Cupcake Needle Holder

      Everyone needs a place to store their sewing needles; and this little cupcake is just perfect for the job!


Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
     lavender worsted weight yarn
     buff worsted weight yarn
     * colors based on Red Heart Super Saver yarn
     small sew-on snap
     needle & thread
     scissors

Abbreviations Used:
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     trc --- triple crochet
     slp st --- slip stitch
     ftlp(s) --- front loops
     bklp(s) --- back loops
     sc2tog --- single crochet 2 stitches together

Notes:
     --- Any combination of colors can be used for the cupcake to create any design you want.
     Attach a loop to the top of the needle holder to make it easier to store, if desired.


~Pattern~

Cupcake Front:
     With the buff yarn, ch 8.
     R0w 1: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each ch across - 8sts
     R0ws 2-5: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 8sts
     Row 6: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 6sts, 2sc in last st - 10sts
     Row 7: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 8sts, 2sc in last st - 12sts
     Change to lavender yarn.
     Row 8: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 12sts
     Row 9: working in ftlps only [each step goes in 1 ftlp]: 3trc, slp st, 3trc, slp st, 3trc, slp st, slp st, 3trc, slp st, 3trc, slp st, 3trc - 6 shells made
     Row 10: ch 1, turn; working in the bklps of Row 9, 1sc in each bklp across - 12sts
     Row 11: ch 1, turn; working through both loops, 1sc in each st across - 12sts
     Row 12: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 12sts
     Row 13: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 8sts, sc2tog - 10sts
     Row 14: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 6sts, sc2tog - 8sts
     Row 15: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts, sc2tog - 6sts
     Fasten off.

Cupcake Back:
     With the buff yarn, ch 8.
     R0w 1: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each ch across - 8sts
     R0ws 2-5: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 8sts
     Row 6: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 6sts, 2sc in last st - 10sts
     Row 7: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 8sts, 2sc in last st - 12sts
     Change to lavender yarn.
     Rows 8-11: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across
     Row 12: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 8sts, sc2tog - 10sts
     Row 13: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 6sts, sc2tog - 8sts
     Row 14: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts, sc2tog - 6sts 
     DO NOT fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing:
     With wrong sides facing, sc through the top row of the Front and Back pieces to affix them together - 6sts
     Fasten off.
     Sew the snap onto the insides bottom of the Cupcake (1/2 on the Front, 1/2 on the Back).
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.



     This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page. 

     I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.