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.

Crochet cozy on red Starbucks cup free pattern.

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.

picture of crochet to go cup cozy in grey on white printable travel mug template

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.

Crochet coffee to go cup sleeve grey on red.

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

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 45 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Estimated Cost: $2

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.