Crochet Coffee Cup Granny Square

Create a charming coffee cup granny square using the art of crochet. This project involves using various crochet stitches to form a square that can be used as a cozy for your favorite mug. The intricate design of the granny square adds a touch of vintage flair to your daily coffee routine. You can choose different colors of yarn to personalize your coffee cup granny square and make it truly unique. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is a great way to practice your skills and create something practical at the same time. Once you have completed your coffee cup granny square, you can enjoy using it every day while sipping on your favorite hot beverage.

MATERIALS

• 4.0 mm (G/6 US, 8 UK) Crochet Hook
• 3.5 mm (E/4 US, 9 UK) Crochet Hook
• DK (3, Light) Yarn
• Tapestry Needle

YARN

For the teapot granny square I made, I used Durable Comfy (291 yds / 266 m per 100 g) in the following colors:

• Brown – Caramel (2210)
• Pale Pink – Pale Pink (2192)
• Pink – Light Pink (203)
• Red – Deep Red (317)
• White – Ivory (326)

Feel free to use any yarn with the appropriate hook.

SIZE

5.1″ (13 cm)

GAUGE

With your 4.0 mm crochet hook, make a MC.

Round 1. Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), hdc 11 in MC, sl st in first st to join. (11 sts)

Round 2. Ch 1, hdc inc 11, sl st to join. (22 sts)

Round 3. Ch 1, (hdc inc 1, hdc 1) 11 times, sl st to join. (33 sts)

The three rounds should measure 2″ (5 cm).

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

• BLO – Back Loop Only
• Ch – Chain
• Dc – Double Crochet
• Dc2Tog – Double Crochet Two Together
• Dec – Decrease
• Hdc – Half Double Crochet
• Inc – Increase
• MC – Magic Circle
• RS – Right Side
• Sc – Single Crochet
• St – Stitch

SPECIAL STITCHES

Back Loop Only (BLO)

Decrease (Dec)One decrease consists of two sts worked together.

Double Crochet Two Together (Dc2Tog)Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, and draw up a loop, yo, pull through two (2 loops on your hook), yo, insert hook in next st, yo, and draw up a loop. Yo, pull through two (3 loops on your hook), yo, pull through all loops on your hook.

Increase (Inc)
One increase consists of two sts worked in the same indicated st.

Magic Circle (MC)See how to make a magic circle or adjustable ring

PATTERN NOTES

• If the pattern says “dc 2”, you have to crochet 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts.
• (…) – Repeat instructions within parentheses for the indicated number of times.
• […] – Crochet the instructions within square brackets all in the same indicated st.
• *… – Repeat the instructions from * for the indicated number of times.

COFFEE CUP GRANNY SQUARE – FREE CROCHET PATTERN

GRANNY SQUARE

With your 4.0-mm hook, crochet a simple circle granny square 

Rounds 1-4. Use red yarn.

Round 5-8. Use pink yarn.

MUG DETAIL

With your 3.5-mm hook and red, ch 18.

Row 1 (RS). Sc 1 in the second ch from hook and in each remaining ch. (17 sts)

Bind off leaving a long tail for sewing on the mug.

RS facing, with your 3.5-mm hook, join pale pink with a sl st in BLO of third st from either end.

Row 2 (make all the sts in the BLO). Sc 1 in next st, hdc 1, dc 1, dc2tog, dc1, dc2tog, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st in next st.

Row 3 (worked normally). Ch 1, turn. Sk first st, sl st in next sc, sc 1, hdc 5, sc 1, sl st in next sc.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

HEART APPLIQUE

With your 3.5-mm hook and white, crochet one large heart 

MUG HANDLE APPLIQUE

With your 3.5-mm hook and red, ch 9.

Row 1. Sc inc 1 in the second ch from hook, sc inc 1, sc 4, sc inc 2. (12 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

CHOCOLATE STRAW

(Make 2)

With your 3.5-mm hook and brown, ch 8.

Row 1. Sc 1 in the second ch from your hook, sc 6. (7 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

ASSEMBLY

Sew the mug detail on the top half of the mug (rounds 1-4 of the granny square).

Let the mug detail bend to get a sort of 3D effect.

Also, make sure that you can still see some red from round 4 on top of the applique.

With a length of brown, embroider little chocolate sprinkles on the coffee (rows 2 and 3 of the mug detail applique).

Attach the mug handle on one side of your mug.

Sew the two chocolate straws and embroider decorations along their length using pale pink.

Finally, attach the heart applique in the center of the mug.

Weave in all your ends.