Why are tiny things so cute? I find the smaller the thing, the cuter it is, especially if it has really big eyes or if it’s a piece of food. This crochet pattern manages to combine both into something that’s also useful – a keychain! Yarntistry has created an adorable little ice cream cone to serve as a marker for your keys as well as a reminder that really, you probably need to treat yourself to a little more dessert.
Yarntistry’s YouTube channel has begun a “Tutorial Tuesday” for the express purpose of sharing free, cute patterns for you to follow along at home. You can also gather inspiration from Yarntistry’s other social media accounts (links will be shared below).
To make your own cute cone, you’ll need the following supplies:
- DK yarn (in three colors)
- A 3mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn/Tapestry Needle
- Blush & brush
- 6mm safety eyes
- Keyring
What I love about Yarntistry’s YouTube tutorial is that it’s easy to follow, with both verbal instructions and written instructions. The video is clean, clear, and interesting, with a focus on the hands (and therefore stitches), while also being colorful and compelling enough to watch on its own. It’s about a half-hour long, with a few pauses indicated so that you are able to keep up with the pace set.
You can also try Happy Berry Crochet’s Ice Cream Cone Tutorial, or to mix it up a bit, combine cute animals and food with Flying Mio’s Kitty Ice Cream Cone Tutorial in pastels like blush pink and mint green.
You’ll be guided through each step in the process, from the stitching to inserting the eyes and stuffing the ice cream shape to applying the blush to make your shy little cone even cuter and then inserting the keychain so it’s ready to go. If you’re a fan of the video, you can sign up to follow the channel and receive updates each time there’s a new tutorial. You can also follow Yarntistry on their website and several social media websites.
There’s all sorts of inspiration (and, if you like, items for purchase) to be found on Yarntistry, all of it sweet and small, from tiny puppies to food to plants, with unique twists such as the use of pom-poms, specialty yarn, and makeup.
If you like, you can find the YouTube tutorial on Yarntistry’s channel, and follow Yarntistry on the following sites: Etsy, Instagram, Facebook, and Yarntistry.com. Be sure to also follow Flying Mio and Happy Berry Crochet on YouTube.
