How to Crochet a 3D Strawberry: Free Step-by-Step Pattern

Are you looking for a quick, adorable crochet project to brighten up your day? This free 3D crochet strawberry pattern is the perfect afternoon project! Whether you want to make play food for kids, create a cute summer garland, fashion a sweet keychain, or simply use up some colorful yarn scraps from your stash, this beginner-friendly pattern is exactly what you need.

In this post, we’ll walk you through the entire process step-by-step, using standard US crochet terms. Grab your hook, and let’s get crafting!

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What You’ll Need

This project uses minimal yarn and basic tools, making it a fantastic stash-buster.

• Yarn: Sport weight or DK weight cotton yarn in two colors:
  • Color A: Red (for the strawberry body)
  • Color B: Green (for the stalk and leaves)
• Crochet Hook: 3.0 mm (US Size C/2 or D/3)
• Fiberfill Stuffing: A small handful of toy stuffing (or leftover yarn scraps)
• Tapestry Needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
• Scissors

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Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

Before you begin, familiarize yourself with the abbreviations used in this pattern:

• CH: Chain
• SC: Single Crochet
• SL ST: Slip Stitch
• SC DEC: Single Crochet Decrease (work two stitches together)
• INC (Increase): Work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch
• MR: Magic Ring (Magic Loop)

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Step-by-Step Crochet Strawberry Pattern

The Strawberry Body (Using Color A – Red)

The strawberry is worked in the round from the bottom up. We will join each round with a slip stitch, chain 1, and work the first stitch of the new round back into that same space.

Round 1: Make a magic ring (MR) and work 6 SC into it. Close the ring. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (6 stitches)

Round 2 (Increase Round): *Work 2 SC in the next stitch (INC), SC in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (9 stitches)

Round 3: SC in each stitch around. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (9 stitches)

Round 4 (Increase Round): *Work 2 SC in the next stitch (INC), SC in the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (12 stitches)

Round 5: SC in each stitch around. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (12 stitches)

Round 6 (Increase Round): SC in the next 2 stitches, *work 2 SC in the next stitch (INC), SC in the next 3 stitches.* Repeat from * to * until only 1 stitch remains. Work 2 SC in that last stitch, SC in the final stitch. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (15 stitches)

Round 7 (Increase Round): *Work 2 SC in the next stitch (INC), SC in the next 4 stitches.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (18 stitches)

Round 8 (Increase Round): SC in the next 4 stitches, *work 2 SC in the next stitch (INC), SC in the next 5 stitches.* Repeat from * to * until 2 stitches remain. Work 2 SC in the next stitch, SC in the final stitch. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (21 stitches)

Round 9: SC in each stitch around. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (21 stitches)

Round 10 (Decrease Round): SC in the next 4 stitches, *SC DEC, SC in the next 5 stitches.* Repeat from * to * until 3 stitches remain. SC DEC, SC in the last stitch. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (18 stitches)

Round 11 (Decrease Round): *SC DEC, SC in the next 4 stitches.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the round. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (15 stitches)

Round 12 (Decrease Round): SC in the next 2 stitches, *SC DEC, SC in the next 3 stitches.* Repeat from * to * until 3 stitches remain. SC DEC, SC in the last stitch. Join with a SL ST to the first SC, CH 1. (12 stitches)

Pro Tip: Stop here and stuff your strawberry firmly with toy stuffing or yarn scraps before the opening gets too small!

Round 13 (Decrease Round): *SC DEC* around to the end of the round. (6 stitches)

Round 14: Cut your yarn, leaving an approximate 4-inch (10 cm) tail. Pull the loop on your hook all the way through to secure your last stitch.

Round 15 (Closing): Thread your tapestry needle with the yarn tail. Pass the needle underneath the front loop of each of the 6 stitches from the final round. Pull the yarn tail firmly to cinch the top closed in a drawstring effect, sealing the stuffing inside. Secure and weave in the end.

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The Stalk and Leaves (Using Color B – Green)

The green leafy top is worked as a single piece with delicate little leaves radiating from a central stem.

Step 1: Create a foundation chain of 6 chains (CH 6).

Step 2: Turn your foundation chain over to locate the series of bumps running down the reverse side of the chain. CH 1 (this serves as your turning chain). Work 1 SL ST into each of the first 3 bumps, then CH 3.

Step 3: Working back into the 3 chains you just created, repeat Step 2 (turn, work 1 SL ST into each of the 3 bumps, then CH 3).

Step 4: Repeat Step 3 two more times until you have 4 leafy points radiating from the central stem.

Step 5: Cut your yarn, leaving an approximate 4-inch (10 cm) tail. Pull the loop on your hook until the end pops through to secure the final stitch.

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Assembly and Finishing Touches

Now it’s time to bring your strawberry to life!

1. Thread your tapestry needle with one of the green yarn tails from the stalk.
2. Place the green stalk flat against the top of your stuffed strawberry.
3. Make a secure stitch through the top center of the strawberry.
4. Knot the two green yarn tails tightly together.
5. Thread both green tails into your tapestry needle, push the needle directly through the body of the strawberry, and pull it out the other side.
6. Snip the yarn tails close to the strawberry body so they pop back inside and remain hidden.
7. Weave in any remaining loose ends.

Your adorable 3D crochet strawberry is finished! Make a whole bowl of them to display, or add a loop to turn them into cute keychains and charms.