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Sweet Ice Cream Blanket Pattern

Sweet Ice Cream Blanket Pattern
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15-25 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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Warm Welcome

A comforting piece for home or gifts that brings handmade warmth to everyday moments and special occasions.

About This Sweet Ice Cream Blanket Pattern

This delightful ice cream blanket pattern combines playful design with practical warmth. The pattern features charming ice cream cones worked in a checkerboard layout, with bobble stitches creating realistic scoops and detailed cone texture. Perfect for baby nurseries or as a whimsical throw, this blanket works up in DK weight yarn with beautiful color combinations.

Sweet Ice Cream Blanket Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The blanket is worked flat in one piece with multiple color changes, then finished with a decorative picot edging. Four size options are included to suit your needs, from baby blankets to cozy small throws.

Why You'll Love This Sweet Ice Cream Blanket Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern brings such joy and whimsy to a functional item. The bobble stitch ice cream scoops add wonderful texture and dimension, making each cone pop off the blanket. I appreciate that it includes four different sizes, so whether you're making a baby gift or a personal throw, you're covered. The color-changing technique keeps the project interesting without being overwhelming, and the final picot edge adds such a professional, polished finish. It's one of those patterns that makes you smile every time you work on it.

Sweet Ice Cream Blanket Pattern step 1 - construction progress Sweet Ice Cream Blanket Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Sweet Ice Cream Blanket Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Sweet Ice Cream Blanket Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this ice cream blanket pattern can be with just a few creative tweaks! Instead of the classic vanilla, strawberry, and pistachio combo, I sometimes switch to chocolate, mint, and bubblegum pink for a different flavor palette. You could even make it seasonal - think orange sherbet, lemon, and lime for summer, or chocolate, caramel, and cream for fall vibes.

For a more sophisticated look, I've tried working the entire blanket in neutral tones like cream, beige, and soft gray, which creates an elegant texture study that still showcases those beautiful bobbles without the playful colors. It's perfect for modern minimalist nurseries!

Another fun variation is making it scrappy-style by using up your yarn stash for the ice cream scoops. Each cone can have a different flavor combination, creating a fun, eclectic look that's totally unique. I also love adding a personalized touch by embroidering a child's name or initials in one corner of the finished blanket.

For those who want extra texture, consider working the background in a different stitch pattern like half double crochet or even a simple shell stitch between the ice cream rows. The contrast makes those cones really pop! You could also experiment with the edging - a simple scallop edge or even tassels on the corners would give it a completely different finish while keeping that sweet, playful vibe.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to push bobble stitches to the correct side - always push them forward on RS rows and backward on WS rows for proper texture placement ✗ Losing track of the 14-stitch repeat pattern which causes ice cream cones to misalign - use stitch markers at each repeat to stay on track ✗ Carrying non-working yarn too loosely or too tightly across the wrong side which creates puckering or loose loops showing through on the right side ✗ Not adding the extra single crochet stitches before corners in Round 2 of edging which throws off the picot placement and corner symmetry

Sweet Ice Cream Blanket Pattern

Create this adorable ice cream themed blanket that's perfect for keeping your little ones cozy and warm. This charming design features rows of sweet ice cream cones in vanilla, strawberry, and pistachio colors against a beautiful background. The pattern includes detailed instructions for four different sizes, from baby blankets to small throws, making it versatile for any project you have in mind. With its playful bobble stitch ice cream scoops and delicate waffle cone texture, this blanket will become a treasured keepsake.

