Frozen into this free crochet cookie ice cream sandwich amigurumi pattern are all the sweet scenes of sunny summertime—tan lines darkening as you stretch out in the sun, the constant hum of cicadas watching you from every tree, and the rejuvenating blast of cold air when you stick your hand in the freezer for an afternoon treat.
As you retreat indoors to fend off the heat, there’s no better way to continue the summer adventures than with this free crochet cookie ice cream sandwich amigurumi pattern!
So, without further ado, here is the pattern for the Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Cutie, part 2 of 3 in the Frozen Dessert Cuties collection!
Pattern Information | Free Crochet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Amigurumi
Supplies:
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- Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 3 colors:
- Yarn A – tan (example uses Big Twist Value: Camel)
- Yarn B – brown (example uses Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Mocha)
- Yarn C – white (uses Red Heart Super Saver: Soft White)
- 10mm black safety eyes (x2)
- Black embroidery floss
- Pink embroidery floss or pink yarn (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Baby Pink)
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Terminology:
This free crochet cookie ice cream sandwich amigurumi pattern uses English (US) terminology:
- st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
- ch = chain stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease
Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch.
In other words, 1sc = one single crochet, whereas 2sc = two single crochet worked into one stitch, also known as an increase.
Special Stitch Instructions | Free Crochet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Amigurumi
Please read through all special stitch instructions carefully before beginning your project, as some techniques may be unique to this pattern.
This pattern is worked in the round, with each round joined at the end with a slip stitch. Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.
Be sure to always keep the ‘right side’ of your stitches facing outwards as you work. The right side is the front side of the stitch that is facing you as you are completing each stitch.
Single Crochet:
This pattern uses a variation of the traditional single crochet stitch, sometimes referred to as the YU/YO (yarn under/yarn over) method.
Instead of yarning over before pulling through, this method utilizes a yarn under technique on the first pass of each stitch, as seen below.
Begin by inserting your hook into the next stitch, then yarn under (not over) as shown above. Pull through the stitch, then yarn over as normal and pull through both loops on your hook to complete your single crochet.
Using the above technique produces a slightly tighter and stiffer fabric than traditional single crochet stitches. This method minimizes holes between stitches, improves shaping, and decreases stitch slanting.
This pattern will still work with the traditional technique of single crochet stitches, so choose what works best for you—just be wary that your project may result in having slight visual differences than those shown in examples if using the traditional method.
Invisible Decrease:
This pattern uses a variation of the single crochet decrease stitch, often called an invisible decrease. This method produces a tighter stitch that improves shaping and blends in more seamlessly with regular stitches.
Insert your hook into the front loop only of the next stitch, then insert into the front loop only of the second stitch in the same way.
Yarn under (not over) as shown above and pull through both front loops. Yarn over as normal and pull through both loops on your hook to complete your invisible decrease.
Joining Rounds:
Unless otherwise stated, each round in this pattern is joined at the end with a slip stitch into the first stitch of the round, followed by one or more chain stitches.
For a cleaner seam, and to ensure that these stitches are not accidentally worked into later, tighten both the slip stitch and chain as shown below.
Hold your working loop firmly on your hook and pull up with your hook until your slip stitch is tight. Then, pull back on your working tail until your loop is back to fitting snugly around your hook.
Repeat these steps with the following one or more chain stitches before your next round, as well.
Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.
Pattern Instructions | Free Crochet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Amigurumi
Crochet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich – Rounds 1 to 8:
With yarn A (tan), make a magic ring (or ch 4, sl st into 1st st to form ring, ch 1).
Rnd 1: 6sc into ring, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (6).
Rnd 2: 2sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 3: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (18).
Rnd 4: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).
Rnd 5: [1sc into each of next 3 sts, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 6: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 4 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (36).
Rnd 7: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (36).
Rnd 8: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (36).
Secure your working loop with a stitch marker and follow the instructions for adding the chocolate chips before continuing to round 9 of the crochet cookie ice cream sandwich.
Crochet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich – Adding Chips:
Using a length of yarn B (brown) and a needle, follow the instructions below to add as many chocolate chip spots as desired to your cookie.
You may space your spots evenly around your cap to create a uniform pattern, or add them randomly for a design that is completely unique to your cookie. Choose whichever method works best for you!
The example crochet cookie ice cream sandwich has a total of 12 spots embroidered around the cookie.
For an exact replica, rounds 3 and 5 each have 3 chips that are evenly spaced around the round, and the rounds are staggered with each other.
Round 7 has 6 chips, with each chip 2 rounds up and 4 stitches to the right and to the left of each chip in round 5.
To embroider a chip onto your cookie, begin by picking your target single crochet stitch that you would like to turn into a spot.
With your length of yarn B (brown), leave a short tail inside your cookie for tying later and embroider a square box shape around your target stitch, as seen above.
Next, embroider an X-shape over top of the box you’ve just created. Repeat this X-shape one or more times until all gaps are filled in, or the spot is as bulky as you desire.
Then, tie both ends of your strand together on the inside of your cookie to secure your embroidery and cut any excess length.
Repeat these steps around the surface of your crochet cookie ice cream sandwich until you have as many chips as you desire. Then, remove your stitch marker and continue to round 9.
