Crochet Charming Textured Lip Balm Cozy with Cute Loop Handle Free Pattern
Crochet Charming Textured Lip Balm Cozy with Cute Loop Handle Free Pattern
Materials:
- Worsted weight cotton yarn (approximately 50 yards)
- Crochet Hook: G-Hook (4.0 mm - 4.5 mm)
- Sewing Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Marker (optional)
Gauge: 12 stitches x 14 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch (adjust hook size to match desired gauge)
Abbreviations:
- CH = Chain
- SC = Single Crochet
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- DC = Double Crochet
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- ST = Stitch
- RND = Round
Instructions:
Cozy Base:
1. CH 22. Join with SL ST to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
2. RND 1: CH 1, SC in each CH around (22 SC). Join with SL ST to first SC.
3. RND 2: CH 1, *HDC in next ST, SC in next ST; repeat from * around. Join with SL ST.
4. RND 3: CH 1, SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST.
5. RND 4: CH 1, *DC in next ST, HDC in next ST; repeat from * around. Join with SL ST.
6. RND 5-7: Repeat RND 2-4 respectively.
7. RND 8: CH 1, SC in next 4 ST, CH 8 (this will be your loop handle). Skip next 8 ST, SC in next 10 ST. Join with SL ST.
Loop Handle:
8. RND 9: Turn work and SC in each of the 8 CH of the handle. Join with SL ST to the body of the cozy.
9. RND 10: SC around the whole cozy (including the handle). Join with SL ST.
Finish: Fasten off and weave in ends. Add any buttons or embellishments to personalize your cozy!
Notes:
- Feel free to experiment with stripes or color blocks.
- This cozy can be adjusted in size by altering the initial chain length and the number of rounds if desired.
