Crochet Mini Cake Appliqués are just the sweetest little additions to any handmade project! These tiny crocheted cakes bring a touch of whimsy and charm to your creations, whether you're embellishing a blanket, a hat, or a bag. With their intricate detailing and pastel colors, they are sure to put a smile on your face. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, these delightful appliqués are a fun and easy way to add a sprinkle of cuteness to your work. So grab your hook and some yarn, and let's add a little sweetness to your next project!

Skill level: Fun and Easy 

What will you need:

Hook: 4mm/G

Yarn: Small amounts of any color yarn. I used RED HEART® “Super Saver®”

• 316 Soft White – COLOR A
• 722 Pretty ‘N Pink – COLOR B
• 1701 Hot Pink – COLOR C
• 324 Bright Yellow – COLOR D

Instructions

Cake

Worked from bottom to top.

Foundation Round: With color A, ch 7.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook (beginning ch counts as first sc), sc in each of next 5 ch, turn – 7 sc (including beginning ch in the count)

Row 2: ch 1 (consider as first sc here and throughout), skip first sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, turn – 6 sc

Row 3: ch 1, skip first sc, sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in top of turning ch, turn – 6 sc

Row 4: ch 1, working FL’s only this row, skip first sc, sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in top of turning ch, turn – 6 sc

Row 5: repeat row 3, Sl st, fasten off. Weave in ends.

Decoration

Working the loops from row 4, turn the cake upside down and join B in first loop.

*ch 3, Sl st in next loop, rep from * 4 more times, Sl st, fasten off. Hide ends.

Candle

Join color C to 3rd sc from last row of Cake pattern.

Working In BL’s only this row, sc in same space as join, sc in next sc, turn – 2 sc

Row 2: ch 1, (consider as first sc here and throughout), skip first sc, sc in next sc, turn – 2 sc

Row 3: ch 1, skip first sc, sc in next sc, switch to D in last st, turn – 2 sc

Row 4: ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in next sc, sc in top of turning ch, turn – 3 sc

ch 2, Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, skip first and second sc, Sl st in turning ch. Fasten off. Hide ends.