Viral Mini Carrot Keychain Pattern – Free, Fast, and Absolutely Adorable

Discover the charm of handmade crochet with this adorable Mini Carrot Amigurumi Keychain — a beginner-friendly pattern that’s perfect for spring vibes, eco-friendly gifts, and market stall accessories. This tiny carrot is soft, colorful, and full of character, featuring a vibrant orange body and curly green leaves. Whether you’re new to crochet or looking for a quick project between larger designs, this tiny veggie is a satisfying, fast, and joyful make.

This featured image shows the mini carrot resting in the palm of a hand, clearly highlighting its compact size and lovable handmade texture. Created with 100% cotton yarn, the stitches are tight and tidy, giving the finished carrot a smooth and polished look. The green leafy top is crocheted separately and sewn to the tip, completing the carrot’s signature shape. A keyring attachment turns this cute piece into a functional accessory — perfect for keys, backpacks, or market bags.

Handmade mini carrot amigurumi keychain with green leafy top, displayed in palm. Crochet design by AmyLiva Handmade.

Looking for a quick and adorable crochet project that works perfectly as a gift, a market item, or a playful accessory? This Mini Carrot Amigurumi Keychain is the ideal solution! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crocheter looking to bust some stash yarn, this tiny carrot will bring a pop of color and handmade charm to your day.

In this tutorial, you’ll find the complete step-by-step pattern, materials needed, helpful tips, and customization ideas — all designed to be beginner-friendly and joyful to create.

🧶 What You’ll Need to Crochet This Mini Carrot

To get started, here are the basic tools and materials:

  • Orange cotton yarn (DK or sport weight)
  • Green cotton yarn (for the leafy top)
  • 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle
  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • Keychain ring or clasp
  • Scissors

💡 Tip: You can use scrap yarns from previous projects — this carrot doesn’t require much!

🔤 Crochet Abbreviations Used

Before we dive in, let’s review the basic stitches you’ll use:

  • MR – Magic Ring
  • SC – Single Crochet
  • INC – Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
  • DEC – Decrease (SC two stitches together)
  • FO – Fasten Off

All instructions are written in US terms.

🥕 Step-by-Step Pattern: Mini Carrot Body

Yarn color: orange

Instructions:

  1. MR, 6 SC into the ring (6)
  2. [1 SC, INC] x3 (9)
  3. 9 SC
  4. [2 SC, INC] x3 (12)
  5. 12 SC
  6. [3 SC, INC] x3 (15)
    7–10. 15 SC
  7. [3 SC, DEC] x3 (12)
  8. Begin stuffing the carrot
  9. [2 SC, DEC] x3 (9)
  10. [1 SC, DEC] x3 (6)
  11. DEC x3 → FO and close with tapestry needle

📸 For a more rounded shape, add a bit of extra stuffing right before closing the tip.

🌿 Crocheting the Carrot Leaves

Yarn color: green

  1. Chain 8
  2. Slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook and in each across
  3. Repeat 3 times to create 3 separate leaves
  4. Tie together and sew them to the top of the carrot

You can adjust the chain length for longer or curlier leaves!

🔗 Assembling the Keychain

Now that your carrot is complete, it’s time to turn it into a functional and cute keychain:

  • Insert a small loop of green yarn or a jump ring at the top
  • Slide your keychain ring through
  • Secure tightly with a knot or a stitch

You can also add a tag with your brand name or initial for a handmade touch!

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Mini Carrot Keychain

🧵 Can I sell the finished product?

Yes! You are welcome to sell the finished carrot keychains made using this pattern. Please give design credit to “AmyLiva Handmade” and link back to this page when possible.

🪡 Is this suitable for complete beginners?

Absolutely. This pattern is designed with beginner-level stitches and includes all abbreviations and instructions clearly.

⏱ How long does it take to make?

On average, around 25–35 minutes depending on your crochet speed.

🧼 Can it be washed?

Yes, if you use cotton yarn and secure your stitches tightly, it can be gently hand-washed.

🎨 Can I customize the size?

Definitely. You can adjust the yarn weight and hook size to make it larger or smaller.

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Want more free crochet patterns like this?

Check out my Mini Amigurumi Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern – it’s just as quick and cute as this mini carrot!

🎨 Customization Ideas

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