Updated in May of 2019 to reflect bigger ice pop size and additional notes after years of using these sleeves! The ice pops we purchase are from the Kroger grocery stores here in the US. Your local brand size may vary, but it's easy enough to customize this pattern by adding or subtracting stitches!
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Just in time for warmer temperatures, this Ice Pop Sleeve was created after realizing my (then) 2-year-old hated to hold onto her ice pop. Her little fingers would get too cold! As much as I love sitting around and holding her popsicles (ha), I used a temporary solution of wrapping the ice pop with a dishcloth to protect her hands. Of course the knitter in me saw the opportunity to make this a thing! Should fit a standard ice pop "tube".
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Ice Pop Sleeve
Yarn:
Partial skein of Peaches & Creme or Sugar 'n Cream kitchen cotton, or any worsted weight cotton yarn (this is a great opportunity for stash busting!)
Needles:
4 double-pointed needles in size US6 (or could do magic loop on a circular needle)
Notions:
Scissors
Darning needle for weaving in ends
Gauge:
Not critical for this project, although I recommend going down one needle size from what your yarn calls for so that the resulting stitch is tighter.
Pattern:
CO 16 sts, dividing stitches across three dpns as evenly as you can (For example: 6 sts on first needle, 5 sts on the other two), although exact layout doesn't matter! Other option is to use the magic loop method on circular needles.
Join to begin knitting in the round, being careful not to twist.
Knit every stitch (stockinette stitch) until the tube measures approximately 5 inches (or custom length as you desire). For my sleeves pictured I knitted 33 rows.
Bind off loosely and weave in the ends.
Add your favorite ice pop and enjoy without freezing your fingers!
Ravelry link:
Ice Pop Sleeve
