Star Stich Mug Cozy

 

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Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in your preferred color

Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm)

Yarn needle

Scissors

Button for closure

Video

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

Sc: single crochet

Hdc: half double crochet

YO: yarn over

 

Star Stitch:

Insert your hook into the specified stitch.

YO and pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook).

Insert your hook into the next stitch.

YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook).

Insert your hook into the next stitch.

YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on the hook).

Insert your hook into the next stitch.

YO and pull up a loop (5 loops on the hook).

Insert your hook into the next stitch.

YO and pull up a loop (6 loops on the hook).

YO and pull through all 6 loops on the hook.

Ch 1 to close the star.

 

Pattern:

Foundation Chain 31. Start with white

Row 1: Ch 1, turn. Ch 4, Star stitch to last st. Use Red

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc in the "eye" of the star from the previous row, repeat to end. Use Red

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. Use White

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, Sl st in the back loops. Use White

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Ch 4, Star stitch to last st. Only in the back loops. Use Green

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc in the "eye" of the star from the previous row, repeat to end. Use Green

Row 7-13: Repeat Rows 3-6.

Round 14: 1 sc around

Finishing: Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

 

Button Loop:

Attach yarn in the middle of the side of mug cozy ch 8 and sc in next st. Finish off, sew button on to the middle of other side.