Elixir Coffee Cozy: To-Go Cups + Mugs

New FREE Crochet Pattern!

And there are plenty of cozy cup patterns to choose from! Feeling more in the mood for a Sweet Stripes or Hopscotch Pattern?  Check out the Sweet Stripes Cup Cozy and the Hopscotch Cup Cozies which both include a to-go cup sleeve and mug hug version too! Or, if you’re making a Coffee Sleeve as a gift, you might want to try my Cup of Love Cozy, which includes a sweet heart shaped pocket – perfect for adding a gift card, cash, or love note to make your gift extra special! Want to make your coffee magical? Then you will want to make the Unicorn Coffee Cozy and practice your tapestry crochet skills on this magical Cozy Sleeve! No matter which pattern you choose, you’re sure to make some great gifts that will be well received!

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Mug Cozies and Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern Gifts

Who doesn’t love a quick crochet project? The Elixir Coffee Cozy Crochet Pattern is just that! Simple stitches and easy-to-follow instructions make this a perfect project for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Plus, these cozy cup sleeves are the ultimate scrap buster, using minimal yarn to create a product to sell at craft markets, or to put aside for last-minute gifting! Imagine the joy of gifting a handmade cozy paired with a gift certificate to a local coffee shop. It’s a thoughtful present that keeps on giving.

This is a great crochet pattern for chilling with your yarn as you enjoy an audiobook or the latest movie on Amazon Prime! The free pattern uses basic stitches in a fun way, but rest assured I’ve created stitch tutorials so you can easily learn how to crochet this cup cozy pattern! Easy peasy!

These cozy crochet cup sleeves make thoughtful and practical gifts for any coffee lover. They’re especially great for Dads, Grandads and other hard to buy for friends and family. Pair them with a gift voucher to their favorite local coffee shop for the ultimate treat!

I know that coffee (or tea) cups are not one size fits all, so you’ll find all the variety you need to create a reusable coffee cup cozy for (almost) any cup you’ve got!

I’ve designed 3 versions of this pattern so that no matter what the size or style of your drink vessel, you can make the perfect sized Elixir Coffee Cup Cozy! The free crochet pattern includes the Small Crochet Coffee Sleeve for 12-16 oz to-go cups or skinny travel mugs, the Large Coffee Cozy for 20-24 oz to-go cups or most travel mugs, and we can’t forget the classic Coffee Mug Cozy for most 11-15 oz handled mugs – made extra easy with no button needed!

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My Fab Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern Testers!

Y’all, I have to say I think I have the BEST pattern testers!! They created some seriously stunning Coffee Cozy Sleeves and Coffee Mug Cozy Crochet projects to test this crochet cup cozy pattern and offered their invaluable feedback about the pattern on top of it!

I can’t get enough of the amazing projects y’all make using my pattern designs! I truly appreciate my testers’ feedback and social sharing, which helps me create the highest quality pattern and spread the word too! Thank y’all so much for sharing your crochet coffee mug cozies!! You can see their beautiful Crochet Cup Cozies below!

Thank you so much for testing the ELIXIR Coffee Cup and Mug Cozy Crochet Patterns: Asia Wicht, Ilea Fuller, Joann Fleming, Hope Parrott, Christine Sturman, Morrisa Summers, Lisa Reinsch-Johnson, Andrea Jones, Skye Brolyer, Linda Woodthorpe, Linda Shockley, Michelle McGuire, and Nikki Watts.

Make your Crochet Coffee Mug Cozy!

This crochet pattern is written in US terms

Materials:

• YARN: Paintbox Cotton Aran (Light) Worsted Weight 4 yarn, (100% cotton, 1.7 oz/50 g, 93 yds/85 m)

• Sample Colors:  Pansy Purple, Lime Green, Lipstick Pink, Marine Blue, Slate Grey, Mustard Yellow

• Yardage: 20 – 40 yards

• HOOK Size: US G/6 4.0/4.25 mm ← I highly recommend these gorgeous beauties! My 100% go to hooks are Furls Streamline Metal Hooks, I loved using mine to create this Coffee Cup Cozy Pattern

• Yarn Needle, Scissors

Finished Sizes:  (laid flat)

 Small Coffee Sleeve: 2.8” tall x 8.5” around

Large Coffee Sleeve: 3.5” tall x 9.5” around

Easy Mug Cozy: 3” tall x 8.75” across

Experience Level: Intermediate

Gauge: 17 lhdc x 8 rows = 4” square

It is important to make a gauge swatch before beginning to ensure a good fit.

