Kris' Corner - A Cup of Cozy

A Cup of Cozy

As I mentioned in my last “corner” article, Christmas is a coming and I continue to search for small quick projects to help with the gift list for friends and family.

A knit or crocheted “Cup Cozy” fits that bill. It is a great little project that you can easily finish in a day and doesn’t need a lot of expertise or yarn for the finished project. You can even pick up an inexpensive mug to complete the gift for that special someone who loves lattes.

What is a “Cup Cozy” you ask? It is a knit or crocheted wrap to put around a mug filled with a warm tasty drink to help keep your drink hot and to feel good on your hands as you hold your beverage.

Simple to complex, there are a variety of patterns and themes for cozies. The one I show here is called, "Cabled Cup Cozy” a pattern by Natalya1905 on Ravelry and rated “Easy+”…you gotta like that! I chose a soft worsted-weight yarn and found this sweet button to finish it off (we have buttons just like it in the shop!).

If you are a crocheter, check out the cute “Buttoned Cup Cozy” by Lindsey Dale and “Gingerbread Cup Cozy” by Kylee Keller (this one is free!). Both of these work up quickly and will bring a smile to anyones face.

As you finish these little gems you can cross off a few people on your list…Done! Done! Done! Doesn’t that feel good?

-Kris

Comments

Karen Chemo Cap 5th Anniversary Makeover

I had someone ask me about the Karen Chemo Cap Fan Stitch and I decided the video and pattern were both in need of a make-over! Especially when I noticed this year is the 5th anniversary of publishing this pattern. When my mom had chemo I made her a few different hats because honestly it felt like the only thing I could do. I designed this one just for her, and was super excited when it was her favorite! After she passed I wasn't sure I wanted to release the design, but with a little time...it felt like the right thing to do! You can download the pattern for free here (please give it a favorite over on Ravelry so that it gets a little Ravelry love!!!): Ravelry: Karen Chemo Cap pattern by A Little Knitty Designs You can purchase the yarn we used here: Cumulus by Juniper Moon Farm (alittleknitty.com) Here is the video if you need help with the fan stitch!

Chemo Caps - Part 2

The Gia Chemo Cap doesn't have the same sort of story behind it as the Karen Cap , but it was developed with Chemo patients in mind! Please share this pattern with anyone who would like to knit a hat for someone in need! You can download your pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gia-chemo-cap

IOU

We know time is running out for those Holiday gifts....hope this will help!! You can download the .pdf HERE . We will have these printed and available for pick up at any of our social stitching times!!

A Little Knitty

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