The Montero free crochet cup cozy pattern utilizes simple stitches, making it perfect for anyone from beginners to advanced crocheters. This stitch pattern is a twist on the crunch stitch (one of my favourite stitches), combining half double crochet and slip stitch.
So, if you’re a crochet beginner familiar with basic crochet stitches, dive into your scrap yarn pile and give this simple pattern, along with its video tutorial, a try.
Crafted from worsted weight yarn, this coffee cozy is ideal for your hot drinks and a great way to utilize medium weight yarn.
The coffee cup sleeves shown here are made from Lion Brand Wool Ease Acrylic yarn. I tailored them to fit large (19 oz) and extra-large (22 oz cup) paper coffee cups.
Depending on how you take your coffee, sometimes your hands may need a little protection from the heat, and this crochet coffee sleeve is perfect for that.
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Say goodbye to double cupping! And, whether they truly keep your coffee warmer longer or not, (check out this experiment I did last year to see if crochet cup cozies really do work!) they feel great and look super cute on your coffee cups.
I even think they’d look adorable on a reusable coffee cup too! Think team colors or favorite colors – using custom colors is a fantastic way to personalize these and make them great gifts for loved ones.
Speaking of gifts, I might just have the perfect free template to pair with a gift card and your coffee cup cozy. Check out some of them below.
Check out the Montero Ice Cap Cozy with Bottom – I LOVE THIS ONE for cold drinks.
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THE YARN
I made these cozies with Lion’s Brand Wool Ease is a 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool blend. If you cannot find the colours you want there, any worsted weight would work great.
Cotton would be a great substitute if you wanted to make for cold drinks on hot days the cotton will absorb that moisture which is a nice feature.
Want to use your own yarn? Check out www.yarnsub.com to see if it is a good substitution.
Happy Crocheting!
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Montero Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern
This cozy sleeve is worked bottom up. If you want to change the size for perhaps a larger cup simply add more stitches to your starting chain. The number of chains should be a multiple of 2 + 1.
Skill Level
Beginner
Abbreviations
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
st – stitch
sts – stitches
slst – slip stitch
rpt – repeat
Gauge
16 sts x 4 rows = 4 inch across (10 cm) in Single Crochet
= 4 inch (10 cm) in Single Crochet
A gauge swatch is vital for correct sizing. It determines stitch tension and measures the number of stitches and rows. Comparing it to the pattern’s gauge ensures the final sizes is as desired. Adjust hook or tension if needed for a perfectly sizing.
To do a crochet gauge swatch using a single crochet stitch, start by using the same type of yarn and crochet hook that you plan to use for your project. Begin crocheting a square approximately 4” x 4” using the single crochet stitch, making sure to maintain an even tension throughout. Once your swatch is complete, measure it using a ruler or measuring tape to determine the number of stitches and rows per inch.
Even though this project is made using a different stitch, this gauge swatch will give you an idea of how your tension will affect the overall size of your finished product.
Finished Measurements
4 ½” x 4”
Materials Needed
Yarn used in pattern:
Yarn Gauge:
Gauge must be matched for the correct size, matching the recommended yarn gauge can assist in successful substitution and result in a more accurate finished product.
Crochet Cozy Instructions
Using 5.5 mm hook
Ch 31, join to first chain with slip stitch (be sure not to twist chain when joining)
Ch 1
Rnds 1- 3: Sc in 1st and each st around. (31) After round 3 join with slst, ch 1, turn.
Rounds 4 thru 7 are worked in continuous rounds wrong side facing.
Rnd 4: 1 hdc in 1st sc, slst in next *1 hdc in next sc, slst in next* rpt from *to* to end of rnd. End with hdc in last sc (31) Do not turn.
Rnd 5: Slst in 1st hdc, hdc in next slst. *Slst in next hdc, hdc in next slst.* Repeat from *to* till end of rnd. End with slst in last hdc. (31) Do not turn
Rnd 6: 1 hdc in 1st st, slst in next *1 hdc in next st, slst in next* rpt from *to* to end of rnd. End with hdc in last slst (31) Do not turn
Rnd 7: Slst in 1st hdc, hdc in next slst. *Slst in next hdc, hdc in next slst.* Repeat from *to* till end of rnd. End with slst in last hdc. (31) After round 7 join with slip stitch, ch 1, turn.
Repeat rounds 1 – 7 once
Rnds 15 – 16: Sc in 1st and each st around. (31) After round 16, join with slst, ch 1, turn.
Rnd 17: 1 hdc in 1st sc, slst in next *1 hdc in next sc, slst in next* rpt from *to* to end of rnd. End with hdc in last sc (31) Join with slst and fasten off.
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I really enjoyed this pattern. It came out very pretty. Thank you for sharing with us. I used a pinkish brown cotton yarn and size 4.5 mm crochet hook. Im not sure how to upload a photo.
Hi Courtney – you just need to slip stitch after each section of the cozy is complete :). This is mostly so that the correct sides of the stitches all show up on the same side. Hope this helps.
Hi,
I am making the Montero Crochet Cup Cozy and have a question about the pattern. In rows 1-3 it only says to slip stitch after round 3. Are the 3 rounds continuous and you just slip stitch and turn after 3 rounds are is each round joined and turned?
Thanks,
Courtney