Free Crochet Patterns

Crochet Mug Cosy

I've seen lots of mug cosies around, and thought I would make one for myself. Having then made a few more as gifts I thought I would share the pattern with you.

It is a very easy pattern to follow, (it had to be really as I am still by no means an expert in crochet)! I used a chunky weight yarn, as it works up really quickly and keeps it's shape. I used Robin Chunky, a 100% acrylic yarn. It fits most standard mugs. The one below is an American diner style mug.

The version above has a button in a matching yarn. For the first one I used a plastic button, (pic below). I soon realised if I wanted to throw it in the washing machine, I should use the same yarn. For a smaller button you could use an Aran weight yarn, but remember to make your button loop slightly shorter. The pattern for the button is based on a free one from yarnforward.com 
Thank you Yarn Forward.

This pattern uses UK and US crochet terms. US pattern and terms are below the UK ones.

Materials
Approximately 50g of chunky weight yarn
6mm hook
Scissors
Large eye sewing needle

Abbreviations
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
rep - repeat
sl st - slip stitch
st - stitch

Pattern
Row 1: Make 10ch, * miss 1ch, 2dc in next ch, rep from * to end. Make 1ch and turn.
Row 2: * Miss 1dc, 2dc in next dc, rep from * to end. Make 1ch and turn.

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures approximately 25cms, omitting the 1ch at the end of the row. Do not turn.

Make 3ch, sl st into base of cosy at end of first row. Slip stitch back across chains and up last row worked. See photos below.

To make button loop, make 10 - 12ch, sl st in base of ch.

Button
Make 2ch, leaving a 12cm tail.
Round 1: 8dc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in 1st dc.
Round 2: 1ch, * draw up a loop in 1st dc. Draw up a loop in next dc, yarn over hook and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Rep from * 3 times, so that all 8 dcs in Rnd 1 have been worked. Sl st into 1st dc to complete round.

Fasten off, leaving a 10cm tail. Using sewing needle and 12cm tail pad the button to create filling. With 10cm tail gather opening of button and pull up tight to create a base and sew to opposite side of button loop.

This is my first crochet pattern design, so if anyone gives it a go and it doesn't work, please let me know.

'I like a nice up of tea in the morning...' (Binnie Hale)

US version

Materials
Approximately 50g of Bulky weight yarn
10-J/6mm hook
Scissors
Large eye sewing needle

Abbreviations
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
rep - repeat
sl st - slip stitch
st - stitch
in(s) - inch(es)

Pattern

Row 1: Ch10, *skip 1ch, 2sc in next ch, rep from * to end. Ch1 and turn.
Row 2: *Skip 1sc, 2sc in next sc, rep from * to end, Ch1 and turn.

Rep Row 2 until piece measures approximately 10 ins, omitting ch1 at the end of the row. Do not turn.

Ch3, sl st into base of cosy at end of first row. Slip stitch back across chains and up last row worked. (See above photos for further help.)

To make button loop, ch10 - 12, sl st in base of ch.

Button

Ch2, leaving a 5 in tail.
Round 1: 8sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in 1st sc.
Round 2: Ch1, * draw up a loop in 1st sc. Draw up a loop in next sc, yarn over hook and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Rep from * 3 times, so that all 8 scs in Rnd 1 have been worked. Sl st into 1st sc to complete round.

Fasten off, leaving a 4 in tail. Using sewing needle and 5 in tail pad the button to create filling. With 4 in tail gather opening of button and pull up tight to create a base and sew to opposite side of button loop.

Please let me know if you come across an error, this is my first crochet design.

Thank you. Hope you like it!

'You're the cream in my coffee...' (Jack Hylton)