Strawberry Love

We are devouring punnet after punnet of British grown strawberries this summer, I just can't seem to get enough of them. Along with nectarines and cherries, they are a true taste of the summer season for me, and as a summer-loving soul I cannot resist their sweet charms. As a family we eat a lot of fruit every day, and it's my go-to solution during the holidays when the Little People seem to be continuously snacking and grazing. 

During this past week I've been working on the big Creative Community project for Yarndale*, and have been searching for pretty little crochet things to add some extra decoration to my makes. Flowers are the obvious choice, and I always love creating a bit of floral embellishment, but I was after something a little different. I looked at crochet butterflies (I've already designed bees and ladybirds) but decided that butterflies were something I'd love to explore in more detail at a later date. So I was thinking of various pretty summer things, and suddenly the idea of strawberries popped into my mind.

There are already plenty of crochet strawberry patterns out there in the world, but I wanted to have a go at creating my own.

I've had a huge amount of fun playing around, and really it would be selfish of me to keep my strawberry-making know-how all to myself don't you think? So I've spent today making, photographing and writing a tutorial, and it is right here all ready and waiting for you in the usual place.

{STRAWBERRY TUTORIAL}

I've named the pattern "Strawberry Appliqué" - appliqué is a very useful term if you are searching for two dimensional crochet patterns as opposed to three dimensional ones. At some point I'd love to make some three dimensional strawberries as I've got a partly made Summer Wreath sitting in my studio and I know it really must contain some summer fruits. But right now, it's all about the flat things......

.....this is a little taster of the "Creative Hearts" project for Yarndale* 2017 which will launch tomorrow. There will be a full tutorial for making the heart decoration shown here, as well as lots more beautiful hearty inspiration and details of how you can join in with the project. I'm excited to show you what I've been working on!

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**Yarndale is a creative yarn festival held in North Yorkshire, UK. It is a for-profit organisation, and I am one of the five organisers. You can find more details on the Yarndale website.

 

Comments

[Louise Hankes]

Genious! I do not crochet, but admire everything that you are doing with this medium. Love your work and your inspiration.

[Elisa]

Truly lovely. Love the photo of it next to the real strawberries too. I will have to give the pattern a try at some point soon!

[debbie]

PLease let me know where you have the heart pattern

[Dawn]

Genius Lucy! You manage to brighten even the darkest and wettest day with your jolly posts that are always uplifting and inspiring. Thank you!

[Angela-Southern USA]

Love it! Summer fruit here in the southern US always brings to mind blackberries and peaches, the summer just wouldn't be the same without them. I look forward to hearing what you have in store for Yarndale this year.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Michèle CARRIQUE-SORLIN]

Thnxxx sooo much Lucy !
I'll make it for my Lovely grand daughter n put all in line for hooking it in her bedroom ...

[Cathy Selway]

A fruit theme is fantastic! What about peaches, pineapples, and other exotic fruits?

[Anne]

Cute strawberry and heart!♡

[bekki]

We have a fridge full of strawberries at the mo too. They taste so good in the summer. Your heart with applique strawberry is really pretty.

[Karen]

Those are beautiful looking strawberries. Stupid question, but strawberries and cream- what exactly is the cream? What would a US equivalent be? I've imagined it as heavy/double cream.

[Lenore]

Strawberry is adorable. Thank you for sharing the tutorial Lucy. X

[marie s]

That's gorgeous Lucy. It's winter where I am so no strawberries yet. Waiting for summer as I too love summer fruits. Can't wait to join in the yarn dale project. Will you please please share the patterns for the hearts you posted in the facebook group too. I love the floral one.

[CJ]

Gorgeous crochet strawberry, clever you. We're eating masses of them here too, along with nectarines and raspberries. Oh glorious summer. CJ xx

[Pom Pom]

Adorable! You're a wonder, Lucy.

[Arlene]

Mmmm Strawberries. A summer favourite here in Canada too. Lovely colors and sweet heart. Looking forward to the Yarndale details.

~ Arlene

[Teresa Kasner]

I love the strawberry applique you designed! It looked so cute sitting on a plate next to the real thing.. you're lucky to still have strawberries growing there - ours are all done in Oregon, USA. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

[Karen]

I love crochet hearts, this is gorgeous 😊
Karen x

[Kimmy]

So cute. It would make a very cute potholder or kitchen decoration.

[jackie]

I love your flowers also the heart and strawberry designs