Crochet cup cozies are one of the most practical and satisfying projects you can make. They keep your hands warm while holding a hot beverage, add a cozy touch to your kitchen or office, and make wonderful handmade gifts. Best of all, they're small enough to finish in an afternoon, making them the perfect beginner-friendly project that delivers real results.
This Marvelous Pumpkin Cup Cozy is a delightful seasonal twist on the classic cozy. What makes this pattern special is that the adorable pumpkins are stitched directly into the design using popcorn stitches—no sewing required. The beige base, vibrant orange pumpkins, and green stems create a charming autumn aesthetic that's sure to brighten your day with every sip.
Whether you're new to crochet or looking for a quick project to add to your collection, this cozy combines beginner-friendly techniques with a polished, professional finish. Follow the step-by-step instructions below, and you'll have a beautiful handmade cozy ready to use or gift.
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What You'll Need
Yarn: Medium worsted weight size 4 acrylic yarn (Red Heart Super Saver Solids or similar)
- Color A (Beige): 1 oz.
- Color B (Tigerlily Orange): 1 oz.
- Color C (Tea Leaf Green): 1 oz.
Hook: Size G/4.25mm
Finished Size: Approximately 3.75" tall and 3" diameter (fits a 3-inch diameter cup or 10-inch circumference)
Gauge: 1" × 1" = 3 rounds × 3 stitches
Abbreviations You'll Use
- St = stitch
- Sp = space
- Slst = slip stitch
- Ch = chain
- Sc = single crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- Tr = treble crochet
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- YO = yarn over
- Pc = popcorn stitch
Special Stitch: Popcorn Stitch (Pc)
Work 7 treble crochet stitches in the same stitch. Drop the loop from your hook. Insert your hook from front to back into the top of the first treble you made. Grab the dropped loop and pull it through the stitch to close the popcorn cluster.
Pattern Notes
This cozy is worked in the round. You'll continue working around in the same direction without turning your work.
Round 1: Using Color A, chain 28. Be careful not to twist the chain. Slip stitch to the first chain to join.
Round 2: Chain 2 (this counts as a single crochet throughout the pattern). Single crochet in the next stitch and in each stitch around. Join to the top of the chain 2 with a slip stitch. You'll have 28 single crochets total.
Round 3: Make sure your work is facing right side out. Chain 3 (this counts as a double crochet throughout the pattern). Double crochet in the next stitch and in every stitch around. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to join. You'll have 28 double crochets total.
Round 4: Repeat Round 2. Fasten off Color A.
Round 5: Join Color B in the next stitch. Chain 4 (this counts as a treble crochet). Work 6 more treble stitches and make a popcorn stitch (include the chain 4 in the popcorn). Chain 4 and skip the next 3 stitches. Repeat this pattern 5 more times around: work 7 treble stitches with a popcorn, chain 4, skip 3 stitches. Slip stitch to the first popcorn to join. Fasten off Color B.
Round 6: Join Color A to the first skipped single crochet stitch from the previous round. Chain 3. Keep the popcorn stitches in front of your work and the chain 4 stitches behind your work. Double crochet in the next 2 skipped single crochet stitches. Chain 1 and skip over the popcorn stitch. Double crochet in the next 3 skipped single crochet stitches. Repeat this pattern 5 more times around. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to join.
Round 7: Chain 2. Single crochet in the next stitch and in every double crochet stitch and chain 1 space around. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 2 to join. You'll have 28 single crochets total.
Round 8: Chain 3. Double crochet in the next 2 stitches. Change to Color C. Yarn over, insert your hook into the 4th treble of the popcorn made in Round 5, and also insert your hook into the next single crochet stitch from Round 7. Complete a double crochet stitch going through both stitches. Change back to Color A. Double crochet in the next 3 stitches. Repeat this pattern (changing to Color C, working through the popcorn and next stitch, changing back to Color A, then double crocheting 3 stitches) until you reach the end of the round. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to join.
Round 9: Repeat Round 2.
Round 10: Repeat Round 3.
Round 11: Repeat Round 2. Fasten off Color A.
Finishing: Secure all loose ends on the wrong side of your work. Weave in any remaining yarn tails.
