Lately, I have become addicted to making these mug cozies. I have been following a fantastic pattern found here Mug Cozy Tutorial. However, I've found that the pattern makes pretty massive cozies, ones that only fit huge mugs from, say, Starbucks. So I wanted to try a revised pattern for regular mugs as well so nobody in the mug cabinet feels left out :)
I used Peaches 'n Creme yarn as it is durable, easy to wash, etc. I used a Size G crochet needle, so a bit smaller than the tutorial I previously mentioned. Here is my first pattern (although, obviously, it's not completely mine!)
Row 1: Chain (ch) 2. Crochet 12 double crochet (dc) into the first chain, join last stitch to beginning chain stitch with a slip stitch (slst), and tighten the loop. (12 dc)
Row 2: Ch 1. 2sc in each dc, join with a slst. (24 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1. *2sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next.* Repeat from * until end of row, join with a slst. (36 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1. Single crochet (sc) in each stitch around, join with a slst. (36 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1. sc in the back loop only of each stitch around, join with a slst. (36 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 33 stitches. Do not join. (34 stitches)
Rows 7-10: Repeat row 6. (34 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 33 stitches. (34 stitches) Chain 9 and attach the end of the chain to the bottom of the sc with a slst. This will create the loop for the button closure.
Row 12: Slst. Remove hook from yarn and insert it thru the front top of the last sc. Draw yarn loop through top of stitch. For decorative edging: *sc in first dc, ch1, slst in next dc.* Repeat from * until end of row.
Row 2: Ch 1. 2sc in each dc, join with a slst. (24 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1. *2sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next.* Repeat from * until end of row, join with a slst. (36 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1. Single crochet (sc) in each stitch around, join with a slst. (36 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1. sc in the back loop only of each stitch around, join with a slst. (36 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 33 stitches. Do not join. (34 stitches)
Rows 7-10: Repeat row 6. (34 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 33 stitches. (34 stitches) Chain 9 and attach the end of the chain to the bottom of the sc with a slst. This will create the loop for the button closure.
Row 12: Slst. Remove hook from yarn and insert it thru the front top of the last sc. Draw yarn loop through top of stitch. For decorative edging: *sc in first dc, ch1, slst in next dc.* Repeat from * until end of row.
Bind off and weave in ends. Sew a button to the corner opposite the loop. And there you go! Now everyone in the cabinet can feel nice and cozy and you can use any of the mugs you've got without burning off your fingers! ;)
Are you going to be putting these up on the Etsy site? Because I would *love* one, they're adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking you can just have one ... or two :)
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