Sunlit Meadow Hand Cup Cozy Free Pattern

Sunlit Meadow Hand Cup Cozy Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the warmth of a sunlit meadow with this beautifully textured cup cozy, perfect for adding a touch of nature to your daily coffee ritual. This pattern combines intricate stitches and vibrant colors to create a cozy that feels like a warm hug. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or enjoying an afternoon tea, this cozy will keep your hands comfortable while showcasing your crafting skills.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
  • Sunflower yellow
  • Meadow green
  • Sky blue
• Hook: Size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in single crochet

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Round 1: With sunflower yellow yarn, make a magic ring. Work 8 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first single crochet. (You should have 8 stitches total)
2. Round 2: Chain 1 (ch 1), then work 2 single crochets in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should have 16 stitches total)
3. Round 3: Chain 1, *single crochet in the next stitch, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch* around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should have 24 stitches total)
4. Round 4: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should still have 24 stitches)
5. Round 5: Change to meadow green yarn, chain 1, *single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch* around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should have 32 stitches total)
6. Round 6: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should still have 32 stitches)
7. Round 7: Change to sky blue yarn, chain 1, *single crochet in the next 3 stitches, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch* around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should have 40 stitches total)
8. Rounds 8-10: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should still have 40 stitches)
9. Round 11: Change back to sunflower yellow yarn, chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should still have 40 stitches)
10. Round 12: Chain 1, *single crochet in the next 4 stitches, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch* around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should have 48 stitches total)
11. Rounds 13-15: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (You should still have 48 stitches)
12. Finishing: Fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.

Your Sunlit Meadow Hand Cup Cozy is now complete! Enjoy your cozy creation while sipping your favorite beverage, and feel proud of your crafting accomplishment!