Free Crochet Pattern Strawberry Bag Charm
Free Crochet Pattern
Strawberry Bag Charm
About this Pattern:
My first thought was: Who makes these? And how can they give away something crocheted for free? I sometimes feel like crochet is so underrated. People often see it as just a hobby, while so much time and skill can go into making even the smallest crocheted item.
But my second thought was: I could make one of those myself! Somehow, instead of a lemon, strawberries immediately popped into my head. I started imagining two little strawberries hanging from the same loop, and before I knew it, I had the idea for this Strawberry Bag Charm.
I especially love that you don't need any fancy materials or complicated techniques to make it. It is a small project, so it is also a great way to use up some leftover yarn. And because the strawberries are connected with one long chain, there is no need to add a separate keychain or clasp.
Using DK yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook, each strawberry measures approximately 5 cm (2 inches), including the green top.
Thank you so much!
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Red, green and yellow yarn
- Stitch marker
- Stuffing
- Scissors
- Darning needle
Abbreviations (US Terms):
MC = magic circle
Sc = single crochet
Inc = increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)
Dec = decrease (single crochet decrease). I like to use the invisible decrease.
Ch = chain
Sl st = slip stitch
Pattern:
Strawberry (make 2):
Work in continuous rounds.
R1: 6 sc in MC (6)
R2: (inc, sc) × 3 (9)
R3: 9 sc (9)
R4: (inc, 2 sc) × 3 (12)
R5: 12 sc (12)
R6: (inc, 3 sc) × 3 (15)
R7: 15 sc (15)
R8: (inc, 4 sc) × 3 (18)
R9: (dec, 4 sc) × 3 (15)
R10: (dec, 3 sc) × 3 (12)
Start stuffing.
R11: 6 dec (6)
Finish stuffing. Stuff firmly.
Fasten off and sew the hole closed.
I like to insert my needle through the center of the closed hole, bring it out on the opposite side, and pull. This will flatten the top of the strawberry.
Stem and Leaves (make 1)
Start with a slip knot. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Ch 5, turn. Starting in the second ch from the hook, work 4 sc.
Repeat 3 more times. You will now have 4 leaves.
Join to the first leaf with a slip stitch.
Now we will make the stem, which will connect the two strawberries.
First, insert your hook through a stitch on the opposite leaf, then make a sl st.
Ch 35 (or more if you would like the strawberries to hang lower. I wouldn't recommend making the chain much shorter, as you may not be able to pull the strawberries through the loop.)
We will now make the leaves of the other strawberry.
Ch 5, turn. Starting in the second ch from the hook, work 4 sc.
Repeat 3 more times. You will now have 4 leaves.
Sl st into the leaf that is connected to the stem. Make sure the stem is in front of your hook when you make the sl st (photo).
Then make 1 more sl st into the opposite leaf to close the hole in the middle.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Sew the stems onto the strawberries.
Embroidering: Adding the seeds
If you wish, you can embroider seeds onto your strawberries. I like to use a light yellow yarn for this.
How to Attach It to Your Bag:
Fold the chain in half to make a loop.
Place the loop behind your bag handle.
Pull both strawberries through the loop.
Pull tight.
Finished your project?
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