The Granny Stash Buster Cup Cosy/Cozy is a fun and satisfying project. These cosies/cozies will fly off the hook and are ideal for using up all your odds and ends of DK/8ply yarn. Only ~10-12g/0.4Oz yarn is used per cosy/cozy.

Keep one handy in your bag to project your hands from piping hot coffee. These are especially fabulous for glass or ceramic keep cups.

Great for last minute gifts, RAOK crochet drops, and market stall stock.

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This is an original pattern by Farrah Jane Tate. You are welcome to sell products you have made using my patterns; however, I ask that you refer to the exact name of my pattern somewhere in the text of your listing. You may not copy, re-publish, sell, distribute, translate without permission, or claim my photos or patterns as your own in any way. This pattern may not be used in a classroom/workshop setting without my permission. Please note: If you have downloaded this pattern from an unofficial site (other than Ravelry, Love Crafts, Etsy, or my personal blog), this will be an unauthorised version and may not be the most current version. Please visit one of these sites to download an official, version-controlled copy.

Pattern Details

  • Recommended Yarn: DK / 8 ply / Cat. 3 weight yarn ~10-12g/0.4Oz per cosy. Any fibre / yarn that is easy to wash and does not readily pill (such as cotton, cotton blends, easy wash wool, and non-pill acrylic). Example Projects have been made with an assortment of unidentified acrylic yarn scraps.
  • Hook Size: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Adjust as required to meet gauge. Example Projects: 4mm/G.
  • Cosy Size: ~22.5-23cm/9in in circumference (relaxed). ~9cm/3.5in in length.
  • Skill Level: Advanced adventurous beginner to intermediate (JAYG join option).
  • Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
  • Gauge: First round granny square should be ~3.2cm/1.25in in width. Adjust tension and/or hook size as necessary to closely meet gauge.
  • Pattern Synopsis: Construct two granny squares in the round, either the traditional granny square option (both PDF and Blog version) or the solid granny square option (PDF option only). Join granny squares either by JAYG, or by SC/Sl St, or by sewing squares together, using your preferred method.
  • Social Media Share: Please tag me @TheCrochetFix and Hash Tag your projects #GrannyStashBusterCupCosy or #GrannyStashBusterCupCozy.

Abbreviations

  • Beg = Beginning.
  • Ch = Chain.
  • Cnr = Corner.
  • Cnr Join = JAYG join between the corners of two adjacent squares. Refer to Special Stitch Sequence Instructions.
  • DC = Double Crochet.
  • Fin = Finishing.
  • Incl = Including.
  • JAYG = Join As You Go (method for joining the second granny square to the first granny square, whilst constructing the second square).
  • MC = Magic Circle.
  • SC = Single Crochet.
  • Side Join = JAYG join between the sides of two adjacent squares. Refer to Special Stitch Sequence Instructions.
  • Sk = Skip.
  • Sp = Space.
  • Spn St = Spin St. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
  • Sl St = Slip Stitch.
  • St = Stitch.
  • Yoh = Yarn over hook.

Special Stitch Instructions

  • Spn St: Refer to The Crochet Fix YouTube Channel for visualisation. Insert hook in st, yoh, pull through a loop (2 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first loop on hook (2 loops on hook), spin hook 360O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane, yoh, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Special Stitch Sequence Instructions (For JAYG Method)

  • Cnr Join: Ch 1, remove hook from loop, insert hook from front to back through Ch 3 Sp cnr of aligned square, place removed loop back on hook, Ch 2.
  • Side Join: Ch 1, remove hook from loop, insert hook from front to back through Ch 1 Sp in the side of aligned square, place removed loop back on hook, Ch 1.

Pattern Instructions – Traditional Granny Square Cosy

Note:

  • Beg Sl St, beg Ch 1/Ch 2 and fin Sl St do not count as a st for st count purposes.
  • If changing colours each round, join new colour directly into any Ch 3 Sp corner and omit instruction to Sl St into first Ch 3 Sp.
  • All st in ( ) will be made in the one/same st or ch sp from the previous round.
  • St in { } and [ ] will be repeated the number of times specified by the pattern instructions. [ ] repeats within a {  } repeat.
  • A st count follows each round on a separate line in ( ).
  • If joining squares by any method other than JAYG (i.e. by sewing or crocheting fully made squares together), make two squares as per Square One instructions, then join the squares as per Join Squares instruction.
  • If joining squares by JAYG, make one square as per Square One and the second square as per Square Two instructions. Skip the Join Squares instruction as the Square Two instructions will directly join the second square to the first, whilst the second square is being constructed. Refer to YouTube video for visual demo of the written JAYG method documented in this pattern: https://youtu.be/9s5lDNUY3Aw.
  • If an extra snug fit is preferred at the base of the cosy substitute 2 DC for each 3 DC along the base/bottom edge of the final round of each square.

Square One

Beg Circle: Leaving a beg yarn tail of length sufficient to sew in, make a circle, either using a MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first Ch.

