Crochet Granny Cup Cosy

Jul 01, 2025 08:31 AM

Crochet Granny Cup Cosies are a charming way to add a touch of handmade warmth to your daily coffee routine. These delightful creations not only keep your hands safe from the heat of your favorite drink but also bring a cozy and nostalgic feel to your morning cuppa. With their intricate patterns and pops of color, these cup cosies are a perfect blend of practicality and whimsy. Whether you're enjoying a solo coffee moment or sharing a cozy chat with a friend, a Crochet Granny Cup Cosy is sure to brighten your day and make each sip feel like a hug in a mug. So go ahead, wrap your cup in one of these adorable creations and elevate your coffee experience with a touch of handmade love!

Pattern Details

Recommended Yarn: DK / 8 ply / Cat. 3 weight yarn ~15-20g/0.5-0.7Oz per cosy. Any fibre / yarn that is easy to wash and does not readily pill (such as cotton, cotton blends, easy wash wool, and non-pill acrylic). Note: Cosies made from acrylic yarn may stretch over time.

Hook Size: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Adjust as required to achieve dense crochet fabric.

Cosy Size: Circumference (relaxed): ~22-23cm/8.75-9in. Length: Construct as many rounds as needed to achieve preferred length.

Skill Level: Intermediate.

Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.

Gauge: Gauge not important for this item. Instead, ensure foundation round measures as per above cosy size circumference.

Abbreviations

3LO = Third Loop Only.

Beg = Beginning.

Ch = Chain.

Crab St = Crab Stitch.

FSC = Chainless Foundation Single Crochet.

DC = Double Crochet.

DC2TogCl = Double Crochet Two Together Cluster (two DCs worked together in a single stitch from the previous round). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.

DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.

Fin = Finishing.

FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet.

FpDCStndSt = Front Post Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.

FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet.

HDC = Half Double Crochet.

HTR = Half Triple Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.

Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.

MC = Magic Circle.

n = Number of stitches.

Prev = Previous.

Rep = Repeat.

SC = Single Crochet.

Sk = Skip.

Sp = Space.

Spn St = Spin St. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.

Sl St = Slip Stitch.

St = Stitch.

Yoh = Yarn over hook.

Special Stitch Instructions

DC2TogCl: Yoh, insert hook through st, yoh, pull through a loop (3 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yoh, insert hook through same st as previous, yoh, pull through a loop (4 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through remaining three loops on hook.

DCStndSt: Ch 1, SC in first st or ch sp (as applicable), Ch 1, SC in FLO of first SC (stacking the second SC on top of the first SC).

FpDCStndSt: Ch 1, FpSC around first st, Ch 1, SC in FLO of first SC (stacking the second SC on top of the first SC).

HTR: Yoh twice, insert hook through st, yoh, pull through a loop, yoh, pull through two loops on hook (three loops remaining), yoh, pull through remaining three loops on hook.

Invis Join: Remove loop from hook, insert hook from back to front through both loops of st join is to be made in, put removed loop back on hook, pull loop through st (from front to back), gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

Spn St: Insert hook in st, yoh, pull through a loop (2 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first loop on hook (2 loops on hook), spin hook 360O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane, yoh, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

Ch 3 can be substituted for DCStndSt, if preferred.

DCStndSt counts as a DC for st count purposes.

Sl St or Ch 1 to commence the round does not count as a st for st count purposes.

Sl St to complete the round does not count as a st for st count purposes.

When joining a new colour, join in any Ch 1 Sp and omit pattern instruction to Sl St across to next Ch 1 Sp.

{ } represents a st sequence that is to be repeated the number of times specified by the pattern instructions.

St count follows each round instructions in ( ).

