Crochet Watermelon Ice Cream: A Whimsical Creation for Your Home
The Crochet Watermelon Ice Cream is a delightful and whimsical creation that brings together the sweetness of fruity watermelon and the creamy goodness of ice cream in a unique and charming way. This charming crochet item adds a touch of fun and creativity to any space, making it a perfect addition to your home decor or a thoughtful gift for a friend who loves all things cute and delicious.
With vibrant colors and intricate detailing, this crochet watermelon ice cream piece is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face and spark joy wherever it is displayed. Embrace its sweetness and playfulness, and let it serve as a sweet reminder to add a little bit of fun to your everyday life.
Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet
ch: chain
inc: increase
dec: decrease
st/sts: stitch/stitches
F/O: Fasten off
BLO: back loop only
CC: change color
R: round
Rep: repeat
Materials:
- 2 mm crochet hook
- Yarn in red or yellow, white, green, and light brown
- Needle for sewing
- Stuff
- Scissors
Note:
Work in continuous round.
Instructions:
Watermelon Ice:
Use red or yellow yarn.
ch 6 (work in both sides of chains)
R1: starting from 2nd chain from hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in last st, continue your work st around the other side of chain, 3 sc, 2 sc in last st. (12)
R2: inc, 3 sc, [inc = 3x], 3 sc, [inc = 2x] (18)
R3: sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, sc, inc (24)
R4-14: sc around
R15: CC to white, sc around
R16: CC to green, sc around
R17: work in BLO, [dec, 6 sc, (dec = 3x), 6 sc, (dec = 2x)] (18)
Stuff
R18: sc, dec, rep 6x (12)
F/O, leaving a long tail for sewing. Close the hole by sewing both sides together.
Stick:
Use light brown yarn.
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 4 sc
R2: inc, rep 4x (8)
R3-7: sc around
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
Finishing:
Cut small stiff card or ice cream stick wood to stuff the stick.
Sew the stick to the bottom side of the ice cream.
Embroider the seeds by using black yarn.