How to Make the Crochet Leif Carrot

The Crochet Leif Carrot is a delightful and charming accessory that adds a whimsical touch to any space. With its vibrant orange hue and intricate crochet detail, this cute carrot brings a playful and cozy vibe to your home decor. Whether you display it on a shelf, use it as a decorative accent, or give it as a thoughtful gift, the Crochet Leif Carrot is sure to bring smiles and warmth wherever it goes.

Materials

• Worsted Weight Yarn
• I Love This Yarn – Orange Neon
• I Love This Yarn – Jelly Bean
• I Love This Yarn – White
• I Love This Yarn – Black
• Size 18 mm Eyes
• Size E Crochet Hook
• Polyfiberfill
• Large Eye Needle

Abbreviations

• SC – Single Crochet
• HDC – Half Double Crochet
• CH – Chain
• FO – Fasten Off
• SL ST – Slip Stitch
• INC – Make two Single Crochet in Same Stitch
• DEC – Single Crochet two stitches together
• BLO – Back Loops Only
• FLO – Front Loops Only

Important Notes

I spread my increases out so there isn’t a seam on the finished piece. If you do not like this method, you can do regular increases.

Carrot Instructions

The carrot is worked in Back Loops Only through this entire portion. He is also started at the bottom.

In Orange Neon, Ch 2

Round 1: 4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [4].

Round 2: (INC, SC) 2 times [6].

Round 3: SC row [6].

Round 4: (INC, 2 SC) 2 times [8].

Round 5: SC row [8].

Round 6: (INC, 3 SC) 2 times [10].

Round 7: SC row [10].

Round 8: (INC, 4 SC) 2 times [12].

Round 9: SC row [12].

Round 10: (INC, 5 SC) 2 times [14].

Round 11: SC row [14].

Round 12: (INC, 6 SC) 2 times [16].

Rounds 13-14: 2 rows SC [16 per row].

Round 15: (INC, 7 SC) 2 times [18].

Rounds 16-17: 2 rows SC [18 per row].

Round 18: (INC, 8 SC) 2 times [20].

Rounds 19-20: 2 rows SC [20 per row].

Round 21: (INC, 9 SC) 2 times [22].

Rounds 22-23: 2 rows SC [22 per row].

Round 24: (INC, 10 SC) 2 times [24].

Rounds 25-26: 2 rows SC [24 per row].

Round 27: (INC, 11 SC) 2 times [26].

Rounds 28-29: 2 rows SC [26 per row].

Round 30: (INC, 12 SC) 2 times [28].

Rounds 31-32: 2 rows SC [28 per row].

Round 33: (INC, 13 SC) 2 times [30].

Rounds 34-35: 2 rows SC [30 per row].

Leaves Instructions

Make 5 leaves.

In Jelly Bean, Ch 2.

Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd chain from hook [6].

Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].

Round 3: (SC, INC) 6 times [18].

Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].

Rounds 5-6: 2 rows SC [24 stitches in each row].

Fold leaf in half. SC opening together stuffing as you go. [12].

Sew to the top of the Carrot.

Eyes Instructions

Make 2 eyes.

In White, Ch 2

Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd chain from hook [6].

Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].

Round 3: (SC, INC) 6 times [18].

Rounds 4-6: 3 rows SC [18 stitches per row].

Place eyes in the center and start stuffing.

Round 7: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].

Round 8: (DEC) 6 times [6].

Fasten off, weave the tail through the last stitches in Round 8 and pull up tight to close.

Sew to the Carrot.

Embroider eyebrows and a sideways smirk in Black.

One completed Carrot.