Watch how to do the strawberry stitch pattern

Watch Ashley Kinser's for DIY Everywhere video above to learn how to crochet the strawberry pattern.
The things that can be done with a length of yarn and a crochet hook are amazing. The strawberry stitch is a beginner stitch that combines the chain, the single crochet and the double crochet. The hardest part about the stitch is changing the color of the yarn while crocheting.
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To keep from having all kinds of loose ends of yarn, you will "run" the color that you are not currently crocheting along the top of the finished row while you crochet the color you want. Simply trade colors and "run" the other color when it's time to switch colors.
Since this stitch is unusual, you will want to be certain that you pick the right projects to use it on. The wrist bag above goes great with this pattern.
Iin Wibisono expands the idea and creates a shoulder bag with a drawstring. The very ends of the strings are large strawberries.
HappyBerry Crochet alters the typical strawberry stitch sizes down to half double crochets and creates a square of strawberries to add to her crocheted play rug. RAZKA Handmade has created a purse using the the strawberry stitch.
Same as the Ravelry drawstring bag above, this bag just uses a different set of colors.
Another great use for this unique stitch is making a tea cozy. The covering for the teapot lid is one large berry.
Children love colorful clothing, so it's perfect for making a child's beret.
To do a practice strawberry stitch, you will begin with a chain of 15. Chain one and do single crochets (sc) across the chain. Chain one and do one sc in each sc for the first three scs. In sc four, do five double crochets (dcs). Do three scs in each sc and then another set of five dcs. Continue the pattern all the way across. At the end of the row, do a single chain, turn, sc in the next three scs. Do a single crochet 5 together (sc5tog) in the top of the dcs. Place a sc in each of the next three sc and then repeat the sc5tog. Do this to the end of the row.​
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