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Happy Hand Cup Cozy
"This crochet cup cozy pattern features a handle to help you hang onto your hot drinks. This simple pattern makes the perfect last-minute gift for someone who loves coffee! This reusable coffee cup cozy, has a wide, built-in handle that adds a little extra insulation for the user’s hand. It also provides a more comfortable and controlled grip, reducing the risk of accidental spills or burns. This small project is a great way to treat the coffee enthusiast on your list. You could include it in a themed basket as a special handmade touch, along with a gift card for a free cup of coffee at their favorite coffee shop. But in colder weather, just about everyone enjoys some type of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, which makes these a versatile gift for all sorts of people and occasions. Your practical friends will love that they’re useful and sustainable. Fashionistas will like how they can match their coffee to their outfit and add an extra pop of color. And those who are environmentally conscious will appreciate a gift that reduces waste without sacrificing style or convenience. They make great teacher or hostess gifts to show appreciation for all their hard work. Whip one up when you need the perfect gift for an office gift exchange, secret Santa, or stocking stuffer for a teen. If you’re a crochet seller, you could even make a whole bunch to fill your craft fair booth. There really are so many uses for this simple project."
Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge4 sts x 5 rounds = 1 square inch
Finished SizeFlat: 4.25 x 4.25 inches; Fits any portable cup cozy
Materials List
- Premier Cotton Sprout Yarn (worsted-weight yarn, 100 g/180 yds): Red
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- tapestry needle