Howdy folks! I've been gone on vacation for awhile but I'm back with a very deliciously cute strawberry pattern for you. It's fast and fun and makes the perfect little gift for someone you love.
Chain 2. 2sc into the 2nd chain from the hook.
Row1. 2sc in each sc all around. = 12sc. Pull magic circle closed tight so there is no hole.
Row 2-3. 1sc in each 12sc all around.
Row 4. * 1sc in the 1st sc, 2sc in the 2nd*. = 18sc.
Row 5. *1sc in each sc all around*. = 18sc.
Row 6. *1sc in the 1st 2sc, 2sc in the 3rd.* = 24sc.
Row 7. 1sc in each sc all around. = 24sc.
Now it's time to add the seeds to your little berry. You can use white, yellow or even black yarn for this... feel free to experiment! All you'll need is a tapestry needle and a long piece of string of your choice color of yarn. Sew seed shapes in and out like you are sewing little quarter inch stitches. Repeat until you have your desired look.
Row 8. *1sc in the 1st 2sc, dec into the next st.* Repeat. = 18sc.
Stuff almost all the way to the top.
Row 9. * 1sc into the 1st sc, dec into the next st.* Repeat. = 12sc.
Row 10. * 1sc in the 1st sc, dec in the next sc.* Repeat. = 8sc.
Stuff the rest of the way.
Row 11. Skip every other sc, sl st in last st pulling through a small tail of yarn. Cut yarn and weave in the loose end. Now it's time to work on our leafy part of the strawberry.
Chain 2, 6 sc into the 2nd chain from the hook. Pull tight.
Row 1. 2sc in each sc all around. = 12sc.
Row 2. *3dc into the 1st sc, sl st into the 2nd sc*. Repeat.
Sl st in the last sc pulling through a long (12 inch) tail of yarn. Cut excess yarn.
Now it's time to sew your green little leaf onto your strawberry!!
Place the leafy part on the end of your strawberry (as seen above). Using your tapestry needle weave the long piece of yarn in and out of your strawberry making sure to keep it as close to the green leafy part as possible... this will make it look more neat and clean. After you have finished sl st in the last st and cut yarn leaving a little tail to weave back into the leaf. Voila!
You should have a cute little finished strawberry to put on your shelf or give to someone you adore!
xoxo
Taylor
