Magical Unicorn Cup Cozy Crochet Project

Create your very own magical unicorn cup cozy with the art of crocheting. This fun and whimsical project will not only keep your hands safe from hot beverages, but also add a touch of charm to your daily coffee or tea routine. Choose your favorite colors of yarn to bring your unicorn to life, from the pastel mane to the sparkly horn.

With just a few simple crochet stitches, you can transform a plain cup into a magical accessory that will surely make you smile every time you use it. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is perfect for anyone looking to add a bit of whimsy to their daily routine. Imagine sipping your favorite beverage from a cup adorned with a cute unicorn face and colorful mane - it's sure to brighten up even the dreariest of mornings. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to bring a little bit of magic into your everyday life with a handmade unicorn cup cozy.

Supplies

H-8 (5.00mm) hook

Worsted yarn - white & light pink for the cozy

Small bits of worsted yarn in 3 colors for the mane

Light weight yarn or crochet thread in black

Tapestry needle

Stitches Used

• SC - single crochet
• HDC - half double crochet
• DC - double crochet
• TR - treble crochet
• SC DEC - single crochet 2 stitches together

Cozy Instructions

With white

Rnd 1: Chain 34 and join to the first chain being careful not to twist the chain

Rnd 2: Ch. 1, sc in same chain and in each around, join to the first sc (34 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch. 1, sc in the same stitch and in each around, join to the first sc (34 sc)

Rnds 4-11: Repeat round 3

Rnd 12: Ch. 1, sc in same stitch and next 10, * join light pink, (hdc, dc) in the next, tr in the next, (dc, hdc) in the next, join white *, sc in the next 6, repeat from * to * for second ear, sc in remaining 11 stitches

Rnd 13: Ch. 1, sc in each stitch around placing 3 sc in the tops of the tr stitches, join to the first sc and fasten off

Horn Instructions

With yellow, join yarn in the second st of the 6 single crochets between the ears

Row 1: Ch. 1, sc in the same and the next 3, turn (4 sc)

Row 2: Ch. 1, sc dec twice, turn (2 sc)

Row 3: Ch. 1, sc dec and fasten off

Mane Instructions

Cut 3 6-inch strands of yarn in 3 different colors. Taking a group of 3 strands, hook yarn with your crochet hook in the middle of the 6 inch strands. Pull through the backside of a stitch at the base of the horn. Now grab the ends of the yarn (you should have 6) and pull them through the loop. Trim the mane to your desired length.

Eyes Instructions

Using a tapestry needle and crochet thread of a thinner black yarn (ie. light worsted or sport weight), stitch the eyes below each ear between rounds 7 and 8.