😍 I think you will have a LOT of fun choosing your colors for this project – you can pick out an amazing new yarn, or easily use what you have on hand – the choice is yours!

Pattern Stitches:

Pattern Key:

st(s) – stitch(es)

sp(s) – space(s)

sl st – slip stitch

ch(s) – chain(s)

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

fsc – foundation single crochet (special sts)

lsc – linked single crochet (special sts)

lhdc – linked half double crochet (special sts)

yo – yarn over

FO – fasten off

Special Stitches:

Be Guided by the Process Photos. They’re easy-to-follow and step-by-step!

Linked Single Crochet (lsc): 

Begin row/round with a single crochet or as indicated in pattern. Insert hook in leftmost vertical bar of previous st (sc), do not yo, insert hook in next st or ch-1 sp (as indicated), yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. (See Photos below).

VERY FIRST Linked Half Double Crochet on Beginning Chain (lhdc): 

Insert hook in 3rd ch from hook (1st 2 skipped chs count as beginning ch 2), yo and pull up a loop (this is the yo for lhdc), insert hook in next ch (4th ch from hook, this is where lhdc is worked), yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook. (See Photos below).

FIRST Linked Half Double Crochet of each ROW (lhdc): 

Insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo and pull up a loop (this is the yo for lhdc), insert hook in 1st st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. (See Photos below).

Linked Half Double Crochet (lhdc): 

Insert hook in vertical bar of previous st, yo and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st or ch-1 sp (as indicated), yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. (See Photos below).

SPECIAL Stitches Placement GUIDE:

(LARGE: Round 5/HANDLED: Row 6/7)

Consider the stitch placement based on each 5 stitch group from the prior row/round. Work st in first dc, skip next dc, 3 sts in ch-1 sp, skip next dc, st in last dc. This keeps the appearance of the round/row consistent with the other rounds having the 5 stitch groups.

Stitches are worked where arrows indicate, single arrow for single stitches, 3 arrow where the 3 lhdc / lsc are worked in the ch-1 space. (See Photos below).

Chainless Foundation Single Crochet Tutorial:   

VIDEO TUTORIAL: https://youtu.be/FoundationSingleCrochet   

STEP 1: Ch 2, insert hook in 1st ch, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yo and pull through 1st loop on hook, yo and pull through both loops on hook. 1 fsc.  

STEP 2: Working in the two loops on top, (this is your “foundation chain”), insert your hook, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook), yo and pull through 1st loop on hook, yo and pull through both loops on hook. 2 fsc.  

STEP 3: Insert hook into the next “stitch”, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook), yo and pull through 1st loop on hook, yo and pull through both loops on hook. 3 fsc. 

STEP 4: Repeat Step 3 until you have completed the number of stitches called for in your beginning chain. Sl st the 1st and last sts together, being careful not to twist your work. Keep in mind that the top of your row is where the hook is located. If desired, use the yarn tail to stitch the small gap where the 1st and last st were joined.

NOTES:

1. Read through the entire pattern first. Be sure to make a gauge swatch to ensure your cozy will fit!
2. Small and Large crochet Coffee Sleeves are worked in joined rounds. Handled Mug Cozy is worked in rows, with ch loops to fasten the cozy around the mug
3. Beginning chain does not count as a stitch, so the 1st st should be placed in the same st as chain.
4. Sl st does not count as a stitch unless otherwise indicated in the pattern.
5. Repeat stitches between [ and ] the number of times indicated. 
6. Place all stitches between ( and ) in the same stitch.
7. Small fits most 12-16 oz to-go cups (S/M), Large fits most 20-24 oz to-go cups (L/XL) and travel mugs. Coffee Sleeves are worked in joined rounds.
8. Mug Cozy fits most 11-15 oz handled mugs, with included adjustment tips for fitting smaller and larger mugs. It is worked in rows with ch loops used to fasten the cozy around the mug handle.
9. This pattern is FREE, and has been thoroughly tested and tech edited. Please feel free to share any comments or ask any questions you many have! I welcome your feedback!!
10. This post and all it contains including the pattern and photographs are my intellectual property and copyright protected property of GreenFoxFarms LLC © 2024. You are welcome to make as many as you like to sell, give away, etc. You may NOT sell, or alter and claim as your own this pattern. You may not use my photographs. This pattern is not for mass production.
11. If you want to share this original pattern online, you must only share a link to my blog post. You may not copy and paste my text or the pattern to another site. Thank you for respecting my work.
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Elixir Coffee Cup Cozy Pattern Release!

