In this post, you will see a beginner-friendly crochet cup cozy pattern.

A cup cozy can make an excellent last minute gift for your friends, family, or even those coffee-loving teachers!

You can also make them for craft fairs or to sell in your Etsy shop.

Please scroll down to the end of the page to grab your free printable.

A Stash Busting Project

These crochet coffee sleeves are great stash busters!

You don’t need much yarn to make one, and they work up really fast and are perfect for on-the-go projects.

You could use your favorite cotton yarns, acrylic, wool, or a blend for your coffee cozy.

What Is The Best Yarn For A Crochet Cup Cozy?

The best yarn for a crochet cup cozy is typically a 100% cotton yarn or a cotton blend, as it provides excellent durability, heat resistance, and absorbency.

Cotton holds its shape well, won’t melt if exposed to hot surfaces like mugs or travel cups, and is easy to wash, making it a practical choice for everyday use.

Avoid synthetic yarns like acrylic for cup cozies, as they may not handle heat well and can become misshapen over time.

If you prefer a textured or rustic look, a cotton-linen or cotton-acrylic blend can also work, as long as it maintains stability and is safe for hot beverages.

Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern (Free Printable)

Crochet Cup Cozy Free Pattern

Notes

Skill Level – Basic

Make a crochet cup cozy with this easy pattern for beginners.

You can make a cute but practical item you can use every day!

Use up your scrap yarns in your stash and put together different color combinations for your coffee cup sleeves.

From bright cheery colors to neutrals or even a completely striped version.

There are three different styles of crochet cup cozies to make below.

Copyright Info

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Size Information

Please note > Measure your own coffee mug/cup to see if the length and width are suitable; you may need to add or remove extra ch stitches or rows for length if your cup is larger or smaller.

Each cup cozy has a circumference = of 9.5 inches/24 cm.

Height = 3.5 inches/8 cm

The cup cozies can fit a 14-oz and a 16-oz cup and can.

Gauge – 18 stitches, 23 rows in 4×4 inches/10×10 cm.

Crochet Mug Cozy Sizing Guide (Using Worsted Weight Cotton)

Mug Size (oz)	Typical Circumference	Recommended Chains	Fits Mugs Like…
6–8 oz (espresso/small mug)	7–7.5″ (17.5–19 cm)	30–32 chains	Demitasse, espresso mugs
10–12 oz (standard coffee mug)	8–9″ (20–23 cm)	34–36 chains	Most standard mugs
14–16 oz (large mug)	9.5–10.5″ (24–26.5 cm)	38–40 chains	Large mugs, soup mugs
18–20 oz (oversized mug)	11–11.5″ (28–29 cm)	42–44 chains	XL mugs, tall lattes
16–20 oz (travel cups)	10–11.5″ (26–29 cm)	40–44 chains	Stainless travel tumblers

Tip: Measure around the mug just under the rim (excluding the handle), and subtract about 0.5 inch for a snug fit. Cotton doesn’t stretch much but will relax with use.

The Supplies You Need…

Yarn

Scrap yarns are perfect for this project.
I used The Pima Cotton from We Are Knitters.
You will need around 50 yards for each cozy.
Yarn weight – worsted weight yarn.

Crochet Hook Size

5 mm hook (US H/8)

Notions

Tape measure
Yar n needle
Scis so rs

Abbreviations

The pattern is written using US crochet terminology and abbreviations.

You can find a free PDF of US and UK terms and abbreviations here – Crochet Abbreviations And Terms (US + UK)

blo – back loop only
ch – Chain
dc – Double crochet
rep – Repeat
sc – single crochet
sc 1-sp – single crochet one chain space
sl st – Slip stitch
tr – Treble crochet

Cup Cozy Pattern 1 – Slipped Stitch Ribbing

Yarn Color – Canyon Rose

Cup Cozy

With Yarn A ch 38 (measure against your chosen cup to see if you need more or less).
Row 1 > Work 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn,
Row 2 > 1 sl-st in each dc across, turn,
Row 3 > Ch 1, 1 dc in each sl-st across, turn,
Row 4 > Rep steps 2-3 until your piece measures 3.5 inches/9 cm.
Cut yarn and secure it into the last stitch.
Seam the two ends of the cozy together.
Sew in any loose ends.

Optional extra embellishment – Crochet heart

ch 3, sl-st into the first ch to create a magic circle.
3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1 into the ring.
3 dc, 3 tr, ch 3, sl-st into the center.
Secure and use the loose ends to sew onto the cup cozy.