Intermediate 15-25 Hours

Materials Needed for Sweet Ice Cream Blanket Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK (8ply) yarn in light purple or chosen background color (500-1300g depending on size)
  • 02
    DK (8ply) yarn in beige for ice cream cones (50-130g depending on size)
  • 03
    DK (8ply) yarn in white/cream for vanilla ice cream (30-80g depending on size)
  • 04
    DK (8ply) yarn in pink for strawberry ice cream (30-80g depending on size)
  • 05
    DK (8ply) yarn in light turquoise for pistachio ice cream (30-80g depending on size)
  • 06
    Drops Merino Extra Fine, Debbie Bliss Rialto, Drops Cotton Merino, or Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk recommended

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.75mm (C/2) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 02
    Yarn needle for weaving in ends
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    Scissors
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    Stitch markers (recommended for tracking repeats)

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— Foundation Chain :

Size 1 :

141 Ch

Size 2 :

155 Ch

Size 3 :

183 Ch

Size 4 :

211 Ch

— Set Up Row (WS) :

Set Up Row :

Starting from the 4th chain from the hook make: 138 (152, 180, 208) DC = 139 (153, 181, 209) DC including 3Ch at the beginning. Use Background Color A

— First Ice Cream Section :

Row 1 (RS) :

3Ch, 5DC, *with Color B: 1DC, with Color A: 13DC* Repeat from * to * At the end of the row: 6DC with Color A

Row 2 (WS) :

3Ch, 3DC, *2DCtog, with Color B: 3DC in 1st, with Color A: 2DCtog, 9DC* Repeat from * to * At the end of the row: 4DC with Color A

Row 3 (RS) :

3Ch, 2DC, *2DCtog, with Color B: 2DC in 1st, 1DC, 2DC in 1st, with Color A: 2DCtog, 7DC* Repeat from * to * At the end of the row: 3DC with Color A. Cut Color B yarn

Row 4 (WS) :

3Ch, 4DC, *with Color C make a Bobble (push it backwards), 1SC, Bobble (push it backwards), with Color A: 11DC* Repeat from * to * At the end of the row: 5DC with Color A

Row 5 (RS) :

3Ch, 5DC, *with Color C make a Bobble (push it forward), with Color A: 13DC* Repeat from * to * At the end of the row: 6DC. Cut Color C yarn

Rows 6-8 :

With Color A work 3Ch, 138 (152, 180, 208) DC

— Second Ice Cream Section (Checkered) :

Row 9 (RS) :

3Ch, 12DC, *with Color B: 1DC, with Color A: 13DC* Repeat from * to * At the end of the row: 13DC with Color A

Row 10 (WS) :

3Ch, 10DC, *2DCtog, with Color B: 3DC in 1st, with Color A: 2DCtog, 9DC* Repeat from * to * At the end of the row: 11DC with Color A

Row 11 (RS) :

3Ch, 9DC, *2DCtog, with Color B: 2DC in 1st, 1DC, 2DC in 1st, with Color A: 2DCtog, 7DC* Repeat from * to * At the end of the row: 10DC with Color A. Cut Color B yarn

Row 12 (WS) :

3Ch, 11DC, *with Color C make a Bobble (push it backwards), 1SC, Bobble (push it backwards), with Color A: 11DC* Repeat from * to * At the end of the row: 12DC with Color A

Row 13 (RS) :

3Ch, 12DC, *with Color C make a Bobble (push it forward), with Color A: 13DC* Repeat from * to * At the end of the row: 13DC with Color A. Cut Color C yarn

Rows 14-16 :

With Color A work 3Ch, 138 (152, 180, 208) DC

Infos :

Continue working rows 1-16: For size 1 - 3 more times + 15 rows = 80 rows from the beginning (including set up row) = 10 ice cream lines. For size 2 - 4 more times + 15 rows = 96 rows from the beginning = 12 ice cream lines. For size 3 - 6 more times + 15 rows = 128 rows from the beginning = 16 ice cream lines. For size 4 - 7 more times + 15 rows = 144 rows from the beginning = 18 ice cream lines. Finish after the WS row. Do not cut the yarn continue with outer edging

— Outer Edging :

Info :

RS is facing you. Do not turn, work in round

Round 1 :

1Ch, 3SC in top of DC. On the top and at the bottom of the blanket make 1SC in each DC st. Work 2SC in each perpendicular DC. In each corner make 3SC. At the end: Sl st in top of the 1st SC

