Knit Pink Cupcakes For Breast Cancer Care

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Tina Barrett
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm
Needle Type

Double-pointed
Techniques

Basic Shaping, knit

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Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Create sweet treats for a good cause with Tina Barrett’s delightful cupcake knitting pattern.

Support Breast Cancer Care charities with these fabulous pink cupcakes. You can make and sell them to help you raise money for your local screening centre, hospice or a national organisation. They’re worked in the round and the finished cakes can be used as toys or as handy pincushions!

Sizing

11cm tall x 8cm wide

What you need

Yarn: Robin Bonny Baby DK, shades (A) 1374 Candyfloss, (B) 1369 Raspberry, (C) 1360 White, one 100g ball of each; (D) Stylecraft Special DK, shade 1064 Mocha, one 100g ball
Needles: 3.25mm, double-pointed
Stitch marker
Sewing needle and thread
Cardboard: 8cm circle, one per cake
Safety toy stuffing
Beads: size 6, Baby Pink
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Tina Barrett is a lifelong knitter and crocheter who loves to design for children and babies. Head to our charity knitting section for more great makes with a good cause.

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