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Submitted by Anjie Davison on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 13:59.
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My friend says she is sick of seeing the big hat (Knitting Faux pas) post. So lets rectify that. Besides the usual Christmas baking I have been cooking up some cupcakes! The free recipe is from Blah, Blah, Blahhhg The beauty of the design is It is knitted in the round on 4 needles so it is seamless. I have taken the original pattern and tweaked it. Alice knitted some too but made up her own pattern. I think they could be an alternative to a birthday card if you attach a "Happy Birthday" tag. Also checkout my free knitting pattern for a MUG
This is my 'tweaked' version of the pattern
With paper case colour, cast on 6 sts on dpns.
Row 1 (and all odd-numbered rows): k all sts
Row 2: kfb into each st (12 sts)
Row 4: [kfb, k1] across (18 sts)
Row 6: [kfb, k1] across (27 sts)
Row 8: [kfb, k2] across (36 sts)
Row 9: k all sts (36 sts)
Rows 10: p (36 sts)
Rows 11-19 k1, p1 (36 sts)
Row 20: p (36 sts)
Change to brown colour
Rows 21-24 k (36 sts)
Change to icing colour.
Rows 25-27 k (36 sts)
Row 28: decrease 6 sts evenly across
Row 29: k all sts (30 sts)
Row 30: decrease 6 sts evenly across (24 sts)
Row 31: k all sts (24 sts)
Place plastic cup, cut to size of paper case, into the base of the cupcake. Fill with stuffing.
Row 32: k2tog across (12 sts)
Row 33: k all sts (12 sts)
Row 34: k2tog across (6 sts)
At this point you may prefer not to have a cherry on top. Cut the yarn. Thread a needle with yarn and run it through the remaining stitches and fasten off. You could decorate with 'sprinklings' made from beads or contrasting yarn.
Change to cherry colour.
Row 38: k all sts (6 sts)
Row 39: kfb into each st (12 sts)
Row 40: k all sts (12 sts)
Row 41: k2tog across (6 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Thread needle with yarn, and run needle through remaining sts. Fasten tightly and knot. Pull knot through the centre of the cherry, with the needle emerging at the base of the cherry. Wind the yarn tightly around the base of the cherry, pass it through the cherry again. Fasten off
Hi, Love your cupcakes and mug,is it possible to knit them on 2 needles please? cheers, Marilyn
Hi Marilyn, I don't think it's possible to knit them on two needles, because of the circular base, but if you haven't tried four needles give it ago its a lot easier than it looks, honestly
Dear Anjie, I knitted a plate of cupcakes to enter in our village show last summer in the cooking section and they were a great success and raised a few laughs! They have also been a hit with the craft group I go to and are still a talking point some six months later. Keep on bringing us some great ideas and thanks. Chrissie
So pleased they raised a smile, I like that idea and thank you for the kind words.
Thanks for the idea of using plastic cups to hold the shape - that has solved my dilemma of them 'oozing everywhere'. Am going to try to mug - will be perfect for the cupcake queen in our family.
This is a great adaptation on the cupcake. Nicely observed with paper, cake and icing colors. There is enough snow falling right now that I will need to dive into the stash (instead of going to the yarn store) to find some scraps to play with so I can make a few for my daughter. Kids are OK with sweets looking amazing. I think I will make some zany ones.
Thanks Anjie, no more 'knitting faux pas' headlining the blog! That's made my year.
Happy New Year. xxx
How wonderful - I've wanted to knit something like that for ages and your photos make it look so easy!
Happy new year to you all!
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