Crochet a Mini Ice Cream Keychain with a cute scoop, cone, and smile! A fun amigurumi pattern perfect for gifts or accessories.
Crochet Mini Ice Cream Amigurumi Keychain
Who says ice cream melts? Not this one! The Crochet Mini Ice Cream Amigurumi Keychain Pattern lets you create an adorable, calorie-free treat that lasts forever. This mini wonder has a rounded "scoop" top, a textured cone base, and even a smiling face to brighten your day. Using colorful yarn, a crochet hook, and toy stuffing, you’ll craft an irresistible pocket-sized dessert. Perfect for sprucing up your bags, accessorizing your keys, or gifting to loved ones, this playful design is easy to follow and oh-so-cute. With soft stitches and cheerful vibes, it’s a sweet treat that’s impossible to resist!
Why Love This Pattern?
- Adorable Design: The pattern results in an adorable milk tea cup keychain with a smiling face, adding charm and a personal touch to your accessories.
- Customizable Colors: The creator encourages the use of any colors you like, allowing personalization to make the keychain unique to your style or preferences.
- Beginner-Friendly Instructions: The step-by-step approach, including techniques such as making a magic ring and increasing stitches, is clear and accessible for beginners.
- Creative Crafting Process: The combination of crochet techniques, adding stuffing, and designing facial features with yarn or fabric provides a fun and creative crafting experience.
- Functional and Decorative: It’s not just decorative but also functional as a keychain, making it a practical and cute gift or accessory.
- Handmade Appeal: Creating this by hand allows crafters to enjoy the satisfaction of making something unique and heartfelt.
How To Crochet Ice Cream Amigurumi
Materials Needed
- Blue and white yarn (use the color of your choice)
- Black yarn (for decoration like eyes and a smile)
- Yarn size: 1.5 mm for blue and white; 1 mm for black
- Crochet hook: 2 mm
- Scissors
- Stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Key ring
- Hot glue gun (optional)
- Cardboard (optional, for lid reinforcement)
Body of the Cup
Row 1
- Start with the blue yarn.
- Make a magic ring.
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
- Pull tight to close the ring.
- Slip stitch (sl st) into the first single crochet to join.
Row 2
- Chain 1.
- At the same position, make 2 single crochets (increase) in each stitch all the way around.
- End the row with a slip stitch (sl st).
- Total stitches: 12
- Total stitches: 12
Row 3
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 1 single crochet into the first stitch.
- In the next stitch, make an increase (2 sc in one stitch).
- Repeat 1 single crochet, followed by an increase around.
- End the row with a slip stitch.
- Total stitches: 18
Row 4
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 2 single crochets (1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches).
- Make an increase (2 sc in one stitch) in the following stitch.
- Repeat the sequence (2 single crochets, followed by 1 increase) around.
- End the row with a slip stitch.
- Total stitches: 24
- Total stitches: 24
Row 5
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 1 single crochet into the back loop in each stitch around.
- This gives the cup its shape and base structure.
- End with a slip stitch.
- Total stitches: 24
Rows 6–7
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch around (no increases).
- End with a slip stitch.
- Total stitches: 24
Row 8
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 3 single crochets (one in each of the next 3 stitches).
- Make an increase (2 sc in one stitch) in the following stitch.
- Repeat the sequence (3 single crochets, followed by 1 increase) around.
- Total stitches: 30
Rows 9–10
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch around (no increases).
- End with a slip stitch.
- Stitches remain consistent at 30.
Row 11
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 4 single crochets (1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches).
- Make an increase in the next stitch.
- Repeat the sequence (4 single crochets, followed by 1 increase) around.
- Total stitches: 36
Rows 12–16
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 1 single crochet into each stitch (no increases or decreases).
- Total stitches: 36
At this stage, you have completed the body of the tea cup.
Bottom Reinforcement
- Cut a cardboard circle the same size as the bottom of the cup.
- Insert the cardboard inside the cup to reinforce the base.
Lid of the Cup
Row 1
- Switch to white yarn and make a magic ring.
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 6 single crochets into the magic ring.
- Pull tight to close the ring.
- Slip stitch to join.
Row 2
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch around (no increases).
- Join with a slip stitch.
- Total stitches: 6
Repeat Row 2 until you've completed 7 rounds of plain single crochets to create the desired lid height.
Row 8
- Increase: Crochet 2 single crochets into each stitch around.
- Total stitches: 12
Row 9
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 1 single crochet, followed by 1 increase in the next stitch.
- Repeat (1 sc, 1 increase) around.
- Total stitches: 18
- Total stitches: 18
Row 10
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 2 single crochets (1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches), followed by 1 increase.
- Repeat (2 sc, 1 increase) around.
- Total stitches: 24
Row 11
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 3 single crochets (1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches), followed by 1 increase.
- Repeat (3 sc, 1 increase) around.
- Total stitches: 30
- Total stitches: 30
Row 12
- Chain 1.
- Crochet 4 single crochets (1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches), followed by 1 increase.
- Repeat (4 sc, 1 increase) around.
- Total stitches: 36
At this point, the lid is complete. Use stuffing to lightly fill the cup before attaching the lid.
Finishing Touches
- Attach Lid: Use single crochets to join the lid with the body (white on blue). Stuff the cup as you crochet the layers together.
- Add Details: Use black yarn to embroider eyes and a smile to create the face of the tea cup.
- Key Ring: Attach the key ring to the side using yarn or hot glue.
- Optional Arms: Use fabric or additional yarn to create tiny arms for the cup.
Congratulations! You’ve completed the crochet tea cup keychain.
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