Knitted Cupcake Beanie
The Knitted Cupcake Beanie is an adorable and whimsical accessory that adds a sprinkle of fun to any outfit! This beanie resembles a delicious cupcake with its vibrant colors, soft texture, and cute cherry on top. Perfect for chilly days, it not only keeps you warm but also brings a smile to your face. Whether you're running errands or having a cozy day indoors, this delightful beanie is sure to brighten up your day and be a conversation starter wherever you go. Embrace your playful side with the Knitted Cupcake Beanie and let your unique style shine!
You will need:
4mm knitting needles
5mm knitting needles
4 x 4mm double pointed needles
Darning needle
Stuffing
Yellow, white, red, and green yarn in DK (8ply)
Cast on 90 stitches in yellow on 4mm needles.
Rib (k2, p2) 13 rows.
(this is a wrong side facing row) Change to 5mm needles and purl 1 row
Knit 1, knit 1 front, yarn over needle, knit same stitch in the back. Turn. Purl 3. Turn, slip 1, k2 tog, psso. Repeat this pattern over the whole row. This makes the muffin top bit.
Stst 29 rows
K3, k2 tog, repeat to end of row
Purl row
K2, k2 tog, repeat to end of row
Purl row
K1, k2 tog, repeat to end of row
Purl row
K2 tog over whole row
Purl row
K2 tog over whole row.
Cut yarn with a 30cm tail. Thread remaining stitches onto the yarn and pull to tighten. Stitch up the side of the hat.
Stitch to the top of the hat
Stitch sprinkles on the hat in red and yellow.
Strawberry Knitting:
You will need:
4 x 4mm dpn
Red DK yarn
Green DK yarn
Stuffing
Strawberry
Cast on 6 (2 stitches on 3 needles)
Knit 1 rotation
Knit front and back on every stitch (leads to 4 stitches on each needle)
Knit 2 rotations
Knit 1 front and back, knit 2, knit 1 front and back – repeat on the other 2 needles. This will give you 6 stitches on each needle
Knit 3 rotations
Knit 1 front and back, knit 4, knit 1 front and back – repeat on the other 2 needles. This will give you 8 stitches on each needle
Knit 1 rotation
Knit 2 red, knit 1 green, knit 2 red, knit 1 green, knit 2 red. Repeat on other two needles.
Knit 1 red, knit 3 green, knit 1 red, knit 2 green, knit 1 red. Repeat on other two needles.
Knit 1 rotation green
K2 tog, knit 4, k2 tog. Repeat on other two needles.
Knit 1 rotation
Stuff at this point
K2 tog over whole rotation
Slip 1, k2 tog, psso. Repeat on other two needles.
You now have 3 stitches, one on each needle. Slip onto one needle.
Continue with icord for 4 rows.
Cast off
Decorate with small yellow stitches as seeds if you like