Crochet Carrot Free Pattern
How about a festive crochet carrot pattern that adds a handmade charm to your spring and Easter decor? This pattern is easy to follow and customizable, making it a great project for beginners and experienced crocheters.
My kids love the crochet carrot and can’t get enough of it. So whether you want to create a unique Easter decoration or a fun toy for kids, this crochet carrot pattern will surely delight you.
As part of this year’s Easter Crochet Blog Hop, this pattern is available as a free download today 9th of March. Get the code here and scroll down to find the download link.
This crochet carrot pattern is easy to customize to fit your preferences. It is the perfect stash buster. You can make a bunch of carrots with just a skein of orange and green yarn!
You can use any lightweight yarn for your crochet carrots!
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Let’s get started!
Easy crochet carrot pattern
the finished carrots measure – 3.5” (5”)
This crochet carrot pattern is designed to be made with any yarn weight available. The photos show that the prototype used two different yarn weights to achieve the different sizes. The smallest was made using #2, sport-weight yarn. While the bigger one was made using #3, DK weight yarn.
One of my testers even used Worsted weight yarn!
What yarn do I need for this crochet carrot pattern
Hobbii Friends Wheel, #2 Sport weight (55% Cotton, 45% Acrylic, 437 yards/400 m per 3.5 oz/100g Skein)
DK weight yarn – Hobbii Kind Feathers, #3 lightweight (100% Acrylic, 257 yards/235 m per 3.75 oz/100g Skein)
Estimated yardage
30 yards in MC
20 yards in CC
Hook
2.5 mm Crochet Hook – Go with the smallest hook you are comfortable crocheting with.
Other materials for your crochet carrot project
Darning needle
Polyfibre
Safety eyes – 6 mm – 2 pcs
Embroidery thread
Gauge
Gauge isn’t important for this project.
Crochet Carrot Pattern Notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Any #3 weight of yarns can be substituted
- Chains at the beginning of Rounds or Rows do not count as a stitch.
Difficulty – Easy
Terms– US Terminology
Stitches used for this easy crochet Amigurumi carrot pattern
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Single Crochet – sc
Slip Stitch – sl st.
Main Color – MC
Contrasting Color – CC
Crochet Easter Pattern Collection
The crochet carrot is part of the easter crochet collection!
How fun is having a mini collection of crochet patterns for Easter?
Both big and mini crochet easter basket patterns
Crochet Carrot Amigurumi
All of these patterns will be available as free patterns here on the blog, updated every day of this week, so do not miss out on these.
Crochet carrot pattern
With MC
Round 1: 5 sc in a magic ring. 5
Round 2: sc around. 5
Round 3: 2 sc in each st around. 10
Rounds 4 – 5: sc around. 10
Round 6: *sc in next st, 2 sc in next, rep from * around. 15
Rounds 7 – 12: sc around. 15
Round 13: *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next, rep from * around. 20
Round 14 – 16: sc around. 20
Round 17: *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next, rep from * around. 25
Round 18 – 28: sc around. 25
Set your carrot aside
If you would prefer to complete your carrot and stuff to close it up before the facial details and sewing the accessories, continue to Round 29
Facial details
- Place black pins for the eye details – Round 22, 4 sts apart.
- Place a Pink pin for the mouth details – Round 18
- Adjust the placement appropriately
Eyes
If using Safety eyes or buttons
- Attach a safety eye or sew a button in the position of the pin.
- Repeat for the second eye.
If you prefer to embroider the eyes
- With a darning needle, embroider the eye details.
- Remove the pins.
Mouth details
- With a darning needle, embroider the mouth details.
Round 29: *sc in next 2 sts, inv dec, sc in next, rep from * around. 20
Round 30: sc around. 20
Round 31: *sc in next st, inv dec, sc in next, rep from * around. 15
Stuff with polyester fillings
Round 32: Sc in next st, inv dec around, around. 8
Stuff with polyester fillings again
Fasten off MC
Join CC
Round 33: sc in each st around – 8
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing, but do not sew the remaining sts yet.
Leave – Make 2 per carrot
Main stem: Chain 21
First curl: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next 9 chs, sl st in next 4 chs.
Leave the remaining ch, continue with the second curl
2nd curl – Chain 15, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next 9 chs, sl st in next 4 chs.
Continue with the third curl
3rd curl – Chain 15, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next 9 chs, sl st in 4 chs.
Continue with the remaining chains left on the main stem – sc in the remaining chains
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Make 2 and stitch the ends together.
Joining
- Pick up your carrot and two leaves
- Use your hook or darning needle to pull the yarn end of the leaf into the carrot so that the stem goes to the sts left.
- Gently tug in the ends of the leaves with the first 2 sts on the stem into the opening on the carrot.
- Sew closed the remaining sts on the carrot to secure the leaves.
- Sew in all ends
- Fasten off.
This crochet carrot pattern is a fun and easy way to add a touch of whimsy to your home decor or Easter basket. This crochet carrot pattern is for everyone, from realistic-looking carrots to cute and colorful amigurumi versions. So grab your hook and some yarn, and get ready to whip up a batch of these adorable veggies!
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