July is National Ice Cream Month, a time to indulge in your favorite frozen treats and beat the summer heat with scoops of deliciousness. But why stop at just eating ice cream when you can also incorporate its fun and whimsical essence into your crafting projects? In this post, we’re bringing you a collection of delightful sewing and crochet ideas inspired by everyone’s favorite dessert. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just looking for a fun new hobby, these sweet stitches will add a touch of joy to your summer. Grab your needles and fabric, and let’s get started on some ice cream themed creations that are just as enjoyable to make as they are to admire!
This adorable free pattern from Bunnies and Yarn is so fun to make that we bet you can’t stop at just one! Whip up an assortment of “flavors” that will rival an ice cream shop! Grab your yarn, crochet hook, and a bag of Poly-Fil Fiber Fill to start churning these out.
If soft serve ice cream is more your style, this free pattern is for you! Once again you can make a load of cute plush toys in lots of different “flavors” to enjoy. This easy-to-follow tutorial from Crafty Kitty Crochet shows you how!
This GIANT popsicle pillow does double duty as decor and as a great body pillow! To fill out this giant popsicle, choose between a generous box of Poly-Fil Fiber Fill or a supersized Poly-Fil® Crafter’s Choice® Pillow Insert.
Ann Kelle shows how to create your own single or double scoop ice cream cone pillows using either the Finished Seams Method or Raw Seams Method. The tutorial includes patterns for a variety of ice creams, ranging from single scoop to double scoop to popsicles!
Felt Ice Cream Plush Video Tutorial
These super cute little plushies are designed to be used as broches, but you can supersize them to create larger ice cream and popsicle plushies! They would make adorable earrings, too, don’t you think?
Crafting for My Sanity adapted her keychain pattern so that we all can make a giant version! The bomb pop takes me back to my childhood, where we enjoyed this sugary sweet treat on the Fourth of July and all summer long. Grab a big box of Poly-Fil and blanket yarn to make this summer treat!
This bag looks good enough to eat! Gwenstella Made has a wonderful tutorial with a free pattern showing how you can sew a tote bag with just 1/2 yard of fabric. The tutorial has tips on where to find the cute ice cream fabric, too.
Crocheted Stacked Scoop Ice Cream
How many scoops of ice cream do you like on your cone? The beauty of crocheting ice cream is that it won’t ever melt or make a mess, no matter how hot it gets! This cute project is colorful and perfect for National Ice Cream Month crafting!
Andrea & Paola, the creative sister duo from Dapper Animals, explain that you can never have too many cute pin cushions, and they’re right! Visit their tutorial to learn how to make a felt pin cushion in the shape of an ice cream cone. The soft serve is made of felt and stuffed with Poly-Fil Fiber Fill.
Once you’ve mastered the single and quadruple scoop ice cream amigurumi projects above, why not go big and make a whole sundae? A Menagerie of Stitches shows you how to make every cute piece of this project, including the bowl and the spoon. She even shares how to make the cherry on top! How sweet is that?
As we wrap up our celebration of National Ice Cream Month, we hope these sweet sewing and crochet projects have inspired you to bring a bit of frozen treat fun into your crafting. Whether you’ve created adorable ice cream cone plushies, vibrant popsicle pillows, or a charming ice cream-themed tote bag, each project is a delightful way to showcase your love for this beloved summer indulgence. Remember, the joy of crafting lies not only in the finished product but in the creative journey itself. So keep your needles and hooks busy, and let your imagination run wild. Happy crafting, and here’s to many more scoops of inspiration!