Round 2 :

1Ch, 1SC in the same st, *5Ch, skip 1st, 6SC*, Repeat from * to *. Make sure you have 5Ch right on top of each corner, in order to do it, at the end of the long side add 2 extra SC before 5Ch at the corner. At the end: Sl st in top of the 1st SC

Round 3 :

Sl st in 5Ch loop, 3Ch, (Picot, 1DC) x 7 times, *skip 2SC from the previous round, 1SC in each of the next 2st, skip 2SC, in 5Ch loop: (1DC, Picot) x 6 times, 1DC* Repeat from * to *. In the corner 5Ch space add extra: (1DC, Picot) x twice. At the end of the round, in the first corner 5Ch space, make: 1DC, Picot, Sl st in top of 3Ch

— Finishing :

Final Steps :

Weave in the ends, wash by hand or in washing machine at 30C on a delicate cycle. Dry flat and enjoy!

Assembly Instructions

  • This blanket is worked in one piece, so no assembly is required
  • After completing all rounds of the main blanket body, continue directly to the outer edging without cutting yarn
  • Weave in all yarn ends carefully on the wrong side, securing color changes especially well
  • Block the finished blanket by washing in cold water on delicate cycle or by hand
  • Lay flat to dry, gently shaping corners and edges to ensure the picot edging lays flat and even

Important Notes

  • 💡Always have extra yarn on hand as consumption may vary based on tension and size adjustments
  • 💡Maintain consistent gauge throughout the project - check your gauge swatch before starting
  • 💡Push bobble stitches to the correct side (forward on RS, backward on WS) for proper texture
  • 💡Carry non-working yarn loosely but securely on the wrong side to prevent puckering
  • 💡Use stitch markers to track the 14-stitch repeats and ensure ice cream cones align properly
  • 💡When changing colors, complete color changes as instructed to create clean transitions
  • 💡Add the 2 extra SC before corner chain spaces in Round 2 to ensure proper picot placement

This sweet ice cream blanket pattern brings joy and whimsy to every stitch! With its charming bobble stitch ice cream scoops in vanilla, strawberry, and pistachio flavors atop textured waffle cones, this blanket is as delightful to make as it is to use. The pattern includes four versatile sizes and a beautiful picot edging that adds the perfect finishing touch. Whether you're creating a nursery treasure or a cozy throw for ice cream lovers, this pattern delivers smiles all around! 🍦💜✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this blanket?

While the pattern is written for DK (8ply) yarn, you can adapt it to other weights by adjusting your hook size and recalculating yarn amounts. Just make sure to create a gauge swatch first and adjust the foundation chain to maintain the 14-stitch repeat pattern.

How do I keep my bobble stitches uniform throughout the blanket?

Consistency is key! Always use the same tension when creating bobbles, and remember to push them to the correct side - forward on right side rows and backward on wrong side rows. Practicing a few bobbles before starting helps establish your rhythm.

Can I make the blanket larger than Size 4?

Absolutely! To increase the size, add stitches in multiples of 14 to your foundation chain and rows in multiples of 16 to your length. Just remember to recalculate your yarn requirements accordingly.

What's the best way to manage multiple color changes?

Carry the non-working yarn along the wrong side of your work and change colors by completing the last step of a stitch with the new color. The pattern includes detailed instructions and diagrams for color changes to keep everything neat and tidy.

How do I care for the finished blanket?

Wash your blanket in cold water (30°C) on a delicate cycle or by hand. Lay it flat to dry to maintain the shape and texture of the bobble stitches and picot edging. Avoid hanging as this may stretch the blanket.

Can I change the ice cream flavors to different colors?

Yes! The pattern is very flexible with color choices. Feel free to use your favorite ice cream colors or match the blanket to your nursery or room décor. Just maintain the same color structure (three different colors for variety).