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The Nutcracker Cupcake Soldier Amigurumi Pattern

The Nutcracker Cupcake Soldier Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Festive fun for the season, bringing handmade magic to celebrations and creating new family traditions.

About This The Nutcracker Cupcake Soldier Amigurumi Pattern

This enchanting Nutcracker pattern features a one-piece body construction that starts from the head and works down, making assembly easier and more seamless. The design incorporates beautiful color changes to create the soldier's uniform with pink, lilac, and white sections, while the unique cupcake hat adds a playful twist to this classic character. With detailed instructions for creating the candy cane, beard, mustache, and adorable facial features, you'll craft a memorable holiday decoration.

The Nutcracker Cupcake Soldier Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes a striped candy base that provides stability and adds to the sweet theme. Special techniques like back loop stitches and post stitches create texture and dimension throughout the design.

Why You'll Love This The Nutcracker Cupcake Soldier Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern transforms the traditional Nutcracker into something uniquely whimsical and modern! The cupcake hat detail is pure genius and adds such personality to this holiday classic. I'm obsessed with how the color blocking creates that perfect soldier uniform look, and the tiny details like the embroidered teeth and felt eyelids really bring this character to life. The candy base is not only functional but also ties the whole sweet theme together beautifully. It's one of those patterns that looks impressive but is totally achievable, and watching it come together piece by piece is incredibly satisfying!

The Nutcracker Cupcake Soldier Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress The Nutcracker Cupcake Soldier Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress The Nutcracker Cupcake Soldier Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories The Nutcracker Cupcake Soldier Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this Nutcracker pattern to create unique variations! For a traditional look, I swap the pink and lilac for classic red and gold yarn with white accents - it instantly transforms into a regal royal guard. Sometimes I'll use metallic gold thread for the buttons to add extra sparkle for holiday displays.

The cupcake hat is where I really get creative! I've made versions with chocolate brown and cream stripes for a chocolate cupcake look, or even rainbow stripes for a birthday-themed nutcracker. You can also change the cherry color - I've done green for a holly berry effect or gold for a more elegant touch.

For the candy base, I love trying different color combinations beyond pink and white. Red and white creates a classic peppermint look, while blue and white gives it a winter wonderland feel. Green and white makes it perfect for coordinating with Christmas tree decorations.

I've also personalized the facial features by using different colored felt for the eyes - blue, green, or brown all work beautifully. The beard and mustache can be made fuller by adding extra rows or using a fluffier yarn texture. Sometimes I'll add tiny buttons or embroidered details to the uniform for extra personality.

The wig is another area for customization - try different colors like brown, blonde, or even white for a snow king effect. You can make it shorter or longer by adjusting the number of chain stitches. I've even created a version without the wig for a different look entirely, just adding the hat directly to the head!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the body before closing can make it difficult to achieve the proper shape and firmness needed for stability ✗ Not changing colors at the exact stitch indicated can throw off the uniform pattern and make the stripes appear uneven or misaligned ✗ Skipping the back loop only rounds will eliminate the important texture details and dimensional lines that define the character's features ✗ Pulling the cupcake glace stitches too tightly when closing the top can create puckering instead of a smooth rounded frosting appearance

The Nutcracker Cupcake Soldier Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Nutcracker soldier with a whimsical cupcake hat! This charming amigurumi brings the classic holiday character to life with delightful details including a pink and lilac uniform, green boots, a fluffy beard, and a sweet candy-striped base. Perfect for holiday décor or as a festive gift, this pattern combines traditional Nutcracker elements with a playful cupcake twist that makes it truly unique and eye-catching.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for The Nutcracker Cupcake Soldier Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    100% Cotton yarn in nude/skin tone, pink, lilac, white, green, and red colors
  • 02
    Poly-fil stuffing for filling the doll
  • 03
    Black embroidery thread for teeth details
  • 04
    Felt fabric for eye details (white, blue/gray for pupils and eyelids)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2mm ergonomic crochet hook
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Embroidery needle
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 05
    Craft glue for attaching small parts
  • 06
    Stitch markers (recommended)

