Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links, read more about it here. Since spring is here and warmer days lies ahead of us, I have made a pattern for crochet keychain ice cream!
It is such a simple and fun pattern and it works up really fast! You make the ice cream simply by crocheting two panels. After making the panels, you add a round of bobble stitches and face on the one side. On the backside, I’ve designed a little pocket for the key. This is also made in one piece.
Afterwards, the parts are placed on top of each other and crocheted together with single crochet. Now the only thing that’s left is the popsicle which is made in spiral rounds.
German pattern
You can find the German translation on Etsy! (English anslo available). I am also working on a Norwegian translation.
The design process
I wanted to make another ragdoll pattern, and first I made a pattern for ice cream. The original piece was much bigger than the little keychain you see in the picture. It was cute, but a little boring, it didn’t have any sprinkles or extra features, so I decided to add some.
It’s fun to crochet little cute things, but more fun when they can have a practical use!
To add a little extra cuteness factor, I’ve added big eyes. On the bigger ice cream with the pink cream, I’ve added eyelashes. The little purple one has gotten some eyebrows.
The size can easily be adjusted by changing the size on the hook. You can also use the small one as a key chain. I added different colors and added sprinkles.
There is also a little pocket on the back side for the key.
The yarn
I used a yarn called Catania from Schachenmayr. It’s a 5ply, sport yarn and it has a nice shimmer to it. You can also use a worsted weight yarn. However, if you are looking for a great match check out Yarnsub.
More fun and simple patterns
If you like this crochet keychain pattern, I am sure you will like these cute jellyfishes or these ragdoll berries!
Get the add-free pdf version here
If you want to support my work additionally, you can purchase the inexpensive pdf version on Etsy. The pattern has also been translated to German and the Norwegian translation is coming soon.
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If you do decide to make this ice cream, please share the picture with me! I love seeing your versions. Find me on Instagram @yarnhild or on Facebook. You are also welcome to join the Yarnhild crochet club!
Crochet keychain ice cream pattern
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Abbreviations used – US terms
ch – chain
yo – yarn over
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet decrease
inc – single crochet increase, 2 single crochet in one stitch
bo – bobble stitch
yo – yarn over
dc – double crochet
Materials
Yarn schachenmayr 100 % cotton – Sport – 5ply
Colors: nature, pink, purple and leftovers in black.
Tapestry needle
Filling materials
Crochet hook E/3.5mm or 4/2.5 mm
Safety eyes 10 mm
Keychain
About this pattern
The body consists of two panels and are made in rows. After completing they are placed together and sc together. The cream around the ice is made with the bobble stitch. The back panel and pocket are one piece that is folded in half and then crocheted together. All parts are made with a size E /3.5 mm crochet hook. Finished size 14 cm/ 5,5″
Skill level: advanced beginner
Body front part – make 1 panel
In color nature. Made from top to down.
Row 1: 8 ch, turn, 1 sc in each ch, ch 1, turn = 7 sc
Row 2: inc. 5 sc, inc, ch 1, turn = 9 sc
Row 3: 9 sc, ch 1, turn = 9 sc
Row 4: inc. 7 sc, inc, ch 1, turn = 11 sc
Row 5: 11 sc, ch 1, turn = 11 sc
Row 6: inc. 9 sc, inc, ch 1, turn = 13 sc
Row 7 – 11: 13 sc, ch 1, turn, repeat for 5 rows = 13 sc
Row 12: sc2tog, 9sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn = 11 sc
Row 13: 11 sc, ch 1, turn = 11 sc
Row 14: sc2tog, 7 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn = 9 sc
Row 15: sc2tog, 5 sc, sc2tog = 7 sc
Ch 1 and sc around the panel, one sc in each row/stitch. You should end up with about 40 st. If not, just make sure that the number is in a multiple of two. Don’t cut the yarn.
Cream around the ice
With the wrong side facing fasten pink/purple. Sl st in the first sc.
Ch 3. Crochet in BLO (back loop only). 1 bo in the same st as ch 3, *1 sc in the next st, 1 bo in next*. Repeat all around until the last st, 1 sc in last st and sl st in the top of chain 3 and fasten off. Weave in ends.
Fasten safety eyes and sew on rows 11-12. Sew on eyebrows or/and eyelashes and a mouth in the middle.
Sprinkles
To add sprinkles cut the yarn in two different colors (about 30 cm/ 11 `). Attach the yarn on the back of the face and add little lines of the two contrasting colors here and there.
How to make the bobble stitches
Do this on the front panel only. After sc around the one panel, change the color when sl st into the first sc. Chain 3 and turn.
Yo, insert the hook in the same st and pull up a loop. Yo and pull through two loops
Repeat this until you have 5 loops on the hook.
Yo and pull through the first 4 loops until you have two loops on the hook
Yo and pull through the last two loops. Sc in the next stitch
Body back part panel – make 1 panel
In nature.
Row 1: 8 ch, turn, 1 sc in each ch, ch 1, turn = 7 sc
Row 2: inc. 5 sc, inc, ch 1, turn = 9 sc
Row 3: 9 sc, ch 1, turn = 9 sc
Row 4: inc. 7 sc, inc, ch 1, turn = 11 sc
Row 5: 11 sc, ch 1, turn = 11 sc
Row 6: inc. 9 sc, inc, ch 1, turn = 13 sc
Row 7 – 12: 13 sc, ch 1, turn, repeat for 5 rows = 13 sc
Row 13: sc2tog, 9sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn = 11 sc
Row 14: 11 sc, ch 1, turn = 11 sc
Row 15: sc2tog, 7 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn = 9 sc
Row 16: sc2tog, 5 sc, sc2tog = 7 sc
Row 17: 7 sc, ch 1, turn = 7 sc
Row 19: inc, 5 sc, inc, ch 1 turn = 9 sc
Row 20: inc, 7 sc, inc, ch 1 turn = 11 sc
Row 21: inc, 9 sc, inc, ch 1 turn = 13 sc
Row 22 – 25. 13 sc, ch 1, turn, for 4 rows =13 sc
Don’t finish off, but sl st in the stitch in row 10 to make a pocket. Continue to put one sc in each stitch. When you get to the next side for the pocket just crochet through both panels.
Popsicle
Rnd 1: mr and 4 sc in the ring = 4 sc
Rnd 2: inc x 4 = 8 sc
Rnd 3: In FLO 8 sc =8 sc
Stuff as you go.
Rnd 4-16: Work through both loops. 1 sc in each st for
13 rounds = 8 sc
Sl st in the first st, sew the hole closed and fasten off.
Lay the panels on each other and sc them together, make sure that one side with the face is facing down and the pocket is facing up. Sc through the loop that is left from the front part of the ice. Sew the popsicle on the bottom and sl st with the hook over the popsicle. Continue sc the ice together. Add the keychain at the end, Just grab a tapestry needle and sew it on with a few stitches, make sure it’s secure.
Stuff lightly with filling material before you close. Sl st in the first sc and fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Add the keychain at the end, Just grab a tapestry needle and sew it on with a few stitches, make sure it’s secure.
That’s it, your crochet keychain is done! Be sure to share this blog post!