Materials Needed
- Yarn: White, black, and blue cotton yarn (preferably 8/6 or similar thickness).
- Crochet Hook: Appropriate size for the yarn (typically 2.5 mm or 3 mm).
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
- Stitch Marker.
- Scissors.
- Yarn Needle.
Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Meaning |
---|---|
R | Round |
X | Single Crochet (SC) |
V | Increase (2 SC in the same stitch) |
A | Decrease (SC 2 stitches together) |
CH | Chain |
SL ST | Slip Stitch |
T | Invisible Decrease (or other stitch variations) |
Head
- R1: 6 SC in Magic Ring (6).
- R2: 6 INC (12).
- R3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (18).
- R4: (2 SC, 1 INC, 1 SC) x 6 (24).
- R5: (3 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (30).
Continue increasing rounds until you reach the desired size for Pochacco’s head. Stuff the head firmly as you go.
Ears (Make 2)
- R1: 4 SC in Magic Ring (4).
- R2: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 2 (6).
- R3: (2 SC, 1 INC) x 2 (8).
- R4-R5: 1 SC in each stitch around (8).
- R6: (2 SC, 1 DEC) x 2 (6).
- R7: (1 SC, 1 DEC) x 2 (4).
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the ears to the head.
Body
- R1: 6 SC in Magic Ring (6).
- R2: 6 INC (12).
- R3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (18).
- R4: (2 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (24).
- R5-R9: 1 SC in each stitch around (24).
Continue to desired length, then begin decreasing rounds:
- R10: (2 SC, 1 DEC) x 6 (18).
- R11: (1 SC, 1 DEC) x 6 (12).
- R12: 6 DEC (6).
Fasten off, close the remaining stitches, and weave in the end.
Ice Cream Cone
- R1: Chain 2, turn, and SC in the second chain from the hook (1 SC).
- R2: INC (2 SC).
- R3-R5: 1 SC in each stitch around.
Continue in this pattern to form a cone shape, then stuff lightly and attach to Pochacco.
Note: You can add details like sprinkles or a cherry on top using embroidery or yarn in different colors.
Ice Cream Ball
- Chain 4, then create 5 incomplete double crochet stitches (cluster stitch) to form a ball-like structure.
- Chain 4 and slip stitch to the starting point to complete the ball.
Attach this to the cone or top of the wind chime, depending on the design.
Hair Detail
- Using black yarn, crochet a few small strands and attach them to the top of Pochacco’s head.
- Optional: Add a few strands of yarn and tie them off to create a fluffy appearance.
Assembly
- Attach the head to the body using a yarn needle and secure tightly.
- Sew on the ears to either side of the head.
- Attach the ice cream cone or other decorative items using your preferred method.
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