Isn't this strawberry house cute? Learn to crochet a super sweet house and snail amigurumi with this easy-to-follow free pattern! It will surely steal hearts! This free crochet pattern is perfect for inspiring your child's curiosity about fairy tales. It is also a lovely gift in the summertime and to any amigurumi fan! The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy-to-follow written instructions and a photo tutorial. If you’re looking to practice crocheting in the rounds this is the perfect pattern to practice with! So, grab your hook and let’s make this sweet decoration together.
SUPPLIES YOU NEED
Before you begin, make sure you have the following materials:
cotton yarn (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50g) in the following colors: red, white, green and light yellow, a bit of yellow and pink or choose any colors you want for this project, crochet hook 2,5 mm, black beads or safety eyes 3-5 mm, scissors, tapestry needle, Fiberfil stuffing.
SKILL LEVEL
I would classify this free amigurumi crochet pattern as an advanced beginner. It is necessary to have some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.
SIZE
The ready amigurumi is approx. 13 cm high, from bottom to top, can be made bigger or smaller depending on the yarn and hook you use.
SKILLS YOU NEED
chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, increase, decrease
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch =chain
St = stitch
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
inc = increase stitch (two single crochets in the one stitch)
Dc = double crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Tc = triple crochet
Rnd = Round
* = repeat the instructions for the times indicated
(...) = total amount of stitches
TIPS
- Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral.
- Use a stitch marker or piece of yarn to keep track of the last stitch in each round
- All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern.
- When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness within the amigurumi
- Amigurumi can be made in any desired colors.
Seamless way of changing color when working in the round
Pick up the new color at the end of the round: inset your hook into the stitch, yarn over the new color and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.
To make a magic ring
- Loop the thread twice around your middle finger
- Put the hook under both loops, pull the yarn under the loops and hook the thread again
- Pull the thread through the new loop. The first crochet stitch is ready!
- Repeat the number of times needed.
- Pull the inner threads to tighten the ring.
INSTRUCTIONS
This adorable house consists of several parts which you crochet separately and then sew them together.
HOUSE
Start crocheting with red yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in the next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 5: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Round 6: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase* (36 stitches)
Round 7: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, increase* (42 stitches)
Round 8: *single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase* (48 stitches)
Round 9: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Round 10: *single crochet in each of next 7 stitches, increase* (54 stitches)
Round 11 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 54 stitches, slip stitch.
Round 12: chain 2 stitches, *fpdc in the next stitch, double crochet in the next stitch*
Round 13-15: chain 3 stitches, *fpdc in the next stitch, double crochet in the next stitch*
Round 16: single crochet in each of next stitches around
Change the yarn color
Use light yellow or any desired color
Round 1-10 (working in the back loop): single crochet in each of next stitches around
Join yarn to the first round of the yellow part:
*single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, 4 double crochets in the next stitch*, till the end of the Rnd.
Fasten off, hide yarn ends.
ROOF
Crochet with green yarn
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: *single crochet in next stitch, increase* (9 stitches)
Round 3: single crochet in each of next 9 stitches
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (12 stitches)
Round 5: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (15 stitches)
Round 6: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase* (18 stitches)
Round 7: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 8: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Round 9: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches
Round 10: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase* (36 stitches)
Round 11: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, increase* (42 stitches)
Round 12: *single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase* (48 stitches)
Round 13: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Round 14: *single crochet in each of next 7 stitches, increase* (54 stitches)
Round 15: *single crochet in each of next 8 stitches, increase* (60 stitches)
Round 16: single crochet in each of next 60 stitches
Round 17: *single crochet in each of next 9 stitches, increase* (66 stitches)
Round 18: *single crochet in each of next 10 stitches, increase* (72 stitches)
Round 19: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, 4 double crochets in the next stitch*, repeat from* till the end of the round.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
DOOR
Crochet with white yarn
Row 1: chain 5 stitches, single crochet in the second chain from the hook and each of next 2 stitches, 3 single crochets in the next stitch, working in other side of the foundation chain: single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work.
Row 2: single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, 2 single crochets in each of next 3 stitches, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work
Row 3: single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, 2 single crochets in each of next 3 stitches, single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, chain 1 stitch, turn the work
Work one round in single crochets all around the door. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
WINDOW
Crochet with yellow colored yarn
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: increase 6 times (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in the next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the window to the house.
STRAWBERRY
These tiny strawberries are very quick to make. But they are super cute! You can make more of such strawberries and put them in a small jar. It is a lovely summer decoration.
Crochet with red colored yarn.
