Ice Cream Cupcake Crochet Hat (Free Pattern)

Ice Cream Cupcake Crochet Hat

This cute cupcake hat crochet pattern is available in every size you could ever need. Dig in!

By: Janaya Chouinard for AllFreeCrochet.com

A slight twist on the popular cupcake hat, this Ice cream Cupcake Crochet Hat pattern is a fun treat of a hat that's easy to work up and oh-so-fun to wear! Worked in worsted weight yarn, this hat pattern looks just like two scoops of ice cream, complete with a red cherry on top.

Switch up the colors to feature your favorite ice cream flavors or add a little bit of chocolate drizzle - the choice is yours! This crochet hat pattern comes in sizes newborn to adult, so you can make this for anyone with a sense of humor. We're sure that your sweetie will thank you for working up this cute cupcake hat crochet pattern.

Easy

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge14 stitches and 10 rows in hdc = 4" (10 cm)

Finished SizeNewborn to adult

Materials List

Worsted weight acrylic yarn in Color A (Frosting), Color B (Base), Color C (Stem & Drizzle) & Color D (Cherry)
5.5 mm (I-9) hook for the hat, 4.5 mm (G-7) or 5.0 mm (H-8) hook for the cherry and stem
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Small amount of fiber fill for the cherry

Ice Cream Cupcake Hat

Notes and Special Stitches:

Hat can be started with a Magic Ring or the instructions given in Round 1.
Starting chain is not included in the stitch count.
The first stitch of each round is made in the same stitch as the starting chain.
Rounds are joined in the top of the first stitch, not the starting chain.
CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

Where noted, certain rounds of this pattern are worked into the horizontal bar found on the back of the HDC stitch. This is the strand of yarn that runs horizontally just below the back loop of the stitch. For a visual demonstration of this technique please see this YouTube video.
First Round of the Hat Base (Cupcake Wrapper): With the right side of the hat facing you, fold the scalloped edge towards you and attach Color C in the horizontal bar of the previous Round’s HDC stitch. Continue working the same stitches around the hat making one hdc in each horizontal bar.

Ice Cream Cupcake Hat Pattern - Newborn:

Newborn Hat Measurements
Head Circumference = 13.5"–14.5"
Hat Circumference = 13"
Hat Height = 5"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 6 hdc in 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (6)

Round 2: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (9)

Round 3: Working in top loops - Ch 1, Make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)

Round 4: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (27)

Round 5: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, join (36)

Round 6: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, hdc in first 4 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, join (44)

Round 7: Working in top loops - Ch 1, hdc around, join (44)

Round 8: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, hdc around, join (44)

Round 9: Working in top loops - Ch 1, hdc around, join (44)

Round 10: *Sk 1 st, in next st make 4 sc, sk 1 st, sl st in next*, repeat around, sl st in join space and fasten off (11 shells)

Round 11: Working in the horizontal bars of Round 9, attach Color B - Ch 1, hdc around, join (44)
Work in the top loops for the remainder of the pattern.

Round 12: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in next st* repeat around, join (44)

Round 13 - 16: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in the next post* repeat around, join (44)

Round 17: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join and fasten off (44)

Continue with the optional Drizzle, Cherry, and Stem instructions at the end of the page (click here to jump to the drizzle pattern).

Ice Cream Cupcake Hat Pattern - 0–3 Months:

0–3 Months Hat Measurements
Head Circumference = 14.5"–15.5"
Hat Circumference = 14"
Hat Height = 5.4"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 6 hdc in 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (6)

Round 2: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (9)

Round 3: Working in top loops - Ch 1, Make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)

Round 4: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (27)

Round 5: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, join (36)

Round 6: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, join (45)

Round 7: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 14 sts* repeat around, join (48)

Round 8: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, hdc around, join (48)

Round 9: Working in top loops - Ch 1, hdc around, join (48)

Round 10 - 11: Repeat Rounds 8 & 9 (48)

Round 12: *Sk 1 st, in next st make 4 sc, sk 1 st, sl st in next*, repeat around, sl st in join space and fasten off (12 shells)

Round 13: Working in the horizontal bars of Round 11, attach Color B - Ch 1, hdc around, join (48)
Work in the top loops for the remainder of the pattern.

Round 14: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in next st* repeat around, join (48)

Round 15 - 17: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in the next post* repeat around, join (48)

Round 18: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join and fasten off (48)

Continue with the optional Drizzle, Cherry, and Stem instructions at the end of the page (click here to jump to the drizzle pattern).

