Garden Gnome Carrot Trio Free Pattern – Crocheted Root Vegetable Amigurumi
Bring the Garden to Life: Crochet Your Own Amigurumi Vegetable Trio
There is something incredibly satisfying about creating a tiny, tangible piece of nature with your own two hands. This free crochet pattern for a Garden Gnome Carrot Trio is the perfect project for both beginners looking to practice their skills and seasoned makers wanting a quick, whimsical win. Featuring a bright orange carrot, a vibrant red radish, and a delicate pea pod, this set is soft, textured, and bursting with charm. Whether you use them as playful toys for little ones, adorable kitchen decor, or a handmade gift, these root vegetables are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.
Because this pattern uses basic stitches and simple shaping, it is incredibly beginner-friendly. You will master the magic ring, increases, and decreases while creating something genuinely beautiful. Let’s grab your hook and yarn, and let’s get growing!
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following supplies to ensure a smooth and enjoyable crochet session. The gauge is not critical for this project, so you can relax and focus on the fun of making.
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
- Orange (for the carrot)
- Red (for the radish)
- White (for the radish tip)
- Green (for the leaves)
- Light Green (for the pea pod and peas)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
- Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, fiberfill stuffing, and a pair of scissors.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Below are the complete, detailed instructions to create each vegetable. We will work through them one by one. Remember to count your stitches carefully, especially in the rounds with increases and decreases.
Crocheting the Carrot
The carrot is a classic cone shape, created by working in continuous rounds. We will start at the top and work our way down to the pointy tip.
Round 1: With orange yarn, make a magic ring, work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring tightly. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Increase (inc) in each stitch around. This means working 2 sc into every stitch. (12 stitches)
Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (24 stitches)
Rounds 5-10: Sc in each stitch around for 6 rounds. This creates the straight body of the carrot. (24 stitches)
Round 11: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, decrease (dec) in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. To decrease, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, insert into the following stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops on your hook. (18 stitches)
Round 12: *Sc in the next stitch, dec in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (12 stitches)
Stuff firmly: Now is the time to stuff your carrot with fiberfill. Make sure it is nice and plump, but not so tight that the stitches stretch.
Round 13: Dec around. (6 stitches)
Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 8 inches). Thread the tail onto your yarn needle. Weave the needle through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close the hole, and secure the yarn by weaving it inside the carrot.
Carrot Leaves (Make 3)
These simple chains create the perfect leafy top.
With green yarn, chain (ch) 8. Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Repeat to make a total of 3 leaves. Sew the leaves to the top center of the carrot, arranging them in a fan shape.
Crocheting the Radish
The radish is a round, bulbous shape. We will start at the top and work down to the bottom.
Round 1: With red yarn, make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
Rounds 4-6: Sc in each stitch around for 3 rounds. (18 stitches)
Round 7: *Sc in the next stitch, dec in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around. (12 stitches)
Stuff firmly: Fill the radish with fiberfill, shaping it into a nice round ball.
Round 8: Dec around. (6 stitches)
Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.
Radish White Tip
This small piece gives the radish its characteristic root.
With white yarn, ch 4. Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in the next 2 chains. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew this small piece to the bottom center of the radish.
Radish Leaves (Make 2)
With green yarn, ch 6. Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew the leaves to the top of the radish.
Crocheting the Pea Pod
This is a flat, oval shape that we will fold and seam to create the pod.
Row 1: With light green yarn, ch 10. Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. (9 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (9 stitches)
Rows 3-6: Repeat Row 2 for 4 more rows. (9 stitches)
Seaming: Fold the rectangle in half so the short ends meet. Sc through both edges to close the side, leaving a small opening of about 1 inch. Stuff lightly with fiberfill to give it a gentle curve.
Peas (Make 3)
These tiny spheres are quick to make.
Round 1: With light green yarn, make a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. (12 stitches)
Round 5: Dec around. (6 stitches)
Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a tail. Weave the tail through the front loops, pull tight, and secure. Sew the three peas inside the pod through the opening. Once the peas are secure, sew the opening closed.
And there you have it—your very own Garden Gnome Carrot Trio! These little veggies are perfect for imaginative play, adding a touch of handmade charm to your home, or giving as a thoughtful, unique gift. Enjoy your new crocheted garden!