Progress Tracker

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— BODY (starting from head with nude color) :

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring (left 6)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each stitch (left 12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 18)

Round 4 :

2 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 24)

Round 5 :

3 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 30)

Round 6 :

4 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 36)

Round 7 :

5 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 42)

Round 8 :

6 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 48)

Round 9 :

7 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 54)

Round 10 :

8 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 60)

Round 11 :

on back loops: 60 sc (left 60)

Round 12-21 :

60 sc (left 60)

Round 22 :

26 sc, change to white and 8 sc, change to nude and finish (left 60) change to Pink

Round 23 :

26 sc, change to white and 8 sc, change again to pink and finish (left 60)

Round 24-34 :

60 sc in pink (left 60) change to lilac

Round 35-36 :

60 sc in lilac (left 60) change to pink

Round 37-41 :

60 sc in Pink (left 60) change to White

Round 42-43 :

60 sc in White (left 60)

Round 44 :

on back loops 8 sc, 1 dec (left 54)

Round 45 :

7 sc, 1 dec (left 48)

Round 46 :

6 sc, 1 dec (left 42)

Round 47 :

5 sc, 1 dec (left 36)

Round 48 :

4 sc, 1 dec (left 30)

Round 49 :

3 sc, 1 dec (left 24)

Round 50 :

2 sc, 1 dec (left 18)

Round 51 :

1 sc, 1 dec (left 12) leave a long piece of yarn and close

— LEGS (MAKE 2) start with green :

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring (left 6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each stitch around (left 12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 18)

Round 4 :

18 sc on back loops (left 18)

Round 5-9 :

18 sc (left 18) change to lilac

Round 10-16 :

18 sc (left 18) leave a long piece of yarn to sew

— ARMS :

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring (left 6)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each stitch (left 12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 18)

Round 4 :

2 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 24)

Round 5-6 :

24 sc (left 24)

Round 7 :

2 sc, 1 dec (left 18)

Round 8 :

1 sc, 1 dec (left 12) change to Pink

Round 9-17 :

12 sc (left 12) change to green

Round 18-19 :

12 sc (left 12) change to nude

Round 18-20 :

12 sc (left 12)

Round 21 :

dec all row (left 6) hide the yarn with needle and cut it

— GREEN BASE FOR CUPCAKE :

Step 1 :

On back loops from top of the head, work 1 pop corn stitch (hdc), 1 hdc. See video.

— BUTTONS (MAKE 2) :

Step 1 :

6 sc on magic ring, chain 13, "go up" with 1 chain and 6sc on chain 13. Finish with slip stitch and attach to body with glue.

— CUPCAKE HAT :

Cupcake base - Step 1 :

Insert your hook in the last round of the head (just before the back loop round) and sc all round (like pictures).

Cupcake base - Step 2 :

Dc all round.

Cupcake base - Step 3-8 :

Work all rounds with the "front and back post" double crochet stitch (see video of how to). Leave a long piece of yarn to sew with glace.

Cupcake glace - Step 1 :

Chain 15 (start with White)

Cupcake glace - Step 2 :

Chain 1 to go up, 1 dec, 13 sc and 1 inc on last stitch

Cupcake glace - Step 3 :

Chain 1 to go up, on back loops: 1 inc, 13 sc and 1 dec (change to Pink)

Cupcake glace - Step 4 :

Chain 1 to go up, on front loops: 1 dec, 13 sc and 1 inc on last stitch

Cupcake glace - Step 5 :

Chain 1 to go up, on back loops: 1 inc, 13 sc and 1 dec (change to white)

Cupcake glace - Step 6 :

Continue untill you have 10 white/10 pink, leave a long piece of yarn

Cupcake glace - Step 7 :

Sew the last part with the first one (like a ring), leave a long piece of yarn to close the top

Cupcake glace - Step 8 :

Sew the glace with the cupcake base (see picture)

Cupcake glace - Step 9 :

To close the top, use a needle to pass the yarn you left through all the colors (see picture)

Cupcake glace - Step 10 :

Tighten and close

— CHERRY FOR CUPCAKE :

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring (left 6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each stitch around (left 12)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 2 sc in next st (left 18)

Round 4-5 :

18 sc (left 18)

Round 6 :

1 sc, 1 dec (left 12)

Round 7 :

Now stuff it and attach it with glue to the glace

— FEET (MAKE 2) :

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring (left 6)

Round 2 :

Instead of continuing the round, "go up" with one chain and 2sc in each stitch (left 12)

Round 3-7 :

Chain 1 to "go up" and 12 sc (left 12) See pictures. You can sew the pieces to the boots or attach them with glue.

