Crochet Strawberry Amigurumi Pattern For Summer Decorations

Brighten up your day by crafting this adorable crochet strawberry amigurumi with us. Whether as a playful decoration or a child’s plush friend, this strawberry brings a touch of summer bliss. The cozy project uses super bulky yarn for the juicy red body and a pop of green for the leafy top. Tiny white stitches bring its sweet seeds to life, with the option to add a cute face for extra character. It’s a delightful way to start hooking into the world of amigurumi, promising endless smiles with every stitch. So, why not make and gift this crochet amigurumi for summer fun?

Uses Of Crochet Strawberry Amigurumi

Crochet amigurumi fruits, like the crochet strawberry, have several charming uses:

• Home Decor: Adds whimsy to any space.
• Children’s Toys: Safe and encouraging for imaginative play.
• Educational Tools: Helps teach about fruits and healthy eating.
• Gifts: Perfect for personalized, handmade presents.
• Stress Relievers: Squeezable for stress relief.
• Holiday Decorations: Adaptable to festive themes.
• Party Favors: Unique keepsakes for guests.
• Keychains or Bag Charms: Easily turned into cute accessories.
• Photography Props: Great for food or lifestyle photo shoots.

Making The Crochet Strawberry Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

• Size 6 super bulky yarn (Red color – Poppy, Green color – Key Lime)
• Medium worsted weight yarn in white (for seeds)
• 7 mm crochet hook (or size compatible with yarn)
• Yarn needle (a large one for the bulky yarn and a smaller one for the medium yarn)
• Stitch marker
• Something to cut the yarn with
• Safety eyes or felt (for face details)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Fabric glue

Step by step Pattern

Strawberry Body (With Red Yarn):

1. Create a slip knot and chain 2.
2. Into the second chain from the hook, crochet 6 single crochets (SC).
3. Next Round: SC in the first stitch, then perform an increase (2 SC in the next stitch), repeat three times total.
4. Following Round: SC around for one complete round.
5. Next Round: Perform 2 SC then an increase, repeat three times total.
6. Following Round: SC around for one round.
7. Next Round: Perform 3 SC and then an increase, repeat three times total.
8. Following Round: Perform 4 SC and then an increase, repeat three times total.
9. Next Round: Perform 5 SC and then an increase, repeat three times total.Continue SC around for one complete round.
10. Decrease Round: Perform 1 SC then a decrease, repeat seven times total. Start to fill your strawberry with fiberfill stuffing to shape it.
11. Continue with the stuffing and shape as needed before performing the following decreases.
12. Close the strawberry by pulling a yarn tail through the remaining stitches and secure.

Strawberry Stem and Leaves (With Green Yarn):

1. Create a slip knot, chain 2, then make 6 SC into the second chain from the hook.
2. Close with a slip stitch to form a ring.
3. To make a leaf, chain 2, then in the second chain from the hook do a half-double crochet (HDC), slip stitch into the same stitch.
4. Slip stitch into the next stitch on the original ring and repeat this process to make six leaves total.
5. Leave a tail for sewing and attach the stem and leaves to the top of the strawberry.

Seeds (Using White Yarn):

1. Cut a long tail of white yarn and thread it through a smaller needle.
2. Weave in and out of the red body of the strawberry to create seed shapes. Be sporadic for a more natural look.
3. Secure the ends of the white yarn inside the strawberry body to hide them.

Finishing Touches:

1. Add face details using safety eyes and felt. Glue them on using fabric glue.

Remember, you can always customize the face details or the colors of the yarn to make your amigurumi strawberry unique. This project is excellent for beginners looking to practice amigurumi techniques or for anyone who loves cute crochet crafts!

Enjoy creating your cute little crochet strawberry!