What age is this origami Carrot for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (orange and green). With plain orange paper, the leaves will be white No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “にんじん”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami CarrotにんじんCarrot

An orange carrot with green leaves on top. The paper you fold behind pops out at the top as the leaves!

5 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (orange and green). With plain orange paper, the leaves will be white
Age 5+

How to fold

オレンジの面を上にして、上のかどを少しうしろへ折る
Start with the orange side up. Fold the top corner behind a little.
下のかどを、うしろへ大きく折り上げる
Fold the bottom corner up behind, a long way.
かどの先が、上から少し出るまで折ります。そこが緑の葉っぱになります。
左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
左右を、下が細くなるように、ななめにうしろへ折る
Fold the left and right sides behind at an angle, so the bottom is narrow.
下の先が、にんじんの先っぽになります。
下の2つのかどを、うしろへ折って、先をとがらせる
Fold the two bottom corners behind to make a pointed tip.
できあがり！にんじんに横のすじをかいて、葉っぱに線をかいたら、できあがり！
Finished! Draw some lines across the carrot and on the leaves, and you are done!

How to play

うさぎの作品といっしょにかざると、かわいいよ。

Put it next to a paper rabbit for a cute display.

Origami English in this model

corner角
carrotにんじん
leaf葉っぱ
vegetableやさい
orangeオレンジ色

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Carrot for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (orange and green). With plain orange paper, the leaves will be white No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “にんじん”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.