Learn how to make this EASY Diy Cup Cozy with vintage buttons for yourself or for a gift! Knitting pattern and supply list included for this beautiful mug cozy.
This is such a fun DIY craft to make!
I really love how this mug cozy turned out and I just adore these beautiful vintage buttons!
I think they really look gorgeous paired with the taupe color of this yarn.
This DIY Cup Cozy uses a knitting stitch called the ‘Seed Stitch’. You can find many videos on the internet and Youtube for help. To learn to knit and to learn knitting stitches I recommend you check out Youtube.
I taught myself how to knit a number of years ago from reading a beginner’s knitting book since I am a picture person.
I’ve listed a number of Learn to knit books below.
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Supplies for DIY CUP Cozy:
This yarn in linen
2 Crystal buttons
Two Knitting needles size 4.5 mm (US Size 7)
Embroidery needle
Thread to match yarn color
2 Crystal buttons
Two Knitting needles size 4.5 mm (US Size 7)
Embroidery needle
Thread to match yarn color
Mug Cozy Tutorial Instructions:
Here are a few pictures to show you how to start this project and how to knit.
1. Two Needle Cast On Method:
Take one end of the yarn about 12 inches from the end and form a pretzel shape like this.
Pull the yarn through the pretzel shape to form a loop like this:
Keep pulling until there is a tight loop.
Take the end that is attached to the ball of yarn and pull to shorten the loop.
Place one Knitting Needle into the loop. Pull the loop so that it is snug onto the needle.
Take your other needle and place it into the loop as well like this:
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Love, love, love it! Those buttons make it awesome!
–Katie
I am so happy to be following you back, but I can tell I’m going be jealous of how clever and crafty you are 😉
Stacy
Oh my goodness. I love it! I am so not a knitter. My mom has been trying to teach me but I am all thumbs. Your taste is flawless even when it comes to cup cozies. I am also excited because this might be my first ever sighting of you on your blog. I wouldn’t have taken you for a finger nail polish kind of a girl 🙂
I am like Amy who commented above, all thumbs when it comes to knitting! My sainted Grandmother tried to teach me and I would drop stitches everywhere until even she gave up on me. I guess I will have to convince you to make these to sell and buy one, although I must compliment the tutorial you put together, the instructions were good and the pictures very clear and helpful! Thank you for sharing with us, I think it is absolutely beautiful and I want one!
This is one thing you will never see at my Abode… you are awesome.
There’s that adorable cozy that I love so much! My sister can knit, maybe I can talk her into making some. 🙂 I’m pinning and sharing on Facebook!
Thanks for sharing with us on Show Off Saturday!
These are so fun, Heather! I’m a leftie and I think that has impaired my ability to pick up knitting despite my Mom and Grandma both being fantastic knitters. This is a cute project that would make a lovely gift. Just think, in a while you’ll be able to wrap your cozy around a REAL Tim Horton’s coffee 🙂
Claire
Love it !!
That is super cute! I love the look of it in knit as I have only seen it crocheted…nice work..This may have to get me back into knitting.. I”ve been on a crochet kick lately!
This is so cute!!
Wow this is BEAUTIFUL!! I wish I knew how to knit, because this is just too cute, and it would make for great Christmas presents, with a cute mug filled with some tea or hot chocolate mix! I pinned it so it reminds me to learn how to knit soon lol! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!!
Wow, this cozy is gorgeous! You did a beautiful job!
Jo-Anna
So cute and and I love the buttons you used. Thanks for sharing this with us at The Sunday Round Up.
Rose
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Just stopped by from the Shabby Creek Cottage’s linky party! Love the Cozy! Too cute!
So cute! I need to work on my knitting/crocheting skills! I’d love for you to link this up to my party at Loving this {crazy} life!
I don’t know how to knit but every time I see something cute like this it makes me want to learn! Thanks for linking up your projects at The Winthrop Chronicles!
That’s very pretty! I love the muted, classy colors. Cute!
