Bloom As You Go Crochet Cup Cozy

Free DIY Instructions using Light Worsted or Worsted Weight Yarn

To save this pattern to make later, add to your Ravelry queue (when available), and/or pin via image below:

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.

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 blanket that you can also make in your Light Worsted/DK or Worsted yarn of choice?! 

Check out the Bloom As You Go Blanket 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. ~12-19g/0.5Oz 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. Length varies with yarn – Light Worsted ~7cm/2.75in.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Notions: Scissors and darning needle.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Made in the round using a Bloom As You Go method to add the flower in one piece. Multiple flower options. Optional edging.
• Social Media Share: @TheCrochetFix #BloomAsYouGoCupCozy

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• Beg = Beginning.
• BL = Back Loop.
• Btwn = Between.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FL = Front Loop.
• Flwr = Flower. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and Appendix B for images of Petal location.
• FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet.
• FSC = Chainless Foundation Single Crochet.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• HTR = Half Treble Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• n = Number of stitches.
• Prev = Previous.
• Puff = Modified Puff Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd = Round.
• SC = Single Crochet (optional edging).
• SC-Pct = Single Crochet with Picot (optional edging). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• Spn St = Spin Stitch (optional edging). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).
• Zigzag Sl St = Zigzag Slip Stitch (optional edging). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.

Special Stitch Instructions

Flwr

Notes:

• Multiple Flwr options are provided below – follow instructions for one option only.
• Each Flower is worked into a DC – Puff – DC stitch sequence that is made in the same round.
• Refer also to YouTube video for Demo of Large 5 Petal Flower.

Small, 5 Petals

Note: Refer to Appendix B Image 1 for Petal locations. Petals will be worked in Image 1 Locations 1, 3, and 4.

First Petal (Location 1):

Ch 2, DC over the post of last made DC (i.e. Location 1), Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Second Petal (Location 1):

Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Third Petal (Location 3):

Sl St into loop from prev rnd that is below the Puff (i.e. Location 2), Sl St over the post of the second to last made DC (i.e. Location 3), Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fifth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4), Ch 2, DC in ‘eye’ of Puff, Ch 2, Sl St back into ‘eye’ of Puff (Petal made).

Small, 6 Petals

Note: Refer to Appendix B Image 1 for Petal locations. Petals will be worked in Image 1 Locations 1, 2, 3, and 4.

First Petal (Location 1):

Ch 2, DC over the post of last made DC (i.e. Location 1), Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Second Petal (Location 1):

Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Third Petal (Location 2):

Sl St into loop from prev rnd that is below the Puff (i.e. Location 2), Ch 2, DC in same loop, Ch 2, Sl St back into same loop (Petal made).

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Sl St over the post of the second to last made DC (i.e. Location 3), Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fifth Petal (Location 3):

Ch 2, DC over the same DC post, Ch 2, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Sixth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4), Ch 2, DC in ‘eye’ of Puff, Ch 2, Sl St back into ‘eye’ of Puff (Petal made).

Medium, 5 Petals

Note: Refer to Appendix B Image 1 for Petal locations. Petals will be worked in Image 1 Locations 1, 3, and 4. If a fuller flower is preferred 2 HTR can be worked for each Petal instead of 1 HTR.

First Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, HTR over the post of last made DC (i.e. Location 1), Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Second Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Third Petal (Location 3):

Sl St into loop from prev rnd that is below the Puff (i.e. Location 2), Sl St over the post of the second to last made DC (i.e. Location 3), Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fifth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4), Ch 3, HTR in ‘eye’ of Puff, Ch 3, Sl St back into ‘eye’ of Puff (Petal made).

Medium, 6 Petals

Note: Refer to Appendix B Image 1 for Petal locations. Petals will be worked in Image 1 Locations 1, 2, 3, and 4. If a fuller flower is preferred 2 HTR can be worked for each Petal instead of 1 HTR.

First Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, HTR over the post of last made DC (i.e. Location 1), Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Second Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Third Petal (Location 2):

Sl St into loop from prev rnd that is below the Puff (i.e. Location 2), Ch 3, HTR in same loop, Ch 3, Sl St back into same loop (Petal made).

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Sl St over the post of the second to last made DC (i.e. Location 3), Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fifth Petal (Location 3):

Ch 3, HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Sixth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4), Ch 3, HTR in ‘eye’ of Puff, Ch 3, Sl St back into ‘eye’ of Puff (Petal made).

Large, 5 Petals

Note: The Large Petals are made in two rounds. Refer to Appendix B Image 1 for Petal Rnd 1 locations. Petals will be worked in Image 1 Locations 1, 3, and 4. Refer to Appendix B Image 3 for Petal Rnd 2 locations.

