Melting from this free crochet ice cream cone amigurumi pattern are all the sweet scenes of sunny summertime—the rising melody of an approaching ice cream truck as you scramble for some loose change, the sun-dried grass crunching beneath your bare feet as you race across the lawn, and the contented licking of your fingers that are left sweet and sticky from soggy cones.
As you retreat indoors to fend off the heat, there’s no better way to continue the summer adventures than with this free crochet ice cream cone amigurumi pattern!
So, without further ado, here is the pattern for the Ice Cream Cone Cutie, part 3 of 3 in the Frozen Dessert Cuties collection!
Pattern Information | Free Crochet Ice Cream Cone Amigurumi
Supplies:
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- Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 3 colors:
- Yarn A – pink (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Petal Pink)
- Yarn B – blue (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Turqua)
- Yarn C – beige (example uses Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Bisque)
- (Optional) medium (4) weight yarn in 8 colors for sprinkles:
- white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Soft White)
- pink (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Shocking Pink)
- red (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Cherry Red)
- orange (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Pumpkin)
- yellow (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Saffron)
- green (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Spring Green)
- blue (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Pool)
- purple (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Amethyst)
- 10mm black safety eyes (x2)
- Black embroidery floss
- Pink embroidery floss or pink yarn (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Perfect Pink)
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Alternate Yarn Supplies:
Color Variation 2 (as seen on the left in cover photo):
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 3 colors:
- Yarn A – green (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Honeydew)
- Yarn B – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Soft White)
- Yarn C – beige (example uses Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Bisque)
- (Optional) medium (4) weight yarn in 1 color for chocolate chips:
- brown (example uses Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Mocha)
Terminology:
This free crochet ice cream cone 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
- sk = skip
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 Ice Cream Cone 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 Ice Cream Cone Amigurumi
Crochet Ice Cream Scoop – Rounds 1 to 14:
With yarn A (pink), 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: 1sc into each st around, join ch 1 (30).
Rnd 7 to 11 (5 rnds): repeat rnd 6 (30).
Rnd 12: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 3 sts] 6 times, do not join (24).
Rnd 13: sl st into each st around, do not join (24).
During your next round, make sure to work into the slip stitches from round 13 only, as shown above.
Do not work into the top of any of the single crochet stitches from round 12.
Rnd 14: [sk next st, 5sc into next st, sk next st, sl st into next st] 6 times (36).
Fasten off and leave a tail for tying. Then, thread your tail through to the inside of your crochet ice cream scoop.
Take care not to disturb the top of any of the stitches (from round 12) behind your scallops, as you will be working back into these stitches later.
Adding Sprinkles (Optional):
To embellish your crochet ice cream cone with sprinkles, take a length of your chosen yarn color and sew, from inside to outside, through the hole between any 4 stitches on the top of your scoop.
Be sure to leave some tail on the inside for tying later. Then, reinsert your needle 1 stitch over in any direction (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally), and pull through.
Choose another space in the center of any 4 stitches and pass your yarn through your scoop, from inside to outside, like before. Again, reinsert your needle 1 stitch over in any direction and pull through.
For best results, try changing the direction of each new sprinkle so that they mimic the randomness of real sprinkles!
Repeat these steps around the entire circumference of the top of your scoop until you have as many sprinkles as you desire.
However, take extra care not to pull your yarn on the inside of your scoop too tight as you add each sprinkle.
Avoid pulling the yarn taut across the inside of your scoop, as you will need space to accommodate your stuffing, later.
You can check at any point if your embroidery is too tight by flipping your scoop entirely inside-out.
If the yarn does not stretch enough to be able to be turned inside-out without puckering or folding, then the yarn is pulled too tight and won’t be able to be stuffed properly.
Once you’ve embroidered all of the sprinkles to your liking, and ensured your sewing is not too tight, tie the beginning and end tails of your yarn together on the inside of your piece and cut any excess length.
Repeat with as many colors as you desire!
Second Scoop – Rounds 1 to 10:
The next scoop will be worked directly off of your first piece, by working into the tops of the single crochet stitches from round 12 of your first scoop, located behind your scallops.
