How to Create Adorable Crochet Ice Cream Treats

Crochet ice cream is a delightful and whimsical craft that adds a touch of sweetness to any setting. By using colorful yarn and intricate crochet patterns, you can create a charming collection of pretend ice cream cones, sundaes, or popsicles. The best part about crocheting ice cream is that you can let your creativity run wild - play with different textures, sizes, and toppings to make each piece unique and delicious-looking.

Abbreviations

sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
ch: chain
st: stitch
inc: increase
dec: decrease
sl st: slip stitch
skp: skip
F/O: Fasten off

Materials

• 2 mm crochet hook
• Cotton yarn in light brown, pink, white, and red
• Needle for sewing
• Stuffing
• Scissors
• Glue

Note: This project is worked in continuous rounds.

Cone Instructions

Using light brown:

1. R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 4 sc
2. R2: inc around (8)
3. R3: sc, inc, repeat 4x (12)
4. R4: 2 sc, inc, repeat 4x (16)
5. R5-7: sc around
6. R8: 3 sc, inc, repeat 4x (20)
7. R9-10: sc around
8. R11: 4 sc, inc, repeat 4x (24)
9. R12-14: sc around
10. R15: 5 sc, inc, repeat 4x (28)
11. R16-17: sc around
12. F/O leaving a long tail for sewing

Ice Cream Ball Instructions

Using pink:

1. R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 4 sc
2. R2: inc around (8)
3. R3: sc, inc, repeat 4x (12)
4. R4: 2 sc, inc, repeat 4x (16)
5. R5: 3 sc, inc, repeat 4x (20)
6. R6: 4 sc, inc, repeat 4x (24)
7. R7: 5 sc, inc, repeat 4x (28)
8. R8: sc around
9. R9: 6 sc, inc, repeat 4x (32)
10. R10-11: sc around
11. R12: sl st, skp 1, 4dc, skp 1, repeat around
12. F/O

Topping Instructions

Using white:

1. R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
2. R2: inc around (12)
3. R3: 4dc, sl st, repeat 6x
4. F/O leaving a long tail for sewing

Cherry Instructions

Using red:

1. R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 4 sc
2. R2: inc around (8)
3. R3: 3 sc, inc, repeat 2x (10)
4. R4: 4 sc, inc, repeat 2x (12)
5. Stuff
6. F/O leaving a long tail for sewing

Finishing Touches

• Stuff the cone with fiberfill and sew the ice cream ball on top of the ice cream cone. Add more stuffing before it's sewn completely.
• Sew or glue the topping on the ice cream ball.
• Sew the cherry on top of its topping.