A tiny crocheted strawberry is the sweetest little keychain or bag charm. It’s a fun project, quick to make and a lovely choice when you want something cute, hand-made and easy to personalise.
Why you’ll love this project
This is a simple, cheerful and tiny strawberry keychain. It is a great project to practice simple amigurumi shaping without doing anything too big or complicated.
Supplies Needed
Red or pink yarn for the strawberry- green yarn for the top leaves.
Crochet hook
Zucchini Fritters
Yarn Knitting needle
scissor
Keyring / clasp
Choose a yarn and hook size that will provide the fit and texture you want.
Best Yarn For This Pattern
Good for a neat shape and clear stitches is a fine cotton or cotton-blend yarn. You can also use a slightly fluffier yarn if you want a softer,plush look but the stitch definition may be less visible.
Level of skill
Beginners suitable. This tutorial is a basic stitch tutorial step by step.
Fit & Size Guide
You can make your strawberry bigger or smaller by changing the thickness of your yarn and size of your hook. You can add more rounds to make the fruit more full, or keep it small for a tiny charm.
Stitches Incorporated
- Loop magic
- single crochet stitch
- Double crochet
How to Do It
Located the Foundation
Start a magic ring and work the base of the strawberry in rounds of crochet. This is what makes the project have the rounded bottom, and the amigurumi shape.
Work the Main
Crochet around to create the body of the strawberry. As it develops, the form tends to appear broader in the center and narrower at the apex.
Resize
Repeat the body rounds until you have a strawberry the size you want. Before closing the top, add stuffing to keep it soft and rounded.
Join or Form
When the body is almost done, neatly close up the top, and prepare the green part. The leafy top is either made separately or added at the end to give the strawberry a finished look.
Edge Finish
Fit the green top, neatly finish off and add the keyring. Tuck the ends in well so the charm stays on if you use it on keys or a bag.
Useful Tips
- Use a stitch marker so you won’t lose your place in the rounds.
- Work the stitches fairly tightly, so that the filling does not show.
- Add the stuffing gradually for a better shape.
- Close the top neatly, then attach the key ring.
- Weave in the ends tightly, as keychains get a lot of use.
Common Errors to Avoid
- With slack tension
- Overstuff the strawberry
- Forgetting to do the first stitch of each round
- Unevenly attaching the leaves
- The keychain hardware was not fastened properly
Customization Suggestions
Go for a bright red, a soft pink or even a pastel for a cute look. You can add a small bow, face or make it into a bag charm instead of a keychain. Or sweet would be a tiny flower or a contrasting leaf colour.
Ideas for style
Use it on your keys, purse, tote bag, zipper pull or gift wrapping. It also makes a cute handmade add-on for spring baskets, party favors or small crochet gift sets.
Care Instructions:
If necessary, wash gently in cool water. Gently press out excess water, reshape with hands and lay flat to dry. Do not pull hard on the keyring part.
Length of time
This will take a few hours depending on your speed, yarn, size and stitch pattern.
Summary
This crochet strawberry keychain is a cute little project that sounds quick, useful, and adorable. It’s a good way to get rid of bits of yarn, and make something bright and cheerful that you can carry around.
FAQs
Can beginners make this project?
Yes, it is a good beginner project with simple stitches and a small shape.
Do I need to use the exact same yarn?
No. Choose a yarn and hook that give you the look and size you want.
Can I use this as a bag charm too?
Yes, it works nicely as a keychain or a small bag accessory.
Do I have to stuff it?
A little stuffing helps it hold its strawberry shape better.
Can I make it bigger?
Yes. Use thicker yarn and a larger hook, or continue until you reach your desired size.
