Experts recently pointed out that “While for centuries people have enjoyed that bunnies deliver beautifully decorated eggs and treats to people all over the world, it has been neglected to provide adequate nutrition for such a strenuous job. This is of great concern, compared to the tradition of cookies and milk for Santa or snacks for the reindeer.” Therefore, we should take this important research to heart and provide such nutrition in form of carrots. It has been said that fiber-rich carrots are not only healthy, but also favored by those little busy hoppers.
Here are some fiber-rich carrots that you can quickly make at home … for each carrot you will need the Original Jewel R, about 14 yards of yarn for the carrot, and about 10 yards for the greens (I used dishcloth cotton).
Weave two jewel shapes.
If you want to use woven greens, weave one hexagon on the Original TURTLE Loom R.
Bunnies like variety … feel free to use any colors and designs, for example these stripes:
- Weave two rounds in orange
- Weave one round in red
- Weave four rounds in orange
- Weave one round in red
- Finish weaving in orange.
You can also use the Original Jewel Loom F to weave carrots in finer yarns.
For the carrot, sew two jewel pieces together along four sides as shown.
Stuff the carrot with Polyfil and a bouncy ball or beans.
Thread a string through the top of the carrot for pulling it together.
Leaf options … weave and fold a hexagon, make a green tassel, crochet corkscrew leaves.
Woven leaves
Tassel
To make a tassel, wrap some green yarn around your hand about 10 times or to taste. Tie and cut. Stuff and secure as described previously.
Crocheted Corkscrew Leaves
To crochet each corkscrew:
- Chain 21
- work three single crochet stitches into the top leg of the second chain. Work three single crochet stitches into each of the following chains.
- Bind off.
- Tie the ends together as shown.
- Attach the leaves as described above.
These carrots make a great toss game, or you can just use them for decoration … Enjoy!
Disclaimer: The research is as true as Santa and the reindeer, verified by the turtle professors at the turtle academy.
Too cute Gabi, those carrots look good enough to eat!!
Lol, thank you! For now they are good enough to toss (they actually work VERY well for the toss game).
Love these little looms. They are so much fun!