charm is made to order. The Personalize on Etsy button on each product page opens the same piece in our Etsy shop, where you choose the style and see the estimated delivery date for your address. For a Christmas stocking, check that date before you pay, and remember that the custom pet charm is made from the photos you send. Hang any charm so it stays clear of the view through the windshield.
Browse more crochet keepsakes or the Christmas collection. Shopping for a coffee or tea drinker too? See Christmas crochet coasters and mug cozies.
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