Brighten up your car with a charming crochet strawberry and daisy hanger! This delightful handmade accessory combines vivid colors and cheerful designs, adding a touch of whimsy to your daily commutes. It features a plump, red strawberry adorned with a dainty white daisy on top.
Crochet Strawberry And Daisy Car Hanger
Hang it on your rearview mirror to keep a piece of spring joy with you wherever you go. This cute decoration not only personalizes your car's interior but also brings a smile to everyone who sees it. Whether you're driving to work or heading out on a road trip. This charming hanger is sure to make your journey more enjoyable.
Crochet Strawberry Car Hanger Pattern
Materials Needed
- Yarn:
- Red (for the strawberry body)
- Green (for the leaves/stem and hanging loop)
- Yellow (for the seeds)
- White (for the flower petals, optional)
- Light Yellow (for the center of the flower, optional)
- Hook Size: 4 mm
- Fiberfill: For stuffing the strawberry
- Darning Needle: For sewing and embroidery
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun (optional)
Gauge
Not critical, but keep stitches tight enough to prevent stuffing from showing.
Key Stitches
- MC: Magic Circle
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- INC: Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
- DEC: Decrease (work 2 SC together)
- SS: Slip Stitch
Finished Size
- Strawberry: Approx. 3–4 inches tall
- Hanging Loop: Approx. 6–8 inches (adjustable)
- Flower Diameter: Approx. 2.5 inches
Pattern Instructions
1. Strawberry Body (Red Yarn)
- Start with a Magic Circle (MC):
- CH 1.
- Round 1:
- Work 4 SC into MC.
- Pull the yarn tail to close the circle.
- SS into the first SC and CH 1 to finish the round.
(4 SC)
- Round 2:
- 2 SC in each stitch around (INC in every stitch).
- SS and CH 1.
(8 SC)
- Round 3:
- 1 SC in first stitch, INC in next stitch. Repeat around.
- SS and CH 1.
(12 SC)
- Round 4:
- 1 SC in next 2 stitches, INC in next stitch. Repeat around.
- SS and CH 1.
(16 SC)
- Round 5:
- 1 SC in next 3 stitches, INC in next. Repeat around.
- SS and CH 1.
(20 SC)
- Rounds 6–8:
- SC in each stitch around (no increases).
- SS and CH 1 at end of each round.
(20 SC per round)
- Round 9: (Start decreasing to shape the strawberry)
- 1 SC in next 2 stitches, then DEC in next 2 stitches. Repeat around.
- SS and CH 1.
(15 SC)
- Round 10:
- 1 SC in next stitch, then DEC. Repeat around.
- SS and CH 1.
(10 SC)
- Round 11 (Final Round for Body):
- DEC around.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
(5 SC)
- Stuffing and Closing:
- Stuff the strawberry with fiberfill until firm.
- Using the long tail and a darning needle, weave through the front loops only of the final round. Pull tight to close the opening.
- Weave in the tail securely.
2. Embroider Seeds (Yellow Yarn)
- Cut a long piece of yellow yarn.
- Using the darning needle, create small V-shaped stitches on the surface of the strawberry to represent seeds.
- Scatter the seeds evenly. Once complete, knot the yarn tail securely and weave it into the body.
3. Leaves and Stem (Green Yarn)
- Start with a Magic Circle (MC), CH 1.
- Round 1: Work 5 SC into the MC. Close tightly.
(5 SC) - SS into the first SC, CH 1.
- Leaf Formation for Each Stitch:
- CH 4, then:
- Work 1 SC in 2nd CH from the hook.
- Work 1 HDC in next CH, then 1 DC in next CH.
- SS into the next SC (to attach the leaf).
- Repeat this process for all 5 SC stitches in the circle to create 5 leaves.
- CH 4, then:
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing the leaves to the strawberry.
4. Optional Flower
Flower Center (Light Yellow Yarn):
- Start with a Magic Circle (MC), CH 1.
- Work 5 SC into the MC.
- SS into the first SC and fasten off.
Flower Petals (White Yarn):
- Attach white yarn with a SS to the flower center.
- For Each Petal:
- CH 3, then work 4 DC into the same stitch, CH 3, and SS into the same stitch.
- Move to the next stitch and repeat to form a total of 5 petals.
- Fasten off and weave in tails.
5. Hanging Loop
- With green yarn, CH 60 (or your desired length).
- SS back into the first chain to form a loop.
- Fasten off, leaving long tails on each side.
6. Assembly
- Attach the Leaves:
- Place the leaves on top of the strawberry. Use the long tail to sew them securely.
- Attach the Flower (Optional):
- Position the flower near the top of the strawberry (slightly off-center) and sew it in place.
- Attach the Hanging Loop:
- Use the long tails from your loop to secure it through the top of the strawberry and tie firmly. Knot securely and weave the ends.
- For extra security, use a hot glue gun to attach the components if desired.
Final Look
The finished car hanger should feature:
- Strawberry (Red with Yellow Seeds): Round, plump, and stuffed securely.
- Leaves and Stem (Green): A crown at the top of the strawberry.
- Optional Flower (White with Yellow Center): Adding a decorative touch beneath the leaves.
- Hanging Loop (Green): Adjustable length for easy attachment to your car rearview mirror.
Tips & Customization
- Use different yarn textures (e.g., velvet or sparkle) for a unique effect.
- Add a bead or charm to the hanging loop for personalization.
- For a larger strawberry, simply add more increase rows before starting the body’s straight section.









