Hello, fellow yarn lovers! If you are looking for a quick, functional, and irresistibly cute project, you are going to adore this one. Today, we are making an adorable crocheted lipstick holder shaped like a sweet little ice cream cone!
This project is fantastic for using up scrap yarn, makes a wonderful handmade gift, and is small enough to whip up in just one sitting. Let’s grab our hooks and make something sweet!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Sport weight or light DK cotton yarn in tan/beige (for the cone) and your choice of pastel or bright colors (for the ice cream scoop).
- Crochet Hook: Size C/2 (2.75 mm) or D/3 (3.25 mm)—you want a hook slightly smaller than recommended for your yarn to ensure tight, sturdy stitches that hold your lipstick securely.
- Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, and optional stitch marker.
- Embellishments: Tiny seed beads or embroidery floss for colorful sprinkles (optional).
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- ch: chain
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same st)
- Note: The project is worked in continuous rounds without joining, unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- The Cone (Tan Yarn): Start with a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: [Sc in next st, inc in next st] around. (9 sts)
- Round 3: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] around. (12 sts)
- Round 4: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st] around. (15 sts)
- Round 5: [Sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st] around. (18 sts)
- Rounds 6–10: Sc in each st around. (18 sts per round). Fasten off tan yarn cleanly.
- The Ice Cream Scoop (Color Yarn): Join your ice cream color to any stitch of the top round of the cone.
- Round 11: Work [sc, inc] around to slightly ruffle or expand the opening for the scoop, ending with a sl st to join. (27 sts)
- Round 12: Ch 1, work sc in each st around, sl st to join. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Keep Tension Tight: Maintaining a firm, consistent tension ensures your lipstick tube won’t slip out and the cone keeps its crisp shape.
- Add Sprinkles: Before weaving in your ends, use scrap embroidery floss in pink, blue, or yellow to stitch a few French knots or straight stitches onto the “ice cream” scoop for a realistic sprinkle effect.
- Weave Securely: Use your yarn needle to weave in all loose ends on the inside of the cone so the exterior stays neat and clean.
- Versatile Use: Attach a small cord or keychain loop to the top edge if you’d like to hang your ice cream cone from your favorite tote bag!
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: