Crochet Butterfly Coffee Cup Cozy

If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your morning routine, consider the adorable Crochet Butterfly Coffee Cup Cozy! This quirky accessory not only keeps your hands from getting too hot while enjoying your favorite brew but also brings a smile with its whimsical butterfly design. Imagine sipping your coffee in style, knowing that a cute little handmade butterfly is fluttering around your cup.

It's the perfect way to add a dash of fun to your day and make your coffee breaks even more delightful! Go ahead, treat yourself to this charming crochet creation and make your mornings extra special.

Materials:

Gauge

7 stitches = 2 inches

5 rows = 2 inches

Finished size 4 by 5 inches

Stitches:

MC = Magic circle

SC = single crochet; insert your hook into the loop, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops.

Hdc = half double crochet; yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, (you have 3 loops on your hook- like a double crochet) yarn over and pull through all 3 at once.

DC = Double Crochet: yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops

TR= Triple Crochet: Yarn over twice and insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the next 2 loops, yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops

Picot: chain three at the top of the previous stitch and then ss into the top of the stitch

ss = slip stitch; insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop all at once.

Main cup sleeve

With 5.00mm hook

Chain 27

Join to the start (make sure it isn’t twisted)

Round 1: Sc around (26) ss into the beginning

Round 2: HDC around (26)

Round 3: HDC around (26)

Round 4: HDC around (26)

Round 5: HDC around (26)

Round 6: HDC around (26)

Round 7: HDC around (26)

Round 8: HDC around (26)

Round 9: HDC around (26)

Round 10: HDC around (26)

Butterfly applique

Round 1: Mc, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc, dc, ch 2, dc x 3, ch 2, dc x 3, ch 2, dc x 3, ch 2, (all in magic circle)SS into the first ch3

Round 2: ss into the next stitch, into the first chain 2 space (Big Wing) – 3 dc 2 tr picot 2 tr 3dc, skip the next stitch, ss into the middle dc, skip the next stitch, into the next ch 2 (small wing) – hdc x 2 dc picot dc hdc x 2, skip next stitch, ss into middle dc, skip the next stitch, into the next ch 2 space (small wing) hdc x 2 dc picot dc hdc x 2, skip next stitch, ss into the middle dc, skip the next stitch, into the next ch 2 space (Big Wing) 3 dc 2 tr picot 2 tr 3 dc, ss into the last stitch from round 1 tie off

Insect Body

Chain 13, sc into the second stitch, sc into the next 8 stitch leave 3 stitches unworked, ch 3 (this is your antenna)