This quick 3-in-1 crochet cup cozies pattern is now available for purchase in my Ravelry and Etsy Shops! The pattern is free here on my blog, OR you can purchase the ad-free, printer friendly, PDF copy for a couple of dollars. I would greatly appreciate it if you would visit and save  💜  the pattern on your favorite venue, which helps my patterns get seen by even more people! 😊  Thanks so much for your support!! 

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Elixir Crochet Cup Cozy on the Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along!

I’m so excited to be a part of the tenth annual Holiday Stashdown Crochet Along! This event is hosted in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups to bring you free crochet patterns for holiday gifting! Come along on this journey to crochet away, chat with others to see what’s on

their crafting lists, and even get your hands on cool prizes.

The Elixir Crochet Cup Cozy is the featured CAL Pattern for Oct 3, 2024!

Event runs: September 30 to December 12, 2024.

2x Weekly: Every Monday and Thursday, a  free crochet pattern!

Patterns: Each pattern will be a one-skein project, or a stashbuster/scrappy project! Use your yarn stash and scraps!

Where: Join the group CAL on CAL Central on Facebook or Ravelry!

Read all the details on the main event post from Underground Crafter!

https://undergroundcrafter.com/2024/09/30/2024-holiday-stashdown-crochet-along/

Join the Crochet Along Group on Facebook:

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ELIXIR CROCHET CUP COZY PATTERN:

Pattern Directions:

USING G/6 4.0/4.25 MM HOOK

SMALL COFFEE SLEEVE:

• Fits 12-16 oz. To-go Cups, Skinny Mugs

Round 1: Fsc 35, sl st to join being careful not to twist, (35 fsc). Alternately you can ch 35, sl st to join being careful not to twist, ch 1, sc into each st around, sl st to join (35 sc).

Round 2: Ch 2, lhdc each st around, sl st to join, (35 lhdc). (See photos for Special Stitches above).

Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in 1st st, skip next 4 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc,) in next st, skip next 4 sts,] 6 times, sl st in top of ch-2 to join, (7 ch-1 sp, 28 dc).

Rounds 4-5: Ch 1, skip 1st 2 sts, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, skip next 4 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc,) in next ch-1 sp, skip next 4 sts,] 6 times, sl st in top of ch-2 to join, (7 ch-1 sp, 28 dc).

Round 6 – You will work 3 lhdc in each ch-1 space, and skip 1 dc before and 1 dc after the ch-1 sp. See photos below for stitch placement guide for this round.

Round 6: Ch 2, lhdc, skip next st, (3 lhdc in ch-1 sp), skip next st, [lhdc in next 2 sts, skip next st, (3 lhdc in ch-1 sp,) skip next st,] 6 times, lhdc in next st, sl st to join, (35 lhdc).

Round 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (35 sc). FO, weave in ends.

LARGE COFFEE SLEEVE:

• Fits 20-24 oz. To-go Cups, Travel Mugs

Round 1: Fsc 40, sl st to join being careful not to twist, (40 fsc). Alternately you can ch 40, sl st to join being careful not to twist, ch 1, sc into each st around, sl st to join (40 sc).

Round 2: Ch 2, lhdc each st around, sl st to join, (40 lhdc).  (See photos for Special Stitches above).

Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in 1st st, skip next 4 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc,) in next st, skip next 4 sts,] 7 times, sl st in top of ch-2 to join, (8 ch-1 sp, 32 dc).