Ice Cream Cupcake Hat Pattern - 3–6 Months:

3–6 Months Hat Measurements
Head Circumference = 15.5"–16.5"
Hat Circumference = 15"
Hat Height = 5.75"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 6 hdc in 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (6)

Round 2: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (9)

Round 3: Working in top loops - Ch 1, Make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)

Round 4: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (27)

Round 5: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, join (36)

Round 6: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, join (45)

Round 7: Working in top loops - Ch 1, hdc in first 3 stitches, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat around, join (52)

Round 8: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, hdc around, join (52)

Round 9: Working in top loops - Ch 1, hdc around, join (52)

Round 10 - 11: Repeat Rounds 8 & 9 (52)

Round 12: *Sk 1 st, in next st make 4 sc, sk 1 st, sl st in next*, repeat around, sl st in join space and fasten off (13 shells)

Round 13: Working in the horizontal bars of Round 11, attach Color B - Ch 1, hdc around, join (52)
Work in the top loops for the remainder of the pattern.

Round 14: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in next st* repeat around, join (52)

Round 15 - 18: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in the next post* repeat around, join (52)

Round 19: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join and fasten off (52)

Continue with the optional Drizzle, Cherry, and Stem instructions at the end of the page (click here to jump to the drizzle pattern).

Ice Cream Cupcake Hat Pattern - 6–12 Months:

6–12 Months Hat Measurements
Head Circumference = 16.5"–17.5"
Hat Circumference = 16"
Hat Height = 6.25"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 6 hdc in 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (6)

Round 2: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (9)

Round 3: Working in top loops - Ch 1, Make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)

Round 4: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (27)

Round 5: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, join (36)

Round 6: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, join (45)

Round 7: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, join (54)

Round 8: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 26 sts* repeat around, join (56)

Round 9: Working in top loops - Ch 1, hdc around, join (56)

Round 10: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, hdc around, join (56)

Round 11 - 13: Repeat Rounds 9 & 10, ending with a repeat of Round 9 (56)

Round 14: *Sk 1 st, in next st make 4 sc, sk 1 st, sl st in next*, repeat around, sl st in join space and fasten off (14 shells)

Round 15: Working in the horizontal bars of Round 13, attach Color B - Ch 1, hdc around, join (56)
Work in the top loops for the remainder of the pattern.

Round 16: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in next st* repeat around, join (56)

Round 17 - 20: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in the next post* repeat around, join (56)

Round 21: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join and fasten off (56)

Continue with the optional Drizzle, Cherry, and Stem instructions at the end of the page (click here to jump to the drizzle pattern).

Ice Cream Cupcake Hat Pattern - Toddler (1–3 Years):

Toddler (1–3 Years) Hat Measurements
Head Circumference = 17.5"–18.5"
Hat Circumference = 17"
Hat Height = 6.5"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 6 hdc in 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (6)

Round 2: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (9)

Round 3: Working in top loops - Ch 1, Make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)

Round 4: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (27)

Round 5: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, join (36)

Round 6: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, join (45)

Round 7: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, join (54)

Round 8: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 8 sts* repeat around, join (60)

Round 9: Working in top loops - Ch 1, hdc around, join (60)

Round 10: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, hdc around, join (60)

Round 11 - 13: Repeat Rounds 9 & 10, ending with a repeat of Round 9 (60)

Round 14: *Sk 1 st, in next st make 4 hdc, sk 1 st, sl st in next*, repeat around, sl st in join space and fasten off (15 shells)

Round 15: Working in the horizontal bars of Round 13, attach Color B - Ch 1, hdc around, join (60)
Work in the top loops for the remainder of the pattern.

Round 16: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in next st* repeat around, join (60)

Round 17 - 21: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in the next post* repeat around, join (60)

Round 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join and fasten off (60)

Continue with the optional Drizzle, Cherry, and Stem instructions at the end of the page (click here to jump to the drizzle pattern).

Ice Cream Cupcake Hat Pattern - Child (4–10 Years):

Child (4–10 Years) Hat Measurements
Head Circumference = 18.5"–19.5"
Hat Circumference = 18"
Hat Height = 7"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 6 hdc in 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (6)

Round 2: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (9)

Round 3: Working in top loops - Ch 1, Make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)

Round 4: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (27)

Round 5: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, join (36)

Round 6: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, join (45)

Round 7: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, join (54)

Round 8: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, hdc in first 4 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, join (64)

Round 9: Working in top loops - Ch 1, hdc around, join (64)

Round 10: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, hdc around, join (64)

Round 11 - 15: Repeat Rounds 9 & 10, ending with a repeat of Round 9 (64)

Round 16: *Sk 1 st, in next st make 4 hdc, sk 1 st, sl st in next*, repeat around, sl st in join space and fasten off (16 shells)

Round 17: Working in the horizontal bars of Round 15, attach Color B - Ch 1, hdc around, join (64)
Work in the top loops for the remainder of the pattern.

