Crochet Ichigo the Strawberry Seal
Crochet Ichigo the Strawberry Seal is absolutely adorable! With its delightful design and cuddly appearance, this handmade creation brings charm and sweetness to anyone who sees it. The intricate detailing of the crochet work gives Ichigo a unique and lovable personality that is sure to make you smile. Whether it's for adding a touch of cuteness to your space or for gifting to a friend, Ichigo the Strawberry Seal is a charming companion that radiates joy and warmth.
Materials
Yarn: Premier Cotton Sprout (weight 3 – light)
Cardinal (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Mint (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Blush (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Peach (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Celery (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Yellow (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Hook: F/5 – 3.75mm
Honey dippers
Fiberfill
Stitch markers
Crochet thread (black or grey)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Sizing
Finished Dimensions: ~ 1.50” width x 1.25” height
Abbreviations (US)
st – stitch
sk – skip
sp – space
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tc -treble crochet
sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together
Notes
All pieces worked in the round are continuous.
Main Body
The main body for each pop follows the pattern indicated below. Color details for each specific fake food crochet creature will be outlined in their sections.
Make a magic circle
Round 1: ch 1, sc 12 into the circle (12) *DO NOT* pull the circle closed
*fit the magic circle around the stick of the honey dipper and tighten, slip off stick to continue rounds
Round 2: *sc 1 in the first st, sc 2 in the next st, repeat from * around (18)
Round 3: sc 1 in each st around (18)
Round 4: *sc 1 in the first st, sc 2 in the next st, repeat from * around (27)
Round 5: sc 1 in each st around (27)
Round 6: *sc 1 in the first two sts, sc2 in the next st, repeat from * around (36)
Round 7-8: sc 1 in each st around (36)
Round 9: *sc 1 in the first two sts, sc 2 in the next st, repeat from * around (27)
Round 10: sc 1 in each st around (27)
*insert the honey dipper through the beginning circle and continue
**add eyes on all creatures except the turtle
Round 11: *sc 1 in the first st, sc2tog, repeat from * around (18)
Round 12: sc 1 in each st around (18)
*add stuffing
Round 13: *sc 1 in the first st, sc2tog, repeat from * around (12)
Round 14: sc 1 in each st around (12)
Finish off and use tail to weave end closed and secure
Main body: use Blush throughout
Eyes: insert between round 7 and 8, approximately 0.25” apart
Flipper: Round 1 – make a magic circle, sc 8 into the circle (8)
Round 2-4 – sc 1 in each st around (8)
Round 5 – *sc 1 in the first two sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around (6)
Round 6 – sc 1 in each st around (6), finish off and leave long tail for
sewing
*make 2 and sew to the opposite sides of the body; I did not stuff the flippers in order to create the “bent” look seen in the photos
Tail: Row 1 – ch 5, sc in the second ch from the hool and in each ch across (4)
Row 2 – ch 3, tc in the first st, [dc 1, sc 1] in the next st, [sc 1, dc 1] in the next
st, tc 2 in the last st, sl st into the last st (3 tc, 2 dc, 2 sc)
*make 2 and use a long yarn tail to sew together, use any short yarn tails to stuff the tail lightly and continue sewing the tail to the body
Muzzle: Round 1 – make a magic circle, sc 8 into the circle (8)
Round 2-3 – sc 1 in each st around (8)
*use a long tail to sew around the middle pinching the sides together, sew onto the body between the eyes
**use crochet thread to sew a nose onto the muzzle (I sewed the outline of a triangle and sewed over the area inside the triangle to make the nose)
Stem: Round 1 – in Mint, make a magic circle, sc 8 into the circle (8)
Round 2 – *[sl st, ch 3, sl st] into the same st, repeat from * for each st
around (16 sl st, 8 ch3-sp)
*use a long tail to sew the stem to the top of the body; end by sewing up through the center of the stem and knotting the tail to create the completed stem look