This easy crochet strawberry pattern makes a great portable pal. This pattern was designed as part of the seventh annual Softie Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog HERE.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round, increasing
Beginning with magic adjustable ring, embellishing with embroidery (includes link to video tutorials)
Special stitch: invdec (includes written instructions in pattern and link to video tutorial)

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Approximately 4” (10 cm) tall after stuffing.

Materials
Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g/185 yd/170 m) – 1 skein each in 400G Red Heather (CA) and 130B Grass (CB), or approximately 30 yd (27.5 m) in CA and 15 yd (14 m) in CB in any medium weight yarn.

US Size G-6/4 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Stitch markers.

Yarn needle.

Safety eyes – 1 pair.

Small amount of fiber filling.

Black embroidery floss – approximately 12” (30.5 cm). I used DMC 301.

Gauge
Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be small so fiber filling doesn’t show.