Knitted Adorable Carrot
How delightful it is to stumble upon a knitted adorable carrot! Its charm and cuteness are simply irresistible. The intricately woven details and bright orange color give it a whimsical appeal that brings a smile to your face. You can almost imagine it being plucked from a magical garden, ready to add a touch of coziness to any space it graces. This knitted creation is truly a heartwarming addition to any collection, guaranteed to brighten your day with its undeniable sweetness.
Easy Carrot Knitting Pattern
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Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Pumpkin, Red Heart Super Saver Paddy Green (#4 medium weight yarn)
Needles: US size 7 single point knitting needles
Also needed: yarn needle, poly-fill
Gauge: not necessary for this project
Level of difficulty: Beginner
Size: Finished knitted carrot measures approximately 10 inches long
Abbreviations: Kfb- knit in the front and back of stitch
Pattern instructions:
With orange Cast on 34 stitches
Work in Stockinette stitch for 10 rows
Row 11: K2tog, K to last 2 stitches, K2tog.
Row 12: Purl across
Repeat rows 11 & 12 until 2 stitches remain, K2 together and fasten off.
For the top:
(make 3 per carrot)
With green cast on 2 stitches
Row 1 Knit across
Row 2 Kfb of each stitch (4 sts)
Row 3 Knit across
Row 4 Kfb of the first and last stitches. (6 sts)
Row 5: Knit across.
Row 6: Kfb of the first and last stitches. (8 sts)
Rows 7- 15 Knit across
Row 16: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, K2tog. (6 sts)
Row 17: Knit across.
Row 18: Row 16: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, K2tog. (4 sts)
Row 19: Knit across.
Row 20: K2tog, K2tog (2 sts)
Row 21: K2 together and fasten off.
Finishing (step-by-step):
Fold the carrot over and sew the side seam. Stuff with fiber fill.
The next step is to close the top of the carrot.
Make a running stitch around the top using a tapestry needle, and pull to close the opening. Knot securely.
Thread the yarn on the end of the leaf through a yarn needle. Push the needle through the top of the carrot. Weave the end through the carrot a few times to secure. Cut the remaining yarn.