Gosh, stumbled upon the cutest little thing on the web the other day – a mini carrot pattern that screams ‘crochet me!’. This isn’t your garden-variety carrot pattern. Oh no, it’s got personality! With its tiny, beady eyes and a smile that’d melt the frost off a pumpkin, it’s something I hadn’t realized my craft collection was missing until now.
Crafting this amigurumi carrot felt like falling down a wonderfully whimsical rabbit hole. Trust me, it’s the perfect blend of adorable and quirky. The pattern itself – oh, it’s as straightforward as can be, making it a delightful project for both greenhorns and crochet veterans.
What’s more, these little guys aren’t just for show; they make heartwarming gifts and playful decor. Imagine a bunch of these smiling up at you from a kitchen shelf! That image alone had me reaching for my hook and yarn faster than you can say “What’s up, Doc?”.
Designer: RiaArtWorld
Materials
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Matching yarn
- Tapestry and sewing needle
- 3 mm black beads and black thread
- Black embroidery thread
- Toy stufffing
Abbreviations
Rnd – rounds
St – stitch
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Face Guide
- Eyes: between rounds 7 and 8, 4 sts apart
- Smile: sew embroidery thread in a line between rounds 6 and 7.
Carrot Body
With orange yarn.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
Rnd 2: (inc in next st, sc in next st) around (6)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around (6)
Rnd 4: (inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) around (8)
Rnd 5: sc in each st around (8)
Rnd 6: (inc in next st, sc in next 3 sts) around (10)
Rnd 7: sc in each st around (10)
Rnd 8: (inc in next st, sc in next 4 sts) around (12)
Rnd 9: sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 10: (inc in next st, sc in next 5 sts) around (14)
Rnd 11: sc in each st around (14)
Rnd 12: (dec, sc in next 5 sts) around (12)
Rnd 13: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) around (10)
Rnd 14: dec 4x (6)
Fasten off. Sew through the remaining sts to close the top of the carrot.
Carrot Stem
Rnd 1: ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in 3rd ch, sl st in remaining 3 ch
Rnd 2: ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in 3rd ch, sl st in remaining ch
Repeat 1 and 2.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the top of the carrot.
Wow, what a fun and easy crochet project! I had so much fun creating my own mini carrots using this free pattern.
Not only did it give me a chance to practice my crochet skills, but the end result was just too cute. These little carrots make great decorations for Easter or springtime, and they could even be used as play food for kids.
Overall, I highly recommend giving this mini carrot pattern a try. It’s quick, easy, and so adorable – plus you might just reap some unexpected health benefits from it too!