Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn:
- Red Heart Super Saver in Carrot (Worsted Weight Yarn) – ~40 yards per carrot
- Red Heart Super Saver in Frosty Green (Worsted Weight Yarn) – ~30 yards for stems
- Small amounts of DK (3) weight yarn in white and/or dark gray for carrot accent lines
- Hook Size: Size G (4.00mm) crochet hook
- Stuffing: Polyfil or other stuffing material
- Optional Materials: Jute Twine (~70 inches for garland stringing)
- Additional Tools:
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Pattern Measurements:
- Each carrot: ~9” tall (including stems) x 3” wide
- Finished garland: ~70” long
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- inc = increase (work 2 sc in one stitch)
- dec = decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- yo = yarn over
- st = stitch
Special Stitches
- Single Crochet Increase (Inc): Work 2 sc in the same stitch.
- Single Crochet Decrease (Dec): Insert hook into first st, yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo and pull through all 3 loops on the hook.
Stitching Instructions for Making the Crochet Carrots Easter Garland Pattern:
Carrot Body:
- Start with Carrot:
- Round 1: With Red Heart Super Saver in Carrot (Worsted Weight Yarn), make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around (work 2 sc in each st). (12 sts)
- Round 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 5: Sc in the next 3 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 6-8: Sc in each st around (no increases). (30 sts each round)
- Round 9: Sc in the next 3 sts, dec in the next st. Repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 10: Sc in the next 2 sts, dec in the next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 11: Sc in the next st, dec in the next st. Repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 12: Dec around (work single crochet decreases). (6 sts)
- Stuffing the Carrot: At this point, stuff the carrot with polyfil or other stuffing material to give it shape.
- Closing the Carrot:
- Round 13: Dec around (work single crochet decreases). (3 sts)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Carrot Top (Stems):
- Start with Stems:
- With Red Heart Super Saver in Frosty Green (Worsted Weight Yarn), ch 20.
- Row 1: Starting from the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. (19 sts)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (19 sts)
- Repeat Row 2 for 5 more rows to create a small stem piece.
- Attaching Stems: Fold the stem piece in half and sew it securely to the top of the carrot, where the opening remains.
Carrot Accent Lines (Optional):
- Add Accent Lines:
- Using a small amount of DK weight yarn in white and/or dark gray, ch 3.
- Using a yarn needle, stitch the accent lines along the carrot’s body, adding a few stitches across for a textured effect, to resemble the natural lines seen on real carrots.
Finishing the Carrot:
- Fasten off all yarn ends and weave them in using a yarn needle.
- Repeat this process to create as many carrots as you’d like for the garland.
Assembling the Garland:
- Create the Garland:
- Using a length of jute twine (~70 inches), arrange your carrots evenly along the string.
- Sew the tops of each carrot to the twine, leaving a small space between each one for a decorative effect.
- Finishing Touches: Make sure all yarn ends are securely tucked in and any excess twine is trimmed.
Your crochet carrot garland is now ready to be displayed for Easter!
