Something Sweet is Coming… 🍦🧸
I’m so excited to officially announce that I’m working on my very first solo Crochet-Along: the Sundae Bears CAL!
This cozy summer crochet event will feature adorable ice cream inspired bears with fun toppings, sweet colors, and lots of mix-and-match creativity.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing sneak peeks, flavor reveals, and behind-the-scenes progress as we get closer to the official Crochet-Along launch later this June.
Make sure to subscribe to the blog to get notified every time we add more informations and upload parts🧸🧸
The first bear reveals are coming later this week… 👀🍓🍫🌿
I can’t wait to share more with you all soon!
Follow me on Instagram to be part of the cal group chat!
Crochet update:
What crochet skill do you need to participate in this crochet along? For this event all you need to know is the basic of Amigurumi to be able to make this pattern! This event will not teach you how to crochet but will provide a fun crochet pattern for free and have access to a group chat if you wish to join if you have any questions.
You do not know the basic of crocheting Amigurumi or need a little refresher? No worries, get ready for the crochet along today. I have several YouTube videos teaching you the basics! Check out my YouTube channel below for free crochet tutorials and don’t forget to subscribe to the YouTube channel to be notified when new tutorials and free patterns are posted🧸🍦🧶
SUNDAE BEAR REVEAL!!
Meet the very first Sundae Bear… 🍓🧸
✨ Strawberry Sundae Bear ✨
The first flavor in the upcoming Sundae Bears Crochet-Along!
Soft strawberry tones, soft textures, and sweet little sundae toppings 🍦🍓
Each Sundae Bear comes with sauce, a topping and a waffle cone draw string bag! 😍🍦🧸
I’m so excited to finally start sharing these bears with you all after keeping them secret for so long 💕
What flavor should I reveal next? 👀
Make sure to subscribe to my blog to get the starter pack for the Sundae Bear crochet along 🫣
The Sundae Bears CAL is officially getting closer 🍦🧸
Here is the reveal for the second flavor🧸🍦👀
We have cookies and Cream with caramel sauce and a beautiful red cherry on top🍦🧸🍒
Want to be part of it?
✨ Email signup is now open! ✨
Join the list to get:
🍓 Sundae Bears updates
🍫 Flavor reveals
🌿 CAL announcements
🧶 The free Sundae Bears Starter Pack
I can’t wait to crochet these sweet little bears together this summer 💕
The subscription page will appear on this page🫶subscribed to get notified and get the free sundae bears starter pack!! 🧸
The Sundae Bears Starter Pack is now available for download!! Follow the link below to get your printable starter pack with your printable check list!
The crochet along schedule will be dropping next week with the rest of the sundae flavors 🧸🍦
Meet the designer!
Hi my name is Carolann and I am the designer behind CocoKnittedCreations and all the patterns you find on this blog. Here is a little bit about me below🫶
We are getting closer and closer to the start of this amazing cal! Here is the schedule and the Cal rules! Make sure to mark your calendar not to miss any parts and make sure to read the rules! This will be such a fun event and I cannot wait to make all the sundae bears with all of you😍 the group chat is also ready. Come on and join us!🤩
The cal is starting tomorrow!! Are you as excited as I am??? If you cannot participate in the cal or want to print the pattern, you can get the add free pdf on my etsy! The first 10 copies are 50% off using the code SUNDAE50 get yours before they are all gone!
Here is some of the lovely Sundae Bears my testers has done!
TODAY IS THE DAY! WE ARE STARTING THE SUNDAE BEAR CAL!!
Before starting make sure to watch the face sculpting video below! You will need it for your bear. It is a very important part of the pattern to get the signature look of my designs!
Just a reminder! Part 1 will be available from June 29th to July 6th and then removed and replaced with part 2!