Cup Cozy Pattern 2 – Linen Stitch

Yarn Color – Terracotta

Cup Cozy

With Yarn A ch 38, turn (measure against your chosen cup to see if you need more or less length).
Row 1 > (RS) CH 1, 1 SC in the 2nd CH from the hook, *CH 1, skip the next CH, 1 SC in the next CH, rep from * to end, turn,
Row 2 > (WS) CH 1, skip the first SC, * SC in the next SC 1-SP, CH 1, skip the next SC, rep from * to the end of the row. SC in the last st, turn,
*Repeat row 2 until the piece measures = 9.5 inches/24 cm in length (or the length you need for your cup).
To finish the final stitch, Sl St, and then cut a length of yarn to secure.
Seam the two ends of the cozy together.
Sew in any loose ends.

Cup Cozy Pattern 3 – Single Crochet Ribbing

Yarn Color – Khaki

Cup Cozy

With Yarn A ch 38, turn, (measure against your chosen cup to see if you need more or less length).
Row 1: 1 SC into the 2nd CH from hook, SC to end, turn,
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 SC in BLO in each st to end, turn,
*Repeat row 2 until the piece measures = 9.5 inches/24 cm in length (or the length you need for your cup).
To finish the final stitch, Sl St, and then cut a length of yarn to secure.
Seam the two ends of the cozy together.
Sew in any loose ends.

Free Printable

If you prefer to work from a printed pattern or want a version you can take on the go, I’ve got you covered!

You can print the pattern below to keep it handy while you crochet.

It’s a simple, easy-to-follow design that’s perfect for relaxing with a project you’ll actually use.

*You can also grab the free printable cardboard coffee cup from Vivid Crochet here.

Yield: Crochet cup cozy

Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern

Learn how to crochet a simple and stylish mug cozy with this free pattern—perfect for beginners!

This quick project uses basic stitches and works up fast, making it a great handmade gift or cozy accessory for your favorite mug.

Ideal for fall, winter, or year-round use.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 30 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Difficulty Basic/Beginner

Estimated Cost $10

Materials

Scrap yarns are perfect for this project.
I used The Pima Cotton from We Are Knitters.
You will need around 50 yards for each cozy.
Yarn weight – worsted weight yarn.

Tools

5 mm hook (US H/8)
Tape measure
Yarn needle
Scissors

Instructions

Cup Cozy Pattern 1 – Slipped Stitch Ribbing

Yarn Color – Canyon Rose

Cup Cozy

With Yarn A ch 38 (measure against your chosen cup to see if you need more or less).
Row 1 > Work 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn,
Row 2 > 1 sl-st in each dc across, turn,
Row 3 > Ch 1, 1 dc in each sl-st across, turn,
Row 4 > Rep steps 2-3 until your piece measures 3.5 inches/9 cm.
Cut yarn and secure it into the last stitch.
Seam the two ends of the cozy together.
Sew in any loose ends.

Optional extra embellishment – Crochet heart

ch 3, sl-st into the first ch to create a magic circle.
3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1 into the ring.
3 dc, 3 tr, ch 3, sl-st into the center.
Secure and use the loose ends to sew onto the cup cozy.

Cup Cozy Pattern 2 – Linen Stitch

Yarn Color – Terracotta

Cup Cozy

With Yarn A ch 38, turn (measure against your chosen cup to see if you need more or less length).
Row 1 > (RS) CH 1, 1 SC in the 2nd CH from the hook, *CH 1, skip the next CH, 1 SC in the next CH, rep from * to end, turn,
Row 2 > (WS) CH 1, skip the first SC, * SC in the next SC 1-SP, CH 1, skip the next SC, rep from * to the end of the row. SC in the last st, turn,
*Repeat row 2 until the piece measures = 9.5 inches/24 cm in length (or the length you need for your cup).
To finish the final stitch, Sl St, and then cut a length of yarn to secure.
Seam the two ends of the cozy together.
Sew in any loose ends.

Cup Cozy Pattern 3 – Single Crochet Ribbing

Yarn Color – Khaki

Cup Cozy

With Yarn A ch 38, turn, (measure against your chosen cup to see if you need more or less length).
Row 1: 1 SC into the 2nd CH from hook, SC to end, turn,
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 SC in BLO in each st to end, turn,
*Repeat row 2 until the piece measures = 9.5 inches/24 cm in length (or the length you need for your cup).
To finish the final stitch, Sl St, and then cut a length of yarn to secure.
Seam the two ends of the cozy together.
Sew in any loose ends.

Size Chart

For help with resizing and how many chains to make for your chosen cup size, please check below.