Berry sweet and simple. Hugh the Strawberry is a beginner(ish) pattern that captures the garden-fresh charm of everyone’s favorite summer fruit. He’s jam-packed with personality and quick to work up—a satisfying stitch from start to finish. Let your creativity ripen.

Prep Hugh for Valentine’s Day with a chocolate dip, or add some cream in honor of Wimbledon with the dipped modification.

MATERIALS
This pattern uses the following medium weight beginner yarns:

Hejin Yarn in:
Cherry Red
Dark Spring Green
Pale Yellow/Lemon Chiffon
Black

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)
Chain (ch)
Skip stitch (sk st)
Fasten off
Invisible fasten off
Embroidery