About This Pusheen Cat with Ice Cream Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern teaches you how to crochet a Pusheen cat holding an ice cream cone, complete with stripes, tail, and tiny accessories. The head and body are worked in one piece, and separate parts are crocheted then sewn on for a polished finish. It includes clear round-by-round instructions and guidance for placement of eyes, stripes and details.
Perfect for making a delightful handmade gift or a cute shelf companion. The pattern uses DK and sport yarns for soft texture and defined details.
Why You'll Love This Pusheen Cat with Ice Cream Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it captures Pusheen's charm in a compact, snuggly amigurumi form. I enjoyed designing the little ice cream with sprinkles and a cherry—those small details really bring the piece to life. I love how the stripe placements add personality and make each Pusheen unique. Working the head and body in one piece simplifies assembly while still giving you room to add expressive facial embroidery.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this pattern by switching yarn colors to create different Pusheen moods; soft pastels make a dreamy version while bright colors create a playful look.
I often change yarn weight and hook size to make a mini keychain or a larger cuddly plush; try sport yarn with a 2.5 mm hook for a small version or bulky yarn for an oversized friend.
I like to add felt or embroidered accessories: a tiny scarf, a mini hat, or little buttons glued into place for seasonal outfits.
For the ice cream, try different scoop colors and stitched sprinkles; you can embroider tiny shapes or use small beads as decals for a decorative effect.
I sometimes experiment with safety eyes sizes to change expression; 10 mm eyes make a cuter look, while 12 mm gives more character.
Try adding wire inside the tail or limbs for a posable Pusheen that can hold the ice cream at different angles.
I recommend embroidering different mouth shapes to change personality: a small smile, open mouth, or no mouth for a minimalist look.
If you want a realistic cookie or donut instead of ice cream, adjust the colors and embroidery pattern to mimic toppings and textures.
I often make a set of Pusheens with varying stripes and colors for a playful collection, each with a different tiny treat accessory.
Don't be afraid to combine yarn textures—mixing a fluffy yarn for the scoop with smooth yarn for the cone creates a tactile contrast I adore.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping stitch markers during continuous rounds leads to losing track of the beginning of the round; place a marker in the last stitch of each round and move it up as you go.
✗ Forgetting to add safety eyes between the correct rounds results in misplacement; add safety eyes between rounds 42 and 43 with 11 stitches between them before stuffing.
✗ Overstuffing the head and body makes shaping difficult and distorts proportions; stuff gradually and evenly while checking shape and firmness as you go.
✗ Ignoring yarn color changes on the tail and ice cream causes uneven stripes; change colors exactly where instructed and carry or weave tails neatly to hide joins.
✗ Pulling decreases too tightly can create puckering; maintain consistent tension and use invisible decrease technique for smooth shaping.
