About This Pusheen Cat with Ice Cream Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a lovable Pusheen-style cat holding an ice cream cone, complete with stripes, ears, tail, and a tiny cherry. The head and body are crocheted in one piece and the smaller parts are made separately and sewn on. It uses DK/light worsted yarn for the body and sport/baby yarn for the ice cream details. Clear round-by-round instructions make it easy to follow along as you shape each element.
Includes materials, abbreviations, and full assembly instructions to finish your plushie. Ideal as a handmade gift or a cute addition to your amigurumi collection.
Why You'll Love This Pusheen Cat with Ice Cream Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the sweet personality of Pusheen in a small, huggable amigurumi. I enjoyed designing the tiny ice cream and cherry details that give the cat so much charm and character. The construction—crocheting the head and body as one piece—makes assembly simpler and tidier, which I always appreciate. I also love how easy it is to customize colors and make a whole collection of different flavors and stripes.
Switch Things Up
I love how easy it is to customize this Pusheen by changing yarn colors for a unique look.
I sometimes swap the rosé ice cream for mint green or lavender to make different flavors and looks.
If you want a smaller keychain version, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook, and reduce the stuffing.
To make a chunkier, cuddlier Pusheen, use bulky yarn and a larger hook and increase stuffing for a plush finish.
I often add felt cheeks or tiny sequins to the ice cream for an extra pop of personality and sparkle.
Try embroidering different facial expressions—move the eyes or angle the mouth to change Pusheen's mood easily.
For a poseable version, consider inserting thin wire in the tail or limbs before stuffing to create adjustable shapes.
I also like making little accessories like scarves, hats, or tiny bows to match holidays or seasons.
Make a family set with different sized Pusheens by using various yarn weights and hook sizes for each one.
Experiment with different eye sizes or use safety-stitched eyes for a softer, embroidered look that’s child-safe.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping a stitch marker when working in continuous spiral rounds leads to losing the start of the round; always place a stitch marker in the last stitch of each round and move it up as you work.
✗ Not stuffing gradually causes lumps or flattened areas; stuff small amounts as you go, shaping the body and limbs evenly for a smooth finish.
✗ Changing yarn tension during increases or decreases makes uneven shaping; maintain consistent, moderate tension and count stitches after each round to stay accurate.
✗ Forgetting to add safety eyes at the correct round will make placement tricky; add safety eyes between rounds 42 and 43 with 11 stitches between them before closing the head.
✗ Cutting yarn too short when finishing parts can make sewing difficult; leave a longer yarn tail when finishing pieces like the ears and stripes to make sewing them onto the body easier.
