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18 FREE Cupcake Patterns to Crochet and Knit

December 15 is National Cupcake Day! We’re celebrating with these patterns and yarns from Yarnspirations to crochet and knit. Whether you’re making adorable baby hats, decorating for a party with a cupcake garland, or crocheting dessert for little ones to have their own kitchen adventures, cupcakes work in every part of your life.

18 Free Cupcake Patterns to Knit and Crochet

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Cupcake Baby Hats

Cupcakes for Play

Cupcakes for the House

Bonus! Cupcake Yarns

Caron Cupcakes and Caron Chunky Cupcakes are smaller versions of Caron Cakes yarns, and they come with a pompom on top! When you make a hat using one of these yarns, it looks like a cupcake!

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