If you have trouble working into these stitches, however, you may instead repeat rounds 1 to 14 of the first scoop, separately. Then, you may sew both scoops together afterward.
Choose whichever method works best for you!
Join yarn B (blue) by inserting your hook into the first stitch from round 12 of your first scoop. Pull up a loop of yarn B and chain 1.
Tie the tails of both yarn A and yarn B together on the interior of your piece to secure your ends.
Fold the scallops from your first scoop forward as you work round 1, working your new round directly into the top of round 12 just behind the scallops, as seen below.
Rnd 1: [1sc into each of next 3 sts, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (30).
Rnd 2: 1sc into each st around, join ch 1 (30).
Rnd 3 to 7 (5 rnds): repeat rnd 2 (30).
Rnd 8: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 3 sts] 6 times, do not join (24).
Rnd 9: sl st into each st around, do not join (24).
As before, make sure to work round 10 into the slip stitches from round 9 only. Do not work into any single crochet stitches from round 8.
Rnd 10: [sk next st, 5sc into next st, sk next st, sl st into next st] 6 times (36).
Fasten off and leave a tail for tying. Then, thread your tail through to the inside of your second crochet ice cream scoop.
Follow the instructions for adding the eyes, mouth, and blush before continuing.
Take care not to disturb the top of any of the stitches (from round 8) behind your scallops, as you will be working back into these stitches later.
Adding Eyes:
Using the example piece below as reference, insert both safety eyes through the front of your second, or bottom, scoop (on the opposite side from your joining seam).
The safety eyes should be inserted between rounds 4 and 5 of your second scoop 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 6 of your second scoop 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 5 and 6 of your second scoop) 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 Ice Cream Cone – Rounds 1 to 11:
Stuff the first and second scoops until full, and continue to add stuffing as you complete rounds 1 to 11 of the cone.
The crochet ice cream cone will be worked directly off of your second scoop, by working into the tops of the single crochet stitches from round 8 of your second scoop, located behind your scallops.
If you have trouble working into these stitches, however, you may instead work the cone separately.
To do this, take yarn C (beige), leave a long tail for sewing, chain 24, and slip stitch into the first chain to form a circle. Then, continue to round 1 as normal.
Once you’ve completed the cone, finish off this method by using the long beginning tail to sew the bottom scoop and cone together. Secure your sewing with a knot and weave in any excess tail.
Choose whichever method works best for you!
Join yarn C (beige) by inserting your hook into the any stitch from round 8 of your second scoop. Pull up a loop of yarn C and chain 1.
Optional: the example crochet ice cream cone has round 1 of the cone beginning on the side, a quarter-circle turn before the side with the face. This puts the decreasing stitches along the sides, rather than having them be visible on the front.
Tie the tails of both yarn B and yarn C together on the interior of your piece to secure your ends.
Fold the scallops from your second scoop forward as you work round 1, working your new round directly into the top of round 8 just behind your scallops, as seen below.
Rnd 1: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (24).
Rnd 2: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (24).
Rnd 3: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 10 sts] 2 times, join, ch 1 (22).
Rnd 4: [1sc into each of next 9 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 2 times, join, ch 1 (20).
Rnd 5: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 8 sts] 2 times, join, ch 1 (18).
Rnd 6: [1sc into each of next 7 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 2 times, join, ch 1 (16).
Rnd 7: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 6 sts] 2 times, join, ch 1 (14).
Rnd 8: [1sc into each of next 5 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 2 times, join, ch 1 (12).
Rnd 9: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 4 sts] 2 times, join, ch 1 (10).
Rnd 10: [1sc into each of next 3 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 2 times, join, ch 1 (8).
Rnd 11: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 2 times, join (6).
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing closed.
Sewing Closed:
To sew the bottom hole closed, pass the needle, from front to back, through the front loop only of each stitch around and then pull tight. Secure your sewing with a knot, trim the tail, and sew in any remaining length.
Conclusion | Free Crochet Ice Cream Cone Amigurumi
And with that, you’re done the free crochet Ice Cream Cone Cutie 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 Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Cutie!
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