Celebration decor with the Free Crochet Cake Amigurumi Pattern. To make this charming piece, you will need cotton or acrylic yarn, which works well for amigurumi due to its durability and range of colors. Typically, about one skein per color is required, making this project economical and fun. Use a 3.5mm crochet hook for tight, neat stitches, ensuring a perfect shape. The main stitches employed in this pattern are the single crochet and slip stitch, which are simple and beginner-friendly.
The time needed to complete this adorable cake amigurumi usually spans a few hours to a couple of days, depending on your pace. This makes it a quick and satisfying project. Its intricate yet straightforward design brings a festive vibe to any occasion, making it a wonderful handmade gift. For a complete guide, refer to the link for detailed instructions and tips. Celebrate with this creative and joyful addition to your handmade decorations.
Notes
Materials
– Any type of yarn in three colors (i used brown/white/red)
– Hook(size based we on the yarn you choose), yarn needle, scissors.
– Safety eyes (I used 8 mm)
– Stuffing
– Stitch marker
Terms & Abbreviations
MR: magic ring
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
slst: slip stitch
blo – back loop only
Flo – front loop only
F.O: fasten off
invisible decrease: join 2 st together by working 1 sc in flo of 2 stitches
For the cake
Stuff along the making
R1: 8sc in MR
R2: inc around (16)
R3: (1sc, inc)x8 (24)
R4: (2sc, inc)x8 (32)
R5: (3sc, inc)x8(40)
R6: sc around
R7: [change to white] in flo (sc, ch1,hdc,slst, slst in next st) repeat around
R8: sc around in blo of R7(40)
R9-10-11: sc around (40)
R12: [change to white] sc around (40)
R13-14-15:[change to brown] sc around (40)
R16: [change to white] in flo (sc, ch1, hdc, slst, slst in next st) repeat around
R17: [change to brown] Sc around in blo of R16
R18: (3 sc 1dec)x8(32)
R19: (2sc 1dec)x8(24)
R20: flo slst, hdc, slst repeat this sequence around
R21: in blo of R20 (1sc 1dec)x8
R22: dec around
F.o and sew close
Insert safety eyes between R10-11 about 6 st apart
For the strawberry
R1: 4sc in MR
R2: (1 sc, inc)x4(6)
R3: (2sc, inc)x4(8)
R4: sc around
R5: (3sc, inc)x4(10)
R6: (4sc, inc)x4(12)
R7: (5sc, inc)x4(16)
Add stuffing
R8: dec around (8)
F.o and sew close
Embroider seeds using white
Sew in the center of the top of the cake.
