Crochet Mug Cozy with Loop and Button Closure

Introduction

Adding a touch of charm to your daily routine, the Crochet Mug Cozy with Loop and Button Closure is a delightful accessory for your favorite mug. This cozy not only keeps your hands safe from the heat, but its loop and button closure make it not only practical but adorably functional. It's the perfect companion for enjoying your morning coffee or cozying up with a cup of tea. Embrace this cute and practical addition to your mug collection and enjoy sipping in style!

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn
• 4.0 mm crochet hook
• Button (approx. 1 inch)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Creating the Cozy

Create a Slip Knot

• Make a loop with your yarn.
• Cross the loop over the working yarn.
• Pull up a new loop through the first.
• Insert your hook into the new loop.
• Tighten to secure.

Make the Starting Chain (Row 1)

• For large cozy: Chain 17.
• For small cozy: Chain 13.

To chain: Yarn over, pull through the loop on hook.

Maintain even tension throughout.

Row 2 – Single Crochet

• Identify V-shaped stitches.
• Skip the first chain.

• Insert hook into second chain.
• Yarn over and pull up a loop.
• Yarn over again and pull through both loops.
• Repeat single crochet to end of row.

Continue Rows

• At the end of each row, chain 1 and turn your work.
• Insert hook under both loops of each stitch.
• Single crochet across.
• Repeat until desired height/length is reached.

Optional Border

• Single crochet evenly around all four edges.
• Insert hook into edge stitches.
• This step adds polish and a finished look.

Bind Off

• Yarn over and pull through final loop.
• Cut yarn, leaving a tail.
• Pull tail through the last loop and tighten.

Weave In Ends

• Use a tapestry needle to weave tails into the stitches.
• Trim any excess yarn for a clean finish.

Make the Loop

• Chain 20.
• Insert hook into second chain from hook.
• Slip stitch in the first stitch.
• Single crochet across the rest.
• Bind off, leaving a long tail.

Tie both ends together to secure the loop.

Attach the Loop

• Position the loop on one short side of the cozy.
• Use the long tail to sew it on with a tapestry needle.
• Tie the ends inside and weave in.

Attach the Button

• On the opposite short side, sew the button securely.
• Make sure it aligns with your loop for proper closure.