Crochet Easter Carrot Bag

Create your very own Easter-themed crochet bag in the shape of a carrot! This fun and festive project is perfect for storing Easter treats or small gifts. Using orange and green yarn, you can easily crochet the body of the carrot bag and the leafy green top. Add a drawstring closure to keep your goodies secure inside. This project is great for crocheters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. You can customize the size of the bag to fit your needs, whether you want a small pouch or a larger tote. Get creative with different stitch patterns and embellishments to make your carrot bag truly unique. This project is not only fun to make, but it also makes a thoughtful gift for friends and family. You can fill the bag with chocolates, candies, or small toys to create a personalized Easter gift. The carrot bag can also be used as a decoration around the house, adding a festive touch to your Easter decor. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project is a great way to practice your skills and create something special for the holiday season.

Finished size: If crocheted with a 2.50 mm hook, your carrot bag should measure 18 cm approximately. Of course, should you choose a different hook and yarn, the final size will vary...

Materials
— 2.50 mm crochet hook
— 100 % cotton yarn for a 2.50 mm hook
— Tapestry needle
— 2 buttons (2 cm)

Colors
— Orange
— Beige or cream for the inner layer and strap
— 2 different shades of green for the leaves of the carrot
Abbreviations
st = stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet

Inner layer of the carrot
Using cream yarn…
1. Magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. and 4. Crochet 12 sc
5. Crochet 1 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *2 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 3 times, 1 sc (16)
6. and 7. Crochet 16 sc
8. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (20)
9. to 11. Crochet 20 sc
12. Crochet 2 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 3 times, 2 sc (24)
13. to 15. Crochet 24 sc
16. Crochet *5 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (28)
17. and 18. Crochet 28 sc
19. Crochet 3 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *6 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 3 times, 3 sc (32)
20. and 21. Crochet 32 sc
22. Crochet *7 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (36)
23. and 24. Crochet 36 sc
25. Crochet 4 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *8 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 3 times, 4 sc (40)
26. and 27. Crochet 40 sc
28. Crochet *9 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (44)
29. and 30. Crochet 44 sc
31. Crochet 5 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *10 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 3 times, 5 sc (48)
32. to 36. Crochet 48 sc
Break the yarn, close and weave in ends. Turn the piece inside out. Set aside.

CarrotUsing orange…
1. Magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. and 4. Crochet 12 sc
5. Crochet 1 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *2 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 3 times, 1 sc (16)
6. and 7. Crochet 16 sc
8. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (20)
9. to 11. Crochet 20 sc
12. Crochet 2 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 3 times, 2 sc (24)
13. to 15. Crochet 24 sc
16. Crochet *5 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (28)
17. and 18. Crochet 28 sc
19. Crochet 3 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *6 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 3 times, 3 sc (32)
20 and 21. Crochet 32 sc
22. Crochet *7 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (36)
23. and 24. Crochet 36 sc
25. Crochet 4 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *8 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 3 times, 4 sc (40)
26. and 27. Crochet 40 sc
28. Crochet *9 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (44)
29. and 30. Crochet 44 sc
31. Crochet 5 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *10 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 3 times, 5 sc (48)
32. to 39. Crochet 48 sc
40. Take the inner layer (remember to turn it inside out) and place it inside the carrot. It might take a little bit of adjusting with your hands. Then join both layers by crocheting 1 sc in each pair of stitches (1 stitch of the carrot and 1 stitch of the inner layer).
Break the yarn, close and weave in ends.

Lid of the carrot

Using orange…

1. Magic ring of 6 sc

2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)

3. Crochet 2 sc in each st (24)

4. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (30)

5. Crochet2 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * 5 times, 2 sc (36)

6. Crochet *5 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (42)

7. Crochet *2 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (56)

8. Crochet3 sc, 2 sc in the next st, *6 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat *5 times, 3 sc(64)

9, Crochet 64 sc

10. Only through back loops, crochet 64 sc

11. Crochet *6 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (56)

12. to 14.Crochet 56 sc

Break the yarn, close and weave in ends.

Leaves

Make three, using 2 different shades of green. Make two in one shade and one leaf in the other shade.

1. Chain 21 chain stitches. This is the main chain.Starting from the second chainfrom hook, crochet 10 slst and then *chain 5. Starting from the second chain from hook, crochet 1 sc in each ch stitch till you reach the main chain(4 sc). Crochet 1 sc in the next 2 ch stitches along the main chain*, repeat 3 times. Then once again chain 5. Starting from the second chain from hook, crochet 1 sc in each ch stitch till you reach the main chain. Crochet 1 sc in the next 3 ch stitches along the main chain. Crochet 3 sc in the last ch of the main chain, which will allow you to turn and work on the other side of the main chain. Crochet 1 sc in the next 3 remaining loops on the other side of the chain and then *chain 5. Starting from the second chain from hook, crochet 1 sc in each ch stitch till you reach the other side of the main chain(4 sc). Crochet 1 sc in the next 2 remaining loops along the other side of the main chain*, repeat 3 times. Then once again chain 5. Starting from the second chain from hook, crochet 1 sc in each ch stitch till you reach the other side of the main chain and finally crochet 1 slst in the last 10 remaining loops of the other side of the main chain.

Break the yarnandclose, leaving a long tail to sew to the lid.

Removable Strap of the bag

Using cream yarn…

1. Chain 110 ch stitches. Starting from the eleventh chain from hook (to create the first buttonhole), crochet 1 sc in each ch stitch till the end. Then skip 10 of the remaining loops on the other side of the chain and start crocheting from the eleventh remaining loop. Thus you will create the second buttonhole. Now crochet 1 sc in each remaining loop of the other side of the chain and into the 10 remaining loops around the first buttonhole.

Break the yarn, close and weave in ends.

Assembly

— Sew the leaves to the top of the lead.

— Sew the buttons to the sides of the carrot and place the strap.

— Weave in all ends.