I generally prefer chocolate desserts to anything else, but I do like a fruity popsicle in the summertime! As soon as we have a few warm days in Pennsylvania in May my middle son starts asking me for popsicles. He thinks, okay, it’s hot, popsicle time! And you know what, he’s right. People do tend to eat ice cream in the cooler months, but popsicles are for the summer.
I made this an easy, beginner-to-thread-crochet pattern! It’s three flat pieces, seamed together to make a popsicle. You can make this! I used the gorgeous Curio 10 crochet thread from WeCrochet for these earrings. I love how smooth and shiny it is, and the color palette is amazing. You’ll need two colors, preferably one color being yellow for the popsicle stick.
I used a 1.5 mm hook for this pattern, but you could definitely use a larger hook, especially if thread crochet is new to you. You’ll need some fish hook style earring findings and some sort of pliers to attach them to the earring. I also recommend blocking these to give them a sharper look, but they hold the shape pretty well without blocking. I use my trusty Aleene’s stiffening spray, available from most big box craft stores.
I’m happy to provide this pattern free here on my blog! Come back again and again to make them. If you prefer downloadable patterns, the PDF is available in all my pattern shops. During the Summer Earring CAL July 8th-22nd, you can get all the patterns together for a discount, so check that out here.
Okay let’s cool down with an icy treat!
Supplies
- Size 10 crochet thread in 2 colors as desired, approx. 10 yds color A, 5 yds color B, samples are WeCrochet Curio size 10 color A: Bahama, color B: Canary
- Size 1.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle and scissors
- Earring findings: 2 fishhook style earrings
- Fabric stiffener, like Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray, t-pins, and a blocking mat
- Jewelry pliers or other small pliers
Stitches (US terms)
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sc3tog = single crochet 3 stitches together
- beg = beginning
- prev = previous
- sk = skip
- dec = single crochet 2 together
Gauge
12 rows of single crochet with 13 sts = 1 inch square
Personally, I find the smallest hook I can handle for the thread size (for earrings) produces the best, tightly stitched look. As long as the stitches are small enough for the result to look nice, if it is a little bigger or smaller, there isn’t a “fit issue.”
Notes:
- Pattern is worked in 3 pieces for each earring. (6 pieces total)
- For the best look, stiffen the earrings. I suggest Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Spray and t-pins on a blocking mat.
- Stitch counts are marked in { } at the end of each row.
- Finished dimensions: 1.25 x 1.5 in inch
Written Instructions
Popsicle (Make 4) with color A:
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd st from hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn. {5 sc}
Row 2-8: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. {5 sc}
Row 9: Dec, sc, dec, ch 1, turn. {3 sc}
Row 10: Sc3tog, fasten off, weave in ends. { 1 sc} Keep scrap ends for stuffing the popsicle.
If you need a little extra help, the PDF has a 2 page photo tutorial that shows each step in making these. You can find it here!
Popsicle Stick (Make 2) with color B:
Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd st from hook and each st across, fasten off. Do not weave in end.
Place 2 popsicles together, beginning in bottom right corner, single crochet the pieces together as follows:
Sc in first 7, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next 7, STOP, stuff the scraps into the popsicle, as well as the popsicle stick, with about 5 sc of the stick sticking out, 3sc in corner, sc, sc through the popsicle stick, sc, 3sc in corner. Fasten off with invisible join to first sc.
Blocking and Assembly
Pin earring to blocking mat. Spray from about 6-10 inches away with fabric stiffening spray, or pour some of the spray liquid into a small cup and paint the liquid on. Here is a great post on stiffening crochet decorations, if you need some alternatives. Once dry, use the jewelry pliers to attach fish hook style earring to top of rounded area, through one of the stitches.
I hope you make a rainbow of bright popsicles to wear all summer!
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