Round 18: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in next st* repeat around, join (64)

Round 19 - 24: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in the next post* repeat around, join (64)

Round 25: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join and fasten off (64)

Continue with the optional Drizzle, Cherry, and Stem instructions at the end of the page (click here to jump to the drizzle pattern).

Ice Cream Cupcake Hat Pattern - Teen / Small Adult:

Teen / Small Adult Hat Measurements
Head Circumference = 19.5"–21"
Hat Circumference = 19"
Hat Height = 7.25"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 6 hdc in 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (6)

Round 2: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (9)

Round 3: Working in top loops - Ch 1, Make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)

Round 4: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (27)

Round 5: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, join (36)

Round 6: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, join (45)

Round 7: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, join (54)

Round 8: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat around, join (63)

Round 9: Working in top loops - Ch 1, hdc in first 3 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 11 sts* repeat around, join (68)

Round 10: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, hdc around, join (68)

Round 11: Working in top loops - Ch 1, hdc around, join (68)

Round 12 - 15: Repeat Rounds 10 & 11, ending with a repeat of Round 11 (68)

Round 16: *Sk 1 st, in next st make 4 hdc, sk 1 st, sl st in next*, repeat around, sl st in join space and fasten off (17 shells)

Round 17: Working in the horizontal bars of Round 15, attach Color B - Ch 1, hdc around, join (68)
Work in the top loops for the remainder of the pattern.

Round 18: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in next st* repeat around, join (68)

Round 19 - 25: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in the next post* repeat around, join (68)

Round 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join and fasten off (68)

Continue with the optional Drizzle, Cherry, and Stem instructions at the end of the page (click here to jump to the drizzle pattern).

Ice Cream Cupcake Hat Pattern - Adult:

Adult Hat Measurements
Head Circumference = 21.5"–23"
Hat Circumference = 21"
Hat Height = 7.5"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 6 hdc in 2nd chain from hook, join in first hdc (6)

Round 2: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (9)

Round 3: Working in top loops - Ch 1, Make 2 hdc in each stitch around, join (18)

Round 4: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st* repeat around, join (27)

Round 5: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat around, join (36)

Round 6: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat around, join (45)

Round 7: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat around, join (54)

Round 8: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat around, join (63)

Round 9: Working in top loops - Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 6 sts* repeat around, join (72)

Round 10: Working in horizontal bar - Ch 1, hdc around, join (72)

Round 11: Working in top loops - Ch 1, hdc around, join (72)

Round 12 - 15: Repeat Rounds 10 & 11, ending with a repeat of Round 11 (72)

Round 16: *Sk 1 st, in next st make 4 hdc, sk 1 st, sl st in next*, repeat around, sl st in join space and fasten off (18 shells)

Round 17: Working in the horizontal bars of Round 15, attach Color B - Ch 1, hdc around, join (72)
Work in the top loops for the remainder of the pattern.

Round 18: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in next st* repeat around, join (72)

Round 19 - 26: Ch 1, *hdc in first st, FPhdc in the next post* repeat around, join (72)

Round 27: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join and fasten off (72)

Continue with the optional Drizzle, Cherry, and Stem instructions at the end of the page (click here to jump to the drizzle pattern).

(Optional) Chocolate Drizzle Pattern:

Sizes up to 12 Months
Use a 5.0 mm (H-8) hook

Round 1: With Color C - Ch 7, join in first chain to form a ring, make 10 sc in the ring, join in first sc (10)

Round 2: Alternate the following instructions for long and short chocolate drips.

Long Drip: Ch 12, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 3 sts, hdc 1, sc in remaining sts, sl st in the next sc from Round 1.

Short Drip: Ch 9, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 2 sts, hdc 1, sc in remaining sts, sl st in the next sc from Round 1.

You should finish with a total of 10 drips. Leave a lengthy tail and use it to sew onto the top of the hat and secure the end of each individual drip.
Toddler & Child Sizes
Use a 5.0 mm (H-8) hook

Teen & Adult Sizes
Use a 5.5 mm (I-9) hook

Round 1: With Color C - Ch 7, join in first chain to form a ring, make 14 dc in the ring, join in first dc (14)

Round 2: Alternate the following instructions for long and short chocolate drips.

