Type: Crochet bouquet, crochet flower, crochet fruit
difficult level: middle
Keyword: Crochet Strawberry
Equipment
hook 2.5mm
stitch marker
Darning needle
scissors
Ingredients
Yarnyarn of four colors, pink, white, yellow, and green
Flower rod16 inches long x 0.08 inches diameter (40cm x2mm)
Iron wire0.02inches diameter ( 0.4mm)
Hot Melt Adhesive
Fiberfill
Instructions
Strawberry Fruit (make 3):
R1: Create a magic ring and crochet 6 sc stitches into the center of the ring. 1 ss, 1 ch, Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning and end of the row. R2: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 3 times. 1 ss, 1 chR3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc) * 3 times. 1 ss, 1 chR4: (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 3 times. 1 ss, 1 chR5: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc) * 5 times. 1 ss, 1 chR6: (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch R7-R8: work sc in each of the 25 stitches. 1 ss, 1 chR9: (sc2tog) * 11 times, then sc3tog. 1 ss, 1 chR10: Fill the strawberry with fiberfill for stuffing. Repeat (sc2tog) 6 times. cut and leave a tail. Cut a few cm of wire, fold it twice, and then secure it in the center with yarn to prevent the wire from easily slipping out of the strawberry.
Strawberry Sepals (make 3):
R1: Crochet 10 sc stitches in the round. 1 ssR2: Ch 1, in the next stitch crochet (dc, 1 ch picot st, dc, 1 ch), ss in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence a total of 5 times. Cut and leave a tail.
Assemble the strawberry fruit and sepals:
Step 1: Once R10 is completed, cut a small length of wire and fold it twice.Step 2: Tie the wire with yarn in the center of each strawberry to prevent it from slipping out.Step 3: Crochet three sepals according to the pattern, leaving a tail on each one.Step 4: Attach the sepals to the top of the strawberries using hot melt adhesive.Step 5: Secure the wire within the sepals and strawberries by wrapping yarn around them.Step 6: Use hot melt adhesive to secure all the components in place, creating beautifully presented strawberries.
Strawberry Flower Stamens (make 2):
Work in the round, ch 2, leave the four half double crochet stitches unfinished, and pull through all the loops, ch 2, then 1 ss, 1 ch, cut and close the loop tightly
Strawberry Flower Petals (make 2):
R1: Crochet 5 sc stitches in the round. 1 ssR2: (2 ch, dc, 2 ch, 1 ss) * 5 times. cut and leave a tail, weave the tail with darn needle
Assemble strawberry stamens and petals:
Step 1: Take a wire and create a loop.Step 2: Position the loop at the center of the flower.Step 3: Place the stamen on top of the loop.Step 4: Use hot melt adhesive to secure the stamen in place.Step 5: Carefully pull the wire from within the flower to firmly attach the stamen at the center.Step 6: Cover the wire with yarn.Step 7: Use hot melt adhesive to secure the wire in place.
Big Leaf (make 3):
R1: Crochet 6 sc stitches in the round, 1 ss R2: Ch 2, add wire,• In the first stitch, crochet (dc, 1 ch picot st).• In the second stitch, crochet (tr, 1 ch picot st) 3 times.• In the third stitch, crochet (dtr, 1 ch picot st) 2 times.• In the fourth stitch, crochet (dtr, 1 ch picot st) 2 times.• In the fifth stitch, crochet (tr, 1 ch picot st) 3 times.• In the sixth stitch, crochet (dc, 2 ch), ss, and cut the yarn, leaving a tail.Note: Carefully attach the flower rod while you are stitching to make a big leaf, the flower rod will make the big leaf firm.
Small Leaf (make 3):
R1: Crochet 6 sc stitches in the round. R2: Chain 2, add wire• In the first stitch, crochet (dc, 1 ch picot st).• In the second stitch, crochet (tr, 1 ch picot st) 3 times.• In the third stitch, crochet (tr, 1 ch picot st) 2 times.• In the fourth stitch, crochet (tr, 1 ch picot st) 2 times.• In the fifth stitch, crochet (tr, 1 ch picot st) 3 times.• In the sixth stitch, crochet (dc, 2 ch), ss, and cut the yarn, leaving a tail.Note: Carefully attach the flower rod while you are stitching to make a small leaf, the flower rod will make the small leaf firm.
Assemble the big and small leaves:
Step 1: Crochet three big leaves and attach the flower rod while stitching for sturdiness.Step 2: Leave a tail, cover the rod with yarn, and secure it using hot melt adhesive.Step 3: Attach the three big leaves to the strawberry.
Similarly:Step 1: Crochet three small leaves using the provided pattern.Step 2: Attach the flower rod to make them firm while stitching.Step 3: Leave a tail, cover the rod with yarn, and secure it with hot melt adhesive.Step 4: Attach the three small leaves to the strawberry.
Final Assemble:
Step 1: Wrap the three small leaves together with yarn, and secure it with hot melt adhesive
Step 2: Wrap a big leaf around the top of the stem with yarn, Wrap around to about 5cm and add the other two big leaves
Step 3: Continue wrapping, adding strawberry flowers and strawberry fruit in turn. Three strawberries all facing one side
Step 4: Finally, add the three small leaves, wrap to the end, cut the tail and secure it with hot melt adhesive. Adjust the branches to give them a more refined look
Video
Notes
This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
The strawberry fruit is worked in rounds, starting with a magic ring and continuing in a spiral.
Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
Stuff the strawberry fruit with fiberfill as indicated in the pattern.
The strawberry sepals are worked in rounds and repeated multiple times to create the desired effect.
The strawberry flower stamen is worked in the round, using chains and half double crochet stitches.
The strawberry flower petal is worked in rounds and includes chains, double crochet stitches, and slip stitches.
The big and small leaves are both worked in rounds, creating picot stitches for added detail.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing or attaching the various components of the strawberry.