Reindeer Cup Cozy

One thing that I can never go without at Christmastime is most definitely my hot cocoa. If you're like me, then you will definitely appreciate this Reindeer Cup Cozy. Not only will it keep your coffee, tea, or hot cocoa warm longer, but it will also protect your hands. The best part, though, is the adorable reindeer pattern that makes this crochet coffee cozy so festive and perfect for the holidays. It will make your kids smile and will show off your Christmas cheer all season long.

Easy

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

MATERIALS:

Bernat Handicrafter Cotton:
- MC: 00085 Jute (1 ball)
- A: 13130 Warm Brown (1 ball)
Crochet Hook (G/6 or 4 mm)
Stuffing
1 m/1 yd of Country Red (13530) for nose
Stitch Diagram

GAUGE:
14 sc and 15 rows = 4" (10 cm)

SIZE:
Approx 3 1/2" (9 cm) high and 10" (25.5 cm) around top edge.

NOTES:
When joining colors, work to last 2 loops on hook of first color. Draw new color through last 2 loops and proceed.

COZY
With MC, ch 28. Join in ring with sl st into first ch, taking care not to twist ch.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first sc. 28 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 13 sc. 2 sc in next sc) twice. Join with sl st to first sc. 30 sc.
4th and 5th rnds: As 2nd rnd.
6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 14 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 32 sc.
7th and 8th rnds: As 2nd rnd.
9th rnd: (1 sc in each of next 15 sc. 2 sc in next sc) twice. Join with sl st to first sc. 34 sc.
10th and 11th rnds: As 2nd rnd.
12th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 16 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 36 sc.
13th rnd: As 2nd rnd.
14th rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Reindeer Cup Cozy

HEAD
With MC, ch 2.
1st rnd: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc) twice. Join with sl st to first sc. 6 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 12 sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 18 sc.
6th and 7th rnds: As 4th rnd.
8th rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 12 sc. Fasten off. Stuff Head.

EARS (make 2).
With MC, ch 2.
1st rnd: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc) twice. Join with sl st to first sc. 6 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in each of next 3 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

ANTLERS (make 2).
With A, ch 2.
1st rnd: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

LEGS (make 4).
With A, ch 2.
1st rnd: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join MC with sl st to first sc. Break A.
3rd to 8th rnds: With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Fasten off after last rnd.

TAIL (make 1).
With MC, ch 2.
1st rnd: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd to 4th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off after last rnd.

FINISHING
Sew Antlers and Ears to Head as shown in picture. With A, embroider eyes using French knots. With red yarn, embroider nose using Satin stitch. Sew Head, Legs and Tail to Cozy as shown in picture.

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JaneEK

Dec 22, 2016

Have a hunter in the family? This would make an adorable (if slightly gross) gag gift for anytime, not just Christmas. I would change a few things though. I dont particularly like the cozy itself being the same color as the deer. How about using camo yarn or hunter orange instead? And Id probably make X over the eyes and add more points to the horn rack. Needs to be a trophy after all.

mulberrygalprinces s

Nov 11, 2016

This is one of the cutest cup holders ever. I couldn't stop checking it out. It made me laugh, which means, of course , that I have to make it. It will make a great little gift for a friend that always says not to spend money on her. And with a little imagination, I can make different animals to suit different people. Thank you for sharing this great idea.