Picot Drops Mug Cozy | Free Crochet Pattern

Looking to crochet fabulous quick and easy gifts for the upcoming holidays?
​Then, you’ll enjoy this Picot Drops Mug Cozy pattern!

This home accessory pattern includes written instructions and a photo + video tutorial for crocheting a gorgeous mug cozy using one or more colours.

This project is my contribution to the Holiday Stashdown CAL 2016. Make several cozies in various colours or colour combos for your family, friends and holiday guests!

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This pattern is copyrighted to Rebeckah Ferger of www.rebeckahstreasures.com. It is for personal use only.  No part of this pattern may be copied or distributed in any way. If you sell what you make from this pattern, please credit me as the designer. All rights reserved, 2016.

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Supplies:

• sport (2 : Fine / 5 ply UK) yarn about 80m (87yd) - in one or more colours; for two colours:

          - about 40m (44yd) in MC – dark blue
          - about 40m (44yd) in MC – light blue

• 4.00mm (G/6) hook
• tapestry yarn needle
• scissors
• ruler/measuring tape

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Abbreviations: ~USA Terminology Used~

(...) - work ALL stitches between the parentheses into the space as directed.
AC - alternate colour
avail - available
ch - chain
cont - continue, continuing
dc - double crochet
f/o - fasten off
MC - main colour
lp(s) - loop(s)
picot - (instructions below)
rep - repeat
RS - right side
sc - single crochet
sk - skip
sp(s) - space(s)
st(s) - stitch(es)
yo - yarn over

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Special Abbreviations:

*Picot = ch 3, insert hook into the v-ridge of the last st made, yo and pull though it right on thru the st and the ch-lp on the hook. See the first example in this video tutorial by Moogly.

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Sizing:

Designed to fit the standard 8oz (240ml) mug –10.25” (26cm) circumference by 3.75” (9.5cm) tall.

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Gauge:

3 center blocks or 9 stitches x 7 rows (or a little less than 3 blocks) = 2” (5cm) of mug cozy pattern below.

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Pattern Notes:

You should be familiar with basic crochet stitches, working in rows, dropping stitches and picots.

*Drop simply means you work into another row below the previous one crocheted.
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Additional notes are included as needed…

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Picot Drops Mug Cozy Instructions:

Make 1.

This mug cozy is worked in rows from side to side. *ODD rows = RS (though it is technically reversible).

With MC, ch 17...

   Row 1: work this row in the bottom lp (back hump) of the chs → sc into the 2nd ch from hook & into the next ch, ch 12, sk 12 chs, sc 2 over the last 2 chs, ch 1, turn (16 sts). *This creates an oval handle.

   Row 2: (sc 1, ch 2, sk 2 sts) rep across row – ending with sc 1, ch 1, turn (5 ch-sps).

   Row 3: (sc 1, picot, sc 1, ch 2) into each ch-sp across – switch colours on the last sc of this row and work the last ch 2 in the new colour or cont with the same colour, turn (5 picot groups + 4 ch-sps). *The last ch 2 is a turning ch for height. Carry AC up the chs then drop it at the top. Only change colours in this row.

*Click to enlarge pictures...

   Row 4: work this row into the same ch-2-sps as the picot groups → drop dc 1 into ch-2-sp BEFORE picot group, (ch 1, drop dc 1 into same ch-2-sp AFTER picot group to the FRONT of the connecting-ch-2-sp, drop dc 1 into next ch-2-sp BEFORE picot group to the BACK of the connecting-ch-2-sp) rep across – ending with the drop dc after picot group, ch 1, turn (5 ch-sps or 5 blocks).

   Row 5: rep row 3.

   Row 6: work this row into the same ch-1-sp as the picot groups → drop dc 1 into ch-1-sp BEFORE picot group, (ch 1, drop dc 1 into same ch-1-sp AFTER picot group to the FRONT of the connecting-ch-2-sp, drop dc 1 into next ch-1-sp BEFORE picot group to the BACK ​of the connecting-ch-2-sp) rep across – ending with the drop dc after picot group, ch 1, turn (5 ch-sps or 5 blocks).

   Row 7-30: rep rows 5 & 6 alternately for a total of 14 block rows or sets including the 2 already worked, or until the right length is achieved for the perfect fit. *Tip: Make it slightly shorter than the mug’s circumference.

   Row 31: sc 2, ch 12, sk 11 sts, sc 2, ch 1, f/o (16 sts). *This final row creates the second oval handle.

Weave in all ends

*The following tutorial video includes a Table of Contents on YouTube in the video description box. So, if you would like to jump to a certain row or section of the tutorial, click through to YouTube. 

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How to Place the Picot Drops Cozy onto Mug:

​   Step 1: Place first cozy loop onto the mug handle.
   Step 2: Wrap cozy around the mug.
   Step 3: Place second cozy loop onto the mug handle.
​   Step 4: Smooth out and fill with your favourite brew or gift goodies! 

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Thanks Despina T., Margie E. and Sharon E. for testing the Picot Drops Mug Cozy crochet pattern for me, and thanks to both Margie E. and Theresa P. for your help tech editing this pattern too!

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