Crochet Delightfully Textured Leafy Cup Cozy Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approximately 50 yards)
• H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: Not critical for this project but aim for a loose and stretchy fabric.

Finished Size: Fits standard coffee cups (approximately 10 oz).

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch

Instructions:

1. Foundation Round: Start with a slip knot and ch 40. Join with a sl st to form a ring, ensuring the chain is not twisted.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each ch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (40 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, *dc in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1 stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (20 dc, 20 ch-1 spaces)
4. Round 3: Ch 3, *dc in ch-1 space, ch 2; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (20 dc)
5. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, *in next ch-2 space: (sc, ch 2, sc) - this creates a leaf; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (20 leaves)
6. Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each stitch all around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (40 sc)
7. Final Round: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around for a rounded finish. Join with a sl st and fasten off.

Finishing: Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle. Your leafy cup cozy is now ready for use or gifting!

Enjoy your warm drinks in style!