Crochet Americana Ice Cream Cozy
Brighten up your summer with the charming Crochet Americana Ice Cream Cozy! This delightful accessory not only keeps your hands warm while indulging in your favorite frozen treats but also adds a touch of fun to your ice cream experience. With its patriotic colors and cozy design, it's the perfect way to show off your love for ice cream and the USA. So, grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to create your very own Americana Ice Cream Cozy for a summer filled with sweetness and style!
Materials
100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Brown – 50yds[45m]
White – 50 yds[45m]
Yellow – 20 yds[18m]
Red – 30yds[27m]
White – 25yds[23m]
Blue – 35yds[32m]
Blue – 35yds[32m]
Red – 40yds[36m]
White – 40yds[36m]
H/8/5.00mm Crochet Hook
12mm Black Gems [Eagle Eyes]
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Optional Materials
3D Fabric Paint or Star Buttons [Stars]
Hot Glue Gun / Stick [Eagle]
Gauge
13 sc x 16 rows = 4”
Finished Measurements
Approximately 4″ tall
Stitch Guide
- arnd = around
- ch = chain
- Lsc = Long single crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
Notes
- Beginning ch-1 does not count as a stitch.
- Cozies are worked from the bottom up.
- The majority is worked in the round with no joins or beginning chains.
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
Optional: Use fabric paint to add star details or buy mini star buttons.
Special Stitches
Long Single Crochet (Lsc)
Insert hook in space between stitches two rows below (working OVER the previous rows created), pull up a loop to height of working row, YO, pull through both loops on hook. AKA Spike Stitch.
Instructions
Stars & Stripes Ice Cream Cozy
Bottom (Make 2)
With Red,
- R1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
- R2: 2 sc arnd (12)
- R3: *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
- R4: *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
Hold the two circles together and sc arnd the edge, working through both layers to join them. Continue to sides:
Sides
With Red,
- R1. *2 sc, sc x 3* arnd (30)
- R2-4. sc arnd (30)
With White,
- R5-6. sc arnd (30)
With Red,
- R7-8. sc arnd (30)
With White,
- R9-10. sc arnd (30)
With Red,
- R11-12. sc arnd (30)
With Blue,
- R13-14. sc arnd (30)
- R15. *2 sc, sc x 4* arnd (36)
- R16-17. sc arnd; Fasten at the end of R17.
Eagle Ice Cream Cozy
Bottom (Make 2)
With Red,
- R1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
- R2: 2 sc arnd (12)
- R3: *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
- R4: *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
Hold the two circles together and sc arnd the edge, working through both layers to join them. Continue to sides:
Sides
With Brown,
- R1. *2 sc, sc x 3* arnd (30)
- R2-10. sc arnd (30)
With White,
- R11. *Lsc, sc x 2* arnd (20 sc, 10 Lsc)
- R12. sc arnd (30)
- R13. *2 sc, sc x 4* arnd (36)
- R14-17. sc arnd; Fasten at the end of R17.
Eagle Beak
With Yellow,
- R1. Ch 3, sc in 2nd chain from hook and across, turn (2)
- R2. Ch 1, sc across (2)
- R3. Ch 1, dec, do not turn
- R4. Ch 1, sc in the end of each row and in each st arnd, sc in beginning ch-1; Fasten.
Eagle Wings (Make 2)
With Brown,
- R1. Make magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
- R2. 2 sc arnd (12)
- R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
- R4. Fold circle in half, sc in each st, working through both layers to join, turn (9)
- R5. Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in first st, *sl st, (sc, ch 1, sc)* in next two sts, leave remaining sts unworked; Fasten.
Eagle Feet (Make 2)
With Yellow,
- R1. Ch 4, sc in 2nd chain from hook and across, turn (3)
- R2. Ch 1, sc across (3)
- R3. Ch 1, (sc, sl st) across; Fasten.
Top Hat Ice Cream Cozy
Bottom (Make 2)
With Blue,
- R1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
- R2: 2 sc arnd (12)
- R3: *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
- R4: *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
- R5. *2 sc, sc x 3* arnd (30)
Hold the two circles together and sc arnd the edge, working through both layers to join them. Continue to sides:
Sides
With Blue,
- R1. BLO sc arnd (30)
- R2-4. sc arnd (30)
Optional: Stitch stars arnd band as desired before moving on.
With Red,
- R5. Attach yarn to BLO of next unworked st: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, sl st in same space as join, slip stitch in next unworked st, turn (9 sc)
- R6. Ch 1, sc across, turn (9)
- R7. Ch 1, sc across, sl st in BLO of next unworked st
With White,
- R8. BLO sl st in next unworked stitch, turn: Ch 1, sc across, turn
- R9. Ch 1, sc across, *sl st in BLO of next unworked st* 2X, turn
- R10. Ch 1, sc across, turn
- R11. Ch 1, sc across, sl st in BLO of next unworked st
With Red,
- R12. BLO sl st in next unworked stitch, turn: Ch 1, sc across, turn
- R13. Ch 1, sc across, *sl st in BLO of next unworked st* 2X, turn
- R14. Ch 1, sc across, turn
- R15. Ch 1, sc across, sl st in BLO of next unworked st
R16-31. Repeat R8-15, alternating color changes, ending with White.
With Red,
- R32. Turn cozy inside out, hold R1 to R31: sl st through R1 & R31 at the same time to join; Fasten. Flip right side out.
With Blue,
- R33. Attach yarn to top of seam, Ch 1, sc in the end of each row arnd; Fasten.
- R34. Turn cozy so opening is facing you, attach yarn to FLO of R1: *2 sc, sc x 4* arnd (36)
- R35. *2 sc, sc x 5* arnd (42)
- R36. *2 sc, sc x 6* (48); Fasten. <Brim Created>
Note: You can continue increases as desired for a larger brim.
Handle (All Styles)
With Main Color,
- R1: Ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (16)
- R2-3: Ch 1, sc across; Fasten.
Optional: Stitch stars onto handle or add star embellishments.
Finishing
American Flag:
Add Stars to blue section, either stitching or embellishments. Attach handle to the outside of the cozy; Fold the end of the strap under and sew it to R15, then fold the other end under and sew it to R1, this creates a loop or mug style handle. Hide all strings.
Eagle:
Attach R1 of beak to front center between R14&15, so that the tip of the beak lands between two spike stitches. Attach eyes over R14-15, leaving one stitch between eyes and beak. Attach top of wings to R10 down to R8 on the outside of a spike stitch (there should be 2 spike stitches between beak and wing). Attach feet to R1 of sides, centered between wings, leaving one stitch between them. Attach handle to the outside of the cozy behind preferred wing; Fold the end of the strap under and sew it to R15, then fold the other end under and sew it to R1, this creates a loop or mug style handle. Hide all strings.
Top Hat:
Attach handle to the outside of the cozy; Fold the end of the strap under and sew it to R15, then fold the other end under and sew it to R1, this creates a loop or mug style handle. Hide all strings.