Crochet Carrot Pouch

The Crochet Carrot Pouch is a delightful and practical accessory that adds a touch of charm to your daily life. This adorable pouch is not just for storing small items; it's also a fun way to showcase your love for crochet and unique designs. The vibrant orange color and cute carrot shape are sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for it. Whether you use it for coins, keys, or jewelry, this pouch is a playful and stylish addition to your collection of handmade treasures. Embrace the whimsy and functionality of the Crochet Carrot Pouch and enjoy the little moments of joy it brings into your day.

Materials

• Super bulky yarn in orange and green (I used Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky in Tangerine and Emerald Green)
• 4.5mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase
• invdec – invisible decrease
• sk – skip
• sl st – slip stitch
• st/s – stitch/es
• […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
• (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round

Finished Size

The finished carrot pouch measures approximately 6.5″ (16.5cm) long. Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.

Gauge

Gauge is not important in this pattern. However, using a different yarn and hook size will change the size and look of the finished item.

Notes

Pieces are worked in a continuous spiral. Mark the first stitch of each round with a removable stitch marker.

Pattern Instructions

Carrot Pouch (orange)

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook (6)

R2: [Inc] x6 (12)

R3: [Sc] x12 (12)

R4: [Sc, inc] x6 (18)

R5: [Sc] x18 (18)

R6: Sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x5, sc (24)

R7: [Sc] x24 (24)

R8: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

R9-11: [Sc] x30 (30) 3 rounds

R12: 8 sc, ch 14, sk 14, 8 sc back on carrot (16 sc + 14 chs)

R13: 8 sc, 14 sc along ch, 8 sc back on carrot (30)

R14-16: [Sc] x30 (30) 3 rounds

R17: [3 sc, invdec] x6 (24)

R18: [Sc, invdec] x8 (16)

R19: [Invdec] x8 (8)

Cut the yarn leaving a tail and pull through last st. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops only of the final round and pull to close.

Weave in end inside carrot.

Carrot Top (green)

Ch 13, sl st into first ch, [ch 12, sl st into same ch as previous sl st] x2

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew to the centre top of the carrot. Weave in ends inside carrot.