If you’re craving a sweet and simple project, this strawberry crochet pattern is the perfect pick! Whether you’re adding a fruity touch to your amigurumi collection, creating play food for little ones, or just love charming, quick makes — this pattern will have you hooked in no time.
This berry wants a buddy! I designed this strawberry crochet pattern to be a part of the Berry Patch Bundle which also includes raspberries, blackberries and blueberries! You can snag the ad-free PDF of all 4 berries in one bundle from my shop here.
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This little crochet strawberry works up quickly with just a small amount of yarn, making it a great stash-buster. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your strawberry looks plump, adorable, and full of personality.
You can use these crochet strawberries as keychains, market bag charms, or even string them together for a summer garland. However you use them, they’re sure to add a burst of handmade joy to your day!
Ready to start stitching? Scroll down for the free strawberry crochet pattern and get your hooks ready for a little fruity fun.
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🌿 Eco-Friendly Crafting
What makes this crochet pattern eco-friendly and sustainable?
THE YARN: I use only sustainable and eco-friendly yarn that has been ethically grown/raised and processed, putting the people and the planet first. This is why I chose 100% natural yarn for this pattern.
THE STUFFING: Little projects like this are perfect for stuffing with all those yarn ends and scraps you’ve been keeping! Or, you can use fiber strips from old napkins and rags you’re about to throw out. Alternatively, try using recycled polyester or recycled cotton!
HANDMADE FOR LONGEVITY: Creating your own strawberry promotes mindful consumption. This durable, handmade squishy berry reduces the need for mass-produced alternatives.
THE SLOW YARN MOVEMENT: I’m participating in the Slow Yarn Movement. There’s far too much to talk about here, but please take a few minutes to learn about what this means by reading the article I wrote about the Slow Yarn Movement as part of my 6-part Sustainable Crochet Series.
If you’re interested in learning more about sustainable crochet you can read all about it in the 6-part series I wrote covering everything about Sustainable Crochet and how to implement it into your own crafting starting today!
Strawberry Crochet Pattern Guide:
Size & Gauge:
Size: 2.5 inches
Gauge: N/A
Materials you will need:
DK/light worsted weight yarn in 100% cotton or organic cotton is the way to go with these little toys. Cotton is hypoallergenic and washable! Also, the stitch definition is unbeatable.
Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton or Paintbox Yarns DK Cotton
3.00 mm crochet hook (any size between 2.50 mm and 3.75 mm should work fine too if that’s what you have!)
Tapestry Needle (bent tips make all the difference!)
Scissors
Stitch Markers
Stuffing (here’s a great chance to use all those tiny yarn snippets you’ve been saving for stuffing!)
Abbreviations used in the strawberry crochet pattern:
This pattern is written in English, using US terms. If needed, you can find a handy term conversion chart right here in my Resource Library.
ch – chain
st – stitch
hk – hook
mc – magic circle/magic ring
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
rep – repeat
(…) x – repeat instructions indicated number of times
[…] – number of stitches in row/round
PH – photo reference number
The Strawberry Crochet Pattern:
Stem & Leaves
The leaves, stem and berry are all worked separately and then stitched together.
STEM:
Row 1: ch 4, sl st in the first back bump from the hk, sl st in the next 3 bumps. Fasten off.
LEAVES:
Rnd 1: st 6 sc in a mc [6]
Rnd 2: (sl st in next st, ch 4, sl st in each of 4 back bumps of the ch) x6, sl st to first st. Fasten off.
Using your hook, pull the yarn tails from the stem through the center of the magic circle of the leaves. Using the yarn tails from the stem and leaves, make a knot under the leaves to secure.
The Berry
The strawberry is worked in continuous rounds – do not sl st to join at the end of each round
Rnd 1: st 6 sc in a magic circle [6]
Rnd 2: sc in each st around [6]
Rnd 3: inc in each st around [12]
Rnd 4: sc in each st around [12]
Rnd 5: (sc in next st, inc in next st) x6 [18]
Rnd 6: sc in each st around [18]
Rnd 7: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x6 [24]
Rnd 8: sc in each st around [24]
Rnd 9: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) x6 [30]
Rnd 10-12: sc in each st around [30]
Rnd 13: (sc in next 3 st, dec in next st) x6 [24]
Rnd 14: (sc in next 2 st, dec in next st) x6 [18]
Use either white embroidery thread, or a long strand of DK yarn which has been split in two to embroider several seeds through the skin of the berry.
Rnd 15: (sc in next st, dec in next st) x6 [12]
Stuff berry (this is a great time to use up the tiny yarn snippets you’ve been saving from other projects!)
Rnd 16: dec in each st around [6]
Snip a long tail and using a tapestry needle, loosely thread the needle through the front loop of each remaining stitch. Do not pull tightly closed just yet.
Stuff the yarn strands from the stem & leaves into the hole and now, pull tightly on the red tail to close the circle. Using the red yarn tail, sew the stem and leaves onto the strawberry using two loops from under a leaf and one loop from the top of round 15. Continue all the way around with all 6 leaves. Pull the red yarn to the center of the strawberry and snip end.
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