If you love cute, fruit-themed crochet projects, this Strawberry Granny Square pattern is exactly what you need! It’s a fun and beginner-friendly design that works up quickly and is easy to mix and match with other classic granny squares. Whether you’re building a scrap-busting blanket, a colorful throw, or a whimsical pillow cover, this sweet strawberry block is a perfect addition to your project lineup.
Tutti Frutti Granny Squares Collection
This Strawberry Granny Square is part of a larger fruit-themed granny square collection. If you enjoy working on granny square crochet patterns, this collection is a great way to practice different techniques while creating charming, coordinated blocks you can combine into any project you like.
Video Tutorial
Watch the full step-by-step video tutorial below to guide you through the pattern. If you find any written instructions unclear, watching along is a great way to confirm your stitch counts and technique.
How to Crochet a Strawberry Granny Square – Video Tutorial
Materials
- Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7 / UK 7) crochet hook
- Yarn: Aran weight (size 4, Medium)
- Tapestry needle
Yarn
The sample uses the following yarn colors:
- A – Blush Pink
- B – Lime Green
- C – Champagne White
Feel free to substitute any aran weight yarn that works with your hook.
Finished Size
4″ (10 cm)
Gauge
4 rounds of a standard granny square = 4″ (10 cm).
If you’re new to mastering the basic granny square, getting your gauge right before starting this pattern is a good idea so your blocks stay consistent.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
| Ch | Chain |
| Hdc | Half Double Crochet |
| Dc | Double Crochet |
| Inc | Increase |
| MC | Magic Circle |
| RS | Right Side |
| Sc | Single Crochet |
| Sk | Skip |
| Sp | Space |
| Sl St | Slip Stitch |
| St | Stitch |
| Yo | Yarn Over |
Special Stitches
Back Loop Only (BLO) Work only into the back loop of the indicated stitch.
Increase (Inc) Work 2 stitches into the same indicated stitch. The pattern will specify whether to use sc, hdc, dc, or tr for the increase.
Magic Circle (MC) An adjustable loop used to start crocheting in the round, allowing you to close the center tightly.
Pattern Notes
- “sc 2” means sc 1 into each of the next 2 stitches.
- (…) – Repeat the instructions inside the brackets the indicated number of times.
- *… – Repeat the instructions from * the indicated number of times.
- […] – Work all the instructions inside the brackets into the same indicated stitch.
Strawberry Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern
Strawberry
Using A, make a MC.
Round 1. Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc 12 in MC, join with a sl st in first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2. Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), hdc 1 in first st, [dc 4], [hdc 1, sc 1], sc 1, sc inc 1, hdc 2, sc inc 1, sc 1, [sc 1, hdc 1], [dc 4], hdc 1, join with a sl st in first hdc. (22 sts)
Round 3. Ch 1, sc 2, sc inc 3, sc 5, [sc 1, hdc 1], ch 1 (bottom of strawberry!), [hdc 1, sc 1], sc 5, sc inc 3, sc 2, join with a sl st in first sc. (31 sts, 1 ch)
Fasten off A.
Squaring
RS facing, hold your strawberry with the bottom up and join C in BLO of the ch-1 of round 3.
Round 4. BLO sc 1 in same st as joining, ch 1, sk 3, [BLO dc 3] in next st, ch 2, [BLO dc 3] in next, ch 1, sk 2, BLO sc inc 1, ch 1, sk 2, [BLO sc 2, BLO hdc 1] in next st, ch 2, [BLO hdc 3] in next st, ch 1, sk 2, BLO hdc 2, ch 1, sk 2, [BLO hdc 3] in next st, ch 2, [BLO hdc 1, BLO sc 2] in next, ch 1, sk 2, BLO sc inc 1, ch 1, sk 2, [BLO dc 3] in next st, ch 2, [BLO dc 3] in next, ch 1, sk 3, BLO sc 1 in beginning ch-1, join with a sl st in first sc.
Round 5. Sl st in next ch-1 sp and ch 2 (counts as the post of a dc), [dc 2] in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, *[dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, ([dc 3] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice. Repeat from * 3 times. [Dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] in last ch-2 sp, ch 1, [dc 3] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st in first dc (and not into the initial ch-2!).
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Leaves
RS facing, hold your square with the bottom of the strawberry facing down. Join B in the stitch on round 3 next to the top, right corner (or left corner if you are left-handed).
Row 1. Ch 1 (counts as a sl st), FLO sl st 2, ch 4, sl st 1 in second ch from hook, sl st 2, FLO sl st 1 in next st on round 3, FLO sl st 2. (6 sl sts, 1 stem)
Row 2. Ch 4, tilt your square so that you can crochet into the lower loops of the sl sts made in row 1.
Sl st in the lower loop of the first sl st, (ch 4, sl st in the lower loop of next sl st) 5 times.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Using a length of C, embroider the seeds onto the strawberry.
Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.
Your Strawberry Granny Square is complete! 🍓
This cheerful little block pairs beautifully with other granny square designs. If you enjoy making decorative crochet squares like this one, you might also love this Daisy Granny Square free crochet pattern for another floral option to add to your collection. And if you’re looking for more ways to use your finished squares, check out these charming crochet décor patterns for creative project inspiration.
