Create a charming crochet design by incorporating an ice cream cone motif into a granny square pattern. This unique combination adds a fun and whimsical touch to your crochet projects, perfect for summer-themed blankets, pillows, or even clothing. To achieve this look, start by crocheting a traditional granny square in your desired size and color scheme. Then, add the ice cream cone details by using different shades of brown for the cone and pastel colors for the ice cream scoops. You can experiment with different stitches and techniques to bring the ice cream cone to life, such as popcorn stitches for texture or surface crochet for added detail. Additionally, you can use this pattern to make a variety of items, from small embellishments like coasters or patches to larger projects like blankets or bags. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this fun and creative design is sure to add a touch of sweetness to your crochet repertoire.
Materials:
–Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn (toffee, white, pink, a small amount of cranberry)
-Size H 5mm crochet hook
-Tapestry needle
THE CONE:
With toffee, CH 9
Row 1: HDC in 2nd CH from hook, HDC in every stitch across, CH 1, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease the 1st two sts, HDC in next four sts, HDC decrease the last two sts, CH 1, turn
Row 3: HDC in each st across, CH 1, turn
Row 4: HDC decrease the 1st two sts, HDC in next two sts, HDC decrease the last two sts, CH 1, turn
Row 5: HDC in each st across, CH 1, turn
Row 6: HDC decrease the 1st two sts, HDC decrease the last two sts, CH 1, turn
Row 7: HDC in each st across, CH 1, turn
Row 8: HDC decrease the two remaining sts together, CH 1, sl st into the same CH space from last CH 1, finish off, weave ends
ICE CREAM:
With pink, begin with a magic ring, CH 2 and make 8 DC in ring, sl st to join, CH 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each of next 5 sts, do not join, CH 2, turn (making a semi-circle)
Round 3: 2 DC in each st around
Edging (Working on flat bottom of the semi-circle): CH 4, SC in next st, *skip one st, 5 DC in next st, skip one st, SC in next st*, repeat from * twice more (should have three large scallops), CH 4, SC in next st, finish off leaving a long tail for sewing
Sew ice cream to cone.
GRANNY SQUARE:
Round 1: With new color, sl st into top right corner of ice cream dome, all in the same st: CH 2, 2 DC, CH 3, 3 DC, CH 1, skip 3 sts, 3 DC in next st, CH 1, *3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC, CH 1, skip 3 sts, 3 DC in next st, CH 1*, repeat from * twice more forming a square, sl st to beginning CH 2
*****When stitching across the bottom of the cone, st into 3rd row from bottom of the cone only on the back loops, not around the edges of the cone.
Rounds 2-3: Continue in this same manner – in corners 3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC, CH 1 and in all other CH spaces 3 DC, CH 1
CHERRY:
With cranberry begin with a magic ring, CH 1, 8 SC, sl st to join, CH 6 (for stem), finish off leaving long tail to sew onto ice cream
SPRINKLES:
French knots using yarn and tapestry needle. You could also hot glue or sew on buttons or beads!