Learn how to crochet an amigurumi strawberry with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial in both right and left-handed versions. 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!
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.
Check out my strawberry keychain pattern!
FREE 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
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Pattern Notes
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
- 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.
- 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.
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms & Abbrevations
- 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.
- Double Crochet two together: Dc2tog: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
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To get started, you’ll need some basic crochet skills, including how to make a magic ring, double crochet, and increasing and decreasing stitches.
Leaves & stem
- Using colour B and leaving a long tail end, ch 2 and join in 2nd ch from hook to form a ring.
- Round 1: 10 dc in centre of ring. 10sts
- Round 2: *Ch 5, working back along the ch, ss in 2nd ch from hook, dc, htr, tr. Skip a st, ss: repeat from * 4 more times.
- 5 leaves
- Ss around post of closest dc from round one.
- Round 3: ch 1 (does not count as st), dc around same post as ch-1, ch 1, skip a st *dc around next dc post of round one, ch 1, skip a st; repeat from * 4 more times. Join with ss in 1st dc. 5dc, 5 ch-1
- Round 4: Ch 1, dc in each st. 5dc
- Round 5: (dc2tog) twice, dc. 3sts
- Fasten off and sew in the ends.
Making Up
- Using long tail end on stem, sew to the top of the strawberry using photos as reference.
Finishing Touches
- Using colour C, embroider mouth using photos as reference.
- Using colour D, embroider seeds randomly using the photos as reference if needed.
Video Tutorials
Right-handed
Left-handed
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