If you’re a fan of sweet and simple projects, this crochet cupcake free pattern is just for you! This no-sew design is made with plush yarn, making it extra soft and squishy. It works up quickly and makes the perfect gift, toy, or even a cute little decor piece. Ideal for amigurumi beginners, the pattern includes a step-by-step photo tutorial to guide you from start to finish!
More Amigurumi Patterns with Plush Yarn
If you love working with plush yarn, you’re in for a treat! This cupcake is part of a growing list of soft and squishy amigurumi made with velvet-style yarn. Check out the no-sew octopus, no-sew whale, and the cozy winter penguin! All are designed with plush yarn and beginner-friendly in mind! And if you are wondering where the donut and ice cream cone you see in the image are, well, subscribe to the newsletter and I will let you know once the pattern is out!
And, if you’re looking for even more crochet inspiration, I recommend starting here with the other free crochet patterns available on the blog.
Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s crochet this adorable cupcake together!
before we start
Crochet Tutorials
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I will leave a couple of helpful tutorial links here in case you need further help creating your beautiful little creature!
- Easy way to make a magic ring
- How to do single crochet (SC)
- The perfect way to finish your amigurumi.
- How to increase (inc)
- What is invisible decrease (invDEC or DEC)
- How to back post slip stitch (BPSC)
No-sew Crochet Cupcake
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List of Materials:
- 6mm crochet hook,
- Chenille yarn of your preference. I used Hobbii Baby Snuggle, colors red, light pink and beige for the cupcake. Blue, orange, and yellow for the sprinkles.
- Sewing needle,
- Stuffing material hypoallergenic polyester,
- Scissors
Finish size:
15 cm (6 inches) of the head and 18cm (7 inches) from the cherry to the bottom.
Gauge
You don’t need to worry too much about the gauge for this pattern. Just choose a hook that works well with your yarn. I always like to use a slightly smaller hook than the yarn label suggests—this helps keep the stitches nice and tight, so the stuffing doesn’t poke through. If your stitches look a bit loose, try going down a hook size.
But if you’d like to check the gauge I got with my yarn, here it is:
Using super bulky chenille yarn and a 6 mm hook, 4 rounds (ending with 24 stitches) measure about 2.5″ (5 cm) across.
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Cupcake Pattern Instructions
Cherry
With red yarn start,
1 rnd 6sc in a magic ring
2 rnd 6inc Total 12sts
3 rnd 12sc
4 rnd 6dec Total 6sts
Cupcake Top
- Change to pink yarn and fasten off the red,
- Add a little bit of stuffing material to the cherry before continuing,
5 rnd FL 6inc Total 12sts
6 rnd 12inc Total 24sts
7 rnd (1sc, 1inc) repeat 12 times Total 36sts
8 to 12 rnd 36sc
- For the next round, you will work only in the front loop of the stitch.
13 rnd FL(sk1, 7dc in the same st, chain 1, 1sl) repeat 12 times
- Change to dark beige yarn
Cupcake Bottom
- For the next round, you will work in the remaining back loop of round 12.
14 rnd 36BLsc
15 and 16 rnd 36sc
17 rnd (4sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 30sts
18 and 19 rnd 30sc
- For the next round, you will work in the back loop only of the stitch.
20 rnd BL (3sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 24sts
- From here on, go back to crocheting on both loops normally.
21 rnd (2sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 18sts
- Stop here to add stuffing material.
22 rnd (1sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 12sts
- Cut the yarn and fasten off.
Final Details
With a different color yarn, add a couple of sprinkles on top of the cupcake.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You finished your Crochet Cupcake amigurumi!
If this free pattern was useful to you and you are happy with your results, post a picture and tag me on social media so I can see your final product!
Take a look at other patterns here for your next WIP!
Happy crocheting!
Ana
FAQ about this Crochet Cupcake plush
This cupcake is designed with plush yarn (also known as velvet or chenille yarn), which gives it that soft and squishy feel. It’s ideal for cozy, huggable amigurumi and works especially well for small crochet food projects like this one.
Absolutely! You can use worsted-weight cotton or acrylic yarn if you prefer a more traditional amigurumi texture. Just keep in mind that the finished size and softness may vary depending on your yarn choice. And remember to adapt the needle size.
Yes, you’re welcome to sell finished cupcakes made from this pattern! I kindly request that you credit The Nomad Knot as the designer and link back to the original post whenever possible.
