As promised, here’s another free crochet pattern. Just like the dishcloth pattern I posted a few weeks ago, this one is pretty simple and only uses a little bit of yarn. I love mug cozies, they dress up a plain coffee cups and help to keep the coffee warm longer. They also make a nice gift…I made some for teacher gifts last year and included the mug as well.
Skill level: Easy
Abbreviations:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sk – skip
Materials:
- Cotton worsted weight yarn – 50g (enough to make 4 cozies)
- Crochet hook – Size 8/5.00mm
- Button
- Blunt needle
Gauge: Not important
Ch 8.
Row 1: 1sc 1dc in second ch from hook, *sk next ch, 1sc 1dc in next ch, rep from * to end of row, ch1 turn.
Row 2: *Sk next st, 1sc 1dc in next st, rep from * to end of row, ch 1 turn.
Rep Row 2 until work measures 8″ from beg.
Next row: Sk 1st st, sl st in the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, turn ch1.
You will now be woking on these 4 sts to make button hole strip.
Next row: 1 hdc in each st, ch1 turn.
Rep last row until button hole strip measures 2″.
Next row: 1 hdc in 1st st, ch 2 and sk next 2 sts, 1 hdc in last st.
Work sc border evenly around, working 3 sc in corners and 2 sc into ch2 button hole space. Join with a ss in 1st sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew on button.
And, if you’d rather purchase this cozy already made, it’s available here. Hope you like this pattern!
Lisa
I absolutely love this pattern! It will be the perfect gift for my girlfriends! I was just wondering, how long did you make your chain?
Thank you!
Maddy
Hi Maddy,
The pattern states to ch 8 at the beginning. Good luck making this!
I love this mug cozy, but I don’t crochet, I knit. Could you show a similar idea but with knitting. Thanks!
Hi Jackie,
I’m working on it!
hello! I just made this cozy! Very nice pattern, it only took me 30 mins to complete, very satisfying! I’m going to feature you and your pattern on my blog tomorrow. Come check it out to see my finished cozy I made from your pattern.
my blog is http://www.dawnsherree.blogspot.com
Looks great, glad you like the pattern!
Hi! I found your pattern on pinterest and think it’s going to work out perfectly for Christmas gifts for my girlfriends. Thanks so much for sharing!
Do you have a knit pattern for this ?
Thank you
Judi
Sorry not yet, Judi.
What does hdc mean?
Half double crochet.
Are the turning chains being counted as a stitch? I was skipping the stitch that the turning chain is in and I have a scalloped edge. Am I doing that wrong?
The turning chain is not counted as a stitch. But you are supposed to skip the first stitch anyway as part of the pattern, so it sounds like you are doing it correctly. The edge will look scalloped until you do the sc edging all around to finish it off.
I followed the directions and used the specified hook size and it came out way too narrow and much smaller than the picture even after doing the edging, Had to modify the chain to 12 for it to fit a normal mug. Otherwise great pattern.
Hi April,
The finished mug cozy should measure 2 3/4 inches wide
I just love how wonderfully simple this pattern is! Thank you so much for sharing.
I do have a question, though, about the slip stitching at the beginning of the button hole strip. When you say slip stitch into the next two stitches, I get a little confused as to what exactly this means. Is it a slip stitch into each chain?
Yes, that’s correct. Glad you like the pattern
Thank you so much! The slip stitching made the curve a little lopsided on one side, so I got worried, but the single stitch border around it fixed the problem. (:
Hey Lisa! Thank you so much for sharing this pattern! I just made a great cozy and credited you in my blog. I had to made minnor changes to fit my mug but it turned out gorgeous! Many thanks and happy holidays!
http://akamatras.blogspot.gr/2012/12/easy-crochet-mug-cozy-diy.html
Row 2: *Sk next st, 1sc 1dc in next st, rep from * to end of row, ch 1 turn.
I copied this from above what does it mean when you say skip next st is it the same as when you skip next ch in row one?
Really knew at this and I am have trouble figuring it out. I love this and really want to make it.
Thank you.
New not knew!
Yes, it just means that you don’t work your stitch into the first stitch (chain) in the row, but the next one over.
Hi! Great pattern! Do you mind if people sell items from your patterns? I have an etsy and would be happy to link back to your blog. If not, I understand. Thanks!
Hi Diane,
Sure, no problem. I appreciate you asking first
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I just wanted to let you know that I’m linking to this post in an inspiration post on my blog (swanbayfamily.blogspot.com). Thank you for being inspirational!
Thank you for this darling pattern, for the dishcloth as well, I think I just found my new dishcloths and cozies for coffee cups and so easy!!!
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Danke schön!
Thank you!! Came out very cute! I made it for a friend and she loved it!!
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So lovely
made one for a friend and used as inspiration for a teapot warmer too 
thanks for sharing. You can see a pic of the one I made on my Pinterest (myfot) or on my Facebook page, madebymeinmykitchen where I’ve told everyone where I found the pattern.
hi
can i have the permission to sell the items i make from the pattern
Yes, sure go ahead. Thanks for asking
Ok way confused on this row:
Next row: Sk 1st st, sl st in the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, turn ch1.
I follow the first few instructions but I have way more than 4 sts to hdc in… what do you think I did wrong?? I followed everything correctly in the rest of the pattern but this part just throws me off.
Sorry to have confused you. You are supposed to leave the rest of the row unworked, turn your work and only work on the remaining 4 stitches to create the button hole band.
Oops I ended up doing hdc in every other remaining st. Looks cool but definitely threw off my ending the pattern.. Oh well yay for yarn! Thanks for the pattern it is super great and I will be using it for presents
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