How to Crochet a Mug Cosy

Collage crocheted mug cosyAnother week, another mug cosy!

This time it’s a crocheted mug cosy, featuring a basket weave pattern.quilted mug cosy It’s made by starting of with a circle of chains, but switches to rows to accommodate the handle of the mug.crocheted mug cosy

Please be aware that I have used British crocheting terms!

I used DK yarn and a 4 mm hook. The cosy fits a standard sized mug.

A text only pdf version can be downloaded here: Crocheted Mug Cosy

How to Make A Crocheted Mug Cosy

1. 45 ch, join with ss.quilted mug cosy

2. 1 ch, dc into each stitch. Join with ss.quilted mug cosy

3. 1 ch, tr into each stitch. Join with ss.quilted mug cosy

4. 1 ch, 1 tr, *1 tr round front of stitch* twice.quilted mug cosy

*1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches, 1 tr round front of each of next 3 stitches*. Repeat all the way round. Do not join!quilted mug cosy

quilted mug cosy5. 1 ch, 1 tr, *1 tr round front of stitch* twice.

*1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches, 1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches* to the end of the row.

quilted mug cosy6. 1 ch, 1 tr, *1 tr round back of stitch* twice.

*1 tr round front of each of next 3 stitches, 1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches* to the end of the row.

quilted mug cosy7. 1 ch, 1 tr, *1 tr round back of stitch* twice.

*1 tr round front of each of next 3 stitches, 1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches* to the end of the row.

8. 1 ch, 1 tr, *1 tr round front of stitch* twice.

*1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches, 1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches* to the end of the row.

9. Repeat steps 5 – 8 once. Join the last row with a ss.quilted mug cosy

quilted mug cosy10. 1 ch, then 1 dc into each stitch. Join with ss.quilted mug cosy

11. Go round again! 1 ch, then 1 dc into each stitch. Join with ss. Fasten off and weave in ends.quilted mug cosy

 

I have kits available for making this mug cosy in the same yarn on Etsy here :).

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