Battenberg Crochet Pattern | A Little Bit Crafty

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

A Little Bit Crafty
Needle Type

Crochet Hook

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What you need to know

Stitch up a classic teatime favourite with A Little Bit Crafty's fun-to-make tutorial.

Pretty in pink and yellow, this iconic Battenberg cake is ready for its crochet makeover! With its cheerful checkerboard centre and signature marzipan-style wrapping, this sweet treat is packed with nostalgic charm. Simple rows of double crochet are stitched together to create the cake's colourful layers before being assembled and stuffed for a wonderfully squishy finish.

Sizing

Approx. 10cm x 10cm

What you need

DK yarn in yellow and pink
Crochet hook: 3.5mm
Toy stuffing

Meet the designer

If you visited the Chelsea Flower Show in 2026, you may have spotted an array of delicious-looking crochet cakes on the display by Hare Spring Cottage Plants. They were made by Sue Brooks from A Little Bit Crafty, a family-run yarn and crafts shop based in Kingsbridge, Devon. We’re delighted to be featuring these mouth-watering patterns on letsknit.co.uk for you to download, and you can find the full collection on A Little Bit Crafty's designer page. Bon appétit! Photos © Stephanie Louise Photography.

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