Oh, my stars! This mini carrot free crochet pattern has got me all sorts of giddy! I’ve been crocheting for decades, and there are those projects that just make your heart sing — this is undoubtedly one of ’em. It’s not just the darling shape or the vibrant color; it’s that it brings a sprinkle of joy to everyday life.
Ah, the sheer delight of creating something so small yet so adorable; it’s therapeutic, I tell ya!
So why a mini carrot, you might wonder? Well, it’s like bringing a smidgen of the farmer’s market right into your home, minus the mud and, you know, actual vegetables. Crocheting this wee carrot is a breeze, making it ideal for a last-minute gift or just an evening of ‘me time.’ Honestly, who wouldn’t want to spend an hour or two hooking together this petite charm?
Ah, the possibilities —tiny plushies, keychains, or even festive garlands. Happy hooking, my dear crafters!
Pattern 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!