This Easy Crochet Strawberry Pattern makes a plump, juicy-looking amigurumi strawberry with a bright red body, tiny embroidered seeds, a leafy green top, and a sweet smiling face. It is worked in simple continuous rounds with basic increases and decreases, so it is a perfect first project. Make one as a bag charm, a pretend-play fruit, or a cheerful shelf decoration, or crochet a whole basket of them.
Pattern Information
Skill level: Beginner, with basic shaping, embroidery, and sewing.
Terms: US crochet terminology.
Construction: The strawberry body is worked in one piece from the bottom tip upward in continuous rounds. The leafy top is worked separately and sewn on. The seeds and face are embroidered.
Estimated size: About 8 cm (3 in) tall and 7 cm (2.75 in) wide, using DK-weight cotton. Actual dimensions depend on yarn, tension, and stuffing.
Pattern note: This is an original design based on the title concept. Stitch counts have been checked, but the pattern has not been physically crocheted or independently tested. Adjust the shaping and feature placement to suit your yarn.
Materials
- DK-weight cotton yarn in bright red, approximately 20 g, for the body.
- Green yarn, approximately 5 g, for the leaves and stem.
- Yellow or cream yarn or embroidery thread, for the seeds.
- Black embroidery thread for the eyes and smile, and pink thread for the cheeks.
- A 2.5 mm hook as a starting point (use a hook small enough to keep the fabric dense).
- Fiberfill, stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, and removable pins.
- Optional: a split key ring or lobster clasp for a bag charm.
Embroider the face rather than using safety eyes if the strawberry is for a baby or young child.
Stitches and Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| inc | 2 sc in one stitch |
| dec | invisible single crochet decrease over the next 2 stitches |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Work in a spiral without joining or turning unless directed otherwise. Numbers in brackets give the completed stitch count. Repeat parentheses the stated number of times. Move the marker at the start of every round.
Before You Begin
Crochet tightly so the stuffing does not show through the stitches. Stuff firmly but evenly, adding small pieces rather than large clumps. The strawberry should be plump and slightly heart-shaped, wider at the top and narrow at the bottom.
Embroider the face and seeds after the body is stuffed and shaped, so you can place them where they look best.
Strawberry Body (red)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Round 4: Sc around. [18]
Round 5: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Round 6: Sc around. [24]
Round 7: (3 sc, inc) × 6. [30]
Rounds 8–12: Sc in every stitch. [30 per round; 5 rounds]
Round 13: (4 sc, inc) × 6. [36]
Rounds 14–16: Sc in every stitch. [36 per round; 3 rounds]
Round 17: (4 sc, dec) × 6. [30]
Round 18: (3 sc, dec) × 6. [24]
Stuff the body firmly now, pushing small pieces into the tip first.
Round 19: (2 sc, dec) × 6. [18]
Add a final wisp of stuffing, then fasten off with a long tail. Leave the opening about 18 stitches wide for sewing on the top. Gently press the body to give it a soft, rounded-triangle shape.
Leafy Top (green)
Leaf base:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Do not fasten off. Continue to make the leaves.
Leaves (make 5):
Ch 5. Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, 2 dc in the last ch. Work along the other side of the chain: hdc in the next ch, sc in the next ch, sl st in the next ch. Sl st in the next stitch of the base.
Skip 2 stitches of the base, and repeat from * until you have made 5 leaves evenly spaced around the base. Sl st into the next stitch, fasten off with a long tail, and weave the end through the base.
Note: if you prefer, make the leaves from an easier pattern: ch 4, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next ch, sl st in the last ch. Make 5 in this simpler way.
Stem (green):
Leave a long tail, then ch 6. Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off with a long tail. Sew the stem to the center of the leafy top.
Seeds
With yellow or cream yarn or thread, embroider tiny seeds across the body, with each seed a small vertical stitch about 2 mm long. Space them in a staggered pattern, about 5 stitches apart, working from the upper half of the body down toward the tip. Aim for about 20 to 25 seeds. Secure the ends inside the body.
Face
- Eyes: With black thread, embroider two small satin-stitch ovals on Rounds 11–12, with about 8 stitches between them.
- Smile: Between the eyes and 2 rounds below them, embroider a small smile about 4 stitches wide.
- Cheeks: With pink thread, add a small patch of 2 or 3 horizontal stitches on each side, just below and outside the eyes.
- Highlights: Add a tiny white stitch to each eye for a shiny look.
Assembly
- Top to body: Place the leafy top over the opening of the body, with the leaves spreading outward. Pin it in place and sew all around with small, strong stitches.
- Charm loop (optional): Ch 12, sl st in the first ch to form a ring, and sew it to the center top, hidden under the stem. Thread a key ring through it.
- Final check: Hide every tail and give the top and stem a gentle tug to check they hold.
Practical Tips and Troubleshooting
The strawberry looks too round. Reduce the filling slightly, and push more stuffing into the tip so the bottom stays narrow.
The leaves curl up. Block them lightly with a damp cloth and press flat, or use a bit of fabric stiffener.
The seeds look messy. Mark the placement with pins first, and keep all the seeds the same length and angle.
The top will not stay on. Sew the base in two passes, and add a few extra stitches under the leaves.
The strawberry leans. Flatten the bottom slightly, or add a little more stuffing to one side.
FAQ
Can I make it bigger? Yes. Use chunky yarn and a 4 mm hook, and add 2 extra plain rounds before the first decrease round.
Can I skip the face? Yes. A plain strawberry with seeds and a leafy top looks lovely too.
Can I make a strawberry basket? Yes. Make 6 to 8 strawberries in different sizes, and display them in a small wicker basket.
Can I make it in other colors? Absolutely. Try pink for a strawberry-milk version, or white for a pineberry.
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