Simple Cakes Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Susie Johns
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Garter , Stocking Stitch

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

Knit Susie Johns' calorie-free treats including cupcakes, jam tarts and a super easy Swiss roll.

Susie Johns is a master of the specialist art of replicating food in knitted form, which is why she was the perfect designer to create this group of yummy cakes. If you are a novice knitter, the Swiss roll is a great place to start as it's just a combination of knit and purl stitches. The rest are a great opportunity to practise your shaping skills. Originally made with a kit, all these cakes can be made with small amounts of DK yarn from your stash. Delicious!

Sizing

Cakes: 7cm diameter

What you'll need

Yarn: DK, 25g of each colour
Needles: 4mm
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle

Stitches you'll need

cast on
knit
purl
kfb increase
k2tog decrease
yarn forward (yarn over) increase
slip stitch
p3tog decrease
cast off

Meet the designer

Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more. If you like this pattern, we think you'll love Susie's hanging storage project. You can find more of Susie's designs here.

How to access this pattern

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