Learn how to Crochet a Strawberry

Adorable amigurumi fruit, crochet strawberry! Crochet strawberries make a sweet and unique addition to a fruit-themed play kitchen or can be used as a cute accessory on a bag or keychain. In this post you’ll learn how to crochet a strawberry in two different sizes plus you’ll find the video tutorial at the base of this post.

Fun fact, did you know that Fragola is Italian for Strawberry? So I decided to make a family of 4 strawberries, one for each of us!

Made from super soft yarn in shades of red and green, featuring tiny embroidered textured exterior that tiny seeds, as well as a small stem and leaves and not forgetting super cute facial features! Please note, if you’re going to gift or sell these strawberries you must make sure it meets the legal safety requirements for your country.

what is amigurumi?

Amigurumi is a Japanese art form of creating small crocheted or knitted stuffed toys, dolls or figurines. The word “amigurumi” comes from the Japanese words “ami”, meaning crocheted or knitted, and “nuigurumi”, meaning stuffed doll. The art of making amigurumi involves using simple crochet techniques to create small and detailed shapes, which are then stuffed with fiberfill to create cute and often whimsical characters. 

Worked typically in the round and are made with a combination of basic stitches such as double crochet and slip stitch. Amigurumi has become increasingly popular in recent years, with crafters around the world sharing patterns and designs to create their own unique amigurumi creations.

amigurumi patterns

If you love amigurumi why not check out these adorable patterns available on the blog and get inspired for your next make.

MATERIALS & TOOLS

• Yarn: James C Brett Flutterby Chunky (100% superset polyester) 175m (192yds), 100g. 1 ball of Red (Colour A), Green (Colour B), small amount of Black (Colour C), Stylecraft Special DK (100% Acrylic) 295m (323yds), 100g (3.5oz) Small amount of lemon (Colour D)
• Hook:  5mm or size needed to ensure there are no gaps in fabric
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors
• Darning Needle
• Stuffing
• Safety Eyes: 1.5cm and 2cm

PATTERN NOTES

• Written in UK terms
• You will be working in an amigurumi style without joining rounds unless otherwise stated
• Use a stitch marker to mark your first stitch
• This pattern is for display purposes ONLY and is not designed to use as a toy.
• Sizes: Small: 14 cm (5.5 inches) H and 24 cm 9.5 inches) Circumference and Large: 17.5 cm (7 inches) H and 31.5 cm (12.5 inches) Circumference

CROCHET TERMS and abbreviations

Space (sp)

Slip Stitch (ss): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over pull through stitch and chain.

Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through one loop on hook.

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through all three loops.

Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Triple treble(s): ttr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.