Summer gnome collection- The Ice cream gnome pattern
The ice cream gnome is the first member of our summer gnome edition added to the huge gnome collection! Scroll down for the free pattern or buy the ad-free, printable, PDF pattern here!
It’s summer, and what is summer known for?
Sunny days, different flavors of ice cream, fresh and juicy watermelon, and last but not least vacation, of course! In this summer gnome edition, we gather all of them and can’t wait to share them with you.
The first summer gnome is the Ice cream gnome pattern which has been selected by you over our Facebook group and Facebook page. If you haven’t joined yet hurry up! You will find a friendly community, and get inspiration from other fellow crocheters. Get help and advice if you need it!
Related post: Crochet bumblebee gnome- free pattern
Summer Gnome- the Ice Cream gnome pattern overview
The newest gnome added to the gnome crochet along is the Ice cream gnome pattern. If you haven’t heard of the gnome CAL you can read about it here and find all of the previous crochet gnome patterns listed in the post.
What is new?
First, let’s talk about the yarn. All of our previous crochet gnomes were made with worsted-weight yarn.
Unfortunately, I ran out of colors and switched to sport-weight cotton yarn. Nevertheless, it doesn’t mean that you can’t still use worsted weight yarn, but be aware that your gnome will be bigger.
I suggest you use sport weight, fine, or DK weight yarn with a crochet hook 2mm/2.25mm or 2.5mm. Therefore, if you use thicker yarn there will be a slight difference in the size.
The Ice cream summer gnome is crocheted in a few steps. We will crochet the cone, the cream, and the body separately. Afterward, we will join them and turn them into an ice cream cone gnome.
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How to customize your summer gnome?
The possibilities are endless. Here are a few suggestions on how to customize your summer gnome and create a unique gift for your loved ones.
As you can see the cream of the ice cream is made in a swirl. It gives you the opportunity to crochet your swirl in 2 colors. For example, you can make it vanilla and chocolate using white and brown colors for the swirl.
You can also change the ice cream gnome’s body and create your favorite flavor. Why not add some beads as sprinkles?
More free crochet summer patterns you will love:
Crochet Summer gnome pattern
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Summer gnome- pattern notes
The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
The Ice cream gnome is crocheted in a few steps. First, we will crochet the ice cream cone. Afterward, we will crochet the swirling cream and then we will crochet the gnome’s body and remaining parts.
I used sport weight 100% mercerized cotton yarn. I suggest you use a similar yarn. If you cannot find it you can use fine weight or DK weight yarn with a smaller hook such as 2.25mm or 2.5mm.
Here is a great online site where you can check for a substitute yarn of the one I am using- Yarnsub.com
Some yarns that I would recommend: are Stylecraft Special DK, Paintbox Simply DK, and Hobbii Cotton 8/4.
The final measurement is 18cm/ 7 inches
Materials you’ll need:
– Sport/ fine weight yarn- Shachenmayr Catania 100% Cotton, 50 g, 125 m
colors- blue color(397 turkis) 20 gr, light brown color (179 Camel) 10gr, pink color (222 Orchidee) 20gr, white color 5gr, a small amount of Beige for the nose
– crochet hook size 2.5mm
– Poly fiber fill for stuffing
– tapestry needle
Stitch abbreviation:
SC- single crochet
DC- double crochet
SS- slip stitch
CH- chain
Rep- repeat
Inc- increase
Dec- decrease
MR- magic ring
HDC- half double crochet
– repeat the stitches in the ** indicated times
FO- fasten off
BLO- back loop only
FLO- front loop only
Summer gnome- Ice cream cone pattern
-with camel/beige color
Rnd 1-2: Start with a MR, and make 7 SC into it, (7)
Rnd 3: *SC in first, inc 1* 3 times, SC in last (10)
Rnd 4: SC in each stitch around (10)
Rnd 5: *SC in next 4, inc 1* 2 times, (12)
Rnd 6: *inc 1, SC in next 2* 4 times (16)
Rnd 7-8: SC in each stitch around (16)
Rnd 9: *SC in next 3, inc 1, * 4 times (20)
Rnd 10-11: SC in each stitch around (20)
Rnd 12: *SC in next 4, inc 1* 4 times (24)
Rnd 13-14: SC in each stitch around (24)
Rnd 15: *SC in next 5, inc 1* 4 times (28)
Rnd 16-17: SC in each stitch around (28)
Rnd 18: *SC in next 6, inc 1* 4 times (32)
Rnd 19-20: SC in each stitch around (32)
Rnd 21: *SC in next 7, inc 1* 4 times (36)
Rnd 22-23: SC in each stitch around (36)
Rnd 24: *SC in next 8, inc 1* 4 times (40)
Rnd 25-26: SC in each stitch around (40) FO.
