Crochet Strawberry Applique
If you're looking to add a touch of sweetness to your crafts, a crochet strawberry applique is a delightful choice! This charming design can accentuate your projects with a pop of color and whimsy. Whether you're adorning a baby blanket, a tote bag, or a cozy sweater, the crochet strawberry applique brings a playful charm that is sure to brighten your day. With its vibrant red hue and tiny green leaves, it's a fun and easy way to personalize your handmade creations. So, grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and let's stitch up some magical strawberry appliques to make your projects berry-licious!
Materials
Small amounts of red, white and green Dk / weight 3 yarn
3mm crochet hook
Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK
sc = single crochet (double crochet in UK)
hdc = half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)
dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)
ch = chain
slst = slip stitch
[ ] = in the same stitch
The strawberry can be made small by fastening off after round 1.
Using red
Round 1: in a magic circle,ch2, 3 dc, 4 hdc, 1 dc, 4 hdc, 3 dc, ch2, slst into the circle, pull tight.
Round 2: sc in ch2 space from last round, [2 hdc and 1 dc] in next stitch, [3 dc] in next st, [2 dc] in next stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches, [hdc, dc, hdc] in next stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches, [2 dc] in next stitch, [3 dc] in next stitch, [1 dc and 2 hdc] in next stitch, sc in ch2 space, slst in slst from the previous round.
Fasten off and join green at the centre top to make the stalk
ch1, yarn over and insert hook into the front post of the second to last stitch on round 2, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over and insert hook into the front post of last stitch on round 1, pull through two loops, yarn over insert hook into front post of first stitch on round 1, pull through two loops, yarn over, insert hook into second stitch on round 2, pull through two loops, then pull through remaining loops, ch4, slst in second chain, slst 2 and fasten off.
Sew in the ends and white dots around the red.