Crochet Kitty Cup Cozy: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

The crochet kitty cup cozy is the purr-fect accessory to add a touch of charm to your morning coffee routine. With its adorable cat design and soft yarn material, this cozy not only keeps your hands safe from hot beverages but also brings a smile to your face every time you reach for a sip.

Whether you're a cat lover yourself or looking for a delightful gift for a friend, this cozy is sure to brighten up any cup, making it a cozy companion for your daily cup of tea or coffee. So go ahead, indulge in a little feline flair and treat yourself to this cute and practical accessory that will make your morning brew even more enjoyable.

Materials Needed

I used this crochet cup cozy on a Starbucks cup.

• H hook
• White, pink, yellow, and black yarn

Instructions

Base of the Cozy

Rnd 1: Chain 30, sl st to the beginning stitch to form a ring. ch 1. -30 hdc

Rnd 2: hdc in each stitch around, sl st in the chain 1. -30 hdc

Rnds 3–7: hdc in each stitch across, work in continual rounds. -30 hdc

Fasten off.

Ears

Rnd 1: sl st with white yarn at the top of the cup cozy. sl st 15 stitches from the beginning stitch.

Make 2 ears.

Rnd 2: sc in the next 5 stitches. turn -5sc

Rnd 3: sc in the next 5 stitches. turn -5sc

Rnd 4: 2sctog decrease, 2sctog decrease, sc in the last stitch, turn -3sc

Rnd 5: sc in the next 3 stitches, turn -3sc

Rnd 6: 2sctog decrease, sc in the last stitch, turn -2sc

Rnd 7: 2sctog decrease, turn -1sc. Fasten off, weave in the ends.

The next ear: skip 3 stitches, sl stitch with the white yarn, and repeat Round 1–7 as above for the next ear. Fasten off.

Facial Features

Eyes: With yarn needle and black yarn, sew in 3 vertical lines about 1 inch long. Make two, about 2 inches apart.

Nose: Black yarn, with a yarn needle, sew in the 4 horizontal lines about 1 inch long.

Bow

To create the bow, you will need:

• Pink yarn
• G hook

Row 1: ch 7, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and each stitch to the end, ch 1, turn.

Rows 2–4: *sc in each ch across working in the back loops only, ch 1, turn,* repeat. sc in all stitches around the border of the bow.

Take yarn and wrap it around the center of the bow 6–8 times or so to make the center of the bow, secure and attach to the left ear.