Birthday Cupcake with Candle (optional keychain) by Betty Barouchette

Birthday Cupcake with Candle (optional keychain)

Crochet
September 2014
4ply Clever Country Cotton Crochet Thread
Thread ?
3.25 mm (D)
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $3.00.

Pattern utilises 4 ply Crochet Thread, but can be created using any size crochet thread/yarn and the recommended hook.

Materials
• 4ply Cotton Crochet Thread in three colours (candle, cupcake top, cupcake bottom) & yellow for the candle flame. (e.g. Clever Country 4ply Mercerised Cotton)
• 3.25mm (D/3) Crochet Hook
• Stitch Marker
• Sewing thread / Embroidery floss to match the candle and cupcake top colours
• Small beads
• Sewing needle
• Fibre filling for stuffing
• Optional: Keyring, chain, o ring.

Finished Measurement
Approx 4.5cm (1 ¾”) wide x 6.5cm (2 ½”) high

Difficulty
Easy. The candle can be a little fiddly, if you haven’t used crochet thread before it is recommended to make the cupcake in worsted weight yarn first so you are familiar with the pattern.

Techniques Used:
Magic Ring
Single Crochet
Double Crochet
Chain
Slip Stitch
Front Loop & Back Loop only

Terminology
This pattern uses American terminology.