Looking for a fun and eco-friendly crochet project? This adorable crochet carrot pattern is the perfect addition to your handmade home, play kitchen, or spring decor. Designed with sustainability in mind, this pattern uses cotton yarn to create a sturdy, reusable, and plastic-free alternative to store-bought decorations or toys. I opted for a variety of colors representing the rainbow carrot variety, but you can just go straight for the orange if that’s more you!
With two sizes included—large and small—you can make a variety of carrots to suit your needs. Whether you’re crafting for a child’s play food collection, Easter baskets, or a farmer’s market-themed display, these crocheted carrots will add a touch of handmade charm.
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Allow me a moment of nostalgia…
Carrots have always been one of my very favorite vegetables. I remember as a small girl, pulling them up out of our garden with my dad, rinsing them with the hose and eating them fresh within minutes of pulling them from the warm earth – long dangly root and all. When it comes to eating vegetables it just doesn’t get much better than that. These days, I absolutely love cooking with rainbow carrots in-particular. Their vibrant and interesting color adds such a special touch to the dinner plate. So in honor of these beautiful market vegetables, here is a crochet carrot pattern for you!
Ways to use your crochet carrots:
These little veggies aren’t just cute—they’re versatile, too! Here are a few creative ways to use your finished crochet carrots:
- Play Food – Add them to a play kitchen or farmer’s market stand for hours of imaginative fun.
- Easter Basket Filler – A sweet and sustainable alternative to plastic eggs or candy.
- Home Decor – Arrange them in a basket for a farmhouse-style kitchen display.
- Gift Topper – Tie one to a wrapped gift for a charming handmade touch.
- Pet Toys – If you have a small pet, you can stuff them with crinkle paper or catnip for an eco-friendly toy.
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What makes this crochet pattern eco-friendly and sustainable?
THE YARN: I use only sustainable and eco-friendly yarn that has been ethically grown/raised and processed, putting the people and the planet first. This is why I chose 100% ethical merino wool yarn for this pattern.
THE STUFFING: I used recycled polyester (100% post-consumer) to stuff this piece. You can also use your saved-up yarn snippets, recycled cotton, or ratty clothes or fiber you’ve cut into strips.
THE SLOW YARN MOVEMENT: I’m participating in the Slow Yarn Movement. There’s far too much to talk about here, but please take a few minutes to learn about what this means by reading the article I wrote about the Slow Yarn Movement as part of my 6-part Sustainable Crochet Series.
If you’re interested in learning more about sustainable crochet you can read all about it in the 6-part series I wrote covering everything about Sustainable Crochet and how to implement it into your own crafting starting today!
Crochet Carrot Pattern Guide:
Size & Gauge:
Size: Small – 10″ | Large – 12″
Gauge: N/A
Materials you will need:
Yarn:
Stylecraft Naturals 100% Organic Cotton: (DK/light worsted/3)
- JADE (large carrot stems) x1 ball
- SEAGREEN (small carrot stems) – x1 ball
- BUTTERMILK (carrot) – x1 ball
- BLUE DUSK (carrot) – x1 ball
- CARROT (carrot) – x1 ball
- BONE (lateral root scars) x1 (or any leftover yarn you have in a cream-ish color)
If you would like to explore other yarn options, here are some that would work well for this pattern:
- Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK | 100% Organic Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
- Rico Essentials Organic Cotton DK | 100% Organic Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
- Rowan Handknit Cotton | 100% Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
- Rowan Summerlite DK | 100% Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK | 100% Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
Other tools and materials needed:
- Crochet Hook Size: 3.00 mm
- Tapestry Needle (bent tips make all the difference!)
