I don’t know about you, but I hate when my drinks are too hot or cold to properly hold and I don’t like the idea of always needing to use a cardboard sleeve or wrap my cup in a wad of napkins to protect my hands. I also like to show my interests in a way that doesn’t require me to dress a certain way or poke holes in my shirt so I can wear a pin. To solve these problems, I have designed a quick and easy pattern to make your own cup cozy with plenty of room to add a little decoration to show off your favorite fandom or a cause that is close to your heart!

If you want to save this pattern for later, you can always find it on Ravelry.

Materials

H-8 5.00mm & I-9 5.50mm Hook (or hooks needed to obtain gauge)
31 yards worsted (4) Yarn
Stitch marker
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Feltie/other decoration (optional)

Recommended Yarns

For this project, I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton because it is a soft cotton and machine washable. If you choose to add a feltie or other decoration, that may change the care instructions for your cozy.

Skill Level

Easy

Gauge

Using smaller hook, 7 HDCs x 8 Rows = 2-inch square

Finished Measurements

Approximately 4 ½ inches wide x 3 ¼ inches long when laying flat before use.

Abbreviations

(US Terms)

CH – chain
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
SLST – slip stitch
YO – yarn over
SK – Skip
FO – fasten off

Special Stitches

HDC between the posts – YO, insert your hook between the posts instead of under the stitch so that there are now 4 loops on your hook. YO, pull up a loop. YO, and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.

SC between the posts– Insert your hook between the posts instead of under the stitch so that there are now 3 loops on your hook. YO, pull up a loop. YO, and pull through both loops on your hook.

Notes

Please be sure to carefully read this pattern before starting to crochet.

This pattern is worked in joined rounds, do not turn your work.

The chains at the start of each row do not count as stitches.

Additional Tips

When I was making the cozies using the 100% cotton yarns in Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton line, I used the H-8 5.00mm hook. However, when I used the ones with the sparkles that were made with 97% Cotton and 3% Polyester, I needed to go down to a G-7 4.50mm hook and add another row of HDCs.

If you do not feel comfortable checking gauge, one easy test for this pattern is to crochet the chain and first three rows, then see if it will fit on your cup and how tight/loose it is. Keep in mind the cozy will stretch out as it is used.

I recommend using a stitch marker to mark your slip stitch joins so you do not accidentally crochet into them.

Pattern

Start with I-9 5.50mm hook

CH 30 and, being careful not to twist the chain, SLST together. (30)

Continue with H-8 5.00mm hook.

Round 1: CH 2, HDC in same stitch as starting CH. HDC around, join to first HDC with SLST. (30)

Round 2: CH 2, Starting with the same stitch a starting CH, HDC between the posts around. Join to first HDC with SLST. (30)

Round 3: CH 1, SK stitch with starting chain. HDC between the posts around. Working over CH 1, HDC between posts of skipped stitch and starting chain. Join to first HDC with SLST. (30)

Rounds 4-11: Repeat rows 2 and 3.

Round 12: CH 1, SC between the posts starting with the same stitch as starting CH. SC between the posts around. Join to first SC with SLST. Fasten off. (30)

Weave in ends.

If you want to decorate your cozy, you may do so. I added a single feltie to mine using a hot glue gun.

Congratulations!

Congratulations on finishing your Warm Your Heart Cozy! Now go and put it on your favorite cup or tumbler and enjoy your beverage of choice. If you share pictures of your finished cozy on Instagram, please tag them with @ChristyDCreates and #WarmYourHeartCozy – I would love to see any cozies you make with this pattern!

Legal Disclaimer

This pattern is Copyright © 2019 Christy D Creates. All rights reserved.

Please do not copy, redistribute, or sell this pattern or any parts of it, including the photos, in any way. You may not pass this pattern or the photos off as your own. You are more than welcome to sell your finished cozy in limited quantities. However, I ask that you please credit Christy D Creates for the pattern. Additionally, if you are posting photos of your finished cozy online, please credit Christy D Creates for the pattern and direct viewers to where they can find the pattern.

If you believe you have come across this pattern illegally, please contact Christy D Creates with where you found it.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.