Carlotta

Hook Holder
amigurumi pattern by Irene Strange

CURIOUS AMIGURUMI PATTERNS

TO OLS & M AT E R I A LS
This project will look great in a cotton yarn, as that will give it more structure. I recommend using
a DK weight cotton, but you could also try a 4-ply cotton or Aran weight cotton to change the size.
Below are the yarns and materials used to make the 2 samples.

SAMPLE 1
YARN - Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% Cotton, 50g, 125m/137yds)
1 ball/40g in Mint - Macaron Green (470)
1 ball/25g in Sandy Brown - Light Caramel (409)
Small amount of Brown - Coffee Bean (411)
3.5mm hook
2.5mm hook for bow tie
Wadding or Foam Fabric Stabiliser
Weighed beads (optional)
5mm sew-on button eyes
Tapestry Needle
FINISHED SIZE: 15cm/5.9in tall

SAMPLE 2
YARN 1 - Rico Creative Ricorumi Spin Spin DK (100% Cotton, 50g,
115m/125yds)
1 ball in ombre Pink - Pink (004)
YARN 2 - Rico Creative Ricorumi DK (100% Cotton, 25g, 57.5m/62yds)
1 ball in Sandy Brown - Sand (071)
Small amount of Brown - Chocolate (057)
Small amount of Pink - Fuchsia (014)
3.5mm hook
2.5mm for cherry stalk
Toy Stuffing
Wadding or Foam Fabric Stabiliser
5mm sew-on button eyes
Tapestry Needle
FINISHED SIZE: 17cm/6in tall

TE N S IO N / GAUGE
If you want to match the sample gauge make
a small circle in your chosen yarn:
Rnd 1: start 7sc in a magic ring [7]
Rnd 2: inc in all 7 st [14]
Rnd 3: (1sc, inc in next st) repeat 7 times [21]
Fasten off.

When made in Paintbox Cotton DK yarn 3.5mm hook this

circle is about 2.5cm/1in in diameter.
When made in Ricorumi DK yarn with 3.5mm hook this
circle is about 3 cm/13/16 in in diameter.

Matching the exact gauge isn’t essential, but may

produce a bigger or smaller hook holder - adjust your
hook size until you get a texture you like!

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C RO CHET T E R MS
The pattern is written in US Crochet Terms, some of Repeating sections within the rounds are shown
the following stitches are used: in (round) brackets followed by how many times
chain stitch (ch) they are repeated within the round, e.g. repeat 6 times.
slip stitch (slst)
Stitch totals are shown in [square] brackets at the end
single crochet (sc)
of each round. Note that if a round is closed with a slip stitch
single crochet increase (inc) (slst) that stitch is not included in the stitch count.
single crochet decrease (dec)
invisible decrease (inv dec) Images and Charts are referenced in {curly} brackets,
double crochet (dc) e.g. {img 7} or {Chart A} within the main pattern text.
dc3tog (dc3tog)
Colour Changes within the text are shown in {curly italic}
treble crochet (tr)
brackets in the relevant colour where possible, e.g. {red}
spike stitch (Spike st)
or {white} within the main pattern text.
magic ring
round (rnd) The samples are made with regular single crochet stitch
row (row) without X twist. Feel free to substitute your preferred style
chain space (ch-sp) of decreases throughout the pattern.
stitch/stitches (st)
front loop only (FLO)
back loop only (BLO)

NOTES

CONSTRUCTION The top of the ice cream is a long

triangular tube of crochet, rolled up and secured into
the swirling shape (visit my intagram highlights to
see a short video of this step). Stuffing the tube with
toy stuffing will create a more rounded ice cream top,
and stuffing it will foam fabric stabiliser will create a
slimmer, more angular top. SPECIAL STITCHES

Make the swirl in one colour, a colour-changing yarn
or mix up any shades you like!
The swirl is sewn into the waffle cone all around the
rim. You could add some weighed beads or small
stones into the base of the cone for stability, though
I find that the weight of the swirl is enough to keep it
upright.
The cone is unstuffed to leave room for the hooks and
notions, however I do recommend lining it with some
foam fabric stabiliser, cardboard or thick felt to keep
the sides more rigid - this can be inserted in and left
loose, the ice cream top will keep it in place.
Spike Stitch - the spike stitch is worked like a single
crochet, but instead of working into the current round,
you drop down and work into a round or two below.
You can find a clear photo tutorial of this stitch here:
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/single-crochet-
spike-stitch-tutorial-photos-978522
dc3tog - this stitch is worked over 3 stitches: work 1
incomplete dc into each of the 3 stitches, then close all
loops on hook as 1 stitch.
You can find a clear photo tutorial of this stitch here:
https://stitchesnscraps.com/tutorial-double-crochet-
3-together-dc3tog/