Long Drip: Ch 15, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc 1, tr 4, dc 2, hdc 1, sc in remaining sts, sl st in the next dc from Round 1

Short Drip: Ch 12, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc 1, tr 3, dc 2, hdc 1, sc in remaining sts, sl st in the next dc from Round 1

You should finish with a total of 14 drips. Leave a lengthy tail and use it to sew onto the top of the hat and secure the end of each individual drip.

Cherry Pattern:

For Baby & Toddler Sizes
Use a 4.5 mm (G-7) hook

For Child & Adult Sizes
Use a 5.0 mm (H-8) hook

Round 1: With Color D - Ch 2, make 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook, do not join, continue working in a spiral (5)

Round 2: Make 2 sc in each stitch around, join (10)

Round 3 - 4: Sc in each stitch around, join (10)

Round 5: *Sc2tog* 5 times, fasten off leaving a lengthy tail (5)

Use a small amount of fiberfill or red yarn to stuff the cherry. With a yarn needle, thread the tail through the front loop of each of the last 5 stitches. Pull to close the hole. Use the tail to sew the cherry onto the top of the hat.
Weave in all ends.

Stem Pattern:

For Baby & Toddler Sizes
Use a 4.5 mm (G-7) hook

For Child & Adult Sizes
Use a 5.0 mm (H-8) hook

With Color C - Ch 9, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sl st in remaining sts, fasten off and use the tail to attach the stem to the cherry.

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Cheryl Y

Feb 25, 2019

OMG how cute! I really have to make a few of these Ice Cream Cupcake hats. The flavors/colors are endless and I am pleased to see the pattern is written for a child and adult size. I like the layered look of this cute hat as well. More layers helps keep the head warm which is great here in the cold state, MI. Thank you so much for sharing this cute crochet hat.

KLC

Jan 23, 2019

How delightful! These may be the cutest hats ever. Great crochet project.

Zeemer

Feb 14, 2018

I'm speechless when I saw this Ice Cream Cupcake Crochet Hat. It is just so beautiful. It is unique, colorful, and very well thought out. I can't wait to make these cupcake hats for kids. Sooooo beautiful!!

Hippie Chick

Feb 09, 2018

These are too cute. Sized to fit newborn to adults. The hats shown were made using acrylic yarns, but I would much rather make mine with a cotton or cotton blend yarn because it is so much softer of a yarn and it is made with natural materials unlike acrylic.

princess6860504

Aug 13, 2017

This hat can be made to fit adults as well as children and babies! When was the last time you saw an adult wearing a cupcake hat? I would totally wear one of these! I am in love with the colors, in love with the look of this adorable hat. I fully appreciate the fact that the patterns are all listed directly above for ease of use. I can save it and access it easily directly from this page. Thanks!

VEV

Aug 31, 2016

Where do I find the "save pattern" button?

pjkids89 4619338

Aug 29, 2016

http//www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ice-cream-c == upcake-hat

pjkids89 4619338

Aug 29, 2016

never-mind, no pattern here.. it just sends us back to this page

AFC Editor Julia

Aug 30, 2016

Hi Papaj, There are no links anywhere because the pattern is directly on this page. Scroll right past the special stitches with the photo instructions and the pattern begins. Thanks! Julia, editor for AllFreeCrochet

maureenmassa 53440 79

Aug 29, 2016

I don't see the pattern here. Only the list of materials. Am I missing a link? Love the way the hat looks.

whitingkj2002 8638 443

Aug 29, 2016

I don't see a pattern either. Just the list of materials. I've saved the pattern (or what would be the pattern if there was one) to my que...Can someone please post the link with how to make this?

AFC Editor Julia

Aug 30, 2016

AFC Editor Julia

Aug 30, 2016

mmjcn 7763954

Aug 29, 2016

there are no pattern instructions - where do I get them?

AFC Editor Julia

Aug 30, 2016

Hi there, There are no links anywhere because the pattern is directly on this page. Scroll right past the special stitches with the photo instructions and the pattern begins. Thanks! Julia, editor for AllFreeCrochet

chiefchewy 6404739

Aug 29, 2016

I don't see a link to click on to get the pattern instructions?

papaj 6861924

Aug 29, 2016

No pattern here or on Ravelry. Where could I get a copy of this very cute hat?

AFC Editor Julia

Aug 30, 2016