Crochet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich – Round 9:
Rnd 9: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 4 sts] 6 times, join (30).
Fasten off and leave a short tail for tying.
Optional: To achieve a more refined edge to your cookie, you may sew around the circumference of the cookie to avoid losing its shape after stuffing.
To do this, take a length of yarn A (tan) and sew from inside to outside between any 2 stitches between rounds 6 and 7 of your cookie. Leave a short beginning tail on the inside for tying later.
Hold both layers of your cookie edge together. Then, reinsert your needle 1 stitch over (either right or left), staying between rounds 6 and 7, and exit in the matching space between rounds 8 and 9 on the bottom edge of your cookie.
Again, move 1 more stitch over, staying between rounds 8 and 9, and reinsert your needle, exiting from the corresponding space between rounds 6 and 7 on top of your cookie.
Continue alternating these steps around the entire circumference of your cookie. As you sew, very minimal tension is needed for the cookie to keep its shape, so be careful not to be pulling too tight!
On your last pass, instead of exiting though the top of the cookie, pull your yarn through the bottom layer only and into the interior of your cookie.
Finish by tying your yarn together with your beginning tail to secure your sewing and cut any excess length.
Crochet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich – Rounds 10 to 15:
Join yarn C (white) by inserting your hook into the last stitch of round 9 and pulling up a loop of yarn C.
Tie the tails of both yarn B and yarn C together on the interior of your piece to secure your ends.
Rnd 10: sl st into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
If this is your first cookie, continue to round 11. Be sure to work round 11 into both loops of your slip stitches, as seen below.
If this is your second cookie, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing closed. Then, skip ahead to the instructions for sewing closed.
Rnd 11: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 12: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 13: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 14: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 15: 1sc into each st around, join (30).
Fasten off and leave a short tail for tying.
Follow the instructions for adding the eyes, mouth, and blush before continuing to your second cookie.
Adding Eyes:
Using the example piece below as reference, insert both safety eyes through the front of your piece (on the opposite side from your joining seam).
The safety eyes should be inserted between rounds 11 and 12 and should sit 6 stitches apart, from the center of one eye to the center of the other.
Adding Mouth:
Rotate your piece so that the beginning rounds face upwards and your last round faces downwards.
Using the example piece below as reference, embroider a mouth using black embroidery floss.
The mouth should be embroidered over top of round 13 and be centered between the eyes. The mouth will be 2 stitches wide and 1 round tall.
Begin by inserting your needle from inside to outside, 1 round down and 2 stitches to the right from where you’ve inserted the left eye. Pull through and leave some tail for tying later.
Then, insert your needle again, 2 stitches to the right, and out again, 1 round down and 1 stitch to the left from where you’ve just inserted, and pull through.
Pass your needle up and underneath the horizontal strand you’ve just created and pull through. Then, insert your needle back into the same space as you’ve last exited from.
Pull your thread through and tug it down slightly until it forms a V-shape. Gently tie both ends together inside your piece.
Take extra care as you tie your ends not to pull the threads too tight! After finishing your knot, trim any excess length.
Adding Blush:
Using the example piece below as reference, embroider a blush line using pink embroidery floss or yarn next to each eye.
Each blush line should start 1 round down (between rounds 12 and 13) and 1 stitch outwards from where each eye was inserted, and span 1 stitch length outwards (away from the center of the face).
Begin by inserting your needle from inside to outside, 1 round down and 1 stitch outwards from where you’ve inserted the eye.
Pull through, leaving some tail inside for tying later. Then, insert your needle back in, 1 more stitch outwards.
If using yarn, you may skip ahead to tying both ends together on the inside of your piece.
If using embroidery floss, pass your needle back out through the same space as you’ve last exited from and pull through. Reinsert your needle, again, 1 stitch outwards in the same place as before.
Repeat these last steps 3 more times, or until you are satisfied with the size of your blush. Then, gently tie both ends together on the inside of your piece.
Take extra care as you tie your ends not to pull the threads too tight! After finishing your knot, trim any excess length.
Crochet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich – Second Cookie:
Once you’ve finished adding the eyes, mouth, and blush, set your completed first cookie and ice cream filling aside for now and repeat all directions, up to round 10, to create a second cookie.
Once you have your second cookie, follow the directions below for sewing closed to complete your crochet cookie ice cream sandwich.
Sewing Closed:
Retrieve both pieces (first cookie with ice cream filling and second cookie) of your crochet cookie ice cream sandwich.
Align round 15 of your first cookie on top of round 10 of your second cookie. Rotate both pieces until they are aligned to your liking.
Then, using the long end tail leftover from fastening off of your second cookie, sew both pieces together around the entire circumference of your sandwich.
At the halfway mark, add stuffing into the top piece until it is full and continue to add stuffing as needed as you finish sewing the last half together.
Secure your sewing with a knot, trim the tail, and sew in any remaining length.
Conclusion | Free Crochet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Amigurumi
And with that, you’re done the free crochet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich pattern! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out its two companion patterns in the Frozen Dessert Cuties collection: the Ice Pop Cutie, and the Ice Cream Cone Cutie!
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