Crochet Mug Cozy

As the temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a warm mug filled with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. However, a crochet mug cozy takes this comforting ritual to a whole new level.

Not only does it add an extra layer of warmth and protect your hands, but a crochet cozy mug is also a stylish accessory that adds personality to your favorite mug.

Let’s dive into everything you need to know about crochet mug cozies, from choosing the right yarn to easy step-by-step instructions to create your own mug cozy crochet in no time.

What is a Crochet Mug Cozy?

A crochet mug cozy is a handmade cover that wraps around a mug, keeping your drink warmer for longer while adding a soft layer of insulation.

Mug cozies are typically secured with a button, strap, or tie, making them easy to attach and remove for cleaning. The Abrielle Crochet Mug Cozy is secured by wrapping the two handle loops around the handle on your mug.

Cozies can be easily customized with different colors and embellishments, making them perfect for gifting or adding a cozy, personal touch to your kitchen.

Why Use a Crochet Mug Cozy?

1. Keep Drinks Warmer, Longer: A crochet mug cozy acts as a heat insulator, helping to maintain the warmth of your beverage while keeping your hands protected.
2. Prevent Burns: The cozy adds a layer between the hot mug and your hands, making it comfortable to hold.
3. Personalized Style: Customize your crochet mug cozy with your favorite colors, patterns, and embellishments. It’s a great way to showcase your creativity and match your mug to any holiday or theme.
4. Perfect Gift Idea: Handmade crochet mug cozies are affordable, quick to make, and personal gifts. They’re perfect for holiday presents, stocking stuffers, birthdays, or just to show appreciation.
5. Quick Crochet Projects: Coffee mug cozies are quick to make and use minimal amounts of yarn making them the perfect projects to add to your craft fair table.

Yarn

I used Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease and Vanna’s Choice for my crochet mug cozy. Both yarns are worsted weight yarns. Cotton or acrylic yarns are popular choices for cozies. Acrylic, wool, and cotton blends also work well

You can easily substitute other yarns and yarn fibers without issues.

Related: If you enjoy the knit-look crochet stitch pattern in the Abrielle crochet mug cozy, check out my Abrielle Baby Blanket.

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Materials

• Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 yarn / 35 yards; Lion Brand Wool Ease and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice was used for the samples in the photos.
• Crochet Hook: H/8/5.00mm; or size needed to obtain gauge (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching).
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Measuring Tape
• Personalized Tags (optional)

Experience Level

• Beginner-Friendly / Easy

Gauge

• In pattern st as written: 11 sts = 3″; 12 rows = 2.5″

Size

• One Size: 3″ W x 9.5″ L (not including handle loops)

Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st: slip stitch
• sp: space
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• BLO: back loop only
• Rep: repeat
• RS: right side

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count.
• The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain.
• Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease in Fisherman and Vanna’s Choice in Dusty Blue were used for the samples. Other comparable yarns may be used as long as gauge is met.
• Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease, worsted weight / 4 yarn, 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (197 yards / 180 m / 85 g / 3 oz)
• Lion Brand Yarns Vanna’s Choice, worsted weight / 4 yarn, 100% Acrylic (170 yards / 156 m / 100 g / 3.5 oz).
• Yardage – approximately 35 yards
• Add personalized tags for a finishing touch.
• How to Crochet a Mug Cozy: This stretchy mug cozy is worked flat. You’ll begin by creating a chain loop. Then work into only half the chains to begin the mug cozy. You’ll work back in forth in a combination of the stretchy ribbing stitch pattern and the crunch stitch until the cozy is to length. Lastly, you’ll end with a chain that you will slip stitch to the first stitch of the last row to create the second loop.

Abrielle Crochet Mug Cozy Pattern

This easy crochet pattern is suitable for beginners and takes just 30 minutes to complete.

Tip: If you struggle with working slip stitches, check out my video tutorial that contains several helpful tips to help you succeed!

Set-Up: With yarn & a 5.00mm crochet hook, ch 22, being careful not to twist the ch, sl st into the back hump of the 1st ch.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, working into the back hump of the ch, sl st into the first 11 chs, leave the remaining 11 chs unworked. Turn. (11 sts)

Rows 2 – 5: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (11 sts)

The width of your mug cozy should be approximately 3″.

Row 6: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 2 sts, (BOTH LOOPS hdc in the next st, BOTH LOOPS sl st in the next st) 3 times, BOTH LOOPS hdc in the next st, BLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (11 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 2 sts, (sc in the next hdc, ch 1, skip the next sl st) 3 times, sc in the next hdc, BLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (11 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 2 sts, (hdc in the next sc, sl st in the next ch-1 sp) 3 times, hdc in the next sc, BLO sl st in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (11 sts)

Rows 9 – 10: Rep Rows 7 – 8.

Row 11: Rep Row 7.

Rows 12 – 15: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn. (11 sts)

Rows 16 – 45: Rep Rows 6 – 15.

Finishing: Ch 11, join with a sl st to the 1st st of Row 45.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. The length of your mug cozy should be approximately 9.5″ L, without the handle loops.

Making a crochet mug cozy is a quick and enjoyable project, perfect for using up leftover yarn and practicing new stitches. Whether you’re creating one for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, crochet mug cozies bring a bit of warmth, comfort, and style to every sip.