Finished Dimensions
10.5 inches
Materials
- 3mm crochet hook
- Loops & Thread Petite Purl in color of your choice (this will be the ice cream bear)
- Lion Brand Pound of Love in pumpkin pie (for the waffle cone bag)
- Any worsted weight yarn for the toppings, color of choice
- Stitch Markers
- Tapestry needle
- Poly Fill
- Safety eyes 16mm x2
- Safety nose 14mm
- Scissors
Pattern notes:
This pattern is written using American crochet terminology. This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
Abbreviations
MC: magic circle
Inc: increase
rnd(s): round(s)
sc: single crochet
Dec: invisible decrease -insert hook into next front loop, yarn over and pull up a loop] 2 times, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
st(s): stitch(es)
hdc: half double crochet
ch: chain
BLO: back loop only
F/O: fasten off
dc: double crochet
btl: back third loop
FPDC: front post double crochet
BPDC: back post double crochet
BBL: bobble stitch, make 5 incomplete dc in the same stitch, yarn over and pull through all the loops.
Head/Body with ice cream color (bear)
R1: MC 6sc (6)
R2: Inc x6 (12)
R3: (1sc, Inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, Inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, Inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4sc, Inc) x6 (36)
R7-R10: 36sc (36) (4 rounds)
R11: (Inc, 1sc) x6, add a stitch marker on the last sc to guide you for the face sculpting, 24sc (42)
R12: (Inc, 2sc) x6, 24sc (48)
R13-R16: 48sc (48) (4 rounds)
R17: (Dec, 2sc) x6, 24sc (42)
R18: (Dec, 1sc) x6, 24sc (36)
Place the eyes between R9 and R10 with 6sts between the eyes.
add the nose between R13 and R14
R19: (4sc, Dec) x6 (30)
R20: (3sc, Dec) x6 (24)
R21: (2sc, Dec) x6, (18)
**Face sculpting video above** Stuff the head and stuff the cheeks firmly.
R22: (2sc, Inc) x6 (24)
R23: (3sc, Inc) x6 (30)
Stuff the neck firmly to help hold the head up.
R24: (4sc, Inc) x6 (36)
R25: (5sc, Inc) x6 (42)
R26-R36: 42sc (42) (11 rounds)
R37: (5sc, Dec) x6 (36)
R38: (4sc, Dec) x6 (30)
R39: (3sc, Dec) x6 (24)
Stuff the body firmly
R40: (2sc, Dec) x6 (18)
R41: (1sc, Dec) x6 (12)
R42: (1sc, Dec) x4 (8)
F/O, sew the hole shut and hide the tail.
Arms x2 in ice cream color (bear):
R1: MC 6sc (6)
R2: Inc x6 (12)
R3: (1sc, Inc) x6 (18)
R4: 18sc (18)
R5: 1sc, BBL, 16sc (18)
R6: (1sc, Dec) x6 (12)
R7: 12sc (12)
Stuff the hand firmly only.
R8-R16: 12sc (12) (9 rounds)
R17: 3sc
Fold the opening in half and sc the opening shut. F/O leave a tail for sewing.
Legs x2 in ice cream color (bear):
R1: MC 6sc (6)
R2: Inc x6 (12)
R3: (1sc, Inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, Inc) x6 (24)
R5-R6: 24sc (24) (2 rounds)
R7: Dec x4, 16sc (20)
R8: Dec x2, 16sc (18)
R9: (2sc, Dec) x4, 2sc (14)
Only stuff the foot.
R10-R18: 14sc (14) (9 rounds)
R19: 2sc
Fold the opening in half parallel to the foot and sc the opening shut. F/O leave a tail for sewing.
Ears x2 in ice cream color (bear):
R1: MC 6sc (6)
R2: Inc x6 (12)
R3: (1sc, Inc) x6 (18)
R4-R5: 18sc (18) (2 rounds)
Do not stuff.
Fold in half, sc both sides together.
F/O, leave a tail for sewing.
Tail in ice cream color (bear):
R1: MC 6sc (6)
R2: Inc x6 (12)
R3: 12sc (12)
F/O, leave a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Sew the arms on R24.
Sew the legs sitting style between R36 and R41, or standing on R36.
Sew the feet to the belly if you make it sit.
Sew the ears between R3 and R9, 10sts apart.
Sew the tail between R33 and R37.
You have now completed your bear! Make sure to post your part 1 on Instagram tagging me (@cocoknittedcreations), the cal page (@freecrochetalongckc) and use the hashtag #sundaebearcal so I can see it and repost!! If you want to be featured on the blog make sure to say so in your post🫶 and don’t forget to follow both accounts 🫶
HAPPY CROCHETING 🧶
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