Knitting pattern for Cupcakes

Cupcakes (Calorie free version)
by Stana D. S.
Finished Toy Size: approximately 3.5" diameter.
Yarn: This is ideal project for remnants and leftover yarn. You will need a light brown color for the vanilla cupcake and a dark brown for the chocolate cupcake and bright colors for the frosting. What is your favorite cupcake? Inspiration is endless.
Recommended Needles size: DPN US # 3/3.25mm (set of 5)
Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, polyester fiberfill (1 small bag),
Abbreviations: KFB = Knit in front and back of the same sts, this creates 2sts from 1st.
SSK = slip st, slip st and knit the 2sts together, this decrease 2sts to 1st.
INSTRUCTIONS: The cupcake is knitted in one piece, from the bottom up. With the light or dark brown and four double pointed needles cast on 20sts (5sts per needle). Place a stitch marker on the first st, and begin working in the round.
Row 1: Knit around (20sts total)
Row 2: *KFB, knit 4; repeat from * around, 6sts per needle (24sts total)
Row 3: *KFB, knit 5; repeat from * around, 7sts per needle (28sts total)
Row 4: *KFB, knit 6; repeat from * around, 8sts per needle (32sts total)
Row 5: *KFB, knit 7; repeat from * around, 9sts per needle (36sts total)
Row 6: *KFB, knit 8; repeat from * around, 10sts per needle (40sts total)
Row 7 - 11: Knit around, 10sts per needle (40sts total) Change the color to frosting.
Row 12: Knit around, 10sts per needle (40sts total)
Row 13: Purl around, 10sts per needle (40sts total)
Row 14: Knit around, 10sts per needle (40sts total)
Row 15: *SSK, knit 8; repeat from * around, 9sts per needle (36sts total)
Row 16: *SSK, knit 7; repeat from * around, 8sts per needle (32sts total)
Row 17: *SSK, knit 6; repeat from * around, 7 sts per needle (28sts total)
Row 18: *SSK, knit 5; repeat from * around, 6sts per needle (24sts total)
Row 19: *SSK, knit 4; repeat from* around, 5sts per needle (20sts total)
Thread the tail of yarn from the cast on stitches on a yarn needle. Stitch through all of the cast on stitches, pull up tight to close the hole, and stitch to secure. Begin to stuff the cupcake with fiberfill.
Row 20: *SSK, knit 3; repeat from * around, 4sts per needle (16sts total)
Row 21: *SSK, knit 2; repeat from * around, 3sts per needle (12sts total)
Row 22: *SSK, knit 1; repeat from * around, 2sts per needle (8sts total)
Finish stuffing. Cut the yarn, leaving long enough tail, and thread the end on a yarn needle. Pull the end through the remaining stitches on needles, gather up and close the hole, stitch to secure.
Finishing: You can embroider the sprinkles, or use small beads. Enjoy the cupcake. It's calorie free.

Copyright: This pattern was design and written by Stana D. S.
The pattern is for personal use only. The finished items may not be sold for profit, except for charity purposes.
Please acknowledge the author. Thank you.