Crochet Cupcake Pincushion Tutorial

The Crochet Cupcake Pincushion is a delightful and practical accessory for any crafter or sewing enthusiast. This charming pincushion not only adds a touch of whimsy to your crafting space but also helps keep your pins and needles organized and within easy reach. With its cute cupcake design and vibrant colors, it brings a fun and cheerful element to your workspace.

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a quick and enjoyable project or a beginner wanting to try your hand at crochet, this adorable pincushion is a great choice. Treat yourself to a fun and functional accessory that is sure to brighten up your crafting area and bring a smile to your face every time you reach for a pin.

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease
• fo - fasten off

Supplies

• 1.25mm crochet hook
• DMC Thread: brown #300, mint #966, shimmery white #E211, red #666
• Beads
• Stuffing
• Scissors

Cupcake Instructions

RND 1: Starting at the bottom of your cupcake with brown thread sc x 6 in an adjustable ring (6)

RND 2: Inc x 6 (12)

RND 3: [Sc, inc] x 6 (18)

RND 4: [Sc, inc] x 9 (27)

RND 5: [Sc x 2, inc] x 9 (36)

RND 6: Sc in back loop x 36 (36)

RND 7: [Sc x 5, dec] x 5, sc (31)

RND 8-13: Sc x 31 (31)

RND 14: Switch to mint thread and sc x 31 (31)

RND 15-19: Sc x 31 (31)

RND 20: [Sc x 3, dec] x 6, sc (25)

RND 21: Sc, dec x 14 (15)

RND 22: Dec x 7, sc, stuff your cupcake firmly (8)

RND 23: Dec x 4 (4)

RND 24: Dec x 2, fo (2)

Trim On Your Cupcake

RND 1: With mint thread, insert your hook into the front loop in any stitch in Rnd 6 and ch x 3 and sc all in the same stitch, [skip stitch, sc, ch x 3, sc all in the same stitch] x 15, fo (79)

Icing On Your Cupcake

ROW 1: With shimmery white thread ch x 20 (20)

ROW 2: Turn, sc x 19, fo (19)

Cherry

RND 1: With red thread sc x 6 in an adjustable ring (6)

RND 2: Sc x 6 (6)

RND 3: Dec x 3, fo (3)

Assembly

Roll up the icing and place it on top of your cupcake, and sew it in place. Then sew the cherry on top of the icing. Sew on small beads onto your cupcake. Weave in all ends and trim them.