Round 4: Ch 1, skip 1st 2 sts, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 2 (counts as dc here and throughout), (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, skip next 4 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc,) in next ch-1 sp, skip next 4 sts,] 7 times, sl st in top of ch-2 to join, (8 ch-1 sp, 32 dc).

Rounds 5-7: Repeat Round 4.

Round 8 – You will work 3 lhdc in each ch-1 space, and skip 1 dc before and 1 dc after the ch-1 sp. See photos below for stitch placement guide for this round.

Round 8: Ch 2, lhdc, skip next st, (3 lhdc in ch-1 sp), skip next st, [lhdc in next 2 sts, skip next st, (3 lhdc in ch-1 sp,) skip next st,] 6 times, lhdc in next st, sl st to join, (40 lhdc).

Round 9: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join, (40 sc). FO, weave in ends.

USING G/6 4.0/4.25 MM HOOK

HANDLED MUG COZY:

• Fits most 11-15 oz. Handled Mugs. See Adaptations for Smaller/Larger Mugs.

Row 1: Ch 40, sc in 2nd ch from hook, lsc in next 38 chs, (1 sc, 38 lsc).

Row 2: Turn, ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, skip next 2 sts, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 4 sts,] 6 times, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, (7 ch- sp, 32 dc). 

Rows 3-5: Turn, ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, skip next 2 sts, work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each ch-1 sp across, skipping the sts in between ch-1 sps, skip next 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, (7 ch-1 sp, 32 dc, 3 rows).

(Row 6 – You will work 3 lhdc in each ch-1 space, and skip 1 dc before and 1 dc after the ch-1 sp. See photos below for stitch placement guide for this round.)

Row 6: Turn, ch 1, sc, [lsc in next 2 sts, skip next st, (3 lsc in ch-1 sp), skip next st,] 7 times, skip next st, lsc in last 3 sts, (1 sc, 38 lsc). Do not FO, but continue with Finishing instructions below.

FINISHING:

• See Photos below for details.

STEP 1: Ch 20 to form one handle loop, join to bottom of mug cozy by sc in 1st ch of beginning ch, and sc in each ch along bottom of beginning ch, (20 ch, 39 sc).

STEP 2: Ch 20 to form other handle loop, join to top of mug cozy by sc in 1st st of R7, and sc in each st across, (20 ch, 39 sc). FO, weave in the ends. 

STEP 3: Secure Mug cozy by placing one loop around the handle, wrapping the cozy around the mug, then placing the other loop around the handle. 

ADAPTATIONS FOR A SMALLER MUG:

Row 1: Ch 38, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and lsc in next 36 chs, (1 sc, 36 lsc).

Rows 2-5: Follow pattern, but omit the first and last dc of each row, (7 ch-1 sp, 30 dc).

(Row 6 – You will work 3 lsc in each ch-1 space, and skip 1 dc before and 1 dc after the ch-1 sp. See photos below for stitch placement guide for this round.)

Row 6: Turn, ch 1, sc, [lsc in next st, skip next st, (3 lsc in ch-1 sp), skip next st, lsc in next st,] 7 times, lsc in last st, (1 sc, 36 lsc). Do not FO, but continue with Finishing instructions below.

Finishing Steps 1 & 2: Ch 18 instead of 20, and sl st instead of sc.

ADAPTATIONS FOR A LARGER MUG:

Row 1: Begin with ch 42, see details below for Very First lhdc st which is started in 3rd ch, but worked in 4th (1st 2 skipped chs count as beginning ch 2), lhdc each ch across, (39 lhdc). (See photos for Special Stitches above).

Rows 2-6: Follow pattern, adding one extra repeat of the row (Row 6).

(Row 7 – You will work 3 lhdc in each ch-1 space, and skip 1 dc before and 1 dc after the ch-1 sp. See photos below for stitch placement guide for this round.)

Row 7: Turn, ch 2, lhdc, [lhdc in next 2 sts, skip next st, (3 lhdc in ch-1 sp), skip next st,] 7 times, skip next st, lhdc in last 3 sts, (39 lhdc). Do not FO, but continue with Finishing instructions below.

Finishing Steps 1 & 2: Ch 22 instead of 20.

Please Share your Crochet Cup Cozies!

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