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1. Ice Cream Top Add a thin and even layer of stuffing into the shape - it
Make 1 in mint or your favourite flavour! should be relatively flat, about 1cm thick, when stuffed. To
get the stuffing into the tip of the shape you can fold back
Rnd 1: start 5sc in a magic ring [5] the wider section, gradually unfolding it as you add more
Rnd 2: sc in all 5 sts [5] stuffing. {img 13 - 14}
Rnd 3: inc in next st, 4sc [6]
Rnd 4: inc in next st, 5sc [7] Instead of stuffing you can also use wadding or foam fabric
Rnd 5: inc in next st, 6sc [8] stabiliser. It will be less puffy when compared with toy
Rnd 6: inc in next st, 7sc [9] stuffing but still give plenty of support to the shape. Cut two
Rnd 7: inc in next st, 8sc [10] pieces of stabiliser a little narrower than the crochet shape,
Rnd 8: inc in next st, 9sc [11] and place them in instead of stuffing - use a chopstick or
Rnd 9: inc in next st, 10sc [12] knitting needle to get the stabiliser into the tip. {img 5 - 6}
Rnd 10: inc in next st, 11sc [13] {img 1}
Rnd 11: inc in next st, 12sc [14] Now the shape is stuffed let’s add a little swirly tip and close
Rnd 12: sc in all 14 sts [14] up the open end.
Rnd 13: inc in next st, 13sc [15]
Rnd 14: sc in all 15 sts [15] Rnd 85: 3sc, 3sc in next st, 3sc, skip the remaining sts [9] {img 8}
Rnd 15: inc in next st, 14sc [16] Rnd 86: 4sc, 3sc in next st, 4sc [11]
Rnd 16: sc in all 16 sts [16] Rnd 87: 6sc (this will be the very tip of the swirl), skip the
Rnd 17: inc in next st, 15sc [17] remaining sts [6]
Rnd 18: sc in all 17 sts [17] Next, close the shape: ch1, fold the piece flat and work
Rnd 19: inc in next st, 1sc in each remaining st. through both layers to close up the side: 5sc along the tip,
Rnd 20: 1sc in each st. 2sc along the curved side of the tip, 22sc along the skipped
sts from Rnd 85 [29] {img 9 - 12}
Rnd 21 - 82: Repeat Rnds 19 and 20, increasing by 1 stitch
every other round, until the stitch total is 49sts. {img 2 - 3} Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Rnd 83: inc in next st, 48sc [50]
Rnd 84: sc in each st around [50]
You should now have a very long narrow piece of crochet!
Pause crocheting to add some toy stuffing. {img 4}

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2. Waffle Cone 3. Arms
Make 1 in sandy brown. Make 2 in sandy brown.
Rnd 1: start 5sc in a magic ring [5]
Rnd 1: start 7sc in a magic ring [7]
Rnd 2: sc in all 5 sts [5] {img 25}
Rnd 2: inc in all 7 sts [14]
Rnd 3: 1tr (this makes the thumb!), 4sc [5] {img 26}
Rnd 3: (1sc, inc in next st) repeat 7 times [21]
Rnd 4 - 8: sc in all 5 sts - 5 rounds
Rnd 4: (inc in next st, 2sc) repeat 7 times [28]
Rnd 5: (3sc, inc in next st) repeat 7 times [35] {img 15} Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. {img 27}
Rnd 6: working in BLO, slst in all 35 sts [35] {img 16}
Rnd 7: working in same back loops from Rnd 5 and over
the slip stitches from Rnd 6, sc in all 35 sts [35] - this creates 4. Legs
a thicker round, adding a bit of subtle texture. {img 17} Make 2 in sandy brown.
Rnd 8 - 11: sc in all 35 sts - 4 rounds Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 12: in BLO, slst in all 35 sts [35] {img 18} Rnd 2 - 4: sc in all 6 sts - 3 rounds
Rnd 13: working over the slip stitches into both loops from Rnd 5: 3slst, 3hdc [6]
Rnd 11, inc in next st, 34sc [36] {img 19} Rnd 6 - 8: sc in all 6 sts - 3 rounds
Rnd 14 - 18: sc in all 36 sts - 5 rounds Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. {img 28 - 29}
Rnd 19: in BLO, slst in all 36 sts [36]
Rnd 20: working over the slip stitches into both loops from
Rnd 18, (inc in next st, 11sc) repeat 3 times [39]
Rnd 21 - 25: sc in all 39 sts - 5 rounds
Rnd 26: in FLO, (inc in next st, 12sc) repeat 3 times [42]
Rnd 27 - 28: sc in all 42sts - 2 rounds {img 20}
Rnd 29: working over the last 3 rounds into the same front
loops used in Rnd 26, (2spike st in next st, 12 spike st) repeat
3 times [42] {img 21 - 22}
Rnd 30: slst in all 42 sts [42] {img 23}
Fasten off, close the last round with an invisible join,
leave a tail for sewing. {img 24}