Oh this is right up my alley!! I love mugs and anything that is cozy! 🙂 I would love for you to come and link your project up at my party – Well Crafted Wednesdays! You can find it here:
http://thewellcraftedhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/well-crafted-wednesdays-link-party-1.html
What a great tutorial! Love it! Thanks for linking up to Financial Friday last week.. I shared this on my facebook page! Be sure to grab a button tomorrow 🙂
This is lovely! I would love for you to link this up to my “I Made This” party at Grits & Giggles! http://www.gritsandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/04/i-made-this-2.html
I love this idea so much! Thanks for the tute!!
Thank You for sharing the tutorial
visiting from the Winthrop chronicles
Thanks so much for sharing at Craft and Tell! I am featuring you tomorrow!! : )
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We need a girls long weekend! So we can blab blab about blogging and you can show me how to knit. I have the needles, ball of yarn and a book. I did it for a while and had not clue how to finish a project and make it look nice. You know we Floridians need a lot of sweaters here. LOL Just something on my bucket list. Learning to Knit!!
This is just lovely, I’ve gotten back into crocheting (I learned as a little girl), because it’s less stress on arthritic hands. I can’t wait to try this. Thank you for sharing.
So cute! Thanks for sharing at Things I’ve Done Thursday!
Stopping by from Nifty Thrifty. I am a big knitter, and was attracted to how cute you DIY Cup cozy is. So very pretty. Lately I’ve been knitting smaller projects, so this fits right up my alley for now. Thanks for the great tutorial and links. My fingers are crossed that you’ll come on over and post this at Sunday’s Best Party tonight, sure hops so!(www.my1929charmer.com).
Check you out!!I just saw you featured over at Tip Junkie! Congrats girl! This project was darling- so it’s well deserved!!
xo Becca
Thanks for this tutorial! I can sew, but knitting has always been so confusing to me! My daughter has been learning from a friend, so I think we’ll try to tackle a few of these together. Thanks for linking up!
Stopping by to say how excited I was to see you linked up. This is just too cute not to share! So very pretty. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration over at Sunday’s Best!
Very pretty cozy.
So pretty! I wish I could knit! Thanks so much for entering One Crafty Contest; good luck!
Featured your cozy on this weeks Show Off Saturday!! http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/05/show-off-saturday-12.html
XOXO
Heather, I just seen this post on pinterest last week, got right on to target, ordered the latte mugs and ran to michaels to get the yarn and buttons. Mugs came yesterday and just made one today. The linen on white milkglass is just stunning. Thank you, hope to see more of your ideas
How did I not know that you’re a knitter? I love cup cozies but have still never made any … I’m pinning this tutorial!
Thanks Randi!!! I love cup cozies!
Thanks for the tutorial, it looks great!
However, I did run into a problem that I didn’t detect until nearly finished, and that is that the instructions for seed stitch for a beginner are not very clear. It states knit 1 purl 1, continue until the end and repeat. That is precisely what I did and thus have ended up with a 1×1 rib stitch.
May I suggest some clarification around seed stitch? That is, knit 1 purl 1, continue until the end, and then do the opposite on the next row (purl 1 knit 1)?
It’s still turning out lovely, though!
What beautiful projects–especially the cup cozy. It created the perfect contrast to use buttons with a little sparkle. I’d love for you to stop by and share this at my weekly link party. Hope to see you there! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2014/01/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-73.html
Thanks Jennifer!
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Love this cozy. Maybe I’m missing something, but seems the second row of the seed stitch is missing. The way I’m reading it, it would create a rib stitch. After you complete the first row of 14 stitches, you would do the opposite and begin with P1, K1, etc, Then repeat those two rows alternately. However, if you had an odd amount of stitches castes on, then K1, P1, etc every row would create the seed stitch. The vintage buttons are awesome and really give it an elegant look! 😊
Hi, do you have tutorial for making button holes?
Hi Mini – I just updated the instructions to include buttonholes! Hope that helps! Best – Heather
Hi, great post but can you tell me how much yarn it requires (roughly).
Thank you
Less than one ball. I didn’t measure the amount exactly. Hope that helps!