Crochet Kawaii Popsicle Stick Pattern To Sweeten Up Your Crafts
Explore a splash of cuteness with our Crochet Kawaii Popsicle! This adorable little project is perfect for both crochet beginners and seasoned pros looking to add a touch of sweetness to their collection.
Crochet Kawaii Popsicle Stick
With its bright colors and charming smile, this Kawaii Popsicle is sure to melt hearts. Not only is it a fun and easy addition to your summer crafts, but it also makes for a delightful gift or a whimsical decoration for your space. So, grab your hook and let’s stitch up some kawaii coolness together!
Materials
- Yarn in various colors (e.g., pink, white, green for watermelon or red, orange, green for traffic light)
- Yarn in a stick color (e.g., light brown)
- Stuffing
- Safety eyes
- Black yarn for the mouth
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Instructions
Ice Block Base
Foundation Chain:
- Make a slip knot.
- Chain 10.
Row 1:
- Skip the last chain.
- Single crochet (sc) in the next 8 chains.
- In the last chain, place 3 single crochets to turn the corner.
Row 2:
- Work on the opposite side of the chain, single crochet 7 back.
- Place 2 single crochets in the last stitch of the row.
- You should have 20 stitches in total. Use a stitch marker to mark this round.
Round 1:
- In the first stitch, place 2 sc.
- Sc in the next 7 stitches.
- Put 2 sc in each of the following 3 stitches.
- Sc in the next 7 stitches.
- Place 2 sc in each of the last 2 stitches.
- You should now have 26 stitches.
Round 2:
- Begin with 1 sc in the first stitch and 2 sc in the next.
- Sc 8 around.
- 2 sc in the next, 1 sc in the next, repeat 3 times for the corners.
- Sc 8 around.
- For the last 3 stitches: 2 sc in the first, 1 sc in the next, and 2 sc in the last stitch.
- You should have 32 stitches in total.
Build the Body:
- Single crochet for 23 rows without increasing.
- For a traffic light ice block: crochet 9 rows in red, 9 rows in orange, and 8 in green, then 2 more in green while decreasing.
- For a watermelon pattern: crochet 20 rows in pink, 1 row in white, and 2 rows in green.
Adding Features
Color Change:
- Change colors at the side. In the final yarn over of the last stitch of a row, switch to the new color.
- Tie and cut the old yarn, then continue with the new color.
Add Eyes:
- Place safety eyes 8 rows from the top.
- Eyes should be 4 stitches apart, or wider if preferred.
Add Mouth:
- With black yarn, stitch a small mouth between the eyes.
- Optional: Add cheeks.
Decreasing the Top
Decrease 1:
- Use back loops only for this row.
- Insert hook into first back loop, yarn over, pull through, insert into next back loop, pull through, yarn over and pull through all three loops.
- Continue decreasing every stitch.
- Reduce stitches from 32 to 16.
Stuffing:
- Stuff the ice block firmly.
Decrease 2:
- Use front loops only.
- Insert hook into first front loop, yarn over, pull through, insert into next front loop, pull through, yarn over and pull through both loops.
- Reduce stitches from 16 to 8.
Creating the Stick
Change to Stick Color:
- Switch to the color intended for the stick after completing decreases.
Stick Rows:
- Create 8 rows of single crochet without increasing or decreasing.
- Continue stuffing as you crochet.
Final Decrease:
- Single crochet 2, then decrease.
- Repeat to go from 8 stitches to 6.
Finish Off:
- Cut the yarn, weave through the front loop of each stitch and pull tight to close.
- Hide the yarn tail inside the stick.
