Car Mirror Charm Handmade Crochet Hanging Decoration With Bead Detail

This car mirror charm is a small crochet piece on a cord, made to hang from a rear view mirror. It drops about 20 cm in total, with a bead above the motif so the cord keeps its line. Drivers buy one to mark a first car, and they are often given with a new set of keys.

How each car mirror charm is made

1. Choose the motif. Tell us the shape you want, such as a flower, a heart or a small animal.
2. Crochet the motif. It is worked in the round in cotton and filled lightly so it keeps its shape.
3. Cord and bead. A crochet cord is worked to length and a bead is threaded above the motif.
4. Loop. The top loop is made wide enough to pass over a standard mirror stem.

How it behaves in a car

A car is a hard place for a soft object. The cabin gets hot in summer, the light is strong and a car mirror charm swings at every corner. Cotton handles heat better than many fibres and does not go sticky, but strong sun will fade a bright red or a deep blue over a long period.

The weight is deliberately low. A light piece settles quickly after a turn instead of swinging on, which is less distracting. If you want something that moves even less, ask for a shorter cord. The same cotton used here is the one we describe in our yarn notes.

Car mirror charm specification

Made to order and shipped worldwide

Nothing is made in advance, so please allow 5-10 working days of making time in Hanoi before the parcel is posted, then the delivery time below. Every parcel is tracked, and the full terms are set out in our shipping information.

Care

Hand wash in cool water with a mild soap. Press the water out with a towel, reshape the piece while it is damp and leave it to air dry away from direct sunlight. Cotton keeps its shape well when it is treated this way. Longer notes are in our amigurumi care guide.

Questions people ask

Will the car mirror charm fade in the sun?

Over a long time in strong sun a bright colour will soften. A mid tone or a natural shade holds its look longer in a parked car.

Can the cord be made shorter?

Yes, and it is free. Give us the drop you want in centimetres and we will work the cord to that length before posting.

Does it scratch the mirror?

The loop is crochet cotton with no metal against the stem, so it does not mark the plastic or the glass surround.

Can I have it in my car colours?

Yes. Send the two colours when you order, or ask on our contact page if you want a photo first.

A hanging piece like this also suits a window, a shelf edge or a mirror at home. For more handmade gift ideas made in Vietnam, see our article on handmade gifts from Vietnam, where a car mirror charm sits alongside other small pieces.