Cute Crochet Jellycat Rainbow Cake Pattern

Crochet a delightful Jellycat Rainbow Cake with this easy tutorial, and bring vibrant colors and joy to your crochet projects!

Unlock your creativity with our guide on crocheting a Jellycat Rainbow Cake. This adorable project combines colorful yarns to make a playful and vibrant amigurumi piece. Perfect for gifts, home décor, or even as a stress-relief hobby, this crochet cake offers countless benefits. Enhance your skills with simple steps that suit both beginners and seasoned crafters. The end result will be a charming addition to any collection, sparking joy and conversation. Elevate your crochet repertoire with this delightful and easy-to-follow tutorial.

How To Crochet Jellycat Rainbow Cake

Tools and Materials Needed

• 4 ply cotton yarn.
• 3 mm crochet hook.
• Stuffing tool.
• Scissors.
• Needle.
• 4 mm eye beads.

Crocheting the Body

1. Base:
   • Start with light green yarn.
   • Make a knot in a magic ring and crochet 8 single crochets.
   • Pull the ring tight and secure with a slip stitch in the first stitch. Chain one to start the next round.
2. Round 1:
   • Increase in every stitch (2 single crochets per stitch) to make 16 stitches. Secure with a slip stitch and chain one.
   • Use a stitch marker for accuracy if needed.
3. Round 2:
   • Single crochet, then increase. Repeat 8 times to get 24 stitches.
   • Use yarn under for neat stitches.
4. Rounds 3-5:
   • Follow the written pattern to create a flat circle.
5. Round 6:
   • Single crochet in the back loop only.
6. Round 7:
   • Single crochet in every stitch around.
7. Color Switching (Round 8):
   • Switch to yellow yarn for the next layer by making a knot.
   • Crochet single stitches alternating colors using the described technique.
8. Rounds 9-10:
   • Continue single crocheting in yellow.
9. Color Switching (Round 11):
   • Switch to pink using the knotting method and crochet single stitches.
10. Round 12:
    • Single crochet in pink.
11. Color Switching (Round 13):
    • Switch to purple using the knotting method and crochet single stitches.
12. Rounds 14-15:
    • Continue single crocheting in purple.
13. Switch to White Yarn (Round 16):
    • Start decreasing for shape, crochet 2 single crochets, then 1 decrease, and repeat 8 times.
    • Insert 4 mm eye beads between rounds 10 and 11, ensuring a 5 stitch gap.
14. Rounds 17-18:
    • Continue with the decreasing pattern, working in the back loop only. Fill with polyester fiber.
15. Rounds 19-20:
    • Complete decreasing pattern and close off.

Cream Topping

1. Adding the Topping:
   • Secure yarn in the front loop of round 15.
   • Chain 3 then slip stitch in the next stitch to create texture.
2. Continuing the Pattern:
   • Work in the front loop and repeat the pattern around.

Crocheting the Legs

1. Leg Pattern:
   • Make 3 chains, start with a chain and single crochet into the back bump.
   • Increase in the first chain, crochet around and finish with a slip stitch (8 stitches).
   • Round 2: Single crochet in each stitch (8 stitches).
   • Round 3: Single crochet followed by decreases (6 stitches).
   • Rounds 5-6: Single crochet in every stitch.
2. Make Another Leg:
   • Repeat the pattern for a second leg.

Crocheting the Candle and Flame

1. Flame:
   • Make 3 chains.
   • Work single crochet, increases, and picot for flame shape.
2. Candle:
   • Follow the candle pattern, securing the flame on top.
   • Blue yarn for decorative spiral line.

Assembly

1. Attaching Parts:
   • Sew the legs below the eyes on round 6.
   • Sew the candle in the middle of the cream part.
   • Use black yarn to sew the mouth shape as desired.

Conclusion

• Your Jellycat Rainbow Cake is now complete.
• Encouragement to share versions and a thank you message for crocheting along.

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