Welcome, fellow makers! If you are looking for a quick, charming, and utterly delightful project, this Sweet Strawberry Amigurumi pattern is just for you. Whether you want to whip up a cute keychain, a playful gift, or a cheerful desk accessory, this little strawberry works up in no time and brings a wonderful pop of handmade joy.
Working in the round with basic stitches makes this project approachable for ambitious beginners while still being a relaxing, satisfying make for seasoned crocheters. Let’s grab our hooks and stitch up something sweet!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in Red (strawberry body), Green (leafy top), and a small scrap of Yellow or White (for seeds).
- Crochet Hook: Size 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm (use a hook slightly smaller than recommended for your yarn to keep stitches tight).
- Notions: Polyester fiberfill stuffing, stitch markers, yarn needle, and sharp scissors.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- invdec: Invisible Decrease (sc 2 stitches together through the front loops only)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: The body of the strawberry is worked in a continuous spiral without joining rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Round 1: In red yarn, start with a MR and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: [Sc 1, inc] 3 times. (9 sts)
- Round 3: [Sc 2, inc] 3 times. (12 sts)
- Round 4: [Sc 3, inc] 3 times. (15 sts)
- Round 5: [Sc 4, inc] 3 times. (18 sts)
- Round 6: [Sc 5, inc] 3 times. (21 sts)
- Round 7: [Sc 6, inc] 3 times. (24 sts)
- Round 8: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
- Round 9: [Sc 2, invdec] 6 times. (18 sts)
- Round 10: [Sc 1, invdec] 6 times. (12 sts)
- Pause and stuff the strawberry firmly with fiberfill, shaping it into a plump triangle.
- Round 11: Work 6 invdec. (6 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail, and use your yarn needle to weave through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches to close the top tightly.
- The Leafy Top (Green Yarn): Make a MR, work [ch 3, sl st into the 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into the MR] 5 times to form 5 small leaves. Pull the ring tight, fasten off, and leave a tail for sewing.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Embroider the Seeds: Using a length of yellow or white yarn and your yarn needle, add small diagonal stitches scattered across the red body of the strawberry to mimic seeds.
- Attach the Leaves: Sew or glue the green leafy top securely to the center of the strawberry’s flat top.
- Keep Tension Firm: Amigurumi looks best when the stitches are tight enough that the polyester stuffing doesn’t peek through. Don’t be afraid to pull your yarn snug!
- Use Invisible Decreases: Practicing the invisible decrease technique for Rounds 9 through 11 will give your strawberry smooth, seamless shaping without unsightly bumps.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: