Carrot Brooch Crochet Pattern

Crochet a quick Easter accessory with this fun carrot brooch crochet pattern.

Small crochet orange carrot with gree stem lying on a white background.

While I did create this pattern to be a brooch, I’ve seen some great photos that you’ve shared with me on Instagram, of it being used for keychains, appliques and bunting.

Why You’ll Love This Carrot Brooch Crochet Pattern

  • Basic stitches: Uses mostly single crochet stitches.
  • Scrap buster: Great for using up leftover yarn.
  • Instant gratification: Can be finished in less than 30 minutes.

More Crochet Patterns

If you love this carrot brooch crochet pattern, you might also like to check out these other Easter patterns:


Carrot Brooch Crochet Pattern

Materials

  • DK weight yarn in orange and green (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Blood Orange and Grass Green)
  • 2.5mm crochet hook
  • 25mm brooch back
  • Yarn needle, scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch – chain
  • sc – single crochet
  • inc – increase
  • dec – decrease
  • st/s – stitch/es
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round

Useful Links

Finished Size

The finished carrot measures approximately 2.5″ x 1.5″ (6.5cm x 4cm). Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.

Gauge

Gauge is not important in this pattern. However, using a different yarn and hook size will change the size of the finished item.

Notes

  • The carrot pieces are worked in turned rows. The ch 1 at the beginnning of each row does not count as a stitch.
  • To use as an applique, make one of the carrot body and then follow the instructions as written.

Pattern Instructions

Carrot (make 2, orange)

R1: Ch 2, inc in 2nd ch from hook (2)

R2: Ch 1, turn. 1 sc, inc (3)

R3: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc, inc (4)

R4: Ch 1, turn. 3 sc, inc (5)

R5: Ch 1, turn. 4 sc, inc (6)

R6: Ch 1, turn. 5 sc, inc (7)

R7: Ch 1, turn. 6 sc, inc (8)

R8-11: Ch 1, turn. Sc across (8) 4 rounds

R12: Ch 1, turn. Dec, 4 sc, dec (6)

Fasten off first piece only. Make 2nd piece but DO NOT fasten off.

Place both pieces wrong sides together. Ch 1 and continue to sc evenly around the edge placing 2 sc in the top 2 corners and 3 sc in the bottom point of the carrot (approx 34 sts).

Sl st to starting ch 1. Fasten off invisibly and weave in end.

Stem (green)

Find the 2 sts in the centre top of the carrot body counting from right to left. Join green yarn to 1st st.

Ch 8, sl st into same st. Ch 8, sl st into next st. Ch 8, sl st into same st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing

  • Sew brooch back to the back of your piece.

not ready to make this yet?

Pin this post for later

Pinterest image showing a small orange crochet carrot brooch with green stem. Text reads, "crochet carrot brooch, free crochet pattern, www.stitchbyfay.com'' with ''quick & easy'' in a starburst.

Explore More Crochet Patterns

After you crochet this heart, here are some more crochet patterns to try!

What’s Next?

  • Pin this post: Save this post to Pinterest so that you can come back to it later.
  • Share: Share a photo on social media and tag me @stitchbyfay. We love seeing your creations!
  • Link: Link and share your project on Ravelry as inspiration for others
  • Leave a comment: Say hello and share your feedback below.

Invitation To Our Facebook Group

We hope you enjoyed this pattern. Come and hang out with me in the Stitch by Fay Community Facebook group. We created this space for you to share pictures, ask questions and support each other.

Happy crocheting.

This pattern is for personal use only and may not be copied, reproduced, altered, published or distributed in any way. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site.

You can sell finished products made from this pattern in small quantities. Do NOT use our photos as your sale photos.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.