So Cold!

Its been so cold out lately, even my coffee mug needed a sweater!  

So, I whipped up this little crochet mug cozy the other day.  It was a good little project to break up the monotony of my bigger ones.  And who doesn't like a little instant gratification now and then?  If you want to make a cozy of your own, heres what I did:

Grab some DK yarn and size G hook.

Chain (ch) 4, join with a Slip Stitch (sl st) to form a ring, ch 2
12 Double Crochet (dbl) into ring, join with a sl st to first dbl, ch 2
2 dbl into each stitch, join with a sl st to first dbl, ch 2 (24 stitches)
*2 dbl into next stitch, 1 db into next 2 stitches, repeat from * around, join with a sl st, ch 2 (32 stitches)
*3 dbl into next stitch, skip 2 stitches, repeat from * around, join with a sl st, ch 2 (11 dbl groups)
TURN
Row 1 - 3 dbl into space between groups from previous row, repeat around. Don't join! (11 groups)
Row 2 - Ch 3 (counts as a dbl), turn, 3 dbl into space between groups from previous row, repeat around.  1 dbl into last stitch of last group from previous row, ch 2 turn (10 groups + 2 dbl)

Repeat the last two rows until you have the desired length for your mug.  I have a very large mug so I ended with 7 rows total.
At the end of your last row, ch 16, turn, skip 8, single crochet in last 8 chains and in each stitch around. Cut yarn and tie off.  Weave in ends.  Try it on your mug to figure button placement and attach button.
Now put it on that mug and enjoy a hot coffee, cocoa or tea!

I used Rowan's Felted Tweed DK for mine.  Its a lovely yarn with so many tiny colors woven through it.  We have a variety of colors available at our shop.  And speaking of the shop, you should stop in and see some of the new yarns we just received, like the Mimi by Lotus.  Its a 100% mink lace weight.  And did I mention its MINK?!  Its so soft you'll think you touched a cloud!  We also received some new Dream yarns.  I personally fell for Starry, a rich sparkly fingering weight with tonal variations.  We also received some Classy with Cashmere (yummy cashmere!) and Groovy... a bulky weight which I imagine would make a fabulous cowl just right for these chilly days.