Words in α Jar Firecracker Popsicle Crochet Pattern (w/Mini Bonus!)
As a kid, my favorite summer treat was the Firecracker Popsicle. Here, I've recreated one in amigurumi form! Crochet your very own Firecracker, complete with popsicle stick and smile! BONUS! Crochet the mini grape double popsicle too
Materials:
yarn in red, white, blue and tan (firecracker) yarn in purple and tan (grape popsicle) H hook (firecracker) G hook (grape popsicle) 9mm safety eyes black embroidery thread embroidery needle yarn needle stuffing scissors
Stitch Key:
ch- chain sS- slip stitch sc- single crochet hdc- half double crochet dc- double crochet inc- increase dec- decrease FO- fasten off
Firecracker Pattern Instructions:
Stick sc 8 in magic circle R1: sc, inc; around (12) R2-9: sc around (12) FO and leave a long tail for sewing Firecracker with blue: sc 6 in magic circle R1: inc; around (12) R2: sc, inc; around (18) R3:inc, sc in next 2 sts; around (24) R4: sc, hdc, 2dc, 2dc, hdc, sc; rep 4x (32) R5: sC in BLO (32) R6-13: sc around (32) switch to white R14-22: sc around (32) switch to red R23-30: sc around (32) stuff firmly and continue to stuff as you go you can also place the eyes now R31: 2sc, 2dec, 4sc, 2dec, 4sc, 2dec, 4sc, 2dec (24) R32:sc around (24) R33: 2sc, dec (4sc, dec; around) (20) R34: sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 2sc (16) R35-36:sc around (16) R37: dec, sc; around, sc in last st (11) R38: 1sc; then dec around (6) R39: hdc; FO and stitch closed (the hdc will cover the small opening left at the top) Assembly: sew the stick onto the bottom of the popsicle, do not stuff it sew the face on with the black embroidery thread and needle if you would like to add blush to the cheeks, Use DILUTED red paint test on a towel and add the "blush" very slowly as it is impossible to get off if you put too much!
Mini Grape Popsicle Instructions:
Note: these instructions were part of a free release on my blog and can also be found here: http://wordsinajar.com/double-purple-popsicle-pattern Stick- (make 2) sc 4 in magic circle R1: sc, inc; around (6) R2-6: sc; around (6) FO and leave a long tail for sewing Popsicle using purple yarn (or any color, you can make whatever flavor you Want!) ch13 R1: in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (12) in 12th st, sc3...urn and sc down other side of ch (12) 24 sts total; begin crocheting in the round R2: sc around in BLO (24) R3-13: sc around R14:2sc, dec; around (18) begin to stuff lightly and continue to stuff, but keep in mind you want the popsicle to be "flat" don't stuff too much!! R15: sc around (18) R16:dec, sc; around (12) R17: sc around (12) R18: dec around (6) FO and weave top closed Assembly: Usina a runnina stitch from one side of the popsicle to anotl un tho'middlo ?croatina tho "doublo ponsiclo" offoct.' ""."..'"""" sew the two sticks onto the bottom of the popsicle @ Copyright 2014 Words in a Jar All Rights Reserved. Do not distribute without permission. Do not sell objects made from this pattern. Thank you!
That's it!
I'd love to see your finished creations! If you're on Ravelry, link your finished project to the pattern listed in my store, here: http:// www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/jess-isis-ravelry-store Or, you could just send me a picture on my Facebook page: http:// facebook.com/wordsinajar Or, you could tag me in an Instagram photo: @wordsinajar with the hashtag: #wiajpattern Or, you could tweet me: @ wordsinajar Or...okay, okay, I get it! Enough, you're saying! Alright, I'll hold off on all the other ways you can share your project with me. For now. (P.S. - You can email me pictures... jess@ wordsinajar.com) I'M DONE NOW, I SWEaR! All done and looking for your next project? Check out the patterns in my shop! http://shop.wordsinajar.com @ Copyright 2014 Words in a Jar All Rights Reserved. Do not distribute without permission. Do not sell objects made from this pattern. Thank you!
