Mug Cozy and Coaster Set Crochet Pattern
The Mug Cozy and Coaster Set Crochet Pattern is a quick and easy project that’s perfect for gifting! Made with worsted weight cotton yarn, this matching set features the mini bean stitch and half double crochet in the third loop for a beautiful textured look. It’s a great way to use up leftover cotton yarn and makes a thoughtful gift for coffee, tea, or hot cocoa lovers!
Handmade Holiday: A Gift-Making Crochet Along
This pattern is Week 1 of the Handmade Holiday CAL!
For 6 weeks, we’re making easy, practical crochet gifts that are perfect for the holiday season. Several projects are scrap and stash-friendly, helping you save money while making something special for the people on your gift list.
Each week includes:
- A new crochet gift pattern
- A FREE downloadable PDF
- A step-by-step video tutorial
- Ideas for turning your crochet project into a finished gift
Be sure to check out the Handmade Holiday CAL main post for the full schedule and links to all the patterns as they’re released!
Make It a Finished Gift! 🎁
One of my favorite parts of the Handmade Holiday CAL is sharing ways to turn each crochet project into a complete gift!
For this week’s Mug Cozy and Coaster Set, all you need are a few inexpensive extras to create a cute coffee or tea-themed gift.
Here’s what to add:
- A simple ceramic mug (check dollar stores or thrift stores!)
- A few tea bags, instant coffee packets, or hot cocoa packets
- Optional: A candy cane, chocolate, or small treat
- Ribbon, twine, or a gift tag
How to Put It Together:
- Slip the crocheted mug cozy around the mug.
- Place the tea, coffee, or hot cocoa packets inside.
- Tuck the crocheted coaster alongside the mug or underneath it.
- Tie everything together with a pretty ribbon and add a handwritten gift tag!
That’s it! You have a thoughtful, useful handmade gift without spending a lot of money.
And remember, the crochet set makes a wonderful gift all on its own. The extras are completely optional!
Crochet Together!
I’d love to see your Mug Cozy and Coaster Sets!
Join the Hooked on Homemade Happiness Crochet Community on Facebook to share your yarn choices, progress photos, and finished gifts. It’s always so much fun seeing everyone’s different color combinations!
Ready to Crochet?
Grab your cotton yarn and 5.0 mm hook, and let’s get started on our first Handmade Holiday gift!
Whether you’re making one set or several, this Mug Cozy and Coaster Set Crochet Pattern is a great way to kick off the holiday gift-making season.
Making the Mug Cozy & Coaster Set Crochet Pattern
Materials
40g worsted weight cotton yarn (I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton)
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
Level
intermediate
Pattern Notes & Stitches to Know
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
t – turn
* * – work step in between asterisk
Special Stitches:
MB – mini bean (insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on hook)
TL – third loop (insert hook in third loop of hdc and work stitch)
-written in US terms
-ch 1 does not count as sc or MB
-The mug cozy is made in turned rows, then the handle holders and border is made.
-The coaster is made as a square with a border added.
Watch the Tutorial
See how it’s done! This easy-to-follow video tutorial will walk you through each step of the pattern.
Pattern Support
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CROCHET PATTERN WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
MUG COZY
ch 12
Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and across (11 hdc)
Row 2: ch 1, t, sc in first st, sc TL in 9 sts, sc in last (11 sc)
Row 3: ch 1, t, MB in first st, ch 1, *sk 1 st, MB in next, ch 1* rep from * to * across (6 MB)
Row 4 – 6: t, (MB, ch 1) in each MB across (6 MB)
Row 7 – 26: rep rows 1 – 6, ending with a row 2 rep (Row 1 Rep: hdc in each MB & ch across)
Do not fasten off.
BORDER & HANDLES
ch 13, sl st to beginning of row for the handle
ch 1, sc evenly across the long, rough edge of the rectangle, placing 1 sc in the end of each row to the corner.
ch 13, sl st to next corner for second handle
ch 1, sc evenly across the long, rough edge of the rectangle, placing 1 sc in the end of each row to the corner.
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
COASTER
ch 19
Row 1: MB in 3rd ch from the hook, ch 1, *sk 1 ch, MB in next, ch 1* rep from * to * across (9 MB)
Row 2 – 14: t, (MB, ch 1) in each MB across (9 MB)
Do not fasten off.
BORDER
Round 1: ch 1, hdc evenly along the side of the rows, placing 1 hdc in the side of each row to corner, ch 2, hdc across the bottom to corner, ch 2, hdc evenly along the side of the rows, placing 1 hdc in the side of each row to corner, ch 2, hdc across the top, join to first hdc with sl st
Round 2: ch 1, *sc TL in each hdc across to ch-2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 sp* rep from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
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