How to Make a Crochet Cupcake Pincushion

The Crochet Cupcake Pincushion is an adorable and practical addition to any crafter's craft room! With its sweet design and charming details, this pincushion will not only keep your pins organized but also add a touch of cuteness to your workspace. Imagine reaching for a pin and being greeted by this delightful cupcake-shaped pincushion - it's sure to bring a smile to your face every time! Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, creating your own Crochet Cupcake Pincushion is a rewarding and enjoyable way to add a personalized touch to your crafting supplies.

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, then 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 Instructions

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.