Pattern Description:
This Heart Cup Cozy crochet pattern is a beginner-friendly project that works up quickly and makes a thoughtful handmade gift for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
The cozy is worked in the round using front post half double crochet (fphdc) stitches to create a subtle heart motif. With just two yarn colors, you can easily customize the look to suit any style.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Yarn in 2 colors, designated as Color A (main color) and Color B (heart color).
- Hook: H (5 mm) hook. The pattern mentions a preference for Clover Amour Hooks.
- Notions:
- Scissors
- Embroidery needle
- Measurements:
- The pattern begins with 32 foundation single crochet stitches.
- After Round 3, the stitch count adjusts to 33 stitches.
- The final rounds (Round 9 and 10) maintain 33 stitches.
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain stitch
- fsc – foundation single crochet
- fphdc – front post half-double crochet.
Round by Round Instructions for Making the Heart Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern:
Round 1 – Foundation Round
- Using Color A, make 32 foundation single crochet (fsc).
- Join with a sl st to the first fsc to form a round.
- Stitch count: 32.
Round 2 – Base Texture Round
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 fphdc in each stitch around.
- For a stronger join, work the last fphdc around both the post of the stitch and the first ch 1 before joining.
- Join with sl st.
- Stitch count: 32.
Round 3 – Heart Setup Round
- Ch 1.
- Work 16 fphdc in Color A, then 1 fphdc in Color B.
- Switch back to Color A and work 14 fphdc.
- In the final stitch, work 2 fphdc.
- Join with sl st.
- Stitch count: 33.
Round 4 – Heart Base Row
- Ch 1.
- 15 fphdc in Color A, 3 fphdc in Color B, 15 fphdc in Color A.
- Join with sl st.
- Stitch count: 33.
Round 5 – Growing Heart Round
- Ch 1.
- 14 fphdc in Color A, 5 fphdc in Color B, 14 fphdc in Color A.
- Join with sl st.
- Stitch count: 33.
Round 6 – Heart Expansion Round
- Ch 1.
- 13 fphdc in Color A, 7 fphdc in Color B, 13 fphdc in Color A.
- Join with sl st.
- Stitch count: 33.
Round 7 – Heart Expansion Repeat
- Repeat Round 6 exactly.
- Stitch count: 33.
Round 8 – Heart Shaping Round
- Ch 1.
- 14 fphdc in Color A, 2 fphdc in Color B, 1 fphdc in Color A, 2 fphdc in Color B, 14 fphdc in Color A.
- Join with sl st.
- Stitch count: 33.
Round 9 – Solid Round
- Work 1 fphdc in each stitch around (using Color A).
- Join with sl st.
- Stitch count: 33.
Round 10 – Finishing Border Round
- Work sl st in each stitch around to create a clean finishing edge.
- Join with sl st.
- Stitch count: 33.
Your Heart Cup Cozy is now ready to wrap around your favorite mug or to give as a handmade gift!
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