With temperatures expected to skyrocket into the 40s next week, it seems as if spring is finally starting to make an appearance. However, I don’t think we’re in for sunny days and picnics quite yet. As everyone knows, April showers bring May flowers, so I think we can expect a wet first few weeks of spring. I know not everyone is a fan of rain, but I’m somewhat partial to dark and dreary days. They’re a great excuse to stay indoors with a good book and a cup of something hot. What’s the perfect accompaniment to a heartwarming cup of Joe or a mug full of tea? That’s right, a easy coffee cozy pattern. These cozy little knits are hard to pass up. They’re fun, quick to knit, and a great stashbusting idea. Keep reading for seven easy ways to customize your beverage of choice.
7 Fun & Easy Coffee Cozy Pattern Ideas
Vintage Charm Cup Cozy – This darling coffee cozy pattern is one of my favorites on AllFreeKnitting. The beautiful Victorian buttons add a Downton Abbey touch of glam to the rustic-chic seed stitch texture. I love the subtle warmth of the dusty rose-colored yarn used in the Vintage Charm Cup Cozy, but any other scrap yarn would work just as well.
Cabled Pocket Cozy – This is the ultimate coffee cozy pattern for late night study sessions and frantic pre-test memorization at the library. The Cabled Pocket Cozy makes a great gift for recent graduates on their way to college. With a sweet little pocket for stashing tea bags and sugar packs, this utility belt of a coffee cozy pattern is sure to become part of any student’s study survival pack.
Mustache Cozy – This cute and quirky coffee cozy pattern is perfect for those who like a little whimsy with their cup ‘o Joe. The Mustache Cozy is a quick and easy pattern to follow and requires just a bit of sewing to make an accessory that’s truly unique. So, I mustache you a question, how can you not make this adorable coffee cozy pattern?
Flying Birds Cozy – Give your coffee wings with this sweet coffee cozy pattern! Haven’t tried color work yet? No problem. The Flying Birds Cozy comes with a simple knitting chart so you’ll be able to achieve the pretty branches and birds motif. Blue and brown are the perfect color palette for a mild spring day, but any other contrasting colors would show off this pattern as well.
Cabled Leaf Cozy – The perfect coffee cozy pattern for those who prefer a green cup of coffee (green as in organic, people!). Choose an organic fiber and get started cabling up this pretty little cup accessory. Finish off the Cabled Leaf Cozy with a fun wooden toggle and you’ve got yourself a cozy that’s as natural as your Joe.
Posh Cashmere Cup Cozy – Simple and stylish, the Posh Cashmere Cup Cozy makes a perfect gift for the fashionista in your life. This pretty coffee cozy pattern is a fun opportunity to put a unique twist on a simple stockinette stitch pattern. Rummage around your jewelry box for an old pin or brooch to give this chic charcoal cozy a ritzy finishing touch.
Sweetheart Cup Cozy – Show your sweetie you care with the Sweetheart Cup Cozy. This charming pink coffee cozy pattern is adorned with a simple stitched fabric heart for a darling look. A fun pattern for beginners as well as knitters looking to get rid of some scrap yarn, this lovely pink cozy is sure to warm your heart as much as the beverage inside.
Which coffee cozy pattern is your favorite?
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oh these are ALL so precious!!! i think the stitching on the sweetheart cup cozy is super sweet.
The variety of cozy’s that have been highlighted and created here are absolutely delectable. Not only is each one tasteful and attractive to the eye, but useful and needed by everyone. Especially a fast paced, rushed, and on the go college student like myself. I heat up my left over coffee in the microwave after I have been up all night studying and sometimes I burn myself on the mug as i’m rushing to class and filing my homework at the same time. This would be a great way to reduce the chaos that comes with caffeine and college.
great post…love your descriptive style 🙂
These cozys are not only adorable, but eco-friendly! What a great way to personalize a plain paper mug or hide the fact that you got it at Dunkin Donuts instead of Starbucks. 🙂 I can imagine many of my coffee-fiend friends going crazy over these, so it would also make a thoughtful and personalized gift by adding a design like that mustache or even a patch. A dinosaur for Melissa, a fish for Amanda…
If anyone has made these already, was there any trouble with the cozys slipping off the cups? That could probably be fixed by stitching a band of thin rubber on the inside.
i’ve made a few different types of mug sweaters/cup cozies…i’ll either measure the cup first and go a little snug, or use a cute button or two. i use different sweaters for different mugs: favorite chunky mug versus tall skinny travel mug, etc.
Wow. These are just too cute! It had never occurred to me to do something like this. A coffee-addict myself, this is would be perfect to decorate all my mugs! I especially love the pocket cozy because it saves you from having to carry around extra tea bags or sugar packets. This would definitely come in handy for all those late nights spent in the library!
I liked the cabled pocket cozy, what a neat way to hold extra tea bags.
I am new to knitting (and by new, I mean I bought needles and yarn and they are sitting waiting for me to have a moment to add to my never ending list of hobbies), but I am not at all new to coffee or coffee cozies. I am adding these to my Ambitious-Crafting-Projects-for-Summer-Break list. Hopefully I can make some time to learn the basics soon.
Although I am not much of a knitter, as a college student who runs on coffee and tea, I can completely appreciate the practicality of a coffee cozy! Because beverages are toted around nearly as often as handbags, the ability to add some personal style to a generic coffee cup is a wonderful idea.The wide variety of patterns shown above offer something for everyone – from the cute and classic sweetheart cup cozy to the trendy mustache cozy. Besides making for an aesthetically pleasing cup of coffee, these cozies offer a comfortable alternative to scratchy cardboard cozies and are much more environmentally-friendly!
All of these coffee cozies are adorable. If I saw them in a store, I would buy them. I’ve never learned how to knit, but these seem a simple enough way to begin. They look elegant and professional,more like a product than a craft. Great Designs. Thanks for posting.
I like the Posh Cashmere cup cozy because it’s dressed up with something that makes it unique. I’ve lost many earrings where I only have one left that will be ideal for dressing up this cozy.
village charm and sweetheart cozy. yet! i just plum love them all!