Introduction
Welcome to the delightful world of Amigurumi crafting! This pattern will help you create an enchanting Strawberry Sweetheart, a whimsical character that brings joy and cuteness to any collection.
Project Details
- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
- Completion Time: Approximately 6 hours
- Size: 14cm tall
- Technique Focus: Asymmetrical shaping, front-loop details
Materials
- 100% Cotton Yarn (Sport Weight) in Red, Green, Yellow, White, and Tan
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- 9mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- FLO: front loop only
The Pattern: The Base Foundation
The Chubby Head (Make 1)
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (48)
Rounds 9-12: 48 sc (48)
Round 13: 12 sc, (inc) repeat 6 times, 12 sc, (inc) repeat 6 times, 12 sc (60)
Rounds 14-16: 60 sc (60)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, 9 stitches apart.
Round 17: 12 sc, (dec) repeat 6 times, 12 sc, (dec) repeat 6 times, 12 sc (48)
Round 18: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (42)
Round 19: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (36)
Round 20: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (30)
Round 21: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 22: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
Round 23: (sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.
The Legs (Make 2)
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Rounds 3-8: 12 sc (12)
Fasten off one leg; for the second, chain 3 and join to the first leg.
The Body
Round 9: 12 sc around first leg, 3 sc across chain, 12 sc around second leg, 3 sc across chain (30)
Round 10: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (36)
Rounds 11-13: 36 sc (36)
Round 14: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (30)
Round 15: 30 sc (30)
Round 16: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 17: 24 sc (24)
Round 18: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
Round 19: 18 sc (18)
Round 20: (sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
Fasten off, stuff firmly.
The Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rounds 2-8: 6 sc (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Unique Components
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rounds 2-8: 6 inc (12)
Round 9: 12 sc (12)
Continue with coils as described in original pattern.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Continue with rounds as described.
Chain 8. Work sc, hdc, dc, and more as described above.
Assembly
Sew the head to the body, align the features with care, and attach the arms and accessories as indicated.
Final Notes
Thank you for creating this Strawberry Sweetheart! Share your creations online with pride. Happy crocheting!
Pattern created for freeamigurumipatterns.mfa.today
Copyright Notice
This pattern is for personal use only. Do not reproduce or sell this pattern without permission.
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