Crochet Strawberry Pouch – Free Pattern

Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in red, green, and black
  • Crochet hook size G/4.0mm
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker (optional)

Finished Size: Approximately 6 inches (15 cm) in length, 4 inches (10 cm) in width

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions:

Strawberry Base: Using red yarn,

  1. Make a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch here and throughout), work 6 sc into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sc)
  3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
  4. Round 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat * around. (18 sc)
  5. Round 4: Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat * around. (24 sc)
  6. Round 5: Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat * around. (30 sc)
  7. Round 6: Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat * around. (36 sc)
  8. Round 7: Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat * around. (42 sc)
  9. Rounds 8-12: Sc in each st around. (42 sc)
  10. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Strawberry Cap: Using green yarn,

  1. Make a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight. (6 sc)
  3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
  4. Round 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat * around. (18 sc)
  5. Rounds 4-5: Sc in each st around. (18 sc)
  6. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the strawberry cap to the top of the strawberry base using the long tail of green yarn. Position it slightly off-center to mimic a real strawberry.
  2. Using black yarn, embroider tiny “seeds” onto the red part of the strawberry. You can place them randomly.
  3. Fold the strawberry piece in half, with the right sides facing each other, and use red yarn to sew the two sides together, leaving the top open. You can use a whip stitch or single crochet to sew the sides together.
  4. Fasten off, weave in all ends, and turn the pouch right side out.

Finishing: Attach a small loop of green yarn to the top of the strawberry pouch to mimic the strawberry stem. This loop can be used as a keychain attachment or to hang the pouch.

Your crochet strawberry pouch is now complete! It’s perfect for holding small items like coins, lip balm, or other tiny treasures. Enjoy your adorable creation!