Crochet Earthy Striped Mug Cozy with Bow Tie Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• 8 Ply Cotton Yarn in Rust, Mustard, Cream, and Brown
• 4mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• st: stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• RS: right side

Instructions:

Base:

1. Using Rust yarn, ch 40. Join with sl st to form a ring. Be careful not to twist the chain.

Pattern:

2. Row 1: ch 1 (counts as sc throughout), sc in each ch around, join with sl st to first sc. (40 sc)
3. Rows 2-3: Switch to Cream yarn, ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (40 sc)
4. Rows 4-5: Switch to Mustard yarn, ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (40 sc)
5. Rows 6-7: Switch to Brown yarn, ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (40 sc)
6. Rows 8-9: Switch back to Rust yarn, ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (40 sc)
7. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Bow Tie Closure:

10. With Rust yarn, ch 50. Fasten off.
11. Weave the chain through the top row of the cozy, lace as you would a shoe, and tie into a bow for closure.

Finishing:

• Ensure all ends are securely woven in.
• Place the cozy around your desired mug and adjust the bow tie to secure.