Sweetened into this free crochet chocolate covered strawberry pattern are all the sugary spectacles of budding romances—shy giggles over melting milkshakes on a first date, the flirtatious swipe of food off your face that you didn’t realize was there, and the wasteland of empty candy wrappers and leftover chocolate smears after a successful Valentine’s evening!
While you wait to hear from that special someone, work out some of those giggly, giddy nerves with this free chocolate covered strawberry amigurumi pattern!
So, without further ado, here is the pattern for the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cutie, part three of three in the Valentine’s Cuties collection!
Pattern Information | Free Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry Amigurumi
Supplies:
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- Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 4 colors:
- Yarn A – green (example uses Big Twist Value: Forest Green)
- Yarn B – red (example uses Mainstays: Red V)
- Yarn C – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Aran)
- Yarn D – brown (example uses Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Mocha)
- 10mm black safety eyes (x2)
- Black embroidery floss
- Pink embroidery floss (example uses DMC 963 Light Dusty Rose) or pink yarn
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Alternate Yarn Supplies:
Color Variation 2 (as seen on the left in cover photo):
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 4 colors:
- Yarn A – green (example uses Big Twist Value: Forest Green)
- Yarn B – pink (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Persimmon)
- Yarn C – brown (example uses Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Mocha)
- Yarn D – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Aran)
Terminology:
This free crochet chocolate covered strawberry pattern uses English (US) terminology:
- st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
- ch = chain stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease
- hdc = half double crochet
- BLO = back loop only
Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch.
In other words, 1sc = one single crochet, whereas 2sc = two single crochet worked into one stitch, also known as an increase.
Special Stitch Instructions | Free Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry Amigurumi
Please read through all special stitch instructions carefully before beginning your project, as some techniques may be unique to this pattern.
This pattern is worked in the round, with each round joined at the end with a slip stitch. Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.
Be sure to always keep the ‘right side’ of your stitches facing outwards as you work. The right side is the front side of the stitch that is facing you as you are completing each stitch.
Single Crochet:
This pattern uses a variation of the traditional single crochet stitch, sometimes referred to as the YU/YO (yarn under/yarn over) method.
Instead of yarning over before pulling through, this method utilizes a yarn under technique on the first pass of each stitch, as seen below.
Begin by inserting your hook into the next stitch, then yarn under (not over) as shown above. Pull through the stitch, then yarn over as normal and pull through both loops on your hook to complete your single crochet.
Using the above technique produces a slightly tighter and stiffer fabric than traditional single crochet stitches. This method minimizes holes between stitches, improves shaping, and decreases stitch slanting.
This pattern will still work with the traditional technique of single crochet stitches, so choose what works best for you—just be wary that your project may result in having slight visual differences than those shown in examples if using the traditional method.
Invisible Decrease:
This pattern uses a variation of the single crochet decrease stitch, often called an invisible decrease. This method produces a tighter stitch that improves shaping and blends in more seamlessly with regular stitches.
Insert your hook into the front loop only of the next stitch, then insert into the front loop only of the second stitch in the same way.
Yarn under (not over) as shown above and pull through both front loops. Yarn over as normal and pull through both loops on your hook to complete your invisible decrease.
Joining Rounds:
Unless otherwise stated, each round in this pattern is joined at the end with a slip stitch into the first stitch of the round, followed by one or more chain stitches.
For a cleaner seam, and to ensure that these stitches are not accidentally worked into later, tighten both the slip stitch and chain as shown below.
Hold your working loop firmly on your hook and pull up with your hook until your slip stitch is tight. Then, pull back on your working tail until your loop is back to fitting snugly around your hook.
Repeat these steps with the following one or more chain stitches before your next round, as well.
Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.
Pattern Instructions | Free Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry Amigurumi
Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry Leaves:
With yarn A (green), leave a beginning tail for tying and ch 4, sl st into 1st ch to form a ring.
Optional: for best results, try crocheting into the back bars of each chain stitch as you work round 1 of the strawberry leaves.
Rnd 1: [ch 7, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, 1sc into each of next 2 sts, 1hdc into each of next 2 sts, 1sc into next st, sl st into ring] 6 times (42).
Fasten off and leave an end tail for tying, as well.
Set aside for now and continue to round 1 of the strawberry.
Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry – Rounds 1 to 7:
With yarn B (red), make a magic ring (or ch 4, sl st into 1st st to form ring, ch 1).
Rnd 1: 6sc into ring, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (6).
Rnd 2: 2sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 3: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (18).
Rnd 4: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).
Rnd 5: [1sc into each of next 3 sts, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 6: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 7: 1sc into each st around, join (30).
Fasten off yarn B and leave a short tail for tying.
Follow the instructions below for embroidering the seeds onto the crochet chocolate covered strawberry and attaching the leaves before continuing.
Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry – Embroidering Seeds:
With a length of yarn C (white), embroider seeds around the first 7 rounds of the crochet strawberry.
You may embroider the seeds anywhere and in any pattern you’d like, or follow the instructions below to match the method used in the example photos.
For an exact replica, the example crochet chocolate covered strawberry has 6 seeds embroidered over top of round 4, between each pair of plain single crochets (or the center of each ‘1sc into each of next 2 sts’ sequence).
Then, a second sequence of 6 seeds are embroidered over top of round 6, spaced evenly between the first set of seeds over round 4.
Secure your embroidery with a knot on the inside of your piece and trim any excess tail.
Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry – Attaching Leaves:
Retrieve the strawberry leaves piece that you’ve set aside earlier.
Using the beginning and end tails left on the leaves, thread each tail through to the inside of the strawberry and secure with a knot.
Optionally, you may further secure your leaves by passing one of the tails back through the strawberry, through or around a different point of the leaves, and into the strawberry once more.
Repeat this step in as many spots as desired, according to your preference. The example strawberry leaves shown are secured in three places, between each pair of two leaves.
Once you’ve secured both tails with a knot on the interior of your strawberry, cut any excess tail and continue to round 8 of the crochet chocolate covered strawberry.
Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry – Rounds 8 to 13:
Join yarn D (brown) by inserting your hook into the last stitch of round 7 and pulling up a loop of yarn D.
Tie the tails of both yarn C and yarn D together on the interior of your piece to secure your ends.
Rnd 8: sl st into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Optional: for a cleaner color change, try working the stitches in round 9 through both the back loop of each slip stitch AND the front loop of round 7 directly behind, as seen above.
Rnd 9: 1sc into BLO of each sl st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 10: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 11: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 12: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 13: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Secure your working loop with a stitch marker and follow the instructions below for adding eyes, mouth, and blush before continuing.
Adding Eyes:
Using the example piece below as reference, insert both safety eyes through the front of your piece (on the opposite side from your joining seam).
The safety eyes should be inserted between rounds 10 and 11* and should sit 6 stitches apart.
*Be sure when counting your rounds to include your round of slip stitches, as it blends in.
Adding Mouth:
Rotate your piece so that the beginning rounds face upwards and your last round faces downwards.
Using the example piece below as reference, embroider a mouth using black embroidery floss.
The mouth should be embroidered over top of round 12 and be centered between the eyes. The mouth will be 2 stitches wide and 1 round tall.
Begin by inserting your needle from inside to outside, 1 round down and 2 stitches to the right from where you’ve inserted the left eye. Pull through and leave some tail for tying later.
Then, insert your needle again, 2 stitches to the right, and out again, 1 round down and 1 stitch to the left from where you’ve just inserted, and pull through.
Pass your needle up and underneath the horizontal strand you’ve just created and pull through. Then, insert your needle back into the same space as you’ve last exited from.
Pull your thread through and tug it down slightly until it forms a V-shape. Gently tie both ends together inside your piece, but take extra care not to pull the threads too tight!
Adding Blush:
Using the example piece below as reference, embroider a blush line using pink embroidery floss next to each eye.
Each blush line should start 1 round down (between rounds 11 and 12) and 1 stitch outwards from where each eye was inserted, and span 1 stitch length outwards (away from the center of the face).
Begin by inserting your needle from inside to outside, 1 round down and 1 stitch outwards from where you’ve inserted the eye, and pull through.
Then, insert your needle back in, 1 more stitch outwards, and back out through the same space as you’ve last exited from. Pull through and repeat this 4 more times.
On the next pass, insert your needle as normal but do not exit. Instead, pull through and remove your needle, then gently tie both ends together on the inside of your piece, taking extra care not to pull the threads too tight!
Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry – Rounds 14 to 19:
At this point, you may begin stuffing as you go.
However, please note that you will be embroidering onto your strawberry again after round 19, so you may also choose to wait to stuff your piece until the end if you don’t want the stuffing interfering with your embroidery.
Choose whichever method works best for you!
Rnd 14: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 8 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (27).
Rnd 15: [1sc into each of next 7 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (24).
Rnd 16: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 6 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (21).
Rnd 17: [1sc into each of next 5 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (18).
Rnd 18: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 4 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (15).
Rnd 19: [1sc into each of next 3 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (12).
Secure your working loop with a stitch marker and follow the instructions below for embroidering on the decorative chocolate lines before continuing.
Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry – Embroidering Chocolate Lines:
Using a length of yarn C (white), embroider three lines of decorative chocolate across the front of your chocolate covered strawberry, below the face.
You may embroider your lines using any method desired. However, for an exact match to the example photos, you may follow the instructions below.
The example crochet chocolate covered strawberry has lines embroidered between rounds 14 and 15, rounds 16 and 17, and rounds 18 and 19.
Again, be sure when counting your rounds to include your round of slip stitches, as it blends in.
Starting with the bottom line between rounds 18 and 19, sew a dashed line (alternating over and under each stitch) around about half of the circumference of the strawberry and centered with the face.
Then, moving back the opposite direction, sew another dashed line between rounds 16 and 17. Repeat once more with a dashed line between rounds 14 and 15.
Finish your embroidered lines by passing your needle, from top to bottom, through each dashed line you’ve sewn. Trace your lines back to your beginning tail, making sure to thread your needle to the back when switching between each of the three lines.
Once you reach back to your beginning tail, knot both tails together on the inside of your strawberry and trim any excess length.
If you’ve omitted stuffing your strawberry so far, you may do so now. Then, continue to round 20 of your crochet chocolate covered strawberry.
Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry – Rounds 20 to 21:
Rnd 20: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (9).
Rnd 21: [1sc into next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 3 times, join (6).
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing closed.
Sewing Closed:
To sew the bottom hole closed, pass the needle (front to back) through the front loop only of each stitch around and then pull tight. Secure the tail with a knot, trim the tail, and sew in any remaining length.
Conclusion | Free Crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry Amigurumi
And with that, you’re done the free crochet Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cutie pattern! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out its two companion patterns, the Heart Cutie and the Chocolate Bar Cutie!
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