My Little Cupcake! - Crochet Pattern -

Materials

Yarns:

Tools:

5.00mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Large Pompom Maker 2 ½ “ and 3 ⅜ “

Video Tutorial on my YouTube Channel

Stitches Used

U.S. Terminology

Right Handed Instructions

CH	Chain Stitch
Sl St	Slip Stitch
SC	Single Crochet
SC2TOG	Single Crochet Two Together (decrease)
DC	Double Crochet
DC2TOG	Double Crochet Two Together (decrease)
DCINC	Double Crochet Two in Same (increase)
FPDC	Front Post Double Crochet
BLO	Stitches worked in the BACK LOOP only

Techniques Used

Braiding is used to create the strands hanging off the ear flaps.

Sizes

Baby: 41-46 cm circumference

Toddler: 46- 51 cm circumference

Child: 51-55 cm circumference

Gauge

10 DC x 5 ROWS = 10 CM x 10 CM

1 DC = 1 cm x 2 cm

Adjust Hook size to meet Gauge.

“Frosting” Section

Use I love this Yarn! Fruit Salad

Baby Size

Chain 22, begin working in 3rd chain from hook.

Row 1:

20 dc, ch 2, turn

(20 stitches)

*Work in the Back Loops ONLY for rest of piece*

Row 2:	1 dc2tog, 17 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn.	(20 stitches)
Row 3:	1 dcinc, 17 dc, 1 dc2tog, ch 2, turn.	(20 stitches)

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for 12 more times.

Row 28:

1 dc2tog, 17 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn.

(20 stitches)

On the 28th row, end with only 1 chain, and fasten off. 28 total rows of DC.

Measurements: 20 DC x 28 Rows = 20 CM x 56 CM

Fold project in half so that row 1 lines up with Row 28. Sl St the pieces together (working in both loops) and turn inside out. Cut a VERY long tail and weave the tail through the DC’s that line the edge of the top opening, pull tight to cinch together and tie off, weave in the end and cut the excess.

Toddler Size

Chain 24, begin working in 3rd chain from hook.

Row 1:

22 dc, ch 2, turn

(22 stitches)

*Work in the Back Loops ONLY for rest of piece*

Row 2:	1 dc2tog, 19 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn.	(22 stitches)
Row 3:	1 dcinc, 19 dc, 1 dc2tog, ch 2, turn.	(22 stitches)

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for 13 more times.

Row 30:

1 dc2tog, 19 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn.

(22 stitches)

On the 30th row, end with only 1 chain, and fasten off. 30 total rows of DC.

Measurements: 22 DC x 30 Rows = 22 CM x 60 CM

Fold project in half so that row 1 lines up with Row 30. Sl St the pieces together (working in both loops) and turn inside out. Cut a VERY long tail and weave the tail through the DC’s that line the edge of the top opening, pull tight to cinch together and tie off, weave in the end and cut the excess.

Child Size

Chain 26, begin working in 3rd chain from hook.

Row 1:

24 dc, ch 2, turn

(24 stitches)

*Work in the Back Loops ONLY for rest of piece*

Row 2:	1 dc2tog, 21 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn.	(24 stitches)
Row 3:	1 dcinc, 21 dc, 1 dc2tog, ch 2, turn.	(24 stitches)

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for 14 more times.

Row 32:

1 dc2tog, 21 dc, 1 dcinc, ch 2, turn.

(24 stitches)

On the 32nd row, end with only 1 chain, and fasten off. 32 total rows of DC.

Measurements: 24 DC x 32 Rows = 24 CM x 64 CM

Fold project in half so that row 1 lines up with Row 32. Sl St the pieces together(working in both loops) and turn inside out. Cut a VERY long tail and weave the tail through the DC’s that line the edge of the top opening, pull tight to cinch together and tie off, weave in the end and cut the excess.

“Wrapper” Section

Use I love this Yarn! Orchid

Baby Size

Attach new color (Orchid) to the seam of the uncinched side of the frosting piece.

You will be working into the sides of the rows from the previous section.

Round 1:	Ch 1, work 1 sc2tog in the first edge of a row, work 2 sc into the next rows edge. repeat this segment 13 more times. (14 total), sl st to join to 1 sc.	(42 stitches)
Round 2-5:	Ch 2, * 2 dc, 1fpdc* repeat 13 more times. Sl st into first dc.	(42 stitches)

Cut yarn, leaving a tail to weave in, but do not weave in the end yet.

Toddler Size

Attach new color (Orchid) to the seam of the uncinched side of the frosting piece.

You will be working into the sides of the rows from the previous section.

Round 1:	Ch 1, work 1 sc2tog in the first edge of a row, work 2 sc into the next rows edge. repeat this segment 14 more times. (15 total), sl st to join to 1 sc.	(45 stitches)
Round 2-5:	Ch 2, * 2 dc, 1fpdc* repeat 14 more times. Sl st into first dc.	(45 stitches)

Cut yarn, leaving a tail to weave in, but do not weave in the end yet.

Child Size

Attach new color (Orchid) to the seam of the uncinched side of the frosting piece.

You will be working into the sides of the rows from the previous section.

Round 1:	Ch 1, work 1 sc2tog in the first edge of a row, work 2 sc into the next rows edge. repeat this segment 15 more times. (16 total), sl st to join to 1 sc.	(48 stitches)
Round 2-5:	Ch 2, * 2 dc, 1fpdc* repeat 15 more times. Sl st into first dc.	(48 stitches)

Cut yarn, leaving a tail to weave in, but do not weave in the end yet.

