Create Whimsical Crochet Projects with the Adorable Cupcake Stitch Pattern

Crocheting the cupcake stitch is like creating a sweet treat with your yarn and hook! This adorable stitch resembles the mouth-watering swirls of frosting on a cupcake, adding a whimsical touch to any crochet project. Whether you're making a cozy blanket, a cute amigurumi toy, or a fun accessory, incorporating the cupcake stitch will definitely sprinkle some charm and sweetness into your creations.

Willow & Lark Ramble Yarn (137yds/50g)

— Rose/126; Colour A

— Bark/108; Colour B

— Rhubarb Pink/127; Colour C

— Snowdrop/101; Colour D

3.75mm (F/5) Crochet Hook

st(s) – stitch(es)

ch – chain stitch

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

flsc – front loop single crochet

cl5 – 5 double crochet cluster

Insert hook in next st, but not through both loops, only through the “Front Loop”. YO, draw up a loop (2 loops on hook). YO, pull through 2 loops on hook.

YO, insert hook in the next st. YO, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). YO, draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). *YO, insert hook in the same st. YO, draw up a loop. YO, draw through 2 loops. Repeat from the * 3 more times. (6 loops on hook). YO, draw through all 6 loops on hook.

Chain in multiples of 6 + 4, in Colour A.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in every ch. Turn your work.

Row 2: Change to colour B. Ch2, 1 dc in same st. Ch1, skip 2 sts. *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Ch1, skip 3 sts. Repeat from the * all across. 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Ch1, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in last st. Turn your work.

Row 3: Change to colour C. Ch1, 1 flsc in same st. *1 sc in next ‘ch1’ space, 1 flsc in next 5 sts. Repeat from the * all across. 1 sc in next ‘ch1’ space, 1 flsc in last st. Turn your work.

Row 4: Change to colour D. Ch2, 1 dc in same st. Ch4, skip next st. *1 cl5, ch5, skip next st. Repeat from the * all across. 1 cl5, ch4, skip next st, 1 dc in last st. Turn your work.

Row 5: Change to colour A. Ch1, 1 sc in same st. 3 sc in next ‘ch4’ space. *6 sc in next ‘ch5’ space. Repeat from the * all across. 4 sc in next ‘ch4’ space, 1 sc in last st. Turn your work.

Row 2 – 5 until you reach your desired length.