• The crochet strawberry applique pattern is made in rows.
• Row 1: Ch x2 and turn.
• Row 2: In the second chain from the hook, make an inc. (2) Then ch x1 and turn (for this next row and every row afterwards you will make a turning chain, but do not work in it. It’s to help turn your work).
• Row 3: Inc x2 (4). Then ch x1 and turn.
• Row 4: Sc in every stitch (4). Then ch x1 and turn.
• Row 5: Inc, sc x2, inc (6). Then ch x1 and turn.
• Row 6: Sc in every stitch (6). Then ch x1 and turn.
• Row 7: Inc, sc x4, inc (8). Then ch x1 and turn.
• Row 8: Sc in every stitch (8). Then ch x1 and turn.
• Row 9: Inc, sc x6, inc (10). Then ch x1 and turn.
• Row 10-11: Sc in every stitch (10). Then ch x1 and turn.
• Row 12: Dec, sc x6, dec (8). Then ch x1 and turn.
• Row 13: Dec, sc x4, dec (6). Then ch x1 and turn.
• After your last row, crochet around the edges of your strawberry if you want a neater finish and a slightly bigger strawberry. This should be equal to roughly 30-32 stitches. You want to put 2 stitches at the top corners of the strawberry and down at the bottom, otherwise its 1 stitch per row/stitch. Then fasten off and weave in the ends.

Strawberry Stem and Leaves:

• This pattern is made one stem/leaf at a time.
• Step 1: Ch x3, then in the second ch from the hook make a sc, then make a sc in the following stitch. This is the stem.
• Step 2: Ch x4 and in the second ch from the hook make a sc. Then sc in the following 2 chains. Then sl st back to the stitch where you broke off and made chains for the first leaf.
• Step 3: Repeat step 2 x3 more times.
• Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Finishing:

• Sew the strawberry stem and leaves to the top part of the strawberry.
• With white yarn and tapestry needle, crochet little lines onto the strawberry.
• Weave in any loose ends.
• And now you have an adorable crochet strawberry applique! Perfect for blankets, bags, cardigans and sweaters!