Rnd 1

First Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, 2 HTR over the post of last made DC (i.e. Location 1), Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Second Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, 2 HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Third Petal (Location 3):

Sl St into loop from prev rnd that is below the Puff (i.e. Location 2), Sl St over the post of the second to last made DC (i.e. Location 3), Ch 3, 2 HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Ch 3, 2 HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fifth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4), Ch 3, 2 HTR in ‘eye’ of Puff, Ch 3, Sl St back into ‘eye of Puff (Petal made).

Rnd 2

First Petal:

Sl St across to Location 1. *Ch 2, HDC in Petal first Ch 3 Sp, FpDC around Petal first HTR, HTR in sp btwn Petal first and second HTR sts, FpDC around Petal second HTR, HDC in Petal second Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, Sl St back into same Location. (Extended Petal made)*.

Second Petal (Location 1):

Rep sts btwn * * for second Petal.

Third Petal (Location 3):

Sl St into Location 2, Sl St into Location 3. Rep sts btwn * * for third Petal.

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Rep sts btwn * * for fourth Petal.

Fifth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4). Rep sts btwn * * for fifth Petal.

Large, 6 Petals

Note: The Large Petals are made in two rounds. Refer to Appendix B Image 1 for Petal Rnd 1 locations. Petals will be worked in Image 1 Locations 1, 2, 3, and 4. Refer to Appendix B Image 3 for Petal Rnd 2 locations.

Rnd 1

First Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, 2 HTR over the post of last made DC (i.e. Location 1), Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Second Petal (Location 1):

Ch 3, 2 HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Third Petal (Location 2):

Sl St into loop from prev rnd that is below the Puff (i.e. Location 2), Ch 3, 2 HTR in same loop, Ch 3, Sl St back into same loop (Petal made).

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Sl St over the post of the second to last made DC (i.e. Location 3), Ch 3, 2 HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Fifth Petal (Location 3):

Ch 3, 2 HTR over the same DC post, Ch 3, Sl St back into same DC post (Petal made).

Sixth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4), Ch 3, 2 HTR in ‘eye’ of Puff, Ch 3, Sl St back into ‘eye’ of Puff (Petal made).

Rnd 2

First Petal (Location 1):

Sl St across to Location 1. *Ch 2, HDC in Petal first Ch 3 Sp, FpDC around Petal first HTR, HTR in sp btwn Petal first and second HTR sts, FpDC around Petal second HTR, HDC in Petal second Ch 3 Sp, Ch 2, Sl St back into same Location. (Extended Petal made)*.

Second Petal (Location 1):

Rep sts btwn * * for second Petal.

Third Petal (Location 2):

Sl St across to Location 2. Rep sts btwn * * for third Petal.

Fourth Petal (Location 3):

Sl St across to Location 3. Rep sts btwn * * for fourth Petal.

Fifth Petal (Location 3):

Rep sts btwn * * for fifth Petal.

Sixth Petal (Location 4):

Sl St into ‘eye’ of Puff (i.e. Location 4). Rep sts btwn * * for fifth Petal.

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.

Puff

Note: The following instructions are for a modified Puff. If a less full Puff is preferred, then work one less * repeat (for seven loops on hook).

SC-Pct

Note: The instructions below include a modified Picot. The number of Ch stitches can be adjusted to preference. Refer also YouTube video that provides the location to Sl St.

SC, Ch 4, Sl St back into SC (inserting hook from back to front of SC, first through FL and then through leg† of st).

†Left leg for right-handed and right leg for left-handed.

Spn St

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.

Zigzag Sl St

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• A stitch count follows each round instructions in ( ).
• Ch 1/Ch 2 to commence the round do not count as a stitch for stitch count purposes.
• Work all stitches in ( ) in same stitch from the previous round.
• For a shorter cozy, or if using a thick Worsted yarn, HDC stitches can be worked instead of DC stitches for all stitches except the Flwr stitches. If using HDC stitches, commence each round with Ch 1 instead of Ch 2.
• Work only one of the Flwr options in Round 3 (Small/Medium/Large with either 5 or 6 Petals).
• Finishing Edging (top/bottom) is optional.
• Refer to Appendix A for example projects.
• Refer to Appendix B for images of Petal locations.

Foundation Round

Leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to later sew in securely, Ch an odd number that measures ~23cm/9in in length relaxed. Sl St into first Ch.

(n Ch)

Rnd 1

Notes:

• Working in the ‘back bump’ of the Ch sts will provide the best finish. However, if this proves difficult any two of the Ch st loops can be used instead.
• Refer to Appendix B, Image 2 for ‘back bump’ location.

Ch 2, DC in back bump of first and each subsequent Ch around, Sl St into first DC.

(n DC)

Rnd 2

Ch 2, DC in first and each subsequent st around, Sl St into first DC.

