The Super Easy Crochet Carrot Keychain is a charming and quick project perfect for beginners. This mini amigurumi carrot adds a playful touch to your keys, bags, or gifts. Made with soft DK yarn and basic crochet stitches, it’s an ideal way to use leftover yarn while crafting something adorable.
Crochet Carrot Keychain
You can easily customize the size, colors, or even add a cute face for extra personality. Whether you’re new to crochet or want a fun project for handmade markets, this carrot keychain is the perfect bite-sized creation that combines creativity with functionality.
Materials
- Orange and Green DK Weight Yarn
- Crochet Hook Size 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm
- Fiberfill Stuffing
- Optional: Black Yarn or Safety Eyes for Face
- Keychain Ring
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sc inc – single crochet increase
- sc dec – single crochet decrease
- slst – slip stitch
- MR – magic ring
Carrot Body (Using Orange Yarn)
- Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6)
- sc in all 6 stitches (6)
- (sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9)
- (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 3 times (12)
- sc in all 12 stitches (12)
- (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 3 times (15)
- sc in all 15 stitches (15)
- (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 3 times (18)
- sc in all 18 stitches (18)
- (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 3 times (21)
- sc in all 21 stitches (21)
- (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 3 times (24)
- sc in all 24 stitches for 3 rounds (24)
- (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
- (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
- Change to green yarn, dec 6 times (6)
- Stuff the carrot firmly before closing.
Leaves (Using Green Yarn)
- (slst in next st, ch 7, starting in 2nd ch from hook, slst in next 6 st) repeat 6 times around the top.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly
- Close the top neatly with the green yarn tail.
- Attach the keychain ring to the top.
- Optional: Embroider small eyes and a smile for a cute amigurumi face.
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