Crochet Cupcake Pillow Project Guide

Introduction

Embrace the coziness with a delightful Crochet Cupcake Pillow! This adorable and charming pillow will add a sweet touch to any room in your home. With its soft texture and eye-catching design, it's perfect for cuddling up with while reading your favorite book or enjoying a relaxing movie night. The Crochet Cupcake Pillow is not just a piece of decor, but a whimsical companion that will bring a smile to your face every time you see it. So go ahead, treat yourself to this cute and cozy addition to your living space!

Skill Level

Skill: Easy to Moderate

Materials Needed

• Crochet Hook – K / 6.5 mm
• Yarn – Bulky (5), I used Eco-Cozy / Loops And Thread, but any Bulky 5 can be used for this project:
• C1 – Light Fleck Pink 5.29 oz
• C2 – Light Taupe Fleck 5.29 oz
• C3 – Red Heart Super Saver (med 4) – red 0.5 oz – For pompom
• Yarn Needle
• Stuffing – Polyfiberfil 8 oz

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
• Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)
• Front Loop Only (FLO)
• Back Loop Only (BLO)
• Shell Stitch (shst) – 4 dc in the same st
• Skip (sk)
• Change to (chgto)

Size

Size: 12 X 12 inches

Notes

Ch 3 counts as dc

Pattern Steps

Make 2

RND 1: With C1, Ch 5, join in a circle, ch 3, 6 dc in the circle, turn, ch 3 (7 dc)

RND 2: 2 dc in each dc, turn, ch 3 (14 dc)

RND 3: *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * across, turn, ch 2 (21 dc)

RND 4: 1 dc in the next dc, *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 2 dc* Repeat from * to * across, turn, ch 3 (28 dc)

RND 5: 1 dc in the next 2 dc, *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc* Repeat from * to * across, turn, ch 3 (35 dc)

RND 6: 1 dc in the next 3 dc, *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 4 dc* Repeat from * to * across, turn, ch 3 (42 dc)

RND 7: 1 dc in the next 4 dc, *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 5 dc* Repeat from * to * across, turn, ch 3 (49 dc)

RND 8: 1 dc in the next 5 dc, *2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 6 dc* Repeat from * to * across, ch 1 (56 dc)

RND 9: Turn working across the edge of the ½ circle, evenly crochet 30 sc across, turn, ch 1 (30 sc)

RND 10: BLO of R: 9, *sc in the 1st sc, sk the next sc, shst in the next sc, sk the next sc, sc in the next sc* Repeat from * to * across, sc in the last sc (7 shsts)

RND 11: Change to C2, turn, BLO of R: 9, 1 dc in each dc across, 2 dc in the last st, turn, ch 3 (31 dc)

RND 12: 1 dc in the 1^st 2 dc, *BPDC in the next dc, dc in the next* Repeat from * to * across, 1 dc in the last dc (14 BPDC + 17 DC = 31 sts)

RND 13: 1 dc in the 1^st 2 dc, *FPDC in the next dc, dc in the next* Repeat from * to * across, 1 dc in the last dc (14 FPDC + 17 DC = 31 sts)

RND 14: Repeat RND 12

RND 15: Repeat RND 13

RND 16: Repeat RND 12

RND 17: Repeat RND 13, tie off and weave in your ends.

Make 2 Cupcakes, leave the yarn on the 2^nd cupcake attached.

Assembly Instructions

Place the 2 cupcakes together, right sides out. We will be stitching the 2 cupcakes together:

• Sc up the side till you reach the cupcake portion
• Change to C1, sc around the top of the cupcake
• Change to C2, sc evenly down the side
• Stuff pillow, sc across the bottom stitching it closed.

Pom Pom Cherry On Top

With C3, make a pom pom and attach to the top of the cupcake.