Easy Knitted Cupcake

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This simple knitted cupcake is sure to make you smile. Use it for pretend play, as a pin cushion, add lavender for a room freshener, or add it to a party bag for a special sugar-free surprise.

YOU WILL NEED Yarn: Oddments of double knitting yarn in 3 colours (8ply/light worsted weight). You only need small amounts of each colour: Cake Colour; Icing Colour; Case Colour.

Knitting needles: 3.5mm (US 4) straight needles.

Extras: Wool needle; toy filling that confirms to relevant safety standards; optional small beads with sewing needle and thread. IMPORTANT: Do not use small beads for under three’s for safety reasons. Instead, sew small stitches onto your cakes with colourful yarn oddments.

FINISHED SIZE Approximately 6-7cm 2.5-3in tall, and 7-8cm 3-3.5in across at widest point. This may differ depending on yarn used, and your tension. Finished size of cake is not critical.