Crochet Cupcake Granny Square

Imagine creating a delightful crochet square that resembles a scrumptious cupcake! This unique design combines the intricate art of crochet with the sweet charm of a cupcake, resulting in a Granny Square that is both fun and visually appealing. By using various colors and stitches, you can bring this cupcake-inspired creation to life, adding a touch of whimsy to your crochet projects. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is sure to spark your creativity and bring a smile to your face as you work on each stitch. Whether you choose to make a single cupcake square as a decorative accent or incorporate multiple squares into a larger project, the possibilities are endless. So grab your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn, and get ready to embark on a fun and delicious crochet journey with the Crochet Cupcake Granny Square pattern.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Beige, Pink, Lilac, and a tiny amount of cranberry
• Size H 5mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

Cupcake Bottom:
Begin with a Ch of 8, Hdc in 2nd st from hook and in each st across (6 Hdc), Ch 1, turn
Row 2: Hdc inc, Hdc in next 4 sts, Hdc inc, Ch 1, turn
Row 3: Hdc in each st across, Ch 1, turn
Row 4: Hdc inc, Hdc in next 6 sts, Hdc inc, Ch 1, turn

Row 5: Hdc in each st across, finish off, weave ends

Cupcake Top/Frosting:
Begin with a magic ring, Ch 2, 5 Dc inside magic ring, sl st to join, Ch 2
Round 2: Dc in first st, 2 Dc in each of next 4 sts (DO NOT work last st before the end of the round and DO NOT join), Ch 2, turn
Round 3: *Dc in first st, 2 Dc in next st*, repeat from * around 3 more times, Ch 1
Round 4: (Working along the FLAT side of your semi-circle) *4 Dc in first st, sl st into next st*, repeat from * 3 more times (Your last sl st should be in the edge of your semi-circle – see video for help positioning!), finish off, leaving a long tail to sew onto cupcake bottom

Sew onto the bottom!

Granny Square:

Round 1: With new color, sl st into top right corner of ice cream dome, all in the same st: CH 2, 2 DC, CH 3, 3 DC, CH 1, skip 3 sts, 3 DC in next st, CH 1, *3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC, CH 1, skip 3 sts, 3 DC in next st, CH 1*, repeat from * twice more forming a square, sl st to beginning CH 2

Rounds 2-3: Continue in this same manner – in corners 3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC, CH 1 and in all other CH spaces 3 DC, CH 1

Cherry:

With cranberry begin with a magic ring, CH 1, 8 SC, sl st to join, finish off, weave ends, sew onto top of cupcake