Learn how to crochet the Coffee Bean Travel Cup Cozy without putting your crochet hook down. This step by step tutorial shows you how to crochet a faux seam so that your cup cozy is joined into a sleeve as you crochet it.
I love how much texture is packed into this small travel cup cozy crochet pattern. The mini bean stitch really shines here. Quick and beautiful are both important when we consider crocheting the perfect gift.
The Coffee Bean Cup Cozy covers both those criteria. Plus this pattern works to use up lots of little bits of yarn you might have left over from larger projects.
Pair these crochet cozies with a special a travel mug and a gift card for great gifts. Or, get a printable to gift them with instead. These To-Go Cup Printables are in my Etsy shop for a small price. Or, join my email list and download it for free.
More Crochet Cozy Patterns
You might also like these crochet patterns for mugs. Here you can find the Coffee Bean Cozy a buttoned crochet cup cozy for mugs. This mug cozy pattern includes step by step tutorial also.
The Berry Christmas Cup Cozy is another great giftable crochet pattern. This mug cozy is full of texture. Photo tutorial included for this crochet mug cozy pattern.
Yarn
I used Crafter’s Secret a cotton yarn. It’s a #4 medium worsted weight yarn for the to go cozy pictured. You can use any medium weight yarn.
If you want an absorbent coffee cup sleeve then use cotton. Acrylic yarns are ok to use, but are not absorbent.
I’ve been wanting to try different colors in this travel cup cozy, but haven’t gotten to it yet! Cup cozies are a great way to use up scrap yarn for a last minute gift.
Stitch
This coffee cup cozy is a simple pattern with a special stitch. It’s a mix of half double crochets and the mini bean stitch. I’ve linked up tutorials for these in the Stitches + Special Stitches sections.
Materials
- 35-45 yds of #4 medium weight yarn*
- 5.5 mm hook*
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Notes
- Stitch multiple is 2 + 1
- This crochet coffee cozy is worked in the round, but turned after each round so you will work on both sides.
Stitches/Abbreviations (US Terms)
sk – skip the indicated stitch
ch(s) – chain(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
rep – repeat
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
Special Stitches
mb-mini bean stitch: insert your hook into the stitch to be worked, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook), yo (3 loops on your hook) insert your hook back into the same st, yo and pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook), yo and pull through all 4 loops on your hook, ch 1.
Level
Intermediate
Gauge
4” / 10 cm x 4” / 10 cm = 12 hdc x 9 rows of hdc
Construction
This Coffee Bean To Go Cup Cozy is joined and turned after each round. This allows us to crochet the cozy into a sleeve without having to sew it together. It will also preserve the texture of the stitches.
Finished Dimensions
4″ / 10 cm wide when flat x 3″ / 7.5 cm tall, and fits a 9” / 23 cm travel to-go cup
Adjustment
To adjust height of cup cozy repeat Rows 4-7, or any combination of rows you like. Alternatively, you can leave off a row of half double crochet stitches if you need a smaller version.
To adjust the width of cozy increase or decrease the number of chains in twos, then add one more. You need an odd number of stitches.
Scroll down for the crochet cup cozy free pattern!
How to Crochet the Coffee Bean Cozy To Go Sleeve
Learn how to crochet the Coffee Bean Cup Cozy free pattern in the round. A cozy sleeve that makes a thoughtful gift.
Materials
- worsted weight yarn
Tools
- 5.5mm hook size
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- measuring tape
Instructions
- Start with a slip knot, chain 25, slip stitch to first ch to join into a circle.
- Ch 2 to start the round.
- Half double crochet in each stitch around.
Join by inserting hook into first hdc made and slip stitch. Ch 2, to start next round. - In same st mb, *(sk next st, mb in next st) rep from * around, sl st to first mb made to join, turn. (12 mb)
- Ch 2,
In same st mb, *(sk next st, mb in next st) rep from * around, sl st to first mb made to join, turn. - Ch 2,
hdc in same st, continue to hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc to join, turn. - Ch 2, hdc in same st,
continue to hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc to join, turn. - Ch 2, in same st mb,
*(sk next st, mb in next st) rep from * around, sl st to first mb made to join, turn. - Ch 2, In same st mb, *(sk next st, mb in next st)
rep from * around, sl st to first mb made to join, turn. - Ch 2, hdc in same st, continue to hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc to join, turn.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
rep from * around, sl st to first mb made to join, turn. 
continue to hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc to join, turn. 
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