Free Crochet Pattern - Strawberry Ice Cream Cone

Sweet memories often involve shared experiences with loved ones and great food. What's not to like about a delectable frozen treat? 

Time: ~1 hour


MATERIALS: 

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TERMS: 

  • blo - back loops only
  • ch - chain
  • flo - front loops only
  • dc - double crochet
  • dc inc - double crochet inc
  • dec - (invisible) decrease
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • inc - increase
  • sc - single crochet
  • slst - slst
  • st(s) - stitch(es)
  • rnd(s) - round(s)
  • [#] - stitch count
  • (…) x # - repeat the instructions within the parentheses # of times

 

NOTES: 

  • You can substitute with any yarn of your choice - just be sure to have a larger and a smaller weight for the ice cream + the toppings. 

  • We will be working in a spiral for the ice cream base and will be using the YUYO (yarn under, yarn over) method of crocheting. Some of the toppings will be worked in joined rounds.

  • *Please do not copy/redistribute any part of this pattern as your own. This includes reposting/translating without permission. Feel free to sell your finished products in small quantities - I only ask that you give credit to help support my work. Tag #curiouspapaya so I can feature you!

*Measurements: 7 in. x 3 in. [~18 cm x ~8 cm] if using the prescribed materials.


    STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM SCOOP (start in Bernat "Orange Flamingo" [pink])

     

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    Rnd 1: Make a magic circle and (sc) x6 [6]

     

    Rnd 2: (inc) x6 [12]

     

    Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]

     

    Rnd 4: (sc, inc, sc) x6 [24]

     

    Rnds 5-7 (3 rnds total): sc all around [24]

     

    Rnd 8: (sc, dec, sc) x6 [18]

     

    Rnd 9: (flo) - make 3 sc in each st [54]



    Fasten off and leave a short tail for weaving in. Pause and make the facial features



    EYES: Insert the safety eyes between rnds 5 and 6, 4 sts apart. 
     
    NOSE: Glue the nose in between the eyes.
     
    MOUTH: Cut a strand of dark brown yarn and create a small smile, 1 st wide under the nose.



    Attach sand yarn to one of the back loops and continue onto the cone

    Stuff as you go!

     

    Rnd 10: (blo) - sc all around [18]

     

    Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x3 [15]

     

    Rnd 12: sc all around [15]

     

    Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) x3 [12]

     

    Rnd 14: sc all around [12]

     

    Rnd 15: (sc, dec, sc) x3 [9]

     

    Rnd 16: sc all around [9]

     

    Rnd 17: (sc, dec) x3 [6]

     

    Rnd 18: sc all around [6]



    Fasten off and leave a tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle and go through the flo. Then, pull tight to cinch the hole closed. 

     



    Whipped Cream (in White bulky yarn and 8 mm hook): 

     

    Step 1: Make a slipknot and ch 12. Working into the second ch from the hook, make 3 sc in each st down the ch. *It should start curling up. 

     

    Step 2: Twist the chain so it is as curled up as possible and then slst into the first ch. 

     

     

    Fasten off and leave a tail and sew the whipped cream to the top of the ice cream.

     

    Cherry (in Tomato [red] bulky yarn and 8 mm hook): 

     

    Rnd 1: Make a magic circle and (sc) x6 [6]

     

    Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 [9]

     

    Rnd 3: sc all around [9]

     

    Rnd 4: (sc, dec) x3 [6]



    Stuff.

     

    Fasten off and leave a tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle and go through the flo. Then, pull tight to cinch the hole closed and leave the rest of the tail.



    Cherry Stem (in Dark Brown medium worsted yarn and 2.75 mm hook): 


    Step 1: Make a slipknot and ch 8 (or adjust as needed). Working into the second ch from the hook, sc down the ch. [7]

     

    Fasten off and leave a tail. 

     

    Sew the stem onto the top of the cherry. Then, use the remaining tail of the cherry to sew it onto the whipped cream.

     

     

    And you're finished! I threw a rattle in some of the ones I made for my market and it was surely a crowd favorite! Thank you for making my pattern - be sure to tag me with your creations :)

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