Stash Busting Cup Cozy

A great way to use up your end-of-project leftovers, and keep your hot drink of choice cozy while you work on your next project!

Take a look at your skein ends and pick some colours that go well together. Advisable to choose comparable weights for consistent tension.

The great thing about these cozies is you can get as creative as you like! Stockinette, garter, cable, brioche, colourwork, the possibilities are endless!

Choose a needle with a gauge that works for your yarn weight

Cast on in whatever style you prefer enough stitches to cover the diameter of your favourite mug (mine is 12 inches for reference)

Knit desired length of square to fit mug. Mine is 4 inches for reference.
At the 2” mark, on the right side of the work, at the beginning of the row, knit 3, yo, ssk. This will create a small hole that you can thread your loop through at the end.

dive Into your button stash and pick a cute button. Attach to the end opposite the hole that was made earlier.

You could create a buttonhole, but I prefer a loop so that the cozy can fit on multiple widths of mug.

Cut 3 pieces of yarn approximately 4” long. Thread them through the hole that you made so that each length is 2 inches. Braid each half and knot into a loop big enough to wrap around the button.

Enjoy your favourite drink in the coziest mug!