Ice Cream Cone Pillow

Ice Cream Cone Pillow by Lisa Ferrel

What is Being Made

The Ice Cream Cone Pillow is a large, sculptural crochet cushion designed by Lisa Ferrel that mimics the appearance of a soft-serve ice cream cone. This finished pillow measures approximately 32 inches tall with a 44-inch diameter at its widest point, making it a substantial decorative piece suitable for beds, couches, or floor seating. The design combines a cone section with an oversized ice cream scoop top, creating a playful and whimsical home décor accent.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project uses crochet as the primary construction method. The entire pillow is worked in continuous rounds using basic crochet fundamentals, making it an excellent choice for beginner-level crocheters who want to tackle a larger, more impressive finished piece. The continuous round construction means stitches are worked in spiraling circles without joining at the end of each round, which creates a seamless appearance and maintains consistent tension throughout the project.

Stitches Used

The Ice Cream Cone Pillow relies on fundamental crochet stitches that form the foundation of most crochet projects:

• Single Crochet (sc) — The primary stitch used throughout the pattern, worked in continuous rounds to build the structure of both the cone and ice cream portions
• Decreases (dec) — Used strategically to shape the pillow and create the tapered cone form, reducing stitch counts at specific intervals to achieve the proper silhouette
• Increases (2 sc in next st) — Employed in early rounds to expand the width of the ice cream scoop and establish the circular base of the cone
• Chain stitch (ch) — Used to begin the project, either as a traditional foundation chain or using the magic circle method for a seamless center

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Ice Cream Cone Pillow is constructed using super bulky (weight 6) yarn, specifically Bernat Blanket or comparable super bulky alternatives. This yarn weight choice is crucial to the project's success, as it allows the pillow to work up quickly and creates the soft, plush texture characteristic of the finished piece.

Yarn Colors and Quantities:

• Sunsoaked (yellow) — 12 ounces, used for the cone section to create an authentic ice cream cone appearance
• Whipped Cream (ivory) — 10 ounces, used for the ice cream scoop portion to represent vanilla or classic soft-serve ice cream

Additional materials include a Size M (13.00 mm) crochet hook, appropriately sized for super bulky yarn to maintain proper gauge and fabric drape. A yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends and finishing details. The pillow is stuffed with fiberfil, a standard polyester fiberfill commonly used for cushions and plush toys, providing structure and comfort to the finished pillow.

Construction Overview

The pattern is organized into two main sections: the cone and the ice cream scoop. The cone begins with a small center (either from a chain-2 or magic circle) and expands outward through increases in the early rounds, then tapers gradually through strategic decreases to form the characteristic cone shape. The ice cream scoop section builds on similar principles, with increases creating the rounded dome shape and decreases refining the form as it progresses. The use of continuous rounds throughout eliminates the need for joining, streamlining the construction process and making it accessible for beginners while still producing a professional-looking finished object.