Mini Carrot Tutorial
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to get your hands into something fun, quick, and just a little bit whimsical. I’m excited to share my free Mini Carrot crochet tutorial with you this month! This charming little veggie is packed with character—from its adorable stitched nose and expressive eyes to your choice of leafy tops.
What’s Inside the Mini Carrot Tutorial?
This free, step-by-step crochet guide walks you through the entire process of making an expressive, whimsical mini carrot soft sculpture, including:
Materials & Tools List
You’ll find a full list of yarns, tools, and optional extras, including:
Specific yarn colors and crochet hook sizes.
Stuffing, sewing thread, tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker, and more.
Optional extras like glass eyes, felting needle, and wire brush for textural details.
Crochet Abbreviations and Notes
Includes US crochet terms, stitch definitions, and notes on techniques like working in spirals and using V or X stitches.
Helpful tips for keeping rounds organized and stitches consistent.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Carrot Body: From a magic ring to a tapered tip, using increases, decreases, and stuffing as you go.
Roots: Adding texture and realism with brushed yarn and sewing thread for organic, wispy root details.
Nose: A little sculpted detail using wrapped yarn for personality.
Eyes & Eyebrows: Placement suggestions, sewing techniques, and optional needle-felting for added expression.
Leaves: Two different leaf styles (A and B), with photos and step-by-step crochet instructions so you can customize your carrot top.
Photos & Tips Throughout
Includes progress images and creative suggestions to make your carrot unique in size, expression, and color.
Why make a mini carrot?
It’s a tiny bundle of joy – Measuring just over 11 cm tall (roots included), this little carrot is small enough to fit in your palm but big enough to bring a smile.
Skill-building made sweet – You’ll get to practice shaping, stuffing, and adding expressive details like roots, a nose, and quirky leaf styles.
Perfect for summer gifting or display – Tuck it into a plant pot, make a bunch for market tables, or surprise a friend with a handmade dose of cuteness.
A touch of magic – Like all things MAIIOU, this soft sculpture carries a whisper of playfulness and personality. It’s not just a carrot—it might be a tiny garden guardian or a curious root spirit waiting to tell a story.
So grab your hooks, some rust-colored yarn, and a cup of something iced. Let’s bring this little creature to life together!
Ready to start? Get the full free tutorial!
If you make one (or a whole bunch!), I’d love to see them! Please tag me on Instagram @maiiou.creates so I can admire your tiny abstract creations.
©Maiiou. Maja Piskorska. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only. Please don’t redistribute or sell it. If you want to sell finished pieces made from this tutorial, contact me for details.
“The day is coming when a single carrot, freshly observed, will set off a revolution.”
