Choo Choo! Car number one in a four-car series, this decked-out circus train engine comes complete with whistle and cow catcher. Customize it with gold pinstriping to make your locomotive extra special.

Yarn used Cascade Ultra Pima (100% pima cotton; 220 yd 200 m/3½ oz 100 g): #3733 turquoise (A), 100 yds; #3779 pansy (B) and #3729 gray (C), 75 yd each; #3754 true black (D), 50 yd; #3728 white (E), 40 yd; #3747 gold (F), 25 yd.

Hook Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Tools Plastic canvas, #7 mesh, 1 sheet; tapestry needle; polyester fiberfill; st markers (m); one ¾” grey plastic button.

Finished measurements About 8″ long, 6½” tall, and 5″ wide.

Gauge Gauge is not essential for this project.