Strawberry Fruit Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

Super Chunky / Bulky
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

6.5mm
Needle Type

Straight, Crochet Hook
Techniques

Stocking Stitch, Basic Shaping, Garter

What you need to know

Learn how to knit a strawberry fruit toy with Val Pierce's easy knitting pattern.

This plump strawberry toy is a great companion for play breaks and storytimes, and kids are going to love her bright, eye-catching colours! This adorable fruit toy makes a great gift and is a fab starter project for beginners wishing to master their shaping skills. She's wonderfully simple to knit, just make sure to attach her legs and arms securely if she's to be a present for a curious child!

What do I need?

Yarn: Robin Super Chunky, shades 0042 Red, two 100g balls, 0016 Apple Green, 0136 Mustard Yellow, one 100g ball of each, small amounts of Black, Pink and White DK
Needles: 6.5mm
Buttons: daisy, two
Crochet hook: 3.5mm, 5mm
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch holder

Sizing

Height: 28cm

Top knit tip

If you’d prefer not to crochet, then you can make the eyes and cheeks from felt instead, or alternatively knit a few very simple circles.

Meet the designer

Designer Val Pierce is best known for her utterly adorable toy patterns. If you loved making this pattern, then why not make Val's fruit playset pattern next? You can find even more toy designs from Val Pierce here.

How to access this pattern

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