Crochet Ice Pop Amigurumi
Create your very own adorable crochet ice pop amigurumi with this fun and easy-to-follow pattern! This delightful little treat is perfect for adding a touch of summer to your home decor or gifting to a friend who loves all things sweet and whimsical. With just a few basic crochet stitches and some colorful yarn, you'll be able to bring this cute ice pop to life in no time. Whether you prefer classic fruity flavors like strawberry, orange, and lemon, or you want to get adventurous with unique combinations like watermelon-mint or blueberry-lime, the possibilities are endless. You can even add cute details like tiny crochet sprinkles or a smiling face to give your ice pop even more personality. This project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike, and it's a great way to use up any leftover yarn you may have lying around. So grab your crochet hook and get ready to make a sweet and refreshing crochet ice pop that will bring a smile to anyone's face!
MATERIALS
- Any Yarn in 4 colors: A, B, C, and D
- Appropriate Crochet Hook Size
- Tapestry Needle
- Cotton Stuffing for Amigurumi
- 2 Safety Eyes (see below for recommended eye size for different yarn weights)
- Black Embroidery Floss
SIZE & GAUGE, YARN & HOOK
This pattern is too small to accurately determine the gauge. Find below the approximate sizes of the ice pop made with different yarn and hooks:
- Sport (2, Fine) – Schachenmayr Catania (50 g, 137 yds / 125 m) – 2.5 mm (12 UK) Hook – Safety Eyes Size: 5 mm
- DK (3, Fine) – Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6 (50 g, 115 yds / 105 m) – 3.0 mm (11 UK) Hook – Safety Eyes Size: 6 mm
- Aran (4, Medium) – Paintbox Yarn Simply Aran (100 g, 201 yds / 184 m) – 3.5 mm (E/4 US, 9 UK) Hook – Safety Eyes Size: 7 mm
| Yarn | Hook | Eyes | Ice Pop Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport (2, Fine) | 2.5 mm (12 UK) | 5 mm | 3” (7.6 cm) by 1.6” (4 cm) |
| DK (3, Light) | 3.0 mm (11 UK) | 6 mm | 3.5” (8.9 cm) by 2” (5 cm) |
| Aran (4 Medium) | 3.5 mm (E/4 US, 9 UK) | 7 mm | 4” (10 cm) by 2.2” (5.5 cm) |
Ice Pop Amigurumi
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
- Ch – Chain
- Inc – Increase
- MC – Magic Circle
- RS – Right Side
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- Sp – Space
- St – Stitch
- WS – Wrong Side
- Yo – Yarn Over
SPECIAL STITCHES
Increase (Inc)
One increase consists of 2 sts worked in the same indicated st.
Magic Circle (MC)
PATTERN NOTES
- If the pattern says “sc 2”, you have to crochet 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts.
- (…) – Repeat instructions within parentheses for the indicated number of times.
- Crochet in the round in a continuous spiral.
- The st count is indicated within parentheses at the end of each round’s instructions.
HOW TO CROCHET A POPSICLE OR ICE POP AMIGURUMI
ICE POP
With A, ch 4.
Round 1 (RS). [Sc 3] in second ch from hook, sc 1, [sc 3] in last ch. Working on the other side of initial ch, sc 1. (8 sts)
Round 2. (Sc inc 3, sc 1) twice. (14 sts)
Round 3. *(Sc inc 1, sc 1) 3 times, sc 1. Repeat from * twice. (20 sts)
Round 4. *(Sc 2, sc inc 1) 3 times, sc 1. Repeat from * twice. (26 sts)
Round 5. Sc 3, sc inc 1, sc 4, sc inc 1, sc 7, sc inc 1, sc 4, sc inc 1, sc 4. (30 sts)
Rounds 6-8 (3 rounds). Sc around. (30 sts)
Switch to B.
Rounds 9-12 (4 rounds). Sc around. (30 sts)
Round 13. Sc around marking sps between st 13 and 14, and between st 19 and 20.
Rounds 14-15 (2 rounds). Sc around. (30 sts)
Switch to C.
Rounds 16-19 (4 rounds). Sc around. (30 sts)
On the last round, mark st 28.
Fasten off and finish the round with an invisible join.
Attach the safety eyes between round 13 and round 14 in the marked sps on round 13 (you should have 5 free sts between the eyes).
With a length of black floss, embroider the mouth.
BOTTOM
With C, ch 12.
Round 1 (RS). [Sc 3] in second ch from hook, sc 9, [sc 3] in last ch. Working on the other loops of initial ch, sc 9. (24 sts)
Round 2. (Sc inc 3, sc 9) twice. (30 sts)
Fasten off leaving a long (about 4 times the width of the ice pop) tail for sewing.
POPSICLE STICK
With D, make a MC.
Round 1 (RS). Sc 6 in MC. (6 sts)
Rounds 2-5 (4 rounds). Sc around. (6 sts)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Sew the popsicle stick in the center of the right side of the bottom (photo 1).
Stuff the ice pop Amigurumi.
Thread the yarn tail of the bottom through your needle. Draw the needle through st 28 of round 19 of the ice pop from RS to WS, as shown in photo 2.
From WS to RS, draw your needle through the first st of round 2 of the bottom (photo 3).
Then, insert the needle through the next st on the ice pop (st 27 of round 19) from RS to WS, and the next st (st 2 of round 2) on the bottom from WS to RS (photo 4).
Continue all around to sew the bottom to the ice pop.
Fasten off and weave in your ends.