One berry, endless possibilities. Hugh the Dipped Strawberry is a beginner(ish) pattern that moonlights as the perfect gift all year round. Go classic with strawberries and cream for a Wimbledon treat, or dip him in chocolate for something a little more romantic. However you style him, Hugh is all the luxury of a fancy dipped berry with absolutely none of the melting.

MATERIALS
This pattern uses the following medium weight beginner yarns:

Easy Peasy Yarn in:
Dark Brown (for chocolate dip)
Brown (for chocolate dip)
Black

Hejin Yarn in:
Cherry Red
Dark Spring Green
Pale Yellow/Lemon Chiffon
White (for cream dip)

2 × 10mm safety eyes
Stuffing
4mm hook
Scissors
Darning/tapestry needle

TERMS & TECHNIQUES
This pattern uses U.S. terms and is completed in the round, unless otherwise noted. For best results, complete with yarn over stitches.

Rounds (r)
Magic ring (mr)
Single crochet (sc)
Half double crochet (hdc)
Double crochet (dc)
Increase (inc)
Invisible decrease (dec)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Slip stitch join (sl st join)
Chain (ch)
Skip stitch (sk st)
Back loop only (blo)
Front loop only (flo)
Color change (cc)
Fasten off
Invisible fasten off
Embroidery