Crochet Christmas Tree Mug Cozy

Stitch up this free Christmas tree crochet mug cozy pattern which uses the mini bean stitch to create a super quick gift.

Christmas Tree Crochet Mug Cozy | Free Crochet Pattern

One of my first ever festive crochet patterns was the crochet Christmas Tree Coaster that was made using the mini bean stitch, as I loved how the slanted stitches helped to highlight the shape of the tree.

This year, I have finally created the matching crochet mug cozy using the same technique, but with 2 trees!

This mug cozy has a built in coaster, which is where the pattern begins, working in the round to create a circle, just wider than the bottom of the mug.

Once the base is made, the sides are added in turned rows. This allows the mini bean stitch to be worked in the right place, and create that slanted, textured look which is so unique to this stitch.

The cozy is designed to have 2 tabs that have snap fasteners sewn on to secure the cozy to the mug when in use. 

You can choose to make this design in any 2 colours of your choice - you wont need much yarn to stitch up this pattern - take a peek at the colours used by my pattern testers.

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More Festive Inspriation

If you love making for the holidays, be sure to check out these 9 crochet patterns for Christmas.

I really love making for the holidays and every year you will find new easy crochet Christmas patterns.

Here are just some of my favourite patterns to add a handmade element to the holidays:

• Big Bauble Cushion
• Jolly Holiday Blanket
• Free Christmas Tree Pattern
• Christmas Tree Coaster
• Reindeer Candy Cane Holder
• Vintage Inspired Bauble Cover

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More Colour Inspiration

I love to see what colours people pick to work up my patterns and my testers didn't disappoint with their choices - I tend to stitch to obvious and traditional colours; luckliy, they don't! Which colours will you use?

24 Day's of Quickies

This pattern was featured in the 24 Day's of Quickies hosted by Marly Bird on Monday 11th December 2023, where each day between 1st-24th December there are lots of lovely crochet and knitting patterns available for you access and download at no cost.

PLUS each day, there is an exclusive discount from one of the  designers that is only available for 24 hours. To find out more about the event, click the image below.

Christmas Tree Crochet Mug Cosy | Pattern Details

Materials:

• Any Worsted/Aran acrylic yarn. Designer used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (100g/3.5oz 184m)
• A – 40m Champagne White (202)
• B – 25m Pistachio (224)
• 5mm crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• 2 x 7mm invisible snap fasteners

Abbreviations

US Terms (UK in brackets)

St(s) - stitch(es) 

Ch - chain

Ch sp - chain space

Sc (dc) - Single crochet (double crochet)

Bean - Mini bean stitch

Pattern Notes

• Whatever your skill level with crochet, I would always recommend reading through this pattern before beginning. Get in touch to [email protected] if you need any help completing the pattern.
• The base of the mug cosy is worked in joined rounds and the sides are worked in turned rows.
• It is recommended to carry the unworked yarn on the wrong side (inside of the cosy)
• Colour changes should be made in ch-1 at end of Bean stitch before new colour required

Finished Size:

• To fit standard mug



Gauge

• gauge not essential - Use a larger or smaller crochet hook to obtain the correct finished size.

Special Stitches

Bean - Mini Bean Stitch (Elizabeth Stitch)

Insert hook in indicated stitch/space, YO, bring up loop, YO, re-insert hook in same stitch/space, YO, bring up loop, YO, pull through remaining 4 loops on hook, ch 1.

Note - Mini Bean is worked in space at side of bean from previous round/row as shown in photo below.

Click here for a full tutorial on the mini bean stitch.

Christmas Tree Crochet Mug Cosy Video Tutorial

How to crochet a Christmas Tree Mug Cosy

Round 1: With A, ch 4, sl st to 1st ch to create ring, ch 1, working in centre of ring, 8 hdc, join – 8 hdc

Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count), 2 hdc in each around, join – 16 hdc

Round 3: Ch 1, *hdc, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join – 24 hdc

Round 4: Ch 1, *hdc in next 2, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join – 32 hdc

Round 5: Ch 1, *hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join – 40 hdc

Round 6: Ch 1, *bean in next, skip next; repeat from * around, join, turn – 20 bean, 20 ch-1 sp (from closing bean st)

Round 7: Ch 1, bean in ch-1 sp under join, skip ch-1 sp, *bean in next, skip ch-1 sp; repeat from * around, join, turn - 20 bean, 20 ch-1 sp

Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in same as join, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp, bean in next ch-1 sp (see photo below), *bean in next, skip ch-1 sp; repeat from * 17 times, until last 2 beans, hdc in ch-1 sp (see photo below), leave remaining beans unworked, turn – 18 bean, 2 hdc

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in same, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 7 times, with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 4 times, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 7 times, with A, hdc in last, turn. A - 4 beans, 2 hdc, B - 14 beans

Row 3: Continuing with A, Ch 1, hdc in same, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 6 times, with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 5 times, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 6 times, with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp], hdc in last, ch 6, turn. A - 6 beans, 2 hdc, B - 12 beans, ch 6

Row 4: Continuing with A, working back down ch, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch, hdc in next, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp], with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 5 times, with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 6 times, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 5 times, with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp], hdc in last, turn. A - 8 beans, 2 hdc, B - 10 beans

Row 5: Continuing with A, ch 1, hdc in same, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp], with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 4 times, with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 7 times, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 4 times, with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 2 times, hdc in next, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. A – 10 beans, 2 hdc, B - 8 beans

Row 6: Continuing with A, ch 1, hdc in same, ch 1, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 2 times, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 3 times, with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 8 times, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 3 times, with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 2 times hdc in last, turn. A – 12 beans, 2 hdc, B - 6 beans

Row 7: Continuing with A, ch 1, hdc in same, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 2 times, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 2 times, with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 9 times, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 2 times, with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 3 times hdc in last, turn. A – 14 beans, 2 hdc, B - 4 beans

Row 8: Continuing with A, ch 1, hdc in same, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 3 times, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp], with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 10 times, with B, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp], with A, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] 3 times, hdc in last, turn. A – 16 beans, 2 hdc, B - 2 beans

Row 9: Continuing with A, ch 1, hdc in same, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp, [bean in next, skip ch-1 sp] in each across to last, hdc in last, ch 6, turn. A – 18 beans, 2 hdc, 6 ch

Row 10: working back down ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch, sc in next st and each ch-1 sp and bean across to end, sc in last -44 sc

Fasten off, weave ends.

Attach snap fasteners to tabs to secure mug cosy around handle.

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