Crochet Amigurumi Carrot
The crochet amigurumi carrot is a fantastic way to add a touch of charm to your home decor or to create a unique gift for a loved one. The pattern provides step-by-step instructions, complete with detailed photos, making it a breeze to follow along. You'll start by crocheting the carrot's body using a soft and vibrant orange yarn, giving it a realistic and eye-catching appearance. Then, you'll move on to creating the green leafy top, which adds a playful and whimsical touch to the overall design. Once you've completed your crochet amigurumi carrot, you can use it as a cute decoration for your kitchen, living room, or even your office desk. It's sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees it! So grab your crochet hook and get ready to embark on a delightful crafting adventure with this charming crochet amigurumi carrot pattern.
Materials:
- Yarn: Ricorumi Spin Spin DK (100% Cotton) 115 m/ 50 g
- Orange color (number 006) – approximately 50 g
- Green color (number 013) – approximately 15 g
- Pink color (number 004) – approximately 5 g
- Hook size according to the yarn you use – I used 2.5 mm hook (C-2)
- Safety eyes 12 mm
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Sewing needle
- Black embroidery thread
- Pins
- Fiberfill stuffing
Abbreviations:
mc = magic circle
ch = chain stitch
sc = single crochet stitch
inc = increase
dec = decrease
(x sc, inc) * 6 = repeat the pattern between parentheses 6 times
Number in () at the end of the row indicates total number of stitches in that row
Free crochet carrot pattern
Legs and body (one piece)
Legs (make 2)
Start with the orange yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
R 6: Back loops only – 30 sc
R 7-10: 30 sc (4 rows)
Fasten off, cut the yarn.
To make the second leg, follow the same steps as for the first leg.
Do not cut the yarn after finishing the second leg.
Instead, ch 6 from the second leg and attach it to the first leg.
Continue crocheting the body:
R 11: 30 sc on the first leg, 6 sc along the chain, 30 sc on the second leg, 6 sc along the other side of the chain (72)
R 12-19: 72 sc (8 rows)
R 20: (22 sc, dec) * 3 (69)
R 21: 69 sc
R 22: (21 sc, dec) * 3 (66)
R 23: 66 sc
R 24: (20 sc, dec) * 3 (63)
R 25: 63 sc
Place safety eyes between R 19 and R 20 with 18 sc between them.
R 26: (19 sc, dec) * 3 (60)
R 27: 60 sc
R 28: (18 sc, dec) * 3 (57)
R 29: 57 sc
R 30: (17 sc, dec) * 3 (54)
R 31: 54 sc
R 32: (16 sc, dec) * 3 (51)
R 33-34: 51 sc (2 rows)
R 35: (15 sc, dec) * 3 (48)
R 36-37: 48 sc (2 rows)
R 38: (14 sc, dec) * 3 (45)
R 39-40: 45 sc (2 rows)
R 41: (13 sc, dec) * 3 (42)
R 42-43: 42 sc (2 rows)
R 44: (12 sc, dec) * 3 (39)
R 45-46: 39 sc (2 rows)
R 47: (11 sc, dec) * 3 (36)
R 48-49: 36 sc (2 rows)
Stuff the body.
R 50: (10 sc, dec) * 3 (33)
R 51: 33 sc
R 52: (9 sc, dec) * 3 (30)
R 53: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
R 54: (1 sc, dec) * 8 (16)
R 55: (dec) * 8 (8)
Finish to stuff the body.
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
Close the opening and hide the end of yarn inside the body.
Leaf big
With the green yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
R 3: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
R 4: (3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)
R 5: (4 sc, inc) * 3 (18)
R 6: (5 sc, inc) * 3 (21)
R 7-9: 21 sc (3 rows)
R 10: (5 sc, dec) * 3 (18)
R 11-12: 18 sc (2 rows)
R 13: (4 sc, dec) * 3 (15)
R 14-15: 15 sc (2 rows)
R 16: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (12)
R 17: 12 sc
Stuff with fiberfill.
Fasten off, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Leaf small (make 2)
With the green yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R 4-7: 18 sc (4 rows)
R 8: (4 sc, dec) * 3 (15)
R 9-10: 15 sc (2 rows)
R 11: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (12)
R 12: 12 sc
Stuff with fiberfill.
Fasten off, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make the second one in the same way.
Arms (make 2)
With the orange yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3-6: 12 sc (4 rows)
Don’t stuff the arm.
Fold the piece in half and crochet two sides together with 6 single crochet stitches.
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make the second arm in the same way.
Cheeks (make 2)
With the pink yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make the second one in the same way.
Assembly
Sew the big and small leafs on the top of the body.
Sew the arms to the body between R 18 and R 19.
Sew the cheeks under the eyes.
Embroider a smile.