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Stuffing
Abbreviations used in the crochet carrot pattern:
This pattern is written in English, using US terms. If needed, you can find a handy term conversion chart right here in my Resource Library.
ch – chain
st – stitch
hk – hook
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
rep – repeat
(…) x – repeat instructions indicated number of times
[…] – number of stitches in row/round
Large Crochet Carrot:
STEM & LEAVES:
NOTES:
- The stem and leaves are worked by making a long chain and working your way back down the chain
- I recommend crocheting into the back bump of the chain as it’s look and feel are more tight and clean
Use the green yarn and leave a starting tail of 4 inches
Row 1: ch 35, sc in the 2nd ch from the hk, and in the next 9 ch, sl st in next 2 ch, (ch 11, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in the next 9 ch, sl st in the next 2 ch along the stem) x4 for a total of 5 leaves. Sl st all the way back down the stem to the start of your chain. PH 02
Row 2: repeat row 1, except make a ch of 30 (rather than 35) PH 03
Row 3: repeat row 1, except make a ch of 25 (rather than 35) PH 04 & 05
Fasten off, leaving a tail of 4 inches PH 06
THE ROOT:
NOTES:
- The carrot root is worked in continuous rounds – do not join at the end of each round
- Use your choice of mixed colors (purple, orange or yellow) for the carrots
Rnd 1: st 6 sc in a magic circle – when you close the circle, don’t pull it all the way tight yet because you’ll want a bit of a hole to pull the yarn tails for the stem through [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) x6 [18] PHOTO 07
Pull the stem yarn tails through the hole of the magic circle. Tighten the magic circle firmly. Grasping the magic circle tail and both of the tails of the stem, tie a knot as closely to the magic circle as possible. Knot it again. PHOTO 08 & 09
Rnd 4-11: sc in each st around [18]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 4 st, dec in next st) x3 [15]
Rnd 13-19: sc in each st around [15] STUFF CARROT | PHOTO 10
Rnd 20: (sc in next 3 st, dec in next st) x3 [12]
Rnd 21-27: sc in each st around [12] STUFF AGAIN | PHOTO 11
Rnd 28: (sc in next 2 st, dec in next st) x3 [9]
Rnd 29-35: sc in each st around [9] STUFF YET AGAIN
Rnd 36: (sc in next st, dec in next st) x3 [6]
Rnd 37-41: sc in each st around [6] STUFF ONE MORE TIME!
Rnd 42: dec around [3]
Pull yarn through last two loops and snip, leaving a 4 inch tail. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of the remaining 3 stitches. Fasten off. Snip, leaving 2 inches. Fray yarn end for root.
Small Crochet Carrot:
STEM & LEAVES:
NOTES:
Use the green yarn and leave a starting tail of 4 inches
Row 1: ch 30, sc in the 2nd ch from the hk, and in the next 7 ch, sl st in next 2 ch, (ch 9, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in the next 7 ch, sl st in the next 2 ch along the stem) x3 for a total of 4 leaves. Sl st all the way back down the stem to the start of your chain.
Row 2: repeat row 1, except make a ch of 25 (rather than 30)
Row 3: repeat row 1, except make a ch of 20 (rather than 30)
Fasten off, leaving a tail of 4 inches.
THE ROOT:
NOTES:
- The carrot root is worked in continuous rounds – do not join at the end of each round
- Use your choice of mixed colors (purple, orange or yellow) for the carrots
Rnd 1: st 6 sc in a magic circle – when you close the circle, don’t pull it all the way tight yet because you’ll want a bit of a hole to pull the yarn tails for the stem through [6]
Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
Pull the stem yarn tails through the hole of the magic circle. Tighten the magic circle firmly. Grasping the magic circle tail and both of the tails of the stem, tie a knot as closely to the magic circle as possible. Knot it again.
Rnd 3-10: sc in each st around [12]
Rnd 11: (sc in next 2 st, dec in next st) x3 [9]
Rnd 12-19: sc in each st around [9] STUFF CARROT
Rnd 20: (sc in next st, dec in next st) x3 [6]
Rnd 21-28: sc in each st around [6] STUFF AGAIN
Rnd 29: dec around [3]
Pull yarn through last two loops and snip, leaving a 4 inch tail. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of the remaining 3 stitches. Fasten off. Snip, leaving 2 inches. Fray yarn end for root.
ADD LATERAL ROOT SCARS: Using a tapestry needle and a length of embroidery thread or a DK weight yarn split into two (4 strands each), weave your need into the carrot, towards the top and out the opposite side, then thread the needle back into the carrot, 2 stitches to the right or left. Continue this randomly several times over the carrot (12-15 on large, 10 on small), adding little bits of realistic root scars all around the outer skin. Pull gently with each one, so the root scars create little dimples, causing the carrot to become a bit bumpy all around.
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