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Sunday, October 28, 2012

~ hot or cold drink cozy ~

After I posted yesterday about my crocheting slowing down considerably, I decided to peruse Pinterest to get some inspiration.  I came away with an idea for a drink cozy.  Yeah, I know - there's 50 million of them out there, but I needed something fairly simple to crochet to get my creative juices flowing again.

Here it is flat out:


And here it is on a coffee cup:


And here's the pattern:

Materials:
- approximately 1 oz. worsted weight cotton (I used Peaches & Creme)
- I hook
- one elastic hair band
- one 1 1/4" button
- small amount sz. 10 thread

Size:  2 3/4" x 8 1/4" (not including hair band)

Note:  I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook.

Directions:
Row 1:  Join cotton with a sc around the hair band, sc around the hair band 4 more times.  Ch 1, turn.  (5 sc)

Row 2:  2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc.  Ch 1, turn.  (7 sc)

Row 3:  2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in last sc.  Turn.  (9 sc)

Row 4:  (sc, dc) in 1st sc.  *skip next sc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  Repeat from * across.  Turn.

Rows 5 - 29:  Skip 1st dc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  *skip next dc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  Repeat from * across.  Turn.  At end of Row 29, end off.

Weave in all ends.

Sew on button with sz. 10 thread.

***Debi Y's pattern***

When you're finished using your drink cozy - roll it up and put it in your purse.

26 comments:

  1. Lillie and MossOctober 28, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I love it and very clever....I made one not to long ago but your is by far the best! I think I will give this a go myself. Thanks, Shari

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  2. Angélique October 28, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    It's very "happy coloured"and easy to make. Most of the time the most simple things are the most useful; this is a wonderful example! Well done!

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  3. homemade@myplaceOctober 28, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    thank you for sharing this little beauty!!!
    xxx Alessandra

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  4. Anabel LunaOctober 28, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    happy sunday Mrs Debi,this is a great idea ...i will be making it soon,so I can keep one in my car for those rushing mornings....Love the idea....simple and great.....useful.
    Thanks for the idea.:0)

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  5. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresOctober 28, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    We all need a break ever once in a while. You are always creating the most wonderful things. Sometimes it is nice just to do something small. That's mostly what I do -- one of these days I'm gonna have to actually do something big. Ha! Best wishes to you! Tammy

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    1. hooksandyarnsOctober 30, 2012 at 8:53 AM

      Thank you Tammy. A baby blankie would be a good project - it's not too small, but not too big either. :)

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  6. lovestitchOctober 28, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Oh it's so cute! Love your pattern, as always! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  7. Yarn-MadnessOctober 28, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Really lovely! Haven't seen one with a button before - maybe I need to make one! ^.^

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  8. inkaOctober 28, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Nice one! I've never seen one before with a hairband :D such a great idea!

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  9. RajeswariOctober 28, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    So colorful and summery it looks. Would deff try it soon, thanks for the pattern!

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  10. Fresh Off My HookOctober 28, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Debi, another beautiful item off your hook. What a brilliant idea to use the button and elastic band!!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 28, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Very cool!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 28, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Debi nice colors and I love how you attached a elastic band to it. THank you for the pattern:)

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  13. Gramma RitaOctober 28, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Very nice, Debi! :)

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  14. Kathryn VercilloOctober 28, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Cute! Nice twist away from your usual work and a great way to get your crochet creativity going again!

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  15. Elisabeth AndreeOctober 29, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Hello Debi,
    I completely agree with Kathryn, this is a 'Debi approach' to things. Really very nice!

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  16. MarionOctober 29, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing your pattern...very cute!
    Wish you a "happy" Week and send many Greetings,
    Marion

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  17. HindustankaOctober 30, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    hi, Debi! I stopped by from Aishwaryas blog:) and joined yours!i like this cozy, looks great to brighten up winter. Have a great day! Anna

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    1. hooksandyarnsOctober 30, 2012 at 8:55 AM

      Welcome Hindustanka - I hope you have a great day too. :)

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  18. hooksandyarnsOctober 30, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Thank you all very much ladies - ya'll are always so kind with your comments. :)

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  19. nisilynneOctober 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Super cute! Gonna go make it now! Thanks for the pattern. Have a fantastic day :)

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  20. StephanieOctober 30, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    I like it!! This is so much easier than the one that I made with a series of buttons for different sizes. Thank you for sharing!

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  21. UnknownNovember 6, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Oh I just love the use of a pony tail holder!

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  22. KimNovember 7, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Very pretty and a creative idea for the closing, love it!!
    :)

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  23. Melissa GrahamNovember 12, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Thanks for linking up your cozy on Monday Funday! I love it because you can roll it up and put it in your purse to take with you or even put it in a drawer and it won't take up much room.

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  24. Ashley crampFebruary 24, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    I love how the stitch looks in those colours, thanks for sharing very handy....
    Daisy j

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