— CANDY BUCKLE :

Round 1 :

Into magic ring, 8 sc (one pink, one White)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each stitch (Pink in Pink, White in White)

Round 3 :

In White 1sc, 1sc/ in Pink 2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc.

— BEARD :

Row 1 :

Chain 7 and dc on each chain (left 7)

Row 2 :

7 dc (left 7)

Row 3 :

In chain nr.4, 7 dc and slip stitch in chain nr. 7

— CANDY CANE :

Step 1 :

Using White, chain 25 and 3 sc in each stitch, curls will appear inmediately

Step 2 :

Using Pink, chain 25 and 3 sc in each stitch, curls will appear inmediately

Step 3 :

Braid both pieces to get the shape of the candy cane

— HAIR-WIG :

Step 1 :

Chain 15 and hdc in each stitch, DO NOT CUT THE YARN

Step 2 :

Now chain 20 and hdc in each stitch repeat this 15 times

Step 3 :

For last "hair", chain 15 and hdc in each stitch. Attach the wig with glue

— THE FACE :

NOSE :

Chain 5. On chain nr. 5, 2 chains and hdc on chains 4,3,2,1. Cut the thread and hide

EYES (MAKE 2) - White part :

Chain 3. On chain nr. 3, 4 chains and trc on chains 2 and 1. Cut the thread and hide, attach to the face with glue.

EYES - Pupils :

Now cut two circles of felt fabric (as the pupils) and attach them too. I also used two mini White beads and attached them to the blue piece.

EYES - Eyelids :

Finally cut two more pieces of gray felt fabric to be the eyelids.

EYEBROWS :

Chain 4 and cut the yarn, attach them with glue

MUSTACHE :

Chain 8. Sc in the first 3 stitches and slip stitch on the rest

TEETH DETAILS :

I embroidered the teeth so they look better (see picture)

— CANDY BASE :

Round 1 :

7sc into magic ring (start with white)

Round 2 :

1 sc pink and 1sc white in same st, repeat all round (left 14)

Round 3 :

2 pink sc in pink st, 1 white sc in white st (left 21) Use white in white stitches, pink in pink st

Round 4 :

1 sc pink, 1 sc pink, 2 sc in white st (left 28)

Round 5 :

1 increase pink, 1 sc Pink, 1 sc White, 1 sc White

Round 6 :

1 Sc Pink, 1 sc Pink, 1 sc Pink, 1 sc White, increase White

Round 7 :

1 Sc Pink, 1 sc Pink, increase Pink, 1 sc White, 1 sc White, increase White

Round 8 :

1 Sc Pink, inc pink, 1 sc Pink, 1 sc Pink, 1 sc White in next 4 stitches

Round 9 :

1 Sc Pink in next 5 st, 1 sc White, inc White, 1 sc White, 1 sc White

Round 10 :

1 Sc Pink in next 3 st, inc Pink, 1 sc Pink, 1 sc White in next 3 st, inc White, 1 sc White

Round 11 :

1 Sc Pink in next 4 st, inc Pink, 1 sc Pink, 1 sc White in next 6 st

Round 12 :

On back loops: 1 sc Pink in next 7 st, 1 sc White in next 6 st

Round 13-14 :

1 sc Pink in next 7 st, 1 sc White in next 6 st

Round 15 :

On back loops: 1 Sc Pink in next 5 st, dec Pink, 1 sc White in next 6 st

Round 16 :

1 Sc Pink in next 3 st, dec Pink, 1 sc Pink, 1 sc White in next 3 st, dec White, 1 sc White

Round 17 :

