Crochet Bear Mug Cozy
Oh, isn't the Crochet Bear Mug Cozy just the cutest addition to your morning routine? It not only adds a touch of charm to your cup but also keeps your hands safe from the heat. This little buddy is just the perfect blend of practicality and cuteness! So go ahead, treat yourself to a delightful and whimsical piece that will surely bring a smile to your face every time you take a sip.
Materials
- Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Main Fur Color – 90yds
- Accent Fur Color – 15yds
- Scarf Color – 30 yds
- G/6/4.00mm Crochet Hook
- 3 – 12mm Black Gems or 3/8″ Black Buttons
- 2-4 – ½” Buttons
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Optional Materials:
10.5” x 3.5” piece of 100% Cotton Fabric
Gauge
7.5 sc x 8 rows = 2”
Finished Measurements
Approximately 11” x 4”
Stitch Guide
- arnd = around
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
WRITTEN IN U.S. TERMS
Notes
- Beginning ch-1 does not count as a stitch.
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
Instructions
BASE
With Fur Color,
R1. (RS) Ch 37, sc in back bump of 2nd ch and in each ch across, turn (36)
R2-10. Ch 1, sc across, turn (36)
With Scarf Color,
R11-12. Ch 1, sc across, turn
R13. Ch 1, sc across, ch 3, sl st to 1st st of row to join; Fasten.
Crochet Bear Mug Cozy Pattern featuring polar bear wearing a blue scarf and black bear wearing a red scarf
FASTENERS (Mug Handle on Right)
With Main Fur Color,
Choose which side you want to build the face on and attach yarn to top corner @ R2: Ch 10, skip 6 chs, sc in remaining 4 sts, sl st to R1; Fasten.
Working on same side, attach yarn to edge of R10: Ch 10, skip 6 chs, sc in remaining 4 sts, sl st to R9; Fasten.
FASTENERS (Mug Handle on Left)
With Main Fur Color,
Choose which side you want to build the face on and attach yarn to top corner @ R1: Ch 10, skip 6 chs, sc in remaining 4 sts, sl st to R2; Fasten.
Working on same side, attach yarn to edge of R9: Ch 10, skip 6 chs, sc in remaining 4 sts, sl st to R10; Fasten.
How to add fasteners to the Moose Mug Cozy and Bear Mug Cozy
SCARF TAIL (Make 1 or 2)
With Any Color,
R1. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (4)
R2-4. Ch 1, sc across; Fasten.
Cut scrap pieces and weave them through the bottom (beginning chains) to create fringe.
Crochet Bear Coffee Sleeve Pattern featuring polar bear wearing a blue scarf and black bear wearing a red scarf
SNOUT
With Main or Accent Fur Color,
R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
EARS
With Accent Fur Color,
R1. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (4)
R2. Ch 1, sc across, turn
R3. Ch 1, dec x 2, do not turn
With Main Fur Color,
R4. sc in the end of each row, in each ch across the bottom, in the end of each row up the other side, and in each st across, the top, sl st to join in 1st st; Fasten.
Finishing
Attach snout to front center over R6 -10.
Attach one gem (or button) over the top edge of the snout, centered between R1-2.
Attach one gem (or button) to the left of the snout, centered between R5-6, leaving one stitch between edge of gem and edge of snout. Repeat on the right side of the snout. [Eyes added]
Attach ears to top of cozy over R1-3, so top of ears hang over top edge, leaving approximately 10 stitches between them.
Attach scarf tails to desired location on the scarf. (I placed mine offcenter and slightly tipped)
Attach 1/2″ buttons on back side of cozy, one over R1&2 and one over R9&10, so they align with the fastener. Optional: I added two buttons for each fastener to make it adjustable for different sized mugs.
Optional: Add fabric strip to the inside of the cozy to keep it from over-stretching.
Hide all strings.