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Free crochet swiss roll cake pattern for beginners.
Looking for the perfect handmade gift for a birthday or just obsessed with crocheting mini cakes? This crochet swiss roll cake pattern is a must-try!
Whether you are making it as a cute keychain, a fun decoration, or adding it to your collection of crochet desserts, this easy crochet swiss roll pattern is beginner-friendly and super satisfying to make.
Let’s dive into this free crochet swiss roll pattern and whip up something sweet—without the calories!
Abbreviations Used
I will be using these crochet abbreviations for this crochet tutorial.
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| DC | Double Crochet |
Materials Needed
Here’s what you need to get started:
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: white #01, brown #58/ purple #09, red #10)
- Crochet Kit (3.0 mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
- Glue Gun
I have consolidated everything here if you would like more information on where I get my crochet supplies.
Step by Step Instructions
This crochet roll cake pattern tutorial into 4 sections:
- Cake
- Cream
- Cherry
- Putting It Together
Cake
Start by making the cake base. You can switch out the color to customize your swiss roll, but for this tutorial, I will be using the classic brown and purple.
45 CH, go back 4 chains, 42 DC
Cream
Next, let’s add the cream filling for that yummy layered look.
33 CH, go back 4 chains, 30 DC
Cherry
No cake is complete without a cherry on top! Here’s how to make a simple one:
MR, 1 CH, 5 HDC, SL ST
Putting It Together
Now, let’s bring everything together!
- Glue the cream piece onto the cake base.
- Carefully roll up the swiss roll, securing it with glue as you go.
- Attach the cherry to the top.
And ta-da! You have a mini crochet swiss roll cake.
If you want to make it extra cute, you can add a chain loop and you got yourself a crochet cake roll keychain!
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