1sc Pink in next 5 st, 1 sc White in next 2 st, dec White, 1sc White

Round 18 :

1sc Pink in next 2 st, dec Pink, 1 sc Pink, 1 sc White in next 4 st

Round 19 :

1sc Pink in next 2 st, dec Pink,1 sc White in next 2 st, dec White

Round 20 :

1sc Pink in next 3 st, 1 sc White, dec White

Round 21 :

dec Pink, 1 sc Pink, 1 sc White, 1 sc White

Round 22 :

1sc Pink in next 2 st, dec White

Round 23 :

dec Pink,1 sc White and close

Assembly Instructions

  • Stuff the body firmly before closing at round 51, ensuring the head maintains a rounded shape
  • Sew the arms to the sides of the body at the shoulder area, stuffing them firmly first
  • Attach the legs to the bottom of the body, positioning them evenly for stability
  • Glue or sew the feet pieces to the bottom of the green boots
  • Attach the completed cupcake hat to the top of the head, ensuring the green base connects properly
  • Glue the wig to the back and sides of the cupcake hat after it's secured
  • Position and glue all face details: eyes with pupils and eyelids, nose, eyebrows, mustache, and beard. Embroider teeth details with black thread
  • Attach buttons to the front of the pink uniform section with glue
  • Glue the candy buckle to the center front of the white belt section
  • Attach the cherry to the top center of the cupcake glace
  • Position the candy cane accessory as desired and secure with glue
  • Place the completed nutcracker onto the candy base, securing the feet with glue or stitches

Important Notes

  • 💡Color changes are crucial for this pattern - mark your rounds to ensure stripes align perfectly with the uniform design
  • 💡The cupcake hat requires post stitches which create texture - watch tutorial videos if you're unfamiliar with this technique
  • 💡Use craft glue sparingly on small pieces like buttons, beard, and facial features for a clean, professional finish
  • 💡Back loop only rounds create important definition lines - don't skip these as they define the head shape and body sections
  • 💡The candy base uses two colors simultaneously - keep both yarns attached and alternate colors as instructed for the spiral stripe effect
  • 💡Felt pieces for eyes should be cut neatly and precisely for the best facial expression
  • 💡Stuff all pieces moderately firm but not overly tight to maintain the characteristic nutcracker shape

This whimsical Nutcracker pattern brings a sweet twist to the classic holiday soldier, combining traditional charm with delightful cupcake-inspired details! Perfect for holiday decorating or as a unique handmade gift, this pattern lets you create a character full of personality and festive cheer. The combination of classic nutcracker elements with playful candy and cupcake details makes this a truly special project that will be treasured for years. 🎄🧁 Happy crocheting! 🧵✨

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FAQs

Can I use different colors than suggested in the pattern?

Absolutely! While the pattern uses pink, lilac, and white for a soft look, you can customize your Nutcracker with traditional red and gold, or any color combination you prefer. Just maintain the same color placement for the uniform sections to keep the soldier aesthetic.

What's the finished size of this Nutcracker?

Using a 2mm hook and cotton yarn, the finished Nutcracker measures approximately 6-7 inches tall including the cupcake hat. The candy base adds extra stability and height to the overall piece.

Do I need to know special stitches for this pattern?

You'll need to know basic crochet stitches (sc, dc, hdc, trc) plus back loop only stitches and front/back post double crochet for the cupcake hat. The pattern includes notes to reference video tutorials for the post stitch technique if you're unfamiliar with it.

Can I use safety eyes instead of felt and embroidery?

While the pattern uses crocheted white pieces with felt pupils and beads for a specific look, you could adapt it to use small safety eyes. However, the unique eye design with eyelids is part of the nutcracker's character, so consider keeping the felt eyelid detail.

How do I attach all the small pieces like the beard and buttons?

The pattern recommends using craft glue for small decorative pieces like buttons, beard, mustache, cherry, and candy accessories. For structural pieces like arms and legs, sewing is recommended for durability. Use a quality craft glue that dries clear for the best results.