Crochet Cupcake Pin Cushion

Crochet Cupcake Pin Cushions are the most adorable and practical addition to any crafter's collection. These charming little items not only look cute but also serve a useful purpose by keeping your pins organized and secure. The intricate details of the crochet work give them a homemade feel that adds a touch of warmth to your crafting space. Plus, they make wonderful gifts for fellow crafters or a sweet treat for yourself. Whether you're an experienced crocheter looking for a fun project or just starting out on your crafting journey, a Crochet Cupcake Pin Cushion is a delightful and functional creation that will surely bring a smile to your face every time you use it.

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!