Welcome to the sweet and romantic world of amigurumi! 🧁💖 Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Valentine’s Cupcake—a charming and festive creation perfect for Valentine’s Day, heartfelt gifts, or anyone who enjoys crafting adorable and decorative plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up delightful treats, experimenting with textured frosting, or simply want to add a love-filled cupcake to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with swirly frosting, tiny hearts, and a touch of sugary charm! 🍓
This design embraces soft pinks, rich reds, and playful details to bring a joyful and affectionate presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Valentine’s Cupcake turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out pastel pinks, creamy whites, and deep reds, and let’s stitch up a delightful Valentine’s cupcake! 🧁
💘 Amigurumi Valentine’s Cupcake – Free Crochet Pattern
This charming cupcake with heart sprinkles and a cherry on top makes the perfect gift for someone sweet!
🧶 Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping and color changes.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 15 cm (6 in) tall (including cherry)
✂️ Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Red (cupcake liner & cherry)
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Light pink (frosting)
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White (hearts)
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Small bits of pink/red for sprinkles
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Optional: Safety eyes or felt if turning into a plush character
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
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BLO – Back Loop Only
🧁 Pattern
🧺 Cupcake Liner (Bottom)
Using red yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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BLO sc in each st (42) ← forms the base edge
9–20. sc around (42) -
(sc in next 6, inc) x6 (48)
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sc around (48)
FO and stuff bottom firmly.
🍦 Frosting Top
Using light pink yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9–15. sc around (48) -
(sc in next 6, dec) x6 (42)
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sc around (42)
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sl st in each st (creates a decorative edge)
Optional swirl accent:
Work 3 sc into every 3rd st of Round 18 for a scalloped look. FO.
Sew frosting to top of liner, stuffing as you go.
🍒 Cherry
With red yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) -
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Stuff and FO. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Stem:
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ch 7
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sl st back down the chain
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Sew stem to cherry and cherry to frosting top center
❤️ Tiny Hearts (Make 5–7)
With white and red yarns:
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ch 2
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In second ch from hook: (3 dc, ch 1, sl st, ch 1, 3 dc), sl st
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FO and shape into heart
Sew around frosting as sprinkles.
💖 Assembly
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Sew frosting to cupcake base
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Attach hearts randomly on frosting
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Stitch the cherry on top
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Add a large white heart to the front of the cupcake base
🥰 All Done!
You’ve just finished a sweet and squishy Valentine’s cupcake! Perfect for gift-giving, photo props, or decorating your cozy space.