Carrot Kawaii

Carrot Kawaii Pattern

Binge watching Grimm, I wanted to work with Orange yarn for some reason (lol) and I decided to design my own version of a “Carrot Kawaii.”  Mine measures approximately 4” wide and 8” tall (but just over 10” tall if you include the leaves/stem). 

This project was SO easy to make and SUPER quick. I mean literally less than an hour from start to finish on the entire project!!!!  How awesome is that? 

I had bought all the available colors of Wal-Mart’s Mainstays brand to test out and so far I’ve been happy with the yarn and the finished outcome of my projects. Plus, the cost is very affordable. 

So, let's get started on this cutie!!!!

Carrot Kawaii Free Pattern  

Materials:

--5.0mm hook

--#4 Worsted weight yarn in Orange and Green; I used Mainstays yarn brand

--Polyfil

--(2) 15mm black eyes 

--a small amount of black thread for the mouth

--needle for weaving ends and making mouth 

 

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

St:  stitch

Sl st:  slip stitch

SC:  single crochet

HDC:  half double crochet

FO:  fasten off

 

Directions:  

I made two identical pieces and a stem for the top.

Body of Carrot:

1.   With orange yarn, Ch 3. HDC in second ch from hook and the next. Ch 1 and turn.  (2)

2.  2 SC in first st; 1 SC in last st. Ch 1 and turn. (3)

3.  2 HDC first st, 1 HDC next st, 2 HDC last st. Ch1 and turn. (5)

4.  1 SC in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (5)

5.  2 HDC first st, 1 HDC next 3 st, 2 HDC last st. Ch1 and turn. (7)

6.  1 SC in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (7)

7.  2 HDC first st, 1 HDC next 5 st, 2 HDC last st. Ch1 and turn. (9)

8.  1 SC in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (9)

9.  2 HDC first st, 1 HDC next 7 st, 2 HDC last st. Ch1 and turn. (11)

10.  1 SC in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (11)

11-24.  Rep #9 and 10. At the end of Row 24, FO and weave ends. 

Repeat to make a second one.  

Stem/Leaves:

1.  With Green yarn, Ch6.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Turn.  (5)

2.  Sl st into first st and ch 10. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Sl st into the 2nd st of Row 1. (9)

3.  Ch 8.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Sl st into 3rd st of Row 1.  (7) 

4.  Ch6.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Sl st into 4th st of Row 1.  (5)

5.  Ch 8.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Sl st into 5th st of Row 1.  (7)

6.  Ch 10.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Sl st into 5th st of Row 1.  FO and weave ends.  (9)

 

Assembly:

1.  Attach eyes at Row 17.  Count 4 stitches over from the left place the first eye; skip three stitches and then place the second eye in the next stitch.

2.  With needle and thread, add mouth.

3.  Lay the two orange body pieces evenly on top of each other.  You will SC around to join the two pieces together.  Join orange yarn in the 3rd stitch from the left on the top row and Ch1.  SC in same st. Now you will work across the two remaining stitches, then down the side, back up the side and across the first 3 stitches on top. FO and leave a long tail.

4.  Stuff with Polyfil. 

5.  Last, you will align the stem between the center top opening and use the long tail to whip stitch close the top. Weave ends.  

This was such a fun and easy project. I’m now inspired to make a whole collection of veggie and fruits. 

Check out my Carrot Kawaii hanging out with his pals...

Happy Crocheting...

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