Materials:
5.5mm Crochet Hook
DK Yarn (approx 25 Yards) - Any colour or two colours can be used
1 Inch Size Button
Measuring Tape
Darning/Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitches Used (US Terms)
sc - single crochet
ch - chain
st - stitch
sp - space
FL - Front Loop
BL - Back Loop
sk - skip stitch
slst - slip stitch
Foundation Row- (37st)
Ch 37
*For your favourite mug, measure the circumference and chain to that length*
Row One - (36st)
sc in every stitch along the chain - starting from the second ch from the hook
Row Two - (45st)
Turn, ch 1
sc in every st along
ch 9
Row Three - (44st)
Turn
sc in every ch and st to the end of row
Row Four and Five - (44st)
Turn, ch1
sc in every st til the end
Row Six - (44st)
Turn, ch1
sc in every stitch leaving the last 5 sts un-worked
ch 3, sk3 sts
sc in last 2 sts
Row Seven - (44st)
Turn, ch 1
Sc in first 2 sts
3sc in the ch sp below
sc in remaining st til end
Row Eight and Nine - (44st)
Turn, ch 1
sc in every st along til the end
Row 10 - (36st)
Turn, ch 1
sc in the next 36st
leave 8st of the end unworked
Row 11 - (36st)
Turn, ch 1
sc in every st til the end
Row 12 - Using the same for contrasting colours (optional)
Slst around the whole edge of the cosy to create a neater finish.
Fasten off and stitch in ends
Sew the button using the same yarn on the thicker side of the cosy (the one opposite the button hole) in the centre around 4 to 5 sts in. Knot the yarn and stitch in the ends.