Crochet Strawberry Applique

The Crochet Strawberry Applique is a delightful and charming addition to any project you create. With its bright red color and cute design, this applique is sure to bring a sweet touch to your work. Whether you're adding it to a blanket, hat, or bag, the crochet strawberry applique will instantly jazz up your creation and make it stand out. The detailed texture and tiny seeds give it a realistic look that adds a fun and playful element. It's a fun and easy project for both beginners and experienced crocheters, perfect for adding a splash of color and whimsy to your handmade items. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let's create something berry-licious together!

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS

approx. size: 2.75"height x 1.50"length
...but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.25mm (D)
*Worsted weight yarn: Red (4yds) & Lime Green (2yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Embroidery Floss: White
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread

The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.
You slip stitch on the first sc, not on top of the chain 1.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Invisible join
Other side of the foundation chains

STRAWBERRY with red
Rnd 1: ch7, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 6dc in last ch, other side of the fountain chains dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 2 chs, 2sc in next ch (18)
Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next st, 2sc in next st, sc in next st, join to 1st st with the invisible join (24)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

Note: you’ll be crocheting all the leaves and stem at once.
LEAVES & STEM with lime green
1st leaf: ch5, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch (3)
2nd leaf: ch6, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch, sl st in last ch (4)
3rd leaf: ch5, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch (3)
Stem: sl st in the 2nd leaf and ch5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, sl st in the 1st leaf

ASSEMBLE
I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people like to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I personally like to use matching thread).
LEAVES...sew them to the rounded part of the strawberry.

SEEDS...using white embroidery floss, embroider little seeds around the strawberry.