About This Pusheen Cat with Ice Cream Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern teaches you how to crochet Pusheen holding an ice cream cone — a charming amigurumi with stripes and tiny details. You will make the head and body in one piece, then add ears, tail, paws, stripes, an ice cream and a cherry. The instructions include full round-by-round directions, materials, and finishing techniques.
Perfect for intermediate crocheters who enjoy shaping and surface details. The finished Pusheen measures approx. 17 cm using the recommended yarn and hook.
Why You'll Love This Pusheen Cat with Ice Cream Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi shaping with playful details like stripes and a tiny ice cream accessory. I enjoyed designing the stripes and the little cherry — they add so much personality to the finished piece. I also love that the head and body are worked as one piece, which makes the shaping smooth and keeps assembly tidy. This pattern lets me play with color changes and embroidery, and I always find those finishing touches very satisfying.
Switch Things Up
I love changing colors to give Pusheen a whole new personality; try pastel shades for a softer look or bright neons for a playful twist.
If you want a larger or smaller Pusheen, change your yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn and a bigger hook makes a chunky plush, while thin yarn makes a tiny keychain friendly version.
I often swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a fully washable toy and to make it baby-safe.
Try different yarn textures — cotton gives a crisp stitch definition while acrylic creates a soft, cuddly feel.
For posability, you can add thin craft wire inside the tail or limbs, but be sure to secure and cover wire ends safely.
Make seasonal versions by changing the ice cream scoop color or adding a tiny accessory like a scarf or bow.
I sometimes add felt or crocheted clothing pieces like a mini scarf or hat to give Pusheen an outfit.
Customize the sprinkles by using embroidery thread in multiple colors or adding tiny French knots for dimension.
Swap the cherry for a small pompom or bead for a different topper that still reads as a fun accent.
Consider grouping several Pusheens in different colors to create a collectible set — each can be a different flavor of ice cream!
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping stitch markers during continuous rounds leads to lost round starts; place a stitch marker in the last stitch of each round and move it up as you crochet to maintain correct counts.
✗ Stuffing too loosely or too tightly will distort the shape; stuff gradually while shaping the piece and aim for firm but slightly springy stuffing for best results.
✗ Placing safety eyes in the wrong round changes facial placement; add safety eyes between rounds 42 and 43 with 11 stitches between them as instructed to match the pattern photos.
✗ Not counting increases and decreases carefully causes uneven shaping; count stitches after each increase or decrease round and correct mistakes before continuing to preserve proportions.