Ice cream gnome‘s body pattern:
-with blue color
Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 6 SC into it (6)
Rnd 2: *inc 1* 6 times (12)
Rnd 3: *inc 1, SC in next* 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: *inc 1, SC in next 2* 6 times (24)
Rnd 5: *inc 1, SC in next 3* 6 times (30)
Rnd 6: *inc 1, SC in next 4* 6 times (36)
Rnd 7: *inc 1, SC in next 5* 6 times (42)
Rnd 8: *inc 1, SC in next 6* 6 times (48)
Rnd 9: *SC in next 11, inc 1* 4 times (52)
Rnd 10: SC in each stitch around (52)
Continue on hat’s brim
The next round is worked in the Front loop only!
Rnd 11: SC in each stitch around (52)
Rnd 12: *SC in next 3, inc 1* 13 times (65)
Rnd 13: SC in each stitch around (65)
Rnd 14: *SC in next 4, inc 1* 13 times (78)
Rnd 15-16: SC in each stitch around (78). FO.
Continue with pink color yarn.
Rnd 11: Go back to round 10 and insert your hook in any back loop stitch, pull up a loop, SC in same stitch, SC in each stitch around (52)
Rnd 12: *SC in next 12, inc 1* 4 times (56)
Rnd 13: *SC in next 13, inc 1* 4 times (60)
Rnd 14-24: SC in each stitch around (60)
Rnd 25: *SC in next 13, dec 1* 4 times (56)
Rnd 26: SC in each stitch around (56)
Rnd 27: *SC in next 5, dec 1* 8 times (48)
The next round is worked in BLO.
Rnd 28: SC in each stitch around (48)
Rnd 29: *SC in next 4, dec 1* 8 times (40)
Start filling the body.
Rnd 30: *SC in next 3, dec 1* 8 times (32)
Rnd 31: *SC in next 2, dec 1* 8 times (24)
Rnd 32: *SC in next, dec 1* 8 times (16)
Rnd 33: *dec 1* 8 times (8)
Fasten off and close the gap with a needle.
Ice cream gnome’s nose:
-with beige color yarn
Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 5 SC into it. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (12)
Rnd 3: *SC in first, inc 1* 6 times (18)
Rnd 4-5: SC in each stitch around (18)
Rnd 6: *SC in next, dec 1* 6 times. FO. (12)
Ice cream gnome beard:
-with white color yarn
Rnd 1: Start with a MR and make 6 SC into it (6)
Rnd 2: SC in each stitch around (6)
Rnd 3: *inc 1* 6 times (12)
Rnd 4: *inc 1, SC in next 5 * 2 times (14)
Rnd 5: * SC in first, inc 1, sc in next 5 * 2 times (16)
Rnd 6: * SC in next 2, inc 1, SC in next 5* 2 times (18)
Rnd 7: *SC in next 3, inc 1, SC in next 5* 2 times (20)
Rnd 8: *SC in next 4, inc 1, SC in next 5* 2 times (22)
Rnd 9: *SC in next 5, inc 1, SC in next 5* 2 times (24)
Rnd 10-13: SC in each stitch around (22)
Rnd 14: *SC in next 5, dec 1, SC in next 5* 2 times. FO. (20)
Hands (make 2 pieces):
-with beige color
Rnd 1: Start with a MR, and make 6 SC into it (6)
Rnd 2: *inc 1* 6 times (12)
Rnd 3-6: SC in each stitch around (12)
Switch to dark green color
Rnd 7-13: Sc in each stitch around (12)
Ice cream gnome’s cream
We will work in back loops only throughout the cream pattern.
-with blue color
Row 1: CH 25, SC in 2nd from your hook, SC in each across, CH 1, turn (24)
Row 2: inc 1, SC in next 21, dec 1, CH 1, turn (24)
Row 3: dec 1, SC in next 21, inc 1, CH 1, turn (24)
Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternating them till you reach row 28
Row 28: inc 1, SC in next 21, dec 1. FO. Leave a longer tail for sewing (24)
You will have a parallelogram (kind of rectangle/rhombus) shape.
Now take both short sides and sew them together. It will turn into a swirl.
After that close both sides with a needle going through some of the rows. See pics below. I didn’t fill mine with poly fiber fill.
How to make the cream of Ice cream gnome
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How to join your gnome parts:
- Sew the blue cream on top of your gnome.
- Stuff your cone and sew the cone onto the cream.
- Sew the beard onto the body right below the brim.
- Sew the nose on top of the beard. Place it in the center.
- Sew the hands.
- Use a safety pin to secure them before sewing. Sew them when you like the placement.
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I received an email from Crafts and DIY Projects it has your page for the ice crem gnome, is that from you or a third party?
It is a third party. But if they are sending you an email it means that you have subscribed to their blog as well.
NJ.
Thank you so much for making this tutorial. I helped me tremendously!