April 2017 Cupcake KAL by Cherie Marie Leck

April 2017 Cupcake KAL

Knitting
March 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette Stitch in the Round
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
50 - 75 yards (46 - 69 m)
4" wide x 6" high in Worsted; 3" wide x 4.75" in DK yarn
English
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Join in the fun “Cupcake of the Month” 2017 Knit-Along!

APRIL’s “Birds of Spring” feature a cute Robin and Bluebird sitting atop their eggs on a basket-weave style nest ~

A fun fact: both the American Robin and Eastern Bluebird lay blue-shelled eggs!

There are 2 versions: the Sweet Robin (shown in #4 Worsted Weight Caron yarns) and the Lovely Bluebird (shown in #3 Hayfield Bonus DK yarns).

APRIL’s Cupcake Needs:
35 yards Brown for Robin or Blue for Bluebird
25 yards Tan/Light Brown for Nest
8 yards Deep Rose or Coral for the Underbody
4 yards Pale Blue/Aqua for Egg
2 yards Orange/Gold for Beak
1 yard Black for Eyes

These Cupcakes can be used as a decoration, a sweet birthday gift for an April birthday or any bird lover, a pincushion and even a DPN holder!

Craft Designs for You ~ 2017 KAL features a monthly-themed Cupcake to knit, from January to December, for a total of 12 delicious, no-cal Cupcakes!

Most stitches used are basic ones and are suitable for Advanced Beginners. If you are new to knitting in the round, now is a great time to learn, on these cupcakes!

Join the Craft Designs for You Ravelry group:
www.ravelry.com/groups/craft-designs-for-you
as we knit-along together!