I love toys that encourage creative play. So when ever possible I try to include items in the holiday packages that encourage kids to pretend, act out stories, etc. Play food has long been a favorite present. I've started adding play food to some of the packages. Last month it was Valentine cookies and candy. This month I crocheted green cupcakes to keep with the St. Patrick's Day theme.
Cupcakes are not a crochet project I have much experience with so I decided to try two different patterns to learn a little about making them.
You can find the top pictured free cupcake pattern here.
Notes for myself:
I reduced the total number of stitches for the cupcake from 36 to 30 because it fit better in the cupcake sleeve. I found it was tight when I did the full 36. I also reduced the total number of rows because I wanted it to sit on top of the cupcake sleeve. When I made the full number of rows it stuck out. I kept measuring it against the side of the sleeve to make sure it would fit.
The second free pattern can be found here. While not as obvious this cupcake is also made with a separate cupcake and cover. I learned about surface crochet for this project and I like the stitch.
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ReplyDeleteSo adorable! My grandson's birthday is St. Patrick's Day. These cupcakes would be perfect for his party but I don't think I could get them done in time. Maybe I could finish them in time for next year! :)
ReplyDeleteThey work up pretty quickly.
ReplyDeleteOh, those are too adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are darling! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.
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