Sweet, vibrant, and full of charm—this Amigurumi Ichigo (Strawberry Character) crochet pattern brings a delightful touch of fruity fun to your handmade collection! With its plump red body, textured seeds, and tiny green leaf cap, Ichigo is as adorable as it is playful. Whether you’re crafting a kawaii-inspired amigurumi set or simply love cheerful, nature-themed crochet projects, this FREE pattern is a fantastic way to add a pop of whimsy to your creations.
Designed for beginner to intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in expressions, color variations, and even accessories! Give Ichigo a happy face, add a tiny crocheted flower, or create a whole basket of fruity friends. Perfect as a gift, a decorative piece, or a fun companion for other amigurumi characters, this strawberry is bursting with personality. Grab your hook, pick your favorite yarn, and let’s bring Ichigo to life—one stitch at a time! 🍓✨🧶
🍓 Amigurumi Ichigo (Strawberry Character) Crochet Pattern
Add a touch of fruity cuteness to your crochet collection with this bold and lovable Ichigo plush! With its vibrant red top, pixelated yellow middle, and leafy crown, this chonky berry character is bursting with personality and fun!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes and shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 20–23 cm (8–9 inches) tall using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Red 🍓 (top)
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Mustard yellow 🌟 (middle)
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Black ⚫ (bottom and mouth)
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Green 🍃 (leaf top)
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
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Safety eyes: 12 mm
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
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BLO – Back Loops Only
🍓 Main Body (Work from top down)
Start with Red:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–12. sc around (42)
Switch to Yellow and begin jagged pattern edge:
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Work pixelated edge pattern using charted color changes with black & yellow
14–24. Continue in yellow (42 sts)
Switch to Black:
25–30. sc around (42)
31. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
32. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
33. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
34. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
35. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
36. dec x6, FO and close
Stuff firmly before final round.
👀 Eyes
Insert 12 mm safety eyes between Rounds 11–12, approx. 10 stitches apart.
👄 Mouth (Black Yarn)
Using black yarn and tapestry needle, embroider a thin straight or slightly curved mouth between Rounds 15–16 centered between eyes.
🦶 Feet (Make 2 – Red)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around
Stuff lightly, FO, flatten and sew to base.
🍃 Leaf Topper (Green)
Make 5 Leaves:
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Ch 6
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sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, tr
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Ch 2, sl st into base
FO and leave long tail.
Sew all 5 leaves in a circular crown formation atop the red head.
🧵 Final Assembly
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Sew feet to base evenly apart
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Position and attach leaves
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Embroider additional seeds or dots if desired
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Adjust stuffing for symmetrical shape
Now your Ichigo amigurumi is complete — and ready to brighten any shelf with fruity charm! 🍓