Toasty Travels Crochet Cup Cozy

Free DIY Instructions using Light Worsted or Worsted Weight Yarn

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Inspiration

What are the crochet items that get the most use in your household?

For me it is absolutely coasters, cozies, beanies and infinity scarves.

My cozies are seen in the wild many days!!!

Every time I get a takeaway coffee with my ceramic keep cup I use a crochet cozy to protect my hands.

Cozies are both pretty and functional.

I hope you find yours as useful as I have found mine.

Makers will tell you that you should only make cozies in cotton yarn. 

I have personally made cozies in all kinds of fibres and have found easy wash wool and low or anti pill acrylics to be wonderful too.

All of these fibres wash up perfectly well for me and are still going strong after countless uses.

So my advice is find the yarn that works best for you personally!

And just in case you are making this as a sweet gift, did you know there is a matching beanie that you can also make in your Light Worsted/DK or Worsted yarn of choice?! 

Check out the free Toasty Travels Beanie pattern.

Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Project Level: Intermediate.
• Yarn: Light Worsted/DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or Worsted/10ply/Cat 4. weight yarn. ~15-20g/0.5-0.75Oz per cozy. Low-pill or non-pill, easy wash fibre (such as cotton, cotton blends, bamboo blends, and certain acrylics).
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Cozy Size: ~23cm/9in relaxed circumference. Make to preferred length.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Notions: Scissors and darning needle.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Instructions provided for textured cozy made in the round, using a cluster stitch and skipped stitch. A flower applique option is also included.
• Social Media Share: @TheCrochetFix #ToastyTravelsCupCozy

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 2DCCl = Two Double Crochet Cluster. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• BL = Back Loop.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Btwn = Between.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• Fin = Finishing.
• Fin SC2Tog = Finishing Single Crochet Two Stitches Together. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FL = Front Loop.
• FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet.
• FSC = Chainless Foundation Single Crochet.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• HTR = Half Treble Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• n = Number of stitches.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• Spn St = Spin Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

2DCCl

Yo, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yo insert hook through same st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Fin SC2Tog

Note: This stitch is used to finish the round neatly, without an obvious seam.  The SC is made using both the second to last stitch from the previous round and the first SC from current round.

Insert hook through second to last st from prev rnd, yo, pull through a loop (two loops on hook). Insert hook through first 2DCCl from current rnd, yo, pull yarn through all loops on hook.

HTR

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Invis Join (Optional)

Note: This stitch can be used in place of Sl St. Refer also to YouTube video.

Remove loop from hook. Insert hook from back to front (through BL and then FL) of st that join is to be made in. Return loop to hook, pull loop through st (from front to back). Gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

Spn St (optional)

Note: Refer also to YouTube video.

Insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first loop on hook (two loops on hook). Spin hook 360^O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane. Yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• Invis Join can be used instead of Sl St for neater join in top and bottom border rounds.
• All stitches in ( ) should be made in the same stitch from the previous round.
• [ ] contain a short stitch sequence to be repeated as per instructions.
• A stitch count follows each round instructions in ( ).
• Beg Ch 1/Ch 2/Ch 3/Sl St and fin Sl St/Invis Join do not count as a stitch for stitch count purposes, unless otherwise indicated.

Cozy

Foundation Round

Notes:

• For FSC demonstration, refer to https://youtu.be/zuuoQy-Xl1U.
• For joining last FSC to first FSC at base, refer to https://youtu.be/zuuoQy-Xl1U?t=300.
• Refer to Appendix B for easy Ch foundation alternate option.

Leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, FSC a multiple of two sts that measures ~23cm/9in relaxed, ensuring the last FSC st is joined at the base to the first FSC st, Sl St into first FSC.

(n FSC)

(Example Light Worsted project: 34 FSC)

(Example Worsted project: 26 FSC)

Rnd 1

Note: Fin SC2Tog has been included for neatest seam/finish to the rnd. An easier option is to SC in second to last st from the previous round and then Sl St into the first 2DCCl.

Ch 2, (2DCCl, SC) in first st, sk next st, *(2DCCl, SC) in next st, sk next st, rep from * to last two sts in the rnd, 2DCCl in second to last st, Fin SC2Tog in same st and first 2DCCl from this rnd.

(n/2 2DCCl, n/2 SC)

(Example Light Worsted project: 17 2DCCl, 17 SC)

(Example Worsted project: 13 2DCCl, 13 SC)

Rnd 2

Notes:

• The cozy will be made in continuous rounds (spiral) from this round onwards.
• Each (2DCCl, SC) cluster will always be made in a 2DCCl from the previous round.
• Each SC from the previous round will be skipped.
• Refer to Image 1 in PDF for location of first and subsequent (2DCCl, SC) cluster in the rnd.

(2DCCl, SC) in first 2DCCl, sk next SC, *(2DCCl, SC) in next 2DCCl, sk next SC, rep from * around to first 2DCCl from this rnd.

