Crochet Cupcake Granny Square

Imagine creating a delightful cupcake-inspired granny square using the art of crochet. This unique design combines the intricate stitches of crochet with the sweet and charming aesthetic of a cupcake. Each square is carefully crafted with colorful yarn to mimic the frosting and sprinkles of a delicious cupcake. The granny square pattern adds a touch of nostalgia and warmth to any crochet project, making it a fun and creative way to showcase your skills. Whether you're making a blanket, pillow, or even a piece of clothing, this granny square design is sure to add a whimsical touch to your project. The versatility of the pattern allows you to customize it to suit your personal style, making it a fun and rewarding crochet project for crafters of all skill levels. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and start creating your very own Crochet Cupcake Granny Squares today!

MATERIALS

• 4.0 mm (G/6 US, 8 UK) Crochet Hook
• 3.5 mm (E/4 US, 9 UK) Crochet Hook
• DK (3, Light) Yarn
• Tapestry Needle

YARN

For the cupcake granny square I made I used Durable Comfy (291 yds / 266 m per 100 g) in the following colors:

• Brown – Caramel (2210)
• Light Blue – Pastel Blue (281)
• Lilac – Pastel Lilac (268)
• Pink – Light Pink (203)
• Red – Deep Red (317)
• White – Ivory (326)

Feel free to use any yarn with the appropriate hook.

SIZE

5.1″ (13 cm)

GAUGE

With your 4.0 mm crochet hook, make a MC.

Round 1. Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), hdc 11 in MC, sl st in first st to join. (11 sts)

Round 2. Ch 1, hdc inc 11, sl st to join. (22 sts)

Round 3. Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times, sl st to join. (33 sts)

The three rounds should measure 2″ (5 cm).

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

• BLO – Back Loop Only
• Ch – Chain
• Dc – Double Crochet
• Hdc – Half Double Crochet
• Inc – Increase
• MC – Magic Circle
• Sc – Single Crochet
• Sp – Space
• St – Stitch

SPECIAL STITCHES

Back Loop Only (BLO)

Increase (Inc)
One increase consists of two sts worked in the same indicated st.

Magic Circle (MC)

PATTERN NOTES

• If the pattern says “dc 2”, you have to crochet 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts.
• (…) – Repeat instructions within parentheses for the indicated number of times.

HOW TO CROCHET A CUPCAKE GRANNY SQUARE

GRANNY SQUARE

With your 4.0-mm hook, crochet a simple circle granny square with the following color scheme:

Rounds 1-4. Use pink yarn.

Round 5-8. Use white yarn.

CUPCAKE LINER

With your 3.5-mm hook and lilac, ch 11.

Row 1 (RS). Sc across starting from the second ch from hook. (10 sc sts)

Row 2 (WS). Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), turn.BLOsl st 5, BLO sc 5. (5 sl sts, 5 sc)

Row 3. Ch 1, turn. BLO sc across. (10 sc sts)

Rows 4-19. Repeat rows 2-3 8 times.

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

CHERRY HEART

With your 3.5-mm hook and red, crochet medium heart

ASSEMBLY

Sew the cupcake liner with the side with the sl sts aligned with the sps between rounds 5-6 of the granny square. Make sure to slightly stretch the top of the liner so that it covers the muffin (rounds 1-4 of the granny square).

With a length of light blue, embroider the cupcake sprinkles by making a few short sts in the visible portion of rounds 1-4 of the granny square.

Attach the cherry applique on top of the cupcake, and with a length of brown, embroider the stem of the cherry.

Fasten off and weave in all your ends.