Sweet treats
We challenged two designers to come up with a fab design, each using the same yarn… which is your fave?
HEART KEYRING
Nicole Coleman a.k.a The Secret Crocheter goes gooey for hearts with this cute make
■ Rico Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m), 1 ball of each: Rose (08), Fuchsia (14),
Red (28), Mouse Grey (59)
■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook
■ Toy stuffing
■ Key chain
For yarn stockists, contact Rico www.rico.co.uk TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project
MEASUREMENTS
Keyring measures approx 8cm (3in) in diameter
CIRCLE MAKE 2
Using Mouse Grey, make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 10dc into the loop, ss to first dc to join. [10 dc]
Round 2 Ch1, 2dc into each st around, ss to top of first dc to join. [20 dc]
Round 3 Ch1, (dc in next sts, 2dc into next st) 10 times, ss to top of first dc to join. [30 dc]
Rounds 4-5 Ch1, dc in each st around, ss to first dc to join.
Fasten off and weave in ends. HEART MOTIF MAKE 2
Make 1 using Red and 1 using Rose. Make a magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch2 (counts as htr), 15htr into loop, ss to beg ch-2 to join. [16 htr]
Round 2 Ch2, tr into next st, htr into next st, dc into next 4 sts, 2htr into next st, 4tr into next st, (htr, ch2, htr) into next st, 4tr into next st, 2htr into next st, dc in next 4 sts, ss to top of beg ch-2 to join. [8 htr, 9 tr, 8 dc, 1 ch-2 sp]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
TO MAKE UP
Sew one Heart onto the RS of each Circle. Place both Circles together, WS facing, make sure the Hearts are pointing down in the same direction. Working through the sts on both pieces, join Fuchsia into any st.
Round 1 Ch1, dc into next 23 sts, fill Keyring with toy stuffing, dc into the remaining 7 sts, ss to first dc to join.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
CUPCAKE PHOTO HOLDER
Clip a sweet note or photo into Sabrina Somers’ cute cupcake holder design ■ Rico Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) 1 ball of each: Mouse Grey (59), Red (28) Fuchsia (14), Rose (08) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook
■ Toy stuffing
■ Metal Wire, 1mm thick, 20cm in length
(available from www.thebeadshop.com)
■ Cardboard, 10x10cm
■ Fabric glue
For yarn stockists, contact Rico www. rico.co.uk TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project
MEASUREMENTS
Cupcake measure approx 8cm (3in) tall
NOTES
The Cupcake is made using the amigurumi method, working in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a ss.
CAKE BASE
Using Mouse Grey, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1, 6dc into the loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 2dc into each st around. [12 dc]
Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc]
Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [24 dc]
Round 5 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [30 dc]
Round 6 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 6
times. [36 dc]
Round 7 (Working in bl only), tr in each st around. [36 tr]
Rounds 8-9 FPtr in each st around.
Round 10 (FPtr in next 5 sts, 2FPtr in next st) 6 times. [42 FPtr]
Round 11 Repeat Round 8.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Cut a circle to the measurements of the base of your Cupcake. Glue it to the bottom on the WS and cover with toy stuffing.
BUTTERCREAM TOP
Using Fuchsia, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1, 6dc into the loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 Dc into each st around.
Round 3 2dc into each st around. [12 dc]
Round 4 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc]
Round 5 (Dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [24 dc]
Round 6 (Dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [30 dc]
Round 7 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 dc]
Change to Rose.
Round 8 (Working in fl only) (dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [30 dc]
Round 9 (Dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [36 dc]
Round 10 (Dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [42 dc]
Round 11 (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [48 dc]
Round 12 (Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [42 dc]
Change to Fuchsia.
Round 13 (Working in fl only) (Dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [48 dc]
Round 14 (Dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [54 dc]
Round 15 (Dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [60 dc]
Round 16 (Dc in next 9 sts, 2dc in next st) 6 times. [66 dc]
Round 17 (Dc in next 9 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [60 dc]
Round 18 (Dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 12 times. [48 dc]
Round 19 (Dc in next 6 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. [42 dc]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
HEART SPRINKLES (MAKE 9)
Using Red, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch2 (counts as htr), (htr into loop, 2dc, htr, 2dc, 2htr, ss) into loop. [5 htr, 4 dc, 1 ss]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
HANGING HEART
CIRCLE MOTIF
Using Red make a magic loop. Rounds 1-2 Repeat Rounds 1-2 of Buttercream Top. Fasten off.
Repeat Rounds 1-2 to make a second Circle Motif, do not fasten off.
Place both Circles side by side, RS facing up. These Circles will form the top of the Hanging Heart and are joined in the following round.
Round 3 Dc in each st around first Circle Motif, dc in each st around second Circle Motif. [12 dc]
Round 4 (Dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) 3 times.
[9 dc]
Round 5 Dc in each st around.
Fill Hanging Heart with toy stuffing.
Round 6 (Dc in next st, (dc2tog) 3 times). [6 dc]
Fasten off and weave tail through the last 6 sts, pulling tight to close. Bring the tail out to the top of the Heart and secure in place, leaving a small loop for hanging.
TO MAKE UP
Bend the top 12cm of wire into a spiral, using the image as a guide. Push the bottom of the wire through the centre of the Buttercream Top, bend end of the wire to secure it in place. Using Fuchsia, sew the Cake Base to the Buttercream Top, filling with toy stuffing as you work around.
Sew the Heart Sprinkles to the top of the Cupcake – you can use the image as a guide. Place the Hanging Heart onto the spiral photo holder.