(n/2 2DCCl, n/2 SC)

(Example Light Worsted project: 17 2DCCl, 17 SC)

(Example Worsted project: 13 2DCCl, 13 SC)

Rnds 3+

Notes:

• The cozy will continue to be made in continuous rounds (spiral). A stitch marker can optionally be used to help keep track of each round.
• Refer to Image 2 in PDF for location of first and subsequent (2DCCl, SC) cluster in the rnd.

Rep Rnd 2 as many times as required to achieve preferred cozy length.

(Example Light Worsted project: 7 repeats of Rnd 2.)

(Example Worsted project: 6 repeats of Rnd 2.)

Final Rnd

Ch 1, SC in each 2DCCl and SC around, Sl St into first 2DCCl.

(n SC)

(Example Light Worsted project: 34 SC))

(Example Worsted project: 26 SC))

Optional Top Border

Ch 1, Spn St or SC in each st around, Sl St into first st.

(n Spn St/SC)

(Example Light Worsted project: 34 st)

(Example Worsted project: 26 st)

Fasten off yarn leaving sufficient tail to sew in.

Optional Bottom Border

Join yarn in base of any FSC.

Ch 1, Spn St or SC in base of each FSC around, Sl St into first st.

(n Spn St/SC)

(Example Light Worsted project: 34 st)

(Example Worsted project: 26 st)

Fasten off yarn leaving sufficient tail to sew in.

Finishing

Sew in all ends on WS.

Optional Flower Applique

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 in first Ch.

Rnd 1

Ch 3, DC in beg circle (counts as 2DCCl),  9 2DCCl in beg circle, Sl St in first DC (i.e. sk beg Ch 3).

(10 2DCCl)

Rnd 2

Ch 3, 2 HTR in first st, Ch 3, Sl St back into first st (Petal made), [Sl St into next two sts, Ch 3, 2 HTR in same st, Ch 3, Sl St into same st (Petal made)] rep four times in total, Sl St into next two sts (fin in same st rnd was commenced in).

(5 Petals (each with 2 Ch 3, 2 HTR) separated by a Sl St gap)

Rnd 3A – Petals Option 1

[Ch 1, (3 HDC, 2 DC) in Petal first Ch 3 Sp, 2DCCl btwn petal first and second HTRs, (2 DC, 3 HDC) in petal second Ch 3 Sp (petal made), Sl St back into same Rnd 1 st Petal was made in (working over the top of Rnd 2 st), Sl St into next two Rnd 1 sts] rep five times in total (fin in Rnd 1 st that Rnd 3 was commenced in).

(5 petals (each with 6 HDC, 4 DC, 2DCCl) separated by a Sl St gap)

Fasten off yarn leaving sufficient tail to sew in.

OR Rnd 3B – Petals Option 2

[Ch 1, (2 HDC, 2 DC) in Petal first Ch 3 Sp, FpDC around Petal first HTR, DC btwn Petal first and second HTRs, FpDC around Petal second HTR, (2 DC, 2 HDC) in Petal second Ch 3 Sp (Petal made), Sl St back into same Rnd 1 st Petal was made in (working over the top of Rnd 2 st), Sl St into next two Rnd 1 sts] rep five times in total (fin in Rnd 1 st that Rnd 3 was commenced in).

(5 petals (each with 4 HDC, 4 DC, 2 FpDC, DC) separated by a Sl St gap)

Fasten off yarn leaving sufficient tail to sew in.

Sew Flower to Cozy

Sew the flower to the cozy in the gaps between each Rnd 1 and Rnd 2 st.

Sew in all ends on WS of flower/cozy.

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Appendix A: Example Projects

Refer also to Ravelry projects.

Peach

• Yarn: ~15g/0.5Oz of Spotlight Stores 4 Seasons Marvel 8ply acrylic (thick 8ply/Light Worsted/DK/ Cat. 3) in Peach.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• FSC: 34.
• Rnds: 10.
• Border: No top or bottom border.
• Size: ~23cm/9in circumference, ~9cm/3.5in length.
• Applique: N/A.

Brown

• Yarn: ~19g/0.75Oz of Premier Basix Worsted acrylic (10ply/Worsted/Cat. 4) in Buff.
• Hook: 5.5mm/I/9.
• FSC: 26.
• Rnds: 10.
• Border: SC, in top only.
• Size: ~23cm/9in circumference, ~10cm/4in length.
• Applique: N/A.

Appendix B: Simple Chain Foundation Option

The following rounds can be worked in place of the Rnd 1 FSC rnd.

Chain Foundation Rnd

Leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, Ch a multiple of two sts that measures ~23cm/9in relaxed, Sl St in first Ch.

(n Ch)

(Example Light Worsted project: 34 Ch)

(Example Worsted project: 26 Ch)

Rnd 1

Ch 1, SC in each Ch around, Sl St into first SC.

(n SC)

(Example Light Worsted project: 34 SC)

(Example Worsted project: 26 SC)

Continue to Pattern Instructions Rnd 2.