Crochet Amigurumi Cupcake Pattern For Gifting A Sweet Tooth

Make a sweet little crochet cupcake that requires no sewing at all! This Mini Cupcake Amigurumi pattern is not just adorable but also super easy and quick to make. Perfect for crochet enthusiasts who love cute and quick projects, this pattern by Little Crochet Farm creates a delightful 2-inch tall cupcake that can be used as a charming gift, playful nursery decor, or a cute collectable.

It features two different yarn colours and simple stitches like single crochet and a magic ring. The best part? Everything stays put without a single stitch of sewing, making this the perfect project for anyone who wants to avoid the fuss and enjoy fast results. So, why not make a memorable crochet gift for the sweet tooth in your life?

Tutor Suggestion: 

For those new to crocheting or needing a bit of extra help, consider watching detailed video tutorials. Ana from Little Crochet Farm offers clear step-by-step video guides that can take you through the basics of Amigurumi and more advanced stitches. These tutorials are perfect for ensuring your crochet projects turn out just as lovely as you envision.

Making The Crochet Amigurumi Cupcake

Materials:

• 2mm crochet hook
• 100% sports cotton yarn in 2 different colors
• Black thread for embroidering the eyes
• Stuffing material
• Scissors
• Sewing needle

(Safety eyes can also be used)

Finish size: 5cm or (about) 2 inches

Terms and Abbreviations (US terms):

• Single crochet (sc): Insert the hook into the stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over the needle, you will have two loops on the hook, yarn over the needle, and pull through the two loops.
• Increase (inc): Make two single crochet inside the same stitch.
• Decrease (dec): Insert hook into front loop only of next two stitches, yarn under, pull through, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn under and pull through both loops on the hook.
• Back loop Slip stitch (blsl): Insert hook into the back loop only of the stitch, yarn under, pull through both the stitch and loop on hook.

Step by step Pattern

CUPCAKE TOP (Use Red Yarn)

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
2. Rnd 2: 6 inc. Total 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: 12 sc.
4. Rnd 4: 6 dec. Total 6 sts.
   • Use the beginning of the yarn leftover from the magic ring, bring it to the right side of the cherry, make a simple knot about 1cm in length and cut.
   • Change to white color yarn.

1. Rnd 5 (FL): 6 inc. Total 12 sts.
2. Rnd 6: (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. Total 18 sts.
3. Rnd 7: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. Total 24 sts.
4. Rnd 8: (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. Total 30 sts.
5. Rnd 9: (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times. Total 36 sts.
6. Rnd 10 to 13: 36 sc.
   • For the next round, work only in the front loop.
7. Rnd 14 (FL): (sk1, 3 dc in the same st, 1 sl) repeat 12 times. Change to dark beige yarn.

CUPCAKE BOTTOM

1. Rnd 15: Work in the remaining back loop of round 13. 36 BL sc.
2. Rnd 16 and 17: 36 sc.
3. Rnd 18: (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. Total 30 sts.
4. Rnd 19 and 20: 30 sc.
5. For the next round, work in the back loop only.

1. Rnd 21 (BL): (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. Total 24 sts.
   • From here, crochet taking both loops normally.
2. Rnd 22: (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. Total 18 sts. Stop here to add stuffing.
3. Rnd 23: (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times. Total 12 sts. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

FINAL DETAILS

• Add sprinkles on top of the cupcake with a different color yarn.
• For eyes and mouth: Place the eyes at round 10 leaving 5 stitches between them. Embroider the mouth one round under the eyes.

Congratulations, your Cupcake amigurumi is ready!

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