Welcome back to the studio! Today, we are making an adorable, beginner-friendly Crochet strawberry. This quick and charming little project is wonderfully versatile—use it as a cute keychain, a bag charm, a kitchen decoration, or a playful toy for kids.
Working in the round, this pattern is simple enough for confident beginners while offering plenty of satisfaction for experienced makers who want a fast, rewarding stash-busting project.
Materials & Tools Needed
- Red or pink medium-weight (Worsted weight / Aran) cotton yarn for the body
- Green medium-weight cotton yarn for the leaves and stem
- Matching crochet hook (e.g., 3.5mm or 4.0mm) to ensure tight, neat stitches
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle and scissors
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (Invisible decrease recommended)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: Work in continuous rounds without joining unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Base (Body): Using red yarn, start with an MR. Work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 1: [Inc, sc in next st] around. (9 sts)
- Round 2: Sc in all sts around. (9 sts)
- Round 3: [Inc, sc in next 2 sts] around. (12 sts)
- Round 4: Sc in all sts around. (12 sts)
- Round 5: [Inc, sc in next 3 sts] around. (15 sts)
- Round 6: [Inc, sc in next 4 sts] around. (18 sts)
- Round 7: [Inc, sc in next 2 sts] around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 8–10: Sc in all sts around. (24 sts)
- Round 11: [Dec, sc in next 2 sts] around. (18 sts)
- Start stuffing the strawberry firmly with polyfill, shaping it into a plump berry.
- Round 12: [Dec, sc in next st] around. (12 sts)
- Round 13: [Dec] around. (6 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail, and weave it through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches to pull the top tightly closed. Secure and hide the yarn tail.
- Leaves & Stem: Using green yarn, join with a sl st near the top center of the berry. *Ch 4, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, then sl st into the next stitch on the strawberry body.* Repeat from * around to create a ring of little leaves. Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Keep your tension firm: Using a slightly smaller hook than recommended for your yarn prevents the polyfill stuffing from peeking through the stitches.
- Shape as you stuff: Add your stuffing gradually, pressing it firmly into the bottom and sides to achieve that classic, plump strawberry silhouette.
- Add little seeds: For an extra realistic touch, use a length of white or yellow yarn and a tapestry needle to embroider tiny seed dashes all over the red body.
- Make it functional: Attach a small metal split ring or keychain finding directly to the stem if you plan to use your finished piece as an accessory!
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: