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The Cupcake Pin Cushion Free Crochet Pattern by Laura Jaworski (@bugburrypond) 🧁

This cupcake pin cushion stands approximately 4 inches tall and is suitable for all crocheters. I hope you enjoy this pattern, and if you post pictures, please hashtag #laurajaworski and tag me @bugburrypond so I can see & share your creations.


You may sell completed items made using my free crochet patterns provided you credit me as the designer and provide a link to my website wherever the items are sold. Modification of my crochet patterns is strictly prohibited.


Join me @bugburrypond on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, & more.


You can find all of my free crochet patterns here.


Happy crocheting! 🧁

Skill Level: Easy


Size:


This cupcake stands approximately 4 inches tall when made with a size 4 hook and worsted weight yarn.


Supplies:


Worsted weight yarn (red, yellow, brown + assorted colors for sprinkles)

4.0 mm hook

Needle for sewing

Polyester or other stuffing

Stitch marker, safety pin, or small piece of yarn to count rounds

Scissors


Abbreviations:


MC = Magic circle (see pattern notes)

St = Stitch

Sc = Single crochet stitch

Hdc = Half double crochet stitch

Ss = Slip stitch

Rep = Repeat

Inc = Increase

2tog = Crochet two together, also known as decrease (invisible decrease preferred)

FLO = Front loop only

BLO = Back loop only

Ch1 = Chain one

F/o = Finish off


A note about the magic circle:


Also known as a magic loop or magic ring. If you prefer not to use a magic circle, simply create a slip knot, chain two, and begin by placing your first round of stitches into the first chain. Pull tightly on your tail to close the gap and continue with the pattern as written. Once you have worked a few more rounds, weave your yarn tail back and forth on the underside to secure your piece and close any remaining gap.

A note about working in a spiral:


This cupcake is worked in a spiral which means that each round continues into the next without a slip stitch and chain.


A note about counting stitches:

Using a stitch marker, safety pin, or small piece of yarn to mark the first stitch of each round will help you track your progress. Move the marker as you complete each round.

A note about FLO & BLO:


For the front loop only round, you will work all of your stitches into the front loop of each stitch. For the back loop only round, you will work all of your stitches into the back loop of each stitch. For all other rounds, work into both loops of each stitch.

A note about increasing and decreasing:


For an increase, crochet two stitches in the same stitch. For a decrease, crochet two stitches together, preferably using the invisible decrease method.


A note about reading the pattern:


Before beginning a pattern, it helps to read through the abbreviations list. If you need help with a technique, refer to a written or video tutorial, or keep a crochet book handy. Below is a round from the pattern, followed by a detailed description of the instructions.


Rnd 4: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (24)


Beginning round four, add one single crochet into each of the next two stitches. Add two single crochet stitches in the following stitch. Repeat the pattern of one single crochet in each of the next two stitches followed by an increase until you reach the end of round four. There should be 24 stitches in your completed round.


A note about the invisible finish technique:


For the invisible finish technique, complete the last stitch of your pattern. Snip your yarn, leaving a tail long enough for sewing. Pull the loop on your hook, drawing the snipped yarn tail free. Next, thread the yarn tail onto your needle and bring it through both loops of the stitch following the next stitch. Bring your yarn tail through the back loop of the last stitch of your final round, pulling until you’ve created a v that is comparable in size to the rest of your stitches. Weave your yarn tail on the backside of your piece to secure.

Now let’s get started!

Cupcake (beginning at the top, with red yarn):


Rnd 1: MC with 8sc (8)

Rnd 2-3: 1sc in each st (8)

Rnd 4: *2sc then 2tog*, rep (6)

Stuff the cherry with your yarn tail; switch to yellow yarn (or whatever color you’ve chosen for the icing). Note: you can remove one round of 8sc if you would like a smaller cherry.

Rnd 5: FLO 2sc in each st (12)

Rnd 6: 1sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (18)

Rnd 7: 2sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (24)

Stuff the cherry with your remaining yarn tails if necessary; do not overstuff.

Rnd 8: 3sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (30)

Rnd 9: 4sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (36)

Rnd 10: 5sc then 2sc in the next st, rep (42)

Rnd 11-14: 1sc in each st (42)

Rnd 15: FLO *2ss then 2hdc in the next st* rep to end of rnd (56)

Snip your yarn. Complete your icing using the invisible finish technique, then weave your yarn tail on the underside of the icing to secure.

Switch to brown yarn (or whatever color you’ve chosen for the cake).

Rnd 16: BLO working into the back loops of rnd 14, attach your yarn to the 1st st with a ch1, sc in the same space then sc in each st around (42)

Rnd 17: 1sc in each st (42)

Rnd 18: 5sc then 2tog (36)

Rnd 19-22: 1sc in each st (36)

Begin stuffing your cupcake; you can continue stuffing as you close. Make sure not to overstuff the bottom so your cupcake will sit flat.

Rnd 23: BLO 4sc then 2tog, rep (30)

Rnd 24: 3sc then 2tog, rep (24)

Rnd 25: 2sc then 2tog, rep (18)

Rnd 26: 1sc then 2tog, rep (12)

Rnd 27: 2tog x 6 (6)

Snip your yarn. Pull your yarn tail free, then weave your yarn tail through the front loops of the six remaining stitches and pull to close. Weave your yarn back and forth or knot to secure and hide the yarn tail inside the cupcake, pulling up slightly so your cupcake sits flat. Note: leave an extra-long tail if you would like to use your cake color to create sprinkles.

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Adding the sprinkles:


To add sprinkles, cut a length of yarn, preferably in a color that contrasts with the icing. Thread the yarn on your needle and bring it through either the bottom of your cupcake or just beneath the FLO icing round, then up to any stitch on the icing. Add your sprinkles in varying directions across the length of one stitch, bringing your yarn through the body of the cupcake as you go; work loosely so that you don’t warp the shape of your cupcake. Finish by bringing your yarn out of the same stitch as your beginning tail, knot the two tails together and hide them in the body of your cupcake.


You can get creative with your sprinkles and use French knots, beads, or the pins for your pin cushion.


Completing your cupcake:


Gently finger block your cupcake, pressing the FLO icing round (rnd 15) down & out, and pressing your cherry into a nice round shape.

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And now you’re done! I hope you enjoy this cupcake pin cushion & if you post pictures, please hashtag #laurajaworski & tag me @bugbrrypond so I can see & share your work! You can find me @bugburrypond on Instagram, Facebook, & Pinterest.


If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact me.


Happy crocheting and have a beautiful day. 💕


Laura


Please do not post this pattern on another site without written permission.

If you share this pattern, please credit appropriately and link back to the original post.


You may sell completed items made using my free crochet patterns provided you credit me as the designer and provide a link to my website wherever the items are sold. Alteration of my crochet patterns is strictly prohibited.


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