In this post, you will see an ice cream cozy crochet pattern that will help you practice basic crochet stitches.

Pint cozies are a great first crochet project, as they are small and easy to make.

The free pattern uses only single crochet stitches, creating a simple yet practical design.

Make A Crochet Pint Cozy Set

Handmade pint cozies are a great way to keep your hands warm and dry in the summer, especially when you’re eating your favorite ice cream.

They are super eco-friendly and reusable.

Crochet ice cream cozies are not only going to look chic but also make a great gift for friends and family!

Ice Cream Cozy Free Crochet Pattern - Pint Size

Give As Gifts To Friends And Family

Make a set of four or more cozies to tie with ribbon and give as a summer gift.

They are great for holding a pint of ice cream without getting your hands cold.

They can be made in any colors you like, in brights or neutrals.

I would recommend making them in 100% cotton.

You can use up those one-skein wonders too from your stash, as each cozy takes up just less than less than 50g/1.76 oz. of yarn.

What Supplies Do You Need To Crochet An Ice Cream Cozy?

You will need a small amount of cotton yarn, a crochet hook suitable for your yarn weight, scissors, a yarn needle, and a stitch marker.

The stitch marker will help you keep track of the beginning and end of each round as you work the cozy in a continuous spiral.

I recommend using 100% cotton yarn, such as Lily Sugar ’n Cream or Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton. Cotton is durable, washable, and ideal for protecting your hands from a cold ice cream tub.

You can also use leftover yarn from your stash, making this a great little stash-busting project.

Ice Cream Cozy Crochet Pattern

Skill Level – Basic (Beginner)

Notes

This ice cream cozy works up quickly, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable project.

You can make the cozy smaller or larger by adding rows to the circle base.

Then you can adjust the height of the cozy by making it shorter or longer in length.

All you need to do is measure the size of the ice cream tub you want to make the cozy for.

A great project if you are new to the crochet club.

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Size Information

Gauge – 12 sts / 16 rounds in 10x10cm/4×4 inches in single crochet.

Size

Diameter of base = 2 inches
Height of cozy = 4.5 inches
There are instructions in the pattern to help you to make the cozy larger.

Materials

Yarn

For one pint cozy – 1 x 50g ball of yarn suitable for 5mm (US 8/H) hook.
I used scraps from my yarn stash/leftovers of cotton, around 40/50g each color.
Substitute yarn – Rico Creative Cotton Aran 50g/85m/93yds
Any Aran/worsted/10-ply yarn.
I would recommend using cotton.

Hook

5 mm (US 8/H) hook.

Notions

Tape measure
Darning needle/tapestry needle
Scissors

Abbreviations

The patterns are written in US crochet terms.

You can get a free PDF of all US and UK crochet terms and abbreviations here – Crochet Abbreviations And Terms (US + UK)

CH – Chain
Cont – Continue
Patt – Pattern
Rep – Repeat
SC – Single crochet
Sl-st – Slip stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)

Pattern Instructions

For the base – Do not turn at the end of the round, but continue working in a spiral, with the right side always facing.

Keep count of the sts by placing a marker (PM) on the last st of each round.
There are no turning chains in this pattern.

The base of the cozy

Make a 4 ch and join with an ss in the first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: – 1 ch; 8 sc in ring (8 sts) PM (see notes)
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc (16 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (24 sts)
Round 4: 1 sc in each sc

To make the base larger, complete a further two rounds (for a 3.5″ base)

Round 5: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (36 sts)
Round 6: 1 sc in each sc

For an even larger base, complete a further 2 rounds (for a 4.5″ base)

Round 7: *1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc* rep from * to end. (48 sts)
Round 8: 1 sc in each sc

The body of the ice cream cozy

Next round in the base: sc all the sts into the back loop only.
*Please note – keep the marker to denote which is the beginning/end of the round.
Continue to work in a spiral – sc all of the sts in every round (in both loops) – until the piece measures = 4.5 inches (you can adjust the height of your cozy here).
You can make the cozy as short/tall as you want.
Finish the last st with a sl-st and cut the yarn.
Secure and weave in the ends.
Weave in all other loose ends.

Spoon Holder/Thumb Loop

Ch 8, turn,
Row 1: sc into every ch to the end.
Rep row 1 – three more times.
Sl-st into the last st, cut yarn, and secure.

The loop should measure Height = 1 inch / Width = 2 inches.

This can then be stitched onto the ice cream cozy about 1 or 2 inches from the top edge (see photos for reference).

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Yield: Ice Cream Cozy

Ice Cream Cozy Crochet Pattern

No Ratings

Make a crochet ice cream cozy with this easy, beginner-friendly pattern.

Using simple single crochet stitches and cotton yarn, this reusable pint cozy keeps your hands warm and dry while you enjoy your favorite ice cream.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 1 hour

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Difficulty Basic/Beginner

Estimated Cost $10

Materials

For one pint cozy – 1 x 50g ball of yarn suitable for 5mm (US 8/H) hook.
I used scraps from my yarn stash/leftovers of cotton, around 40/50g each color.
Substitute yarn - Rico Creative Cotton Aran 50g/85m/93yds
Any Aran/worsted/10-ply yarn.
I would recommend using cotton.

Tools

5 mm (US 8/H) hook.
Tape measure
Yarn needle
Scissors

Instructions

For the base - Do not turn at the end of the round, but continue working in a spiral, with the right side always facing.

Keep count of the sts by placing a marker (PM) on the last st of each round.
There are no turning chains in this pattern.

The base of the cozy

Make a 4 ch and join with an ss in the first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: - 1 ch; 8 sc in ring (8 sts) PM (see notes)
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc (16 sts)
Round 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (24 sts)
Round 4: 1 sc in each sc

To make the base larger, complete a further two rounds (for a 3.5" base)

Round 5: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to end. (36 sts)
Round 6: 1 sc in each sc

For an even larger base, complete a further 2 rounds (for a 4.5" base)

Round 7: *1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc* rep from * to end. (48 sts)
Round 8: 1 sc in each sc

The body of the ice cream cozy

Next round in the base: sc all the sts into the back loop only.
*Please note – keep the marker to denote which is the beginning/end of the round.
Continue to work in a spiral - sc all of the sts in every round (in both loops) – until the piece measures = 4.5 inches (you can adjust the height of your cozy here).
You can make the cozy as short/tall as you want.
Finish the last st with a sl-st and cut the yarn.
Secure and weave in the ends.
Weave in all other loose ends.

Spoon Holder/Thumb Loop

Ch 8, turn,
Row 1: sc into every ch to the end.
Rep row 1 - three more times.
Sl-st into the last st, cut yarn, and secure.

The loop should measure Height = 1 inch / Width = 2 inches.

This can then be stitched onto the ice cream cozy about 1 or 2 inches from the top edge (see photos for reference).