This advent calendar will bring you something new every day until Christmas: 24-simple advent patterns to offer an alternative to last-minute gifts.
I hope this is something that makes this time of year even more special to you.
Wishing you all a very merry advent time!
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, and on ariannafrasca.com.
Day 18 in the 24-simple advent patterns: Star Cup Cozy
Knit these beautiful and romantic Star Cup Cozies! They work up so quickly and make wonderful gifts for coffee and tea lovers!
Personally, I like the look of the two colors combination pattern rather than just one color.
What do you think? You can experiment with one or two colors and see what your preference is.
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, and on ariannafrasca.com.
About
The bottom portion is knitted in the round using rib 1×1 stitch while the main body is knitted back and forth with star stitch.
This pattern is basically seamless, apart from the little bit of stitching that is required to connect the strap and the button.
Instructions include directions to make a cup cozy in one color or two colors.
You need to know how to knit, purl, basic increase, and decrease.
The instructions are written in standard American terms. The pdf features photo support.
Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters
Needles: US 6 / 4 mm circular or DPN
Yarn: Aran / Medium
Yardage: 38 yards / 34 meters
Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows = 4″ / 10 cm
Other notions: tapestry needle, button
Sizing: 3.25″/8.3 cm in height, 11.5″/29 cm around
Abbreviations
K – Knit
P – Purl
MS – Make star: p3tog leaving sts on needle, wrap yarn around the needle once, then purl the same 3 sts together again.
P3tog – Purl 3 stitches together
Sts – stitches
Pattern
Cast on 49 sts and join in the round.
Round 1: *K1, P1; repeat * to last st, K1.
Round 2: *K1, P1; repeat * to last st, K1.
Begin knitting back and forth in the star stitch pattern.
Row 1 (right side): Knit.
Row 2: P1, *Make Star, p1; repeat from * to end.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4; P3, Make Star, *p1, Make Star; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3.
Repeat rows 1-4 four times (a total of 20 rows). Depending on how tall your cup is, please modify the number of rows accordingly and be sure to end on the wrong side or even-numbered row.
Knit the next row (RS) and cast on 20 sts at the end.
Bind off purl-wise.
Star Stich Pattern In 2 Colors
To make a two-color star stitch pattern you work 2 rows of the star stitch pattern with a main color and change to a contrasting color on the next 2 rows. Repeat these 4 rows to form a two-color star stitch pattern.
Finishing
Using a yarn needle, sew the end of the cast-on piece to the start of the cast-on, this creates the button loop.
Sew on the button in its appropriate place.
You can purchase the inexpensive PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, and on ariannafrasca.com.