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5. Shoes
Make 2 in brown or any other colour.
Ch6, start 2nd ch from hook. {img 30}
Rnd 1: 4sc, 5sc in last ch, turn and work on the other
side of the chain, 3sc, 2sc in last ch [14] {img 31}
Rnd 2: slst in all 14 sts [14]
Rnd 3: working into stitches from Rnd 1, behind the slip
stitches, 4sc, dc3tog 2 times, 4sc [10] {img 33 - 36}
Fasten off, close the last round with an invisible join,
weave in the ends.
6. Bow Tie
Make 1 in mint, use a smaller size hook for a neater bow.
Row 1: Ch3, start 2nd ch from hook, 1sc, 1hdc, ch3, start
2nd ch from hook, 1sc, 1hdc [2 small joined triangles made]
Fasten off, weave the ends to the centre. {img 37}
7. Cherry
Make 1 in pink.
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc in next st, 1sc) repeat 3 times [9] {img 38}
Rnd 3: (2sc, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [12]
Rnd 4 - 6: sc in all 12 sts - 3 rounds {img 39}
Add a bit of stuffing.
Rnd 7: inv dec 6 times [6]
Fasten off, pick up all the front loops with a tapestry needle
and pull tight to close. Use the end tail to create a dip in the
top of the cherry. {img 40 - 41}
8. Stalk
Make 1 in brown, use a smaller hook for a denser stalk.
Row 1: Ch8, start 2nd ch from hook, 1sc, skip the remaining
chains. {img 42 - 43}
Fasten off, weave the end tail through the chains to
the starting chain, sew the stalk to the cherry. {img 44}

Now all pieces are made it’s

time to put the ice cream cone
together!

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Now lets roll up the ice cream
into a swirl! Hold it with the
taller end towards you and
start rolling...
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Now go around the bottom
half of the swirl, catching the
bottom edge at even intervals
- you want to leave lots of gaps
for hooks to fit through.
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Ideally the cone needs
something with a bit of
structure added to the walls -
foam, cardboard roll or felt will
work well.
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Use the long yarn tail to
carefully sew all around the
cone, securing the ice cream
swirl in place.
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Keep the roll close together, Pin the short end in place, add Sew the tip in place with a
but try to not distort the more pins along the outer layer matching tail of yarn.
stitches. of the swirl if needed.
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Twist the tip into a position you Secure the bottom edge of the The ice cream swirl is ready!
like - I added a bit more twist to tip with a matching yarn tail.
Tip: If you are using safety eyes,
the shape to make it look more
add them to the cone before the
like soft-serve ice cream.
next steps.
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For the sample I rolled up a I put the foam into the cone, After this, place the ice cream
long bit of foam stabiliser, with letting it fill it out - it’s still loose swirl onto the cone, sitting the
one side the height of the cone and flexible but will keep the widest part of the swirl on the
up to the textured edge and straight sides in shape. top edge.
the rest a little shorter.
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I like to sew through each stitch Add the sew-on button eyes to Add pink cheeks to either side
along the top edge, behind the the top half of the cone, about of the eyes.
slip stitches. 8 stitches apart.
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Add a big smile betwen the Then join them with a long Add the arms to the sides of Sew the feet to the front of the
eyes with a tail of brown yarn. stitch across the row. the cone, near the top of the cone, level with the base.
First mark the side corners with middle section.
2 short stitches.

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Your cone should look Put the little shoes onto the Embroider some chocolate Sew the bow tie to the front
something like this from the feet - keep them loose or sew chips or any other detail onto of the cone or add the cherry
side. in place. the swirl. to the swirl or for the hands to
hold.

Add you favourite hooks and

notions and your Carlotta is ready!

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I hope you will enjoy making
your own Carlotta Hook Holder!
Share your projects on Instagram with
the tag #carlottahookholder
or on Ravelry - I can’t wait to see them!

Happy Crafting!
Irina x

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