How To Knit Ribbed Cup Cozy In The Round
The Gio cozy pattern is a simple cup sleeve that’s quick and fun to knit. These coffee cozies are the kind of project you’ll want to make again and again.
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Perfect for using up scrap yarn, they’re great for treating yourself or surprising friends and neighbors with a handmade gift. Pair one with a favorite travel mug or a gift card for an extra thoughtful touch.
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Materials
- 25 yds WeCrochet Dishie Yarn*a #4 medium worsted weight yarn (100% Cotton, 190 yd (174 m) per 100 g skein) in shade Creme Brûlée: 1 skein.
- 5 mm (US 8) 32” or longer circular needles* or size needed to meet gauge.
- Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch marker(s).
Gauge
9 sts x 12 rows (after blocking) to 2” (5 cm) measured in 1×1 rib st.
Please swatch carefully, as incorrect gauge will cause the pattern to come out the wrong size.
Sizing
3.5″ x 3.5” when flat (9 cm x 9 cm)
Stretches to fit a 9” (23 cm) travel to-go cup.
FREE PATTERNS
If you want to explore more than a rib stitch pattern then try these!
- The Alba Scarflette is knit bottom up with simple increases in this rib stitch pattern.
- Everyone loves a chunky knit hat like the Alba also knit in this ribbing pattern.
- Brand-new knitters might prefer the garter stitch cozy.
Skill Level
Beginner
Tutorials
Stitches
US Terms
BO – bind off
CO – cast on
K – Knit
P – purl
rep – repeat
rnd – round
st(s) – stitch(es)
Construction
This cup cozy is knit in the round. It’s a small circumference so we’re using the magic loop method on circular needles.
Notes
- Please read through all notes and pattern before you begin.
- Please check gauge first.
- Stitch multiple is 2.
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Adjustments
To adjust the height of your cup cozy continue the one round repeat, or shorten it.
To adjust the width of cozy increase or decrease the number of stitches in twos. You need an even number of stitches.
How to Knit Ribbed Cup Cozy in the round
Knit a quick coffee sleeve in the round.
Materials
- 25 yds WeCrochet Dishie Yarn a #4 medium worsted weight yarn (100% Cotton, 190 yd (174 m) per 100 g skein) in shade Creme Brûlée: 1 skein.
Tools
- 5 mm (US 8) 32” or longer circular needles or size needed to meet gauge.
- Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch marker(s).
Instructions
Using the knitted cast on CO 32, join to work in the round.
Rnd 1. *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnd 2. Rep rnd 1.
Continue to rep rnd 1 for 20 rnds, or until your work is 4” tall, or to your desired height.
BO loosely in pattern, or use the tubular bind off.
Finishing
Cut yarn, weave in ends.
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