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: Easy
Materials:
Crochet Hook – J / 6.00 MM
Yarn- Bulky (5) I used Red Heart Soft Essentials
C1 – Cream, C2 –Turquoise, C2 – Orchid, C3 – dark Pink
Yarn Needle
Stuffing - Polyfiberfil
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC)
Double Crochet Together (dctog)
Back Loop Only (BLO)
Change to (Chgto)
Notes:
Rounds are join with a slst
Ch3 counts as a dc
Ch 1 does not count as a st
When Changing colors, ch 3 after the color change
Pattern:
R: 1 – With C1, Ch 5, join in circle. Ch3, 9 dc in the circle, join, ch 3 (10 dc)
R: 2 – 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (20 dc)
R: 3 - 1 dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (40 dc)
R: 4 – Blog, 1 dc in each dc, around, join, ch 3 (40 dc)
Repeat From * to * around, join, ch 3 (40 sts)
R: 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)
R: 7 – R: 8 - Repeat R: 6
R: 9 – Chgto C2, ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, join, ch1 (40 dc)
R: 11 –Chgto C3, ch3, BLO, 1 dc in each dc, join, ch 3 (40 dc)
R: 12 – 1 dc in each dc, join, ch3 (40dc)
R: 13 – Dctog the 1st 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)
R: 14 - Dctog the 1st 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.
Repeat From * to * around, join, tie off leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn. (9 dc)
Finish stuffing the cupcake id needed
Use the tail of yarn and needle to gather closed the top of the Cupcake.
Ruffle Edge:
Join C3 to an any st on R: 10, stitching in the from loop of R: 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.
R: 1 - With C4, ch3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (6sc)
R: 2 – *2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next sc*
Repeat * to * 2 more times (9sc)
R: 3 - *2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 2 sc*
Repeat * to * 2 more times (12sc)
R: 4 – 1 sc in each sc around (12sc) tie off leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn.
Stuff and gather closed, Then sew on top of the cupcake.
