Helix Ice Pop Cosy

Helix Ice Pop Cosy by Lullaby Lodge

What Is Being Made

The Helix Ice Pop Cosy is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed to create cute, protective covers for ice pops. These cosies are perfect for children and help keep hands clean and dry while enjoying frozen treats. The design features a spiral construction using two colors worked simultaneously, creating a visually interesting helix pattern.

Crochet Techniques Used

This project employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The cosy is constructed by working in continuous rounds using a spiral method, which means you work round after round without joining at the end of each round. The pattern uses a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round, which can be moved up after completing each round to maintain accurate stitch placement. The two-color technique involves carrying both colors throughout the work, creating the distinctive helix effect as colors alternate within the spiral construction.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – Used to create the foundation ring at the beginning of the project
• Single Crochet (sc) – The primary stitch used throughout the cosy construction, worked in US terms (equivalent to double crochet in UK terminology)
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Used to join the foundation chain into a ring to begin the spiral

Materials and Tools

The Helix Ice Pop Cosy requires Aran weight (also called worsted weight) cotton yarn in two colors. The designer used Drops Paris cotton yarn for the original sample, though any cotton yarn of the same weight can be substituted. A 4.5mm crochet hook (US size 7) is the recommended hook size, though adjustments can be made based on the fit of your finished cosy—going down a hook size if the cosy is too large, or up a hook size if it feels too tight. Additional materials include a darning needle for weaving in yarn ends and an optional stitch marker to help track rounds during the spiral construction.

Difficulty Level

This project is rated as beginner difficulty, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet or looking for a quick, satisfying make. The straightforward stitch work and simple construction method allow crafters to build confidence while creating a practical and adorable finished product.