Cosy

Round 1 – FSC: Note: If preferred, the following can be substituted for FSC: Ch a multiple of four st that measures ~23cm/9in relaxed, Sl St in first Ch (circle made), Ch 1, SC in each Ch around, Sl St into first SC. Leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, FSC a multiple of four st that measures ~23cm/9in relaxed, ensuring last FSC is joined at the base with the first FSC, Sl St into first FSC. (n FSC (Example DK projects: 32 FSC))

Round 2 – Spike St Foundation Round: DCStndSt in first st, DC in next two st, Ch 1, sk next st, {DC in next three st, Ch 1, sk next st} rep around circumference, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. ((n/4)x3 DC, (n/4) Ch 1 Sp (Example DK projects: 24 DC, 8 Ch 1 Sp))

Round 3 – Granny Spike St Round: Sl St across to first Ch 1 Sp, DCStndSt in first Ch 1 Sp, DC in corresponding skipped FSC st (in front of Ch 1 Sp), DC in first Ch 1 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 1, sk next three st {DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in corresponding skipped FSC st (in front of Ch 1 Sp), DC in same Ch 1 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 1, sk next three st} rep around circumference, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. ((n/4) Granny Spike St, (n/4) Ch 1 Sp (Example DK projects: 8 Granny Spike St, 8 Ch 1 Sp))

Round 4 – Granny Spike St Round: Sl St across to first Ch 1 Sp, DCStndSt in first Ch 1 Sp, DC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 1 Sp), DC in first Ch 1 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 1, sk next three st, {DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 1 Sp), DC in same Ch 1 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 1, sk next three st} rep around circumference, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. ((n/4) Granny Spike St, (n/4) Ch 1 Sp (Example DK projects: 8 Granny Spike St, 8 Ch 1 Sp))

Rounds 5 to 8: Repeat Round 4 four times.

Round 9 – Extended Granny Spike St Round: Sl St across to first Ch 1 Sp, DCStndSt in first Ch 1 Sp, DC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 1 Sp), DC in first Ch 1 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 2, sk next three st {DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 1 Sp), DC in same Ch 1 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 2, sk next three st} rep around circumference, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. ((n/4) Granny Spike St, (n/4) Ch 2 Sp (Example DK projects: 8 Granny Spike St, 8 Ch 2 Sp))

Round 10 – Extended Granny Spike St Round: Sl St across to first Ch 2 Sp, DCStndSt in first Ch 2 Sp, DC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 2 Sp), DC in first Ch 2 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 2, sk next three st, {DC in next Ch 2 Sp, DC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 2 Sp), DC in same Ch 2 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 2, sk next three st} rep around circumference, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. ((n/4) Granny Spike St, (n/4) Ch 2 Sp (Example DK projects: 8 Granny Spike St, 8 Ch 2 Sp))

Round 11+: Repeat Round 10 as many times as needed until cosy is one round shy of the preferred length.

Final Round: Note: If preferred, DCStndSt and DC can be substituted for first and subsequent HDC st. Sl St in next st, Ch 1, HDC in same st, HDC in next st, HDC in first Ch 2 Sp, HDC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 2 Sp), HDC in first Ch 2 Sp (Granny Spike St made), sk next st, {HDC in next two st, HDC in next Ch 2 Sp HDC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 2 Sp), HDC in same Ch 2 Sp (Granny Spike St made), sk next st} rep around circumference, Sl St into first HDC. ((n/4) Granny Spike St, (n/2) HDC (Example DK projects: 8 Granny Spike St, 16 HDC))

Optional Border

Option 1: Ch 1, Crab St/Spn St/SC in each st around top circumference, Sl St into first st. (n + (n/4) St (Example DK projects: 40 St))

Option 2: Ch 1, 2 SC in first st, Ch 1, sk next st, {2 SC in next st, Ch 1, sk next st} around top circumference, Sl St into first st. ((n + (n/4))/2 SC, (n + (n/4))/2 Ch 1 Sp (Example DK projects: 20 SC, 20 Ch 1 Sp))

Option 3: Note: If preferred, for a less frilly finish, ‘Sl St in next st twice’ can be substituted for ‘Sl St in next st’ (which will make a Sl St picot in every second st, instead of every st). Ch 3, Sl St in first st (Sl St Picot made), {Sl St in next st, Ch 3, Sl St in same st (Sl St Picot made)} repeat around top circumference, Sl St into first st.(34 Sl St Picot)

Fasten off yarn leaving a sufficient tail length to sew in.

Optionally add same or different border to bottom circumference (after first joining yarn in the bottom of first FSC).

Finishing

Sew in all ends on reverse.

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