Coffee Mug Cozy

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in red (approximately 50g)
• White worsted weight yarn for contrast (approximately 20g)
• US Size 8 (5.0 mm) double-pointed needles or circular needle
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Button (optional, for embellishment)

Gauge

20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• k2tog = knit two together (decrease)
• kfb = knit into the front and back of the stitch (increase)
• pm = place marker
• rm = remove marker

Instructions

1. Cast on: Using red yarn, cast on 40 stitches using your preferred method. Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
2. Ribbing (rows 1-8): Round 1-2: *k2, p2* repeat from * to * around. Continue this pattern for 8 rounds. This creates a stretchy opening.
3. Main body (rows 9-27): Round 9: Change to white yarn. Knit 1 round.
   Round 10: *k3, kfb*, repeat from * to * around (40 stitches) - you will have 50 stitches now.
   Round 11-20: Knit in the round.
   Round 21: Begin colorwork - use white yarn to knit the design as follows (repeat the pattern every 10 stitches):
   1st 10: *k1 (white), k1 (red)*
   2nd 10: *k2 (white), k1 (red)*
   3rd 10: *k1 (red), k1 (white)* Continue until you make around 5 rounds of colorwork.
   Round 22-27: Knit in red.
4. Shaping (row 28): Round 28: *k2tog* around (25 stitches).
   Round 29: Knit in the round.
   Round 30: *k2tog* around (13 stitches).
5. Finishing: Cut your yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull to close. Weave in all ends securely.
6. Embellishment: Sew on a button to the front for added flair or leave as is!

Final Size

Your finished Coffee Mug Cozy should fit a standard coffee mug snugly, measuring approximately 3-4 inches in height and 10 inches in length around the mug.