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Round 1: 6 single crochets in a magic circle
Round 2: single crochet in each of next 6 stitches
Round 3: *single crochet in next stitch, increase*
Round 4: single crochet in each of next 9 stitches
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Round 5: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase*
Round 6: single crochet in each of next 12 stitches
Stuff slightly.
Round 7: *decrease* 6 times
Fasten off.
Second strawberry crochet as the first one.
STEM
Work with green yarn.
Round 1: 5 single crochets in a magic circle
Round 2: *single crochet in next stitch, increase*
Round 3: *slip stitch in the next stitch; chain 4; slip stitch in the 2nd stitch from the hook, slip stitch in the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch; slip stitch in the next stitch of the magic circle* 5 times
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the stem to strawberry.
Sew little beads on the strawberries or embroider the strawberry seeds (use white or yellow yarn to sew small Vs around the strawberries),
Sew or glue stems to the top of the strawberry. Do not sew or glue the tips of the leaves.
FLOWER
Start crocheting with yellow yarn.
Round 1: chain 2 stitches, 10 single crochets into the second stitch from the hook, slip stitch. Or: 10 single crochets into the magic ring, slip stitch.
Change the color of yarn to white
Round 2: *chain 3 stitches, 2 double crochets into the next stitch, 2 double crochet and chain of 3 stitches in the next stitch, slip stitch into the same stitch and into the next stitch*, repeat from* to* 5 times.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Since all the elements of your house are crocheted, it´s time to sew them together. Use a blunt sewing needle.
Sew door and window to the house.
Attach strawberries and flower to the roof. Weave in all ends. Decorate as desired.
Stuff the house and sew the roof onto it.
SNAIL
BODY and HEAD
Crochet with beige yarn or with the color of yarn your choice.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring.
Round 2: *increase, single crochet in the next stitch* (9 stitches)
Round 3: single crochet in each of next 9 stitches
Round 4: *increase, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (12 stitches)
Round 5: *increase, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (15 stitches)
Begin stuffing and continue stuffing as you work.
Rounds 6-17: single crochet in each of next 18 stitches
Turn the work. Work in rows.
Rows 18-22: single crochet in each of next 10 stitches, turn the work.
Row 23: decrease 5 times
Row 24: decrease, single crochet in the next stitch, decrease
Crochet in rounds:
Round 25: pick up 5 stitches, single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, pick up 5 stitches, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches (18 stitches)
Round 26: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 4 stitches* (15 stitches)
Rounds 27-33: single crochet in each of next 15 stitches
Round 34 (working into the front loop): increase every stitch (30 stitches)
Rounds 35-38: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches
Round 39: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches)
Round 40: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (18 stitches)
Round 41: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (12 stitches)
Round 42: *decrease* 6 times.
Fasten off, hide yarn ends.
Work with green yarn.
All around the snail´s body work one round:
*2 double crochets in the next stitch, 3 double crochets in the next stitch*, repeat from* till the end of the round.
Fasten off, hide yarn ends.
ANTENNA (2x)
Start crocheting with pink yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring.
Round 2: *increase, single crochet in the next stitch* (9 stitches)
Round 3: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (6 stitches)
Round 4: single crochet in each of next 6 stitches
Change the yarn color to beige
Rounds 5-6: single crochet in each of next 6 stitches
Stuff slightly. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
SHELL
Crochet with pink yarn or the color of yarn your choice.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring.
Round 2: *increase, single crochet in the next stitch* (9 stitches)
Round 3: *increase, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (12 stitches)
Round 4: single crochet in each of next 12 stitches
Round 5: *single crochet in the next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)
Round 6 (working into the back loop): *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, increase* (21 stitches)
Round 7 (working into the back loop): *single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 8 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 24 stitches
Round 9 (working into the back loop): *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Round 10 (working into the back loop): *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase* (36 stitches)
Round 11 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 36 stitches
Round 12 (working into the back loop): *decrease, single crochet in each of next 4 stitches* (30 stitches)
Round 13: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches)
Stuff the shell firmly.
Round 14: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (18 stitches)
Round 15: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (12 stitches)
Round 16: *decrease* 6 times.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing
ASSEMBLY
Sew eyes to the head. Attach two black little beads. Embroider the mouth using a long piece of black or any color of yarn.
Take the body and stitch the shell in place to secure.
Congratulations! Your cute crochet strawberry house is now complete. Enjoy your new handmade friends.
I hope you enjoyed crocheting amigurumis and found the pattern helpful. I would love to see your finished amigurumi, so share a picture here or on Instagram by tagging me @tansuluucrafthaus.
Happy crocheting! Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day!
