Free Carrot Knitting Pattern

If you’re looking for a delightful and whimsical project to spark your imagination, why not try knitting a carrot with my free carrot knitting pattern?

Knitting is not just about scarves and sweaters; it’s an open canvas for you to take your creativity in which ever direction your please, so here’s a cute knitting pattern for a carrot – they’re sure to bring a smile!!

In this blog post, I’ll show you how to create a charming and fun carrot knitting pattern that’s perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike. 

So, grab your knitting needles, some colourful yarn, and let’s embark on this creative journey together, and before you know it you will have knitted a life-size knitted carrot that you can pop on a saucer and leave out for Rudolph and his reindeer pals.

You could even add some eyes to make your own Kevin the Carrot.

How do I knit a carrot from this free carrot knitting pattern?

If you’re worried that knitting a carrot might be too complex, then fear not! My free carrot knitting pattern is designed with simplicity in mind. 

I’ll provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can create this adorable carrot. It’s a great way to build your knitting skills and confidence.

You can knit a carrot in four easy steps:

1. The carrot is knitted flat in stocking stitch, starting at the top of the carrot and knitting towards the lower tip of the carrot. 
2. You will increase to create the wider section at the top, then decrease towards the tip.
3. Then the side seam is sewn and the carrot is stuffed whilst you sew. 
4. Finally, you knit the stalks and sew them to the top of the carrot.

How do I increase my knitting stitches to shape my knitted carrot?

To increase your stitches, the method used in this pattern is ‘Make 1 stitch’ (abbreviation is M1).

Increasing with the ‘M1’ method, is made by picking up the strand of yarn that is lying between the two needles (inserting left-hand needle from front to back), then you knit into the back of this stitch to twist the stitch and avoid making a hole in your knitting. 

This forms a neat, almost invisible increase and so is great for increasing in the middle of the row. 

I tried using kfb (knitting into the front and back of the stitch) but this left an unsightly small hole, which I wasn’t happy with and I think you can see the holes, even in the photo. 

Here’s a good link for increasing with the ‘M1’ method, if you need it 

Make 1 stitch (M1) tutorial

Copyright

Please read the copyright terms, which apply globally, before downloading your pattern:

This pattern version is published under copyright to me ©Lynne Rowe 2024 and is for your own personal use only. Feel free to sell items made from this pattern for charity fundraising purposes, or to gift to family and friends. Selling small numbers for profit is only allowed with permission. Please email lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com for permission to sell in small numbers. By downloading or using this pattern, you agree to these terms.

Pattern begins
You will need

• Double knitting (light worsted weight yarn): oddments of orange and oddments of green
• 2.75mm straight needles
• 2 x 2.75mm double-pointed needles (for tip of carrot)
• Toy filling that confirms to British Safety Standards
• Wool needle

Abbreviations used

K: knit; p: purl; m1: make 1 increase by by picking up the horizontal strand of yarn that lies between the two stitches on the needles and knitting into the back of it (this twists the stitch and prevents a hole); stocking stitch: one row knit, one row purl, repeated as many times as stated; k2tog: knit the next two stitches together as one stitch to decrease 1 stitch; p2tog: purl the next two stitches together as one stitch to decrease 1 stitch.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARROT KNITTING PATTERN

Cast on 7 sts using 2.75mm straight needles and orange double knitting (light worsted weight) yarn.

Row 1: Purl all sts

Row 2: [K1, m1] to the last st, k1. (13 sts)

Rows 3-5: Starting with a p row, stocking stitch 3 rows.

Row 6: [K2, m1] to the last st, k1. (19 sts)

Rows 7-11: Starting with a p row, stocking stitch 5 rows.

Row 12: [K3, m1] to the last stitch, k1. (25 sts)

Rows 13-17: Starting with a p row, stocking stitch 5 rows.

Row 18: [K2, k2tog] to the last st, k1. (19 sts)

Rows 19-25: Starting with a p row, stocking stitch 7 rows.

Row 26: [K1, k2tog] to the last st, k1. (13 sts)

Rows 27-33: Starting with a p row, stocking stitch 7 rows.

Row 34: [K1, k2tog] to the last st, k1. (9 sts)

Rows 35-39: Starting with a p row, stocking stitch 5 rows.

Row 40: [K2, k2tog] twice, k1. (7 sts)

Rows 41-45: Starting with a p row, stocking stitch 5 rows.

Row 46: [K1, k2tog] twice, k1. (5 sts)

Row 47: P2tog, p3tog. (2 sts).

Change to double pointed needles and work an I-cord for 3 or 4 rows on remaining 2 sts then k2tog (1 st remaining). Cut yarn and pull yarn through last st. Pull tight to fasten off. Starting from the bottom, use mattress stitch to close the side seam, filling with toy filling as you sew, leaving the cast on sts open. Use your knitting needle to poke the toy filling into the point of the carrot. You have now completed the first part of knitting a carrot.

Stalks

Make three in total of varying lengths (I made two with 18 sts and one with 20 sts).

Using 2.75mm needles and green yarn, cast on 18 or 20 sts. 

Cast off. 

Stitch the three stalks together for approximately 1cm, then stitch to the top of the carrot inside the cast on edge. 

If you enjoyed knitting this charming carrot, you may also enjoy my knitted pumpkin pattern which is also free. You can find the blog post here