(n DC)

Rnd 3

Notes:

• One Flwr will be made in this round, in the middle of the round. Follow the instructions for one of the Flwr options (Small/Medium/Large with 5 or 6 Petals).
• The Flwr will be made over a DC – Puff – DC stitch sequence made in this round. These are not included in the st count since these are used in this round and not available for the next round. The first DC in the 2 DC – Puff – DC sequence will be left unworked so that the stitch count is maintained in the next round.

Ch 2, DC in first and each st to the middle st in the rnd, (2 DC, Puff, DC) in middle st, Flwr over last three sts made (DC – Puff – DC st sequence), DC in each rem st around, Sl St into first DC.

(n DC, 1 Flwr)

Rnd 4

Notes:

• Ensure that DC stitches are worked behind the Flwr from the previous round.

Ch 2, DC in first and each subsequent st around, Sl St into first DC.

(n DC)

Rnd 5

Ch 2, DC in first and each subsequent st around, Sl St into first DC.

(n DC)

If not working optional edging skip to Finishing.

Optional Top Edging

Notes:

• Consistently work one of SC, SC-Pct, Spn St or Zigzag Sl St around circumference.
• If working SC, SC-Pct or Spn St, commence round with Ch 1.
• If working Zigzag Sl St, omit last Sl St.

SC/SC-Pct/Spn St/Zigzag Sl St in first and each subsequent st around, Sl St into first st.

(n sts)

Optional Bottom Edging

Notes:

• Rotate cozy so bottom is at the top. Rejoin yarn in first Foundation Chain.
• Consistently work one of SC, SC-Pct, Spn St or Zigzag Sl St around circumference.
• If working SC, SC-Pct or Spn St, commence round with Ch 1.
• If working Zigzag Sl St, omit last Sl St.

SC/SC-Pct/Spn St/Zigzag Sl St in first and each subsequent st around, Sl St into first st.

(n sts)

Finishing

Fasten off yarn. Sew in ends on WS.

Pattern Support

Available via thecrochetfix Facebook Community Group.

Pattern Versioning

Appendix A: Example Projects

Refer also to Ravelry projects.

Yellow – Image Top Left

• Yarn: ~13g/0.5Oz of Panda Felting Wool 8ply (thick 8ply/Light Worsted/DK/Cat. 3) in Yellow.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• Foundation Ch: 31.
• Flwr: Large, 5 Petal.
• Edging: Spn St on top and bottom.
• Size: ~23cm/9in circumference, ~7.5cm/3in length.

Yellow – Image Top Right

• Yarn: ~12g/0.5Oz of Panda Felting Wool 8ply (thick 8ply/Light Worsted/DK/Cat. 3) in Yellow.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• Foundation Ch: 31.
• Flwr: Medium, 6 Petal. 1 HTR per petal.
• Edging: None.
• Size: ~23cm/9in circumference, ~6cm/2.25in length.

Yellow – Image Bottom Middle

• Yarn: ~12g/0.5Oz of Panda Felting Wool 8ply (thick 8ply/Light Worsted/DK/Cat. 3) in Yellow.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• Foundation Ch: 31.
• Flwr: Medium, 5 Petal. 2 HTR per petal.
• Edging: Zigzag Sl St on top and bottom.Size: ~23cm/9in circumference, ~7cm/2.75in length.

Pinks

• Yarn: ~13g/0.5Oz of Big W Panda Carnival 8ply Acrylic (8ply/Light Worsted/DK/Cat. 3) in Rose Sorbet (Cozy/Flwr centre) and Pink (Flwr Petals).
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• Foundation Ch: 33.
• Flwr: Large, 6 Petal. New colour joined in first Petal Location to make flower and fastened off after last Petal Location.
• Edging: Zigzag Sl St on top and bottom.
• Size: ~23cm/9in circumference, ~6.5cm/2.5in length.

Appendix B: Flwr Petal Locations

Rnd 1

Image 1 provides the Petal Locations:

1. St post of 3rd DC in the DC – DC – Puff – DC st sequence.
2. Loop beneath Puff.
3. St post of 2nd DC in the DC – DC – Puff – DC st sequence.
4. Eye’ of Puff (small hole in top middle of Puff).

Refer also to YouTube video for demonstration of 5 Petal Flower.

Image 1

Flwr Petals to Make in Each Location:

• Six Petal Flwr
  • Location 1: Petals 1 and 2.
  • Location 2: Petal 3
  • Location 3: Petals 4 and 5.
  • Location 4: Petal 6.
• Five Petal Flwr
  • Location 1: Petals 1 and 2.
  • Location 2: No Petal (Sl St only).
  • Location 3: Petals 3 and 4.
  • Location 4: Petal 5.

Large Flwr Rnd 2

Image 2 provides the locations to work stitches for the second round (with Ch and Sl St stitches omitted for simplicity).

Image 2