Crochet A Cupcake Pin Cushion

If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your sewing supplies, why not try crocheting a cupcake pin cushion? This fun and practical project is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. With just a few basic crochet stitches and some colorful yarn, you can create a sweet and adorable pin cushion that will make your sewing sessions even more enjoyable. Plus, the cupcake design adds a whimsical flair to your crafting space. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a fellow crafter, crocheting a cupcake pin cushion is a delightful way to combine creativity and functionality. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn colors, and get ready to whip up a sprinkle of cuteness!

*Materials Needed:*

Before we dive into the crochet stitches, gather the following materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in cupcake and frosting colors
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight
- Fiberfill or stuffing material
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers

Cupcake Base*
Begin by crocheting the cupcake base. You can use a simple amigurumi-style technique, starting with a magic ring and working in continuous rounds. Increase stitches gradually to form a cupcake shape. Choose a color that resembles the cake portion of a cupcake.

Frosting Top*
Switch to the frosting color and crochet the delicious swirl atop your cupcake. This is a great opportunity to experiment with different stitch patterns, like popcorn stitches or shell stitches, to add texture. Be creative with color choices to make your cupcake uniquely yours.

Material:

I and H hook

Red Heart Brown and Red yarn

Baby Pink yarn

Colorful Pins

Abbreviations:

ch=chain

sc=single crochet

sl st=slip stitch

2sctog decrease= 2 single crochet together decrease

Rnd 1: Start with Brown Yarn, this is the bottom of the cupcake. Work 5 sc in the Magic Circle, sl st

Rnd 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st, ‑10 sc

Rnd 3: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st ‑20 sc

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *work sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑30 sc

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in the back loops, sl st ‑30 sc

Rnd 6: Ch 2 (counts as first dc),*front post dc around the sc, back post dc around the sc, *Repeat around, sl st

Rnd 7: Ch 2 (counts as first dc),*front post dc, back post dc, *Repeat around, sl st

Rnds 8–9: Repeat round 7, for a total of two more times.

Rnd 10: sl st with Pink Yarn, sc around, sl st

Rnd 11: work 2 sc back loops, sc in the next 3 sc in the back loops, *Repeat around, Work in continual rounds without slip stitches now.

Rnds 12–13: sc in each back loop around, *Repeat for a total of two rounds.

Rnd 14: work 2 sc back loops, sc in the next 3 sc in the back loops, *Repeat around

Rnds 15–16: sc in each back loop around, *Repeat for a total of two rounds. Take Pink Yarn or stuffing and begin to stuff your cupcake as full as you can.

Rnds 17–18: 2sctog decrease in each sc around, *Repeat this round for a total of two rounds. Fasten off, Weave in the ends.

Shell Trim on Rnd 10: With Pink yarn sl st into round 10 sc, sc in the same stitch, work 4 dc in the next sc, ch 2, sl st in the same stitch, sc in the next sc, work 4 dc in the next sc, ch 2, sl st in the same stitch, *Repeat around, sl st. Fasten off, Weave in the ends.

Cherry: H Hook, Red yarn

Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in the Magic Circle, sl st

Rnd 2: work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st

Rnd 3: sc in each sc around, sl st

Rnd 4: 2sctog decrease 5 times, sl st. Fasten off. Stuff the cherry with some red yarn and Attach the Cherry on top of the pink cupcake.

Pins: Push the pins all over the pink part of the cupcake. I hope you enjoyed this free cupcake crochet pattern!