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Introduction
Looking for a fun and easy crochet project? The Cat Cupcake pattern is perfect for beginners! This quick, no-sew design is super simple to follow so that you can whip up several in no time. Whether you’re making a sweet gift for a cat lover or adding a playful touch to your home decor, this adorable little cupcake is sure to bring smiles all around.
Terms of Use:
Thank you for choosing my crochet pattern! Please do not copy, distribute, or sell the design or pictures in this pattern. You can sell your finished products. If you share your work on social media, tag my page “Hookphile” on Instagram and Facebook. I’d love to see your creations, so feel free to share photos. Happy crocheting!
Pattern Overview:
This Cat Cupcake pattern is a no-sew design, making it perfect for beginners who want to skip the assembly process and enjoy a smooth crocheting experience. The project is worked in rounds, using basic stitches like single crochet (sc) and half double crochet (hdc) to create the cupcake base, frosting, and cute cat face.
As you work through the pattern, you’ll change colors to bring the design to life, so it’s helpful to be familiar with joining yarn to keep the color transitions seamless. The nose is embroidered directly onto the face, so a bit of basic embroidery knowledge will be useful to achieve that cute, detailed look. This pattern is designed to be quick, enjoyable, and customizable, making it the perfect project for gifting or decorating your space.
Materials:
Yarn:
- Big Twist, Posh (100% Polyester; Weight: #5 Bulky; 7oz/200gm; 233yd / 213mper skein) in three colors of your choice. I have used: Color 1 “Blue” , Color 2 “Beige”, Color 3 “White”
- some Pink yarn to embroider the nose.
Hook: US size G-6/4 mm
Notions: Stitch markers, Scissors, Tapestry needle, Safety eyes (8mm), Round piece of cardboard, Stuff
Gauge:
12 st x 9 rows = 4 in (10 cm)
Abbreviations:
- blo: back loop only
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- dec: decrease
- fo: fasten off
- hdc: half double crochet
- inc: increase
- mr: magic ring
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Finished Measurement:
Approximately: W 5 in(12.5 cm) x H 5 in (12.5 cm)
Notes:
- Pattern is written in US terminology.
- This pattern does not provide instruction for basic crochet stitches or colorchange techniques; prior knowledge is required.
- I have used the magic ring technique but feel free to use Ch2 if you are using yarn that snaps easily.
- Liner and head are crocheted in continuous rounds; using a stitch marker toindicate the start of each round is advised.
- Ch 1 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch.
- The final size of the plushie will vary based on the yarn, hook size, and yourpersonal tension.
- To minimize gaps in the plushie, it is recommended that you use a smaller crochet hook size than the one suggested for the yarn.
- The final stitch count of each row is provided between parentheses ().
Instructions:
Cupcake Liner
-Color 1 –
R1) 6 sc in mr (6)
R2) 6 inc (12)
R3) [sc, inc] x6 (18) R4) blo 18 sc (18)
R5) [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
R6 – 9) 24 sc for 4 rounds (24)
Change to color 2
Add a round piece of cardboard on the bottom to have a neat stand. Stuff the liner, focusing on the edges.
Head -Color 2 –
R10) blo [3 sc, inc] x6 (30) R11) 30 sc (30)
R12) [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
R13) [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
Place eyes between R12 and R13, 3 sts apart and start stuffing. Continue stuffing as needed later.
R14) [sc, dec] x6 (12) R15) 6 dec (6)
fo, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, weave through flo of each st around and cinch closed.
Hide the yarn in the piece, by inserting the needle through the middle of the circle you just closed and pull it out on the other side, tug to secure and cut the yarn as close as possible to the piece.
Embroider the nose between R11 and R12, across 2 sts.
Ears
-continue with Color 2 –
The ears will be crocheted directly onto the surface of the head, spanning R 13 to R 15 on each side. I suggest marking R13 and R15 using stitch markers. Left ear is worked from R15 to R13 and right ear is worked from R13 to R15.
Left ear:
Insert hook under R15 and pull yarn leaving a long tail. ch 1, sc in the same st; ch1; dc in the next st (R14); ch 1; sc in the next st (R13).
fo leaving a long tail. Thread a tapestry needle with the yarn tail, insert it into the same spot as the last sc, pull it to the back, and tug to secure. Trim the yarn close to the piece. Secure and hide the starting tail as well.
Right ear:
Insert hook under R13 and pull yarn leaving a long tail. ch 1, sc in the same st; ch1; dc in the next st (R14); ch 1, sc in the next st (R15).
fo leaving a long tail. Thread a tapestry needle with the yarn tail, insert it into the same spot as the last sc, pull it to the back, and tug to secure. Trim the yarn close to the piece. Secure and hide the starting tail as well.
Liner Border
-use Color 3 –
Join the yarn in the first unworked front loop stitch of R9.
ch 1, 3 hdc in the same stitch; 3 hdc in each st across. sl st to the first sc, fo, and weave in ends. (72)
Conclusion:
I hope you had as much fun making this Cat Cupcake as I did designing it! Whether you’re keeping it for yourself, gifting it to a fellow cat lover, or adding it to your plushie collection, this sweet little project is sure to bring smiles. Don’t forget to tag me in your creations, I’d love to see the colors, details, and personal touches you add. Happy crocheting, and stay inspired!