Round 1: Ch 2, DC in circle, Ch 3, {3 DC in circle, Ch 3} three times, 2 DC in circle, Sl St into first DC (sk beg Ch 2). (12 DC, 4 Ch 3 Sp)

Round 2: Sl St across to first Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, (DC, Ch 3, 3 DC) in first Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three st, {(3 DC, Ch 3, 3 DC) in next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three st} three times, 2 DC in next (first) Ch 3 Sp, Sl St into first DC (sk beg Ch 2). (24 DC, 4 Ch 3 Sp, 4 Ch 1 Sp)

Round 3: Sl St across to first Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, (DC, Ch 3, 3 DC) in first Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three st, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three st, {(3 DC, Ch 3, 3 DC) in next Ch 3 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three st, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three st} three times, 2 DC in next (first) Ch 3 Sp, Sl St into first DC (sk beg Ch 2). (36 DC, 4 Ch 3 Sp, 8 Ch 1 Sp)

Round 4: Sl St across to first Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, (DC, Ch 3, 3 DC) in first Ch 3 Sp, {Ch 1, sk next three st, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp} twice, Ch 1, sk next three st, {(3 DC, Ch 3, 3 DC) in next Ch 3 Sp, [Ch 1, sk next three st, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp] twice, Ch 1, sk next three st} three times, 2 DC in next (first) Ch 3 Sp, Sl St into first DC (sk beg Ch 2). (48 DC, 4 Ch 3 Sp, 12 Ch 1 Sp)

Square Two (with JAYG)

Beg Circle: As per Square One.

Rounds 1 to 3: As per Square One.

Round 4: Note: These instructions will join the second square to the first square at four corners and two sides. Refer also to instructional video https://youtu.be/9s5lDNUY3Aw. Round 4 st are to be made in Square Two Round 3 st unless otherwise indicated. Sl St across to first Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, DC in first Ch 3 Sp, Cnr Join to first Square One cnr Ch 3 Sp, 3 DC in first Ch 3 Sp, {Side Join to next Square One Ch 1 Sp, sk next three st, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp} twice, Side Join to next Square One Ch 1 Sp, sk next three st, 3 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, Cnr Join to next Square One cnr Ch 3 Sp, 3 DC in same Ch 3 Sp, {Ch 1, sk next three st, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp} twice, Ch 1, sk next three st, 3 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, Cnr Join to next Square One cnr Ch 3 Sp, 3 DC in same Ch 3 Sp, {Side Join to next Square One Ch 1 Sp, sk next three st, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp} twice, Side Join to next Square One Ch 1 Sp, sk next three st, 3 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, Cnr Join to next Square One cnr Ch 3 Sp, 3 DC in same Ch 3 Sp, {Ch 1, sk next three st, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp} twice, Ch 1, sk next three st, 2 DC in next (first) Ch 3 Sp, Sl St into first DC (sk beg Ch 2). (48 DC, 4 Cnr Join, 6 Side Join, 6 Ch 1 Sp)

Join Squares (if JAYG not used)

Either sew or crochet (on right or wrong side, depending on personal preference) the two squares together along their sides to form a cylinder that has an opening at the top and bottom and two side seams.

Optional Border

Round 1 – SC/Spn St/Crab St: Ch 1, SC/Spn St/Crab St in each st (incl Ch Sp) around circumference, Sl St into first SC (sk beg Ch 1). (34 st)

Optional Round 2 (if SC Round 1) – Simple Sl St Picot: Ch 3, Sl St in first st (Sl St Picot made), {Sl St in next st, Ch 3, Sl St in same st (Sl St Picot made)} repeat around circumference, Sl St into first st). (34 Sl St Picot)

Finishing

Sew in all ends on reverse.

Pattern Support

Pattern support is available via thecrochetfix Facebook page.

Pattern Versioning

Version Date Comments
0.1 14/06/23 Initial draft.
0.2 05/07/23 Remove alternate complex granny square design and smaller granny square.

Insert solid granny square design.
0.3 12/07/23 Modify solid granny square st counts.
0.4 23/08/23 Remove Appendix A image section and include YouTube video link instead.
0.5 02/09/23 Updates from testing.

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to the following testers for testing this cosy design:

  • Tania Barry – @shewgirl1 on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry
  • Jennifer Snedden – @keelawee on IG, keelawee on Ravelry
  • Karla Der – @madebykarla on IG, @madebykarlacrochet on FB, Madebykarla on Ravelry
  • Maddison Rose Dolman – @hellopumpkincrochet on IG and FB
  • Mary Anne Thomas – Mguarini on Ravelry
  • Claudia Merkel – @pieintheskyboutique on IG and FB
  • Marianna De Tullio – @chainsanddaisies on IG
  • Jesse St Clair Smith – @anchored.makers on IG, Anchored Makers – St. Clair Creations on FB, anchoredmakers on Ravelry