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Soccer Freezer Pop Holder Crochet Pattern

Have You Been Following the World Cup?

Whether you’ve been cheering from the couch, gathering with friends to watch the matches, or simply checking the scores, it’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement. This year has been especially exciting with all the social media posts from fans around the world who are enjoying their visit to the United States.

There’s something special about seeing teams from around the world come together to compete. The energy, the teamwork, and those incredible moments on the field make every match memorable.

As a crocheter, I can’t help but let major events inspire new creations. That’s why I designed my Soccer Freezer Pop Holder Crochet Pattern! It’s a fun, quick project that’s perfect for soccer fans of all ages.

These reusable freezer pop holders keep little hands from getting too cold while enjoying frozen treats during hot summer afternoons. They’re great for:

  • Soccer team celebrations
  • End-of-season coach gifts
  • Tournament watch parties
  • Summer birthdays
  • Craft fairs
  • Family picnics

One of my favorite things about this pattern is how quickly it works up. If you have leftover black and white yarn, you can create several holders in an afternoon. Cotton yarn works best, but any worsted weight yarn will do. They’re practical, fun, and a great way to show off your love for the game.

You can even customize the colors to match your favorite club or national team, making each freezer pop holder unique.

So, tell me—have you been following the World Cup? Which team are you cheering for? I’d love to hear who you’re supporting while we all enjoy a little crochet between matches!

Happy crocheting, and may your team score plenty of goals!

 

 

Soccer Freezer Pop Holder

Freezer pop holder measures approximately 5.5” long.

 Materials:

Berroco Modern Cotton worsted yarn

20 yards white

10 yards black

Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Directions:

Row 1: With black yarn, ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch (20 sc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 3: With white yarn, ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 4: (right side) Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 7 white, 1 black, 4 white, 1 black, 7 white.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 6 white, 2 black, 4 white, 2 black, 6 white.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 5 white, 2 black, 6 white, 2 black, 5 white.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 4 white, 3 black, 7 white, 2 black, 4 white.

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 3 white, 3 black, 8 white, 3 black, 3 white.

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 2 white, 2 black, 12 white, 2 black, 2 white.

Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 20 white.

Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 8 white, 5 black, 7 white.

Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 6 white, 6 black, 8 white.

Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 1 black, 6 white, 7 black, 5 white, 1 black.

Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 2 black, 4 white, 7 black, 5 white, 2 black.

Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 3 black, 4 white, 7 black, 4 white, 2 black.

Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 3 black, 4 white, 5 black, 4 white, 3 black, 1 white.

Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 1 white, 3 black, 5 white, 3 black, 4 white, 3 black, 1 white.

Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 2 white, 1 black, 6 white, 1 black, 6 white, 2 black, 2 white.

Row 19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 3 white, 1 black, 13 white, 1 black, 2 white.

Row 20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 20 white.

Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 9 white, 3 black, 8 white.

Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 7 white, 5 black, 8 white.

Row 23: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st: 20 white. Fasten off white.

Rows 24-25: With black yarn, sc in each st. Fasten off black at end of Row 25.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weave in all ends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use black yarn to embroider lines on soccer ball as above.

 

With right sides tog, sew back seam. This is the center back. Sew bottom seam.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase the ad-free PDF here: Soccer Freezer Pop Holder Crochet Pattern

 

 

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Raccoon and Red Panda Ice Pop Holder Crochet Pattern

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With record heat over most of the country this summer, it has been so hard to keep cool. I was lucky as a child that my mother always made homemade ice cream for my July birthday parties. This year you can have a Woodland Animal birthday party or a Red Panda birthday party and make these great party favors – ice pop holders! Use the same pattern but add different faces to make either a Racoon or a Red Panda freezer pop cozy.

Ice pop holder measures approximately 5.5” long (including tail).

 Materials:

Cotton worsted yarn

20 yards MC (gray for raccoon, red for red panda)

5 yards CC (black for raccoon, white for red panda)

Size G (4.00 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

10-mm black pompom

Two 20-mm sew-on googly eyes

Directions:

TAIL:

Rnd 1: Using CC yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook (4 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: With MC yarn, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat (6 sc).

Rnd 3: With CC yarn, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (9 sc).

Rnd 4: With MC yarn, sc in each st.

Rnd 5: With CC yarn, sc in each st.

Rnd 6: With MC yarn, sc in each st.

Rnd 7: With CC yarn, sc in each st.

Rnd 8: With MC yarn, sc in each st.

Rnd 9: With CC yarn, sc in each st.

Rnd 10: With MC yarn, *dec over next 2 sts, sc in next st,* repeat (6 sc).

Rnd 11: With CC yarn, *dec over next 2 sts, sc in next st,* repeat (4 sc).

Rnd 12: With MC yarn, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat (6 sc). Work remaining rnds in MC yarn.

Rnd 13: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 14: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 15: Working in BLO, sc in each st.

Rnd 16: Working in both lps, sc in each st.

Rnds 17-30: Sc in each st. At end of Rnd 30, join with sl st.

Rnd 31 (Raccoon): Sc in next 8 sts, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch (ear made), sc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch, sc in next 8 sts. Fasten off.

Rnd 31 (Red panda): Sc in next 6 sts, switch to CC yarn, sc in next st, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch, sc in next st (ear made), switch to MC yarn, sc in next 2 sts, switch to CC yarn, sc in next st, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch, sc in next st, switch to MC yarn, sc in next 6 sts. Fasten off.

RACCOON FACE:

Rnd 1: Using MC yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook (4 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat (6 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (9 sc).

Rnd 4: With CC, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, with MC, sc in next st, with CC, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st. Fasten off leaving length for sewing.

RED PANDA FACE:

Rnd 1: Using CC yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook (4 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: Using CC yarn, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat (6 sc).

Rnd 3: Using MC yarn, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (9 sc).

Rnd 4: Using CC yarn, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st,* with MC, sc in next 2 sts, with CC yarn repeat * to *. Fasten off leaving length for sewing.

Sew face to top of holder beneath ears.

Download the PDF here and get both animals in one pattern:  Red Panda and Raccoon Ice Pop Holder Crochet Pattern

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