Crochet Birthday Cupcake Softie

Looking for a delightful and charming gift for someone special? A Crochet Birthday Cupcake Softie would be perfect for adding a sprinkle of joy on their special day! This cute handmade creation brings together the warmth of crocheting with the sweetness of a cupcake, making it a unique and thoughtful present that is sure to bring a smile to their face. Whether for a friend, family member, or yourself, this softie is a wonderful way to celebrate birthdays or any occasion with a touch of handmade happiness!

Skill Level

Skill: Easy

Materials

• Crochet Hook – J / 6.00 MM
• Yarn - Bulky (5) - I used Red Heart Soft Essentials
• C1 – Cream
• C2 – Turquoise
• C3 – Orchid
• C4 – Dark Pink
• Yarn Needle
• Stuffing - Polyfiberfil

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
• Double Crochet Together (dctog)
• Back Loop Only (BLO)
• Change to (Chgto)

Size

Size: 8 inches tall, 16 inches around

Notes

• Rounds are joined with a slip stitch (slst).
• Ch3 counts as a dc.
• Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
• When changing colors, ch 3 after the color change.

Pattern Instructions

RND 1: With C1, ch 5, join in circle. Ch 3, 9 dc in the circle, join, ch 3 (10 dc)

RND 2: 1 dc in the same stitch as the ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (20 dc)

RND 3: 1 dc in the same stitch as the ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (40 dc)

RND 4: 1 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (40 dc)

RND 5: FPDC in the next dc, *dc in the next dc, FPDC in the next dc*

Repeat from * to * around, join, ch 3 (40 sts)

RND 6: FPDC in the next FPDC, *dc in the next dc, FPDC in the next FPDC*

Repeat from * to * around, join, ch 3 (40 sts)

RND 7 – RND 8: Repeat RND 6

RND 9: Chgto C2, ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, join, ch 1 (40 dc)

RND 10: 1 sc in each dc around, join (40 sc)

RND 11: Chgto C3, ch 3, BLO, 1 dc in each dc, join, ch 3 (40 dc)

RND 12: 1 dc in each dc, join, ch 3 (40 dc)

RND 13: Dctog the first 2 dc, *1 dc in the next dc, dctog the next 2 dc*

Repeat from * to * around, 1 dc in the last dc, join, ch 3 (27 dc)

RND 14: Dctog the first 2 dc, *1 dc in the next dc, dctog the next 2 dc*

Repeat from * to * around, join, ch 3 (18 dc)

Stuff the bottom of the cupcake.

RND 15: Dctog the first 2 dc, *dctog the next 2 dc*

Repeat from * to * around, join, tie off leaving a 12-inch tail of yarn. (9 dc)

Finish stuffing the cupcake if needed.

Use the tail of yarn and needle to gather closed the top of the cupcake.

Ruffle Edge

Join C3 to any stitch on RND 10, stitching in the front loop of RND 10,

*Slst in the next st, 2 dc in the next st*

Repeat from * to * around the cupcake edge,

join to 1st slst, tie off and weave in ends.

Cherry

Stitched in the round, do not join.

RND 1: With C4, ch 3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (6 sc)

RND 2: *2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next sc*

Repeat * to * 2 more times (9 sc)

RND 3: *2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 2 sc*

Repeat * to * 2 more times (12 sc)

RND 4: 1 sc in each sc around (12 sc) tie off leaving a 12-inch tail of yarn.

Stuff and gather closed, then sew on top of the cupcake.