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Big Button Mug Cosy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Garter , Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Looking for a quick and easy gift idea? Download Nicola Valiji’s knitted mug cosy.

If there’s one thing us Brits do best, it’s making the perfect cup of tea, so we know better than anyone that there’s nothing worse than when it turns lukewarm. To avoid this drama during the colder months, simply slip this stylish cosy project around your mug so that it can be enjoyed for longer! It's so simple to make, you'll want to make one for all of your friends and family.

What do I need?

Yarn: DK, shades Blue, Lilac, small amounts of each
Needles: 3.5mm
Button: wooden, large
Tapestry needle

Sizing

11cm x 27cm

Top knit tip

If you’ve got a particular mug in mind, measure the circumference so you can knit the cosy to fit.

Meet the designer

Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make this sunflower tea cosy next? You can view more of Nicola's designs here.

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