Crochet Strawberry Plush With Leafy Green Top and Seed Stitching

This crochet strawberry plush stands about 13 cm tall, with a green leafy top and small seeds stitched one at a time across the body. It sits upright on a shelf or a kitchen windowsill. People buy it as a kitchen piece, as a nursery ornament, or as a small gift that needs no explaining.

How each crochet strawberry plush is made

1. Body. The body is crocheted in the round from the tip upwards and filled as it grows.
2. Base. The base is shaped slightly flat so the finished piece stands without leaning.
3. Leaves. The green top is worked separately as five pointed leaves and sewn on.
4. Seeds. Seeds are embroidered across the body by hand, which is the slowest part of the work.

Why the shape stands up

A fruit shape is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, which is the wrong way round for standing. On a crochet strawberry plush we work a small flat base into the point and fill the lower half more firmly than the upper half. The result sits steady on a shelf instead of toppling onto its side.

Cotton suits this piece because red holds its depth in cotton better than in many soft yarns, and the matte surface stops the body looking plastic. If you would rather have something fuzzy to hold, we can use a brushed yarn, though the seed stitching shows less clearly. Pale strawberry tones are also possible for a nursery. A name can be embroidered on the underside, free of charge, which suits a new baby present.

Crochet strawberry plush specification

Made to order and shipped worldwide

Nothing is made in advance, so please allow 5-10 working days of making time in Hanoi before the parcel is posted, then the delivery time below. Every parcel is tracked, and the full terms are set out in our shipping information.

Care

Hand wash in cool water with a mild soap. Press the water out with a towel, reshape the piece while it is damp and leave it to air dry away from direct sunlight. Cotton keeps its shape well when it is treated this way. Longer notes are in our amigurumi care guide.

Questions people ask

Can the crochet strawberry plush have a face?

Yes. A simple embroidered face is free on request. Left plain it reads more as fruit than as a toy, which suits a kitchen shelf.

Is it suitable for a baby?

With an embroidered face and no safety eyes it has no hard parts. Supervise a child under three, as with any soft toy.

Can I have it in another colour?

You can. Pale pink, cream and deep burgundy all work, and the colour change costs nothing extra.

How do I ask for a set?

Message us on Facebook Messenger and we will price a group of two or three together.

Fruit pieces are a common baby shower present because they suit a nursery shelf as well as a kitchen. Our article on crochet baby gifts has more of them, and a crochet strawberry plush is one of the simplest to post.