Bring a touch of handmade charm to your kitchen with this Crochet Strawberry Potholder! Cute, colorful, and practical, this project is perfect for adding a cheerful pop of fruit-inspired décor while protecting your hands from hot pots and pans. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a fun, manageable pattern or an experienced crocheter wanting a quick and satisfying make, this strawberry potholder is both enjoyable to stitch and useful in everyday cooking. It also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for housewarmings, holidays, or anyone who loves cozy, cottage-style kitchens.
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Medium Worsted Yarn G crochet hook, if you want it bigger than 4.5 x 5 inches then go up on hook size! Scissors Yarn needle Stitch marker
Abbreviations
ch – chain dc – double crochet sc – single crochet st – stitch rep – repeat sl st — slip stitch
Yarn:
* Green yarn (for stem)
* Red yarn (for strawberry)
* Crochet hook:
* Stitch marker
* Scissors
**Stitches used**
* Chain (ch)
* Slip stitch (sl st)
* Single crochet (sc)
* Double crochet (dc)
Green Yarn, G hook or for a bigger size, go up on hook size.
1. In Magic Circle, Chain 1, Work 10 single crochets in the ring.
Hanging Loop, Chain 10, sl st, sl st in the next stitch
3. Chain 3 (counts as first dc). dc the same stitch, 2dctog cluster in the next stich and each stitch around to the beginning.
A 2 dc together (2dctog) cluster is made by joining two double crochets into one stitch. Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops (leave two loops on the hook), then repeat in the next stitch; yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook to finish the cluster.
* Finish around, fasten off green yarn.
Strawberry Body (Red Yarn)
1. Attach Red Yarn with a slip knot onto the hook.
* Insert hook between the cluster stitches by the beginning stitches.
* Pull red yarn through.
Chain 3, In each space between stem clusters,
work 3 double crochets (dc)** together as a group in the same stitch, (To make 3 double crochets (dc) together in the same stitch, yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through two loops, leaving the last two loops on your hook. Repeat this process two more times in the same stitch until you have four loops on your hook, then yarn over and pull through all loops to complete the group.)
*ch 1, work 3 dc in the next space in between the clusters, ch 1, *Repeat to the last space, work 4dc togethere cluster, (A 4 dc crochet together cluster is a stitch where four double crochets are partially worked and joined into one. First, yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops (leave the last two loops on the hook). Repeat this process three more times in the same or indicated stitches until you have five loops on your hook. Finally, yarn over and pull through all loops to complete the cluster.)
Rows 3–7 or until you have two cluster stitches left:
You will now repeat rows, gradually **reducing** the width to shape the strawberry.
**ch 1, Turn, sl st into the space, ch 3, work 3 double crochets (dc)** together as a group in the same stitch, *ch 1, work 3 dc in the next space in between the clusters, ch 1, *Repeat to the last space, work 4 dc together. (A 4 dc crochet together cluster is a stitch where four double crochets are partially worked and joined into one. First, yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops (leave the last two loops on the hook). Repeat this process three more times in the same or indicated stitches until you have five loops on your hook. Finally, yarn over and pull through all loops to complete the cluster.) **Repeat each row.
Final Rows (Closing the Strawberry)
Continue reducing by:
* Using **4‑dc clusters** at the ends.
* Fewer, ch 1, 3‑dc groups, ch 1, in the middle.
2. When only a 2 clusters remain, Slip stitch to secure.
* Fasten off.
In conclusion, this Crochet Strawberry Potholder is a delightful blend of function and creativity, making it a rewarding project for any crochet enthusiast. With its charming design and practical use, it’s a wonderful way to brighten your kitchen or create a thoughtful handmade gift. Whether you crochet one or a whole set, this sweet strawberry potholder is sure to bring warmth, color, and handmade joy to every stitch.
