May the 4th Be With You!

For all my friends that happen to love Star Wars, whether you consider yourself a geek, a nerd, or neither, this is for you!  After searching around on Ravelry, Craftsy, Etsy and even Pinterest, I couldn't find a single crochet stitch for Lightsaber Freeze/Ice Pop Cozies! A little befuddled by that, since there's an abundance of other STAR WARS items: amigurumis, hats, toys, etc, I decided to create my own pattern, and keep it free to share with all of my fellow hookers :-)

Light Sword Freeze Pop Cozy

All techniques and finished sizes are listed in US terminology.

Skill Level 1: Beginner

                                                                                    

Materials Needed:

  s   Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook   

  s   Medium worsted weight yarn (WWY) in colors of: black, grey, and red 

(I prefer using Red Heart Super Savers. Feel free to substitute with similar shades, or similar weight yarns that you prefer. Always check gauge if substituting yarn, or hook, to ensure proper fit.)

  s   Tapestry needle

  s   Scissors

Abbreviation of Stitches and Special Terms Used:

• Ch/chs: Chain/Chains  
• Hdc: Half Double Crochet
• Invisible Join:  is used to fasten off the last round of an item, and make it appear seamless to the naked eye. If you have never used this stitch, then refer to my tutorial video here: 

                           

• MC: Magic Circle
• Reverse Slst Join: Reverse Slip Stitch: Insert hook from back to front under both loops of the 1^st stitch made in that round, yarn over, and pull through the stitch and the loop on the hook.
• Rnd: Round
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Slst: Slip Stitch
• St/sts: Stitch/Stitches
• [ X ] #x = work that stitch or pattern a multiple of what the # states. Each stitch that is separated by a comma will be worked in the next stitch.
• ( X ) = final stitch count for that round
• YO : Yarn Over

NOTE:  Beginning chain does Not count as a stitch in the stitch count.

Gauge:  5sc x 4 rows = 1” square

NOTE: I tend to ride my stitch. I use the Golden Loop Method when I work my stitches; which means as soon as I yarn over and pull up that first loop, as soon as it is through the stitch – I Stop; that first loop pulled up in every stitch is critical to your stitch height, and more Importantly: your gauge.  If you find that your swatch is smaller than what the gauge states, then you are most likely a “yanker,” who works very tightly and yanks/pulls on your working end before, during, and/or after each stitch; try working the gauge with a larger hook to help you match your stitch technique with the written gauge. If you find that your swatch is taller than what the gauge states, then you are most likely a “lifter,” and you elongate/raise your stitches’ golden loop height to make it even with your beginning loop on the hook; try working the gauge with a smaller hook to help you match your stitch technique with the written gauge.

An Original Light Sword Freeze Pop Cozy Pattern

By: Ashley Bower, owner of

Looping with Love

Copyright © Ashley Bower 2013

All Rights Reserved.

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This pattern is registered and protected by copyright. All material (including all pattern and photographs) may not be altered, reproduced, shared, or published in print or electronic form without consent from the designer;

Ashley Bower, owner of

Looping with Love.

This material is intended for private use only. Permission to sell and photograph your completed items is granted with this pattern.

Freeze Pop Cozy:

Rnd 1: With Black WWY, In a MC work: ch 1 and 10 sc. Slst to join. (10 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch1 and 2sc in the same st. [2sc in the next st]9x. Slst to join. (20 sc)

Gauge: approx. 1.375” (1 and 6/16”) in diameter

Rnds 3 & 4: Ch1 and sc in the same st. Sc in each st around. Slst to join. (20 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch1 and sc in the same st. Sc in the next 19 sts.  Reverse Slst join. (20 sc)

Note: You will be changing colors here in a non-traditional way.

Rnd 6: With Grey WWY, slst through loop on hook (ch made), then ch again. Working over the black and grey tails (keep the black in front of the grey), sc into the same st as the join. Sc in the next 4 or so sts. Then pull on the grey and black tails until the little beginning bump of the join disappears, and the color change is practically unnoticeable (see photos below). Continue to sc in each st around. Slst to join. Cut off excess tail ends (20 sc)

Rnds 7-19: Ch1 and sc in the same st. Sc in each st around. Slst to join. (20 sc)

Rnd 20: Ch1 and sc in the same st. Sc in the next 19 sts.  Reverse Slst join. (20 sc)

Note: You will be changing colors here in a non-traditional way again.

Rnd 21: With Black WWY, slst through loop on hook (ch made), then ch again. Working over the black and grey tails (keep the grey in front of the black), sc into the same st as the join. Sc in the next 4 or so sts. Then pull on the grey and black tails until the little beginning bump of the join disappears, and the color change is practically unnoticeable (see photos above as reference - note, the color change will be reverse). Continue to sc in each st around. Slst to join. Cut off excess tail ends (20 sc)

Rnd 22: Ch1 and sc in the same st. Sc in the next 19 sts.  Reverse Slst join. (20 sc)

Note: You will be changing colors here in a non-traditional way.

Rnd 23: With Grey WWY, slst through loop on hook (ch made), then ch again. Working over the black and grey tails (keep the black in front of the grey), sc into the same st as the join. Sc in the next 4 or so sts. Then pull on the grey and black tails until the little beginning bump of the join disappears, and the color change is practically unnoticeable (see photos below). Continue to sc in each st around. Slst to join. Cut off excess tail ends (20 sc)

Rnd 24: Ch1 and sc in the same st. Sc in the next 19 sts.  Reverse Slst join. (20 sc)

Note: You will be changing colors here in a non-traditional way.

Rnd 25: Ch1 and sc in the same st. Sc in each st around. Use the Invisible Join to fasten off. (20 sc) Weave in the beginning tail from MC in Rnd 1.

Button:

Rnd 1: With Red WWY, In a MC work: ch 1 and 10 hdc. Leave a long tail for sewing and then use the Invisible Join to fasten off. (10 hdc) Weave in beginning tail.

Assembly:

Place the red button on the middle front of the cozy, and sew it on. Cut off excess yarn.

Enjoy your hands staying warm and dry with your icy treat; and May the Fourth be with You!

Thank you for viewing this pattern by Ashley Bower, owner of Looping with Love!  You may sell any cozies made from this pattern, but you may not sell, share, or distribute any or part of this pattern’s written content and/or photos. You Must use your Own photos to advertise and sell your items.

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