How to Make a Crochet Strawberry Shortcake
Crochet Strawberry Shortcake is a delightful project that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the cozy art of crochet. Crafting your very own plush strawberry shortcake can be a fun and rewarding experience, perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your home or gifting to a friend who adores all things cute and quirky.
With a mix of bright reds, greens, and creamy colors, this crocheted treat can brighten up any space and bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether you're new to crocheting or a seasoned pro, this project is sure to be a berry exciting adventure filled with creativity and joy as you stitch your way to a whimsical creation that looks good enough to eat.What You Need
- Worsted weight acrylic yarn
- Colors: Tan, white, pink, and red
- Size F (3.75 mm) hook
- Polyester fiber fill
- 3D fabric in pink or white
- Yarn needle
- Clip to keep your place
- Scissors
Shortcake
Work in continuous rounds using Tan yarn.
- Chain 2
- Round 1: Work 6 sc in the first chain
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 st
- Round 3: *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st, rep from * around - 18 st
- Round 4: *2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around - 24 st
- Round 5: *2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around - 30 st
- Round 6: *2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * around - 36 st
- Round 7: *2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * around - 42 st
- Round 8: *2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts, rep from * around - 48 st
- Round 9: *2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 7 sts, rep from * around - 54 st
- Round 10: *2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 8 sts, rep from * around - 60 st
- Round 11: sc in each sc, working in back loops only - 60 st
- Round 12-13: sc in each sc - 60 st
- Round 14: sc in each sc, working in back loops only - 60 st
- Round 15: *Sc2tog, sc in each of the next 8 sts, rep from * around - 54 st
- Round 16: *Sc2tog, sc in each of the next 7 sts, rep from * around - 48 st
- Round 17: *Sc2tog, sc in each of the next 6 sts, rep from * around - 42 st
- Round 18: *Sc2tog, sc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * around - 36 st
- Round 19: *Sc2tog, sc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * around - 30 st
- Round 20: *Sc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around - 24 st
- Round 21: *Sc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around - 18 st
- Round 22: *Sc2tog, sc in each of the next 1 sts, rep from * around - 12 st
- Stuff lightly
- Round 23: sc2tog around - 6 st
- Sew up end and weave in ends
Whipped Topping
Work in continuous rounds, back loops only using White yarn.
- Chain 2
- Round 1: Work 6 sc in the first chain
- Round 2: sc in each sc - 6 st
- Round 3: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 st
- Round 4: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 24 st
- Round 5: sc in each sc - 24 st
- Round 6: sc2tog around - 12 st
Strawberry Slices
Make 3 or more.
With pink yarn, chain 6. Skip the first chain from the hook and work:
- 2 sc
- 1 hdc
- 2 dc
- Chain 2
- sl st to center st
- Chain 2
- 2 dc
- 1 hdc
- 2 sc
Finish off with red yarn, sc around the edge of the slice; you can start at the top or the bottom.
Assembly
Sew strawberry slices to the top of the shortcake. Lightly stuff the whipped topping and sew it to the center of the top. Optionally, accent strawberry slices with 3D paint.