Creating a cute little strawberry with your own hands, using nothing but some yarn and a crochet hook. That's the magic of making a Crochet Strawberry Amigurumi! It's like knitting a small buddy but with a twist - you're bringing a fruit to life, stitch by stitch.
Crochet Strawberry Amigurumi
You begin with a magic circle, watch as the body takes shape, then add tiny seeds and a leafy top, all in cozy, soft yarn. It's not just crafting; it's like making a new little friend who's always smiling back at you. This joyful project is not only fun but also a perfect way to add a sprinkle of homemade happiness to your home or gift someone a piece of your heart.
Materials Needed:
- Medium weight size 4 yarn in red, green, and cream
- A 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stuffing
Strawberry Body:
Start: Make six single crochets in a magic ring.
- Round 1: Make a single crochet, followed by an increase stitch. Repeat two more times to have 9 stitches in this round.
- Round 2: Make two single crochets, followed by an increase stitch. Repeat two more times to have 12 stitches in this round.
- Round 3: Make three single crochets, followed by an increase stitch. Repeat two more times to have 15 stitches in this round.
- Round 4: Make four single crochets, followed by an increase stitch. Repeat two more times to have 18 stitches in this round.
- Round 5: Make two single crochets, followed by an increase stitch. Repeat five times to have 24 stitches in this round.
- Round 6-7: Single crochet in each stitch around.
- Round 8: Make two single crochets, followed by a decrease stitch. Repeat five times to have 18 stitches in this round.
- Round 9: Make a single crochet, followed by a decrease stitch. Repeat five times to have 12 stitches in this round.
- Round 10: Stuff the strawberry and then finish the body with decreasing stitches all the way around. Fasten off and cut the yarn. Use a yarn needle to weave in the end.
Adding Seeds:
- Round 3: Using cream yarn, sew a seed every three stitches apart, making four seeds in total.
- Round 5: Make a seed every three stitches apart, making six seeds.
- Round 7: Make a seed every four stitches apart, making six seeds. Stagger the seeds so they do not align vertically.
- Round 9: Make a seed every three stitches apart, making six seeds. Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Making the Stem:
Start: Use green yarn to make six single crochets in a magic circle and join the circle.
- Leaf: Chain four, start from the second chain from the hook, make three single crochets, and slip stitch into the next stitch. Repeat this to make as many leaves as you need.
- Finish: Cut off the yarn, leaving a long tail to sew the leaves onto the top of the strawberry. Align the center of the leaves with the top, tie up the yarn ends, and weave them in.
Finish rolling the strawberry between your hands to even out the stuffing.
