Crocheted Cupcakes

The completed piece can be used as a crochet pincushion.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
Rnd = round
dc = double crochet
ea = each
sl st = slip stitch
re = repeat
st = stitch
tr = treble

You will need:
Scraps of wool in two colors (for base and cake) for cupcake
4.50mm crochet hook
Hobby fill
Beads/buttons (if desired)

Base:
Using main color and 4.50mm crochet hook make 2 ch.
Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 1st dc.
Rnd 2: 1 ch, * 2dc in ea dc, rep from * to end, sl st to 1st dc (12dc).
Rnd 3: 1 ch, * 2dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * to end, sl st to 1st dc (18 dc).
Rnd 4: 1 ch, * 2dc in next dc, 1 dc in ea of next 2dc, rep from * to end, sl st to 1st dc (24dc).
Rnd 5: 1 ch, * 1dc in the back loop only, repeat from * to end, sl st to 1st dc (24dc).
Rnd 6: 1 ch, * 1 dc in next dc, rep from * to end, sl st to 1st dc (24dc).
Repeat rnd 6, 5 times. Fasten off.

Top:
Using contrast color and 4.50mm crochet hook make 2ch.
Rnd 1: 6dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 1st dc.
Rnd 2: 1 ch, * 2dc in ea dc, rep from * to end, sl st to 1st dc (12dc).
Rnd 3: 1 ch, * 2dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * to end, sl st to 1st dc, (18dc).
Rnd 4: 1 ch, 1 dc in ea dc to end, sl st to 1st dc (18dc).
Rnd 5: 1 ch, * 2dc in next dc, 1 dc in ea of next 2 dc, rep from * to end, sl st to 1st dc (24dc).
Rnd 6: 1 ch, * 1dc in next dc, (1dc, 1tr, 1dc) in next dc, rep from * to end, sl st to 1st dc. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

To join both pieces, stuff base with wadding and place the top on the base. Using the tail, sew the top in place with a running stitch, placing a little more stuffing into the cupcake just before closing the lid to create a rounded top. Fasten off and sew in ends.

Use beads and buttons to decorate the crocheted cupcake, if desired.

Crocheting is lots of fun and this crochet cupcake is an easy pattern to learn on or to brush up your skills. Completed crocheted cupcakes become an ideal toy for small children - just remember not to stitch on the button or small beads as they are a choking hazard.

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