Ear Flaps

Baby Size

Hold your hat so ur seam is closest to you, Count to the left 6 stitches. Attach yarn on the 7th stitch.

Beginning CH 2 does NOT count as a stitch.

Row 1:	Ch2, 1 dc in same stitch, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends.	(8 stitches)
Row 2:	Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends	(7 stitches)
Row 3:	Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends	(6 stitches)
Row 4:	Attach yarn to 1st st of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends.	(5 stitches)

Hold your hat so your seam is closest to you. Count 15 stitches to your right. Attach Yarn on the 15th stitch. Repeat Rows 1 -4

Toddler Size

Hold your hat so ur seam is closest to you, Count to the left 7 stitches. Attach yarn on the 8th stitch.

Row 1:	Ch 2, 1 dc in same stitch, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends.	(9 stitches)
Row 2:	Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2,1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 1dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends.	(8 stitches)
Row 3:	Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends.	(7 stitches)
Row 4:	Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 fpdc2tog, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc2tog. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends.	(5 stitches)

Hold your hat so your seam is closest to you. Count 17 stitches to your right. Attach Yarn on the 17th stitch.

Repeat Rows 1-4

Child Size

Hold your hat so ur seam is closest to you, Count to the left 7 stitches. Attach yarn on the 8th stitch.

Row 1:	Ch 2, 1 dc in same stitch, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends.	(12 stitches)
Row 2:	Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2,1 dc, 1 fpdc, 2dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends.	(11 stitches)
Row 3:	Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends.	(10 stitches)
Row 4:	Attach yarn to 1st dc of previous row. Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc, 1 dc2tog, 1 fpdc, 1 dc. Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in ends.	(9 stitches)

Hold your hat so your seam is closest to you. Count 20 stitches to your right. Attach Yarn on the 20th stitch.

Repeat Rows 1-4

Braids

Cut 18 pieces of yarn, in the same color as the “wrapper section”, in the length that matches the size hat you are making.

Baby: 20 inches

Toddler: 22 inches

Child: 24 inches

Section the strands into 6 groups of 3 yarn strands.

Attach 1 group of strands to each end of the ear flap by pulling them half way through the last stitch in Row 4, then attach 1 group of strands in the same way to the muddle stitch. Braid the sections together.

Shell Edging

Using the Fruit Salad yarn

Baby Size

Ch 84, 5 dc in the 3rd ch from hook, sk 2 ch, slst, * sk 2 ch, 5 dc in same ch, sk 2 ch, slst* repeat til the end of the chain. 14 shells total

Toddler Size

Ch 90, 5 dc in the 3rd ch from hook, sk 2 ch, slst, * sk 2 ch, 5 dc in same ch, sk 2 ch, slst* repeat til the end of the chain. 15 shells total.

Child Size

Ch 96, 5 dc in the 3rd ch from hook, sk 2 ch, slst, * sk 2 ch, 5 dc in same ch, sk 2 ch, slst* repeat til the end of the chain. 16 shells total.

Using the whip stitch, attach around your hat to hide where the “frosting” meets the “wrapper”. Each shell is equal to 2 rows of “frosting”.

Pom Pom

Create a pom pom using either a pom pom maker or ur hand. I used the 2 ½ inch pom pom maker from clover for the BABY and TODDLER hats, and the 3 ⅜ inch pom pom maker for the CHILD hat.

Attach the pom pom to the top of your hat to cover the cinched hole.

Thank you for choosing my pattern! Enjoy!

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12 Comments

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1

Wendy on December 9, 2018 at 9:54 am

Thank you for this very sweet FREE pattern. It worked up easily, although in a different yarn than used in pattern.
2

Lorene on January 29, 2019 at 1:41 pm

Thanks for this cute pattern!
I’m wondering…. when working up the frosting, I find my work is going on an angle. I feel this is to why the frosting looks twisted on the photo. The 2 chains are to account for the height only.
Am I correct in thinking both of these thoughts.
Thanks for your assistance with this matter
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  Tiffany on January 29, 2019 at 1:49 pm
  
  Hi Lorene!! Yes the chain 2 is for the height only! I will add a note in the pattern about that, Thank you!
  The frosting section should indeed be slanted rows and not straight across, this gives the swirl look when it is finished!
  Thank you so much for choosing my pattern!!! Let me know if u need any more help 🙂
4

Anonymous on February 25, 2019 at 7:39 am

Hi! Thanks sooo much for this super cute pattern! I never made anything like this and it was easy to follow. I did add a row of single crochet before I started the wrapper section to make the transition smoother 😊
5

Ash on March 26, 2019 at 8:57 am

I love this pattern! I was just wondering how you attach the shell edging for the frosting?
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  Tiffany on May 7, 2019 at 5:45 pm
  
  Took me forever but I finally finished editing a video tutorial, Im sure you have finished your hat by now but if you ever make another, I hope this helps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WbczMz74oY
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Information on May 14, 2019 at 2:37 am

Good post!
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Apoe on January 28, 2020 at 10:38 pm

Would one skein of the frosting be enough for two hats?
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  Tiffany on January 29, 2020 at 1:08 am
  
  Yes, it will be enough for 2 of the large sizes at least.
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Deer on December 9, 2020 at 10:15 pm

This is really cool but I would like to make this for an adult, is there any chance you could make a larger version of this pattern, if not, how should I alter this to fit an adults head?
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  Tiffany on December 11, 2020 at 3:00 pm
  
  I could eventually make a larger version, but it wouldn’t be for a while, as I am swamped with Christmas projects lool. Depending on how big the person’s head it, you could just go up a hook size and use the child-size for a small adult.
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