25 Crochet Mug Cozy Patterns

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Written by: Crochet News

Published on: July 19, 2021

Updated on: September 19, 2023

If you’re looking for last-minute gift ideas to make these 25 crochet mug cozy patterns are the ticket! Handmade covers for your mug of hot chocolate, tumbler of tea, or travel coffee are essential to keep your hands from the heat of the cup while also keeping your favorite brew sheltered a bit from cold winter mornings.

CROCHET MUG COZY PATTERNS

One of the great things about colder weather is the hotter drinks! One of the better things abut colder weather is the excuse/need to crochet so much warm and cozy goodness.

A crochet mug cozy just combines these two wonderful things so effortlessly. There are tons of great mug cozy patterns out there, but here are just a few to get you going!


1. Free Owl Crochet Mug Cozy Pattern

Cute and adorable, the crochet owl tea cosy keeps your mug encased in an embrace of warmth. And don’t limit your imagination.

The crochet owl tea cosy pattern is meant to be fun so you can let your imagination really go wild with this one.

Change up the color scheme, mix them up and see what you can create. No one ever said you couldn’t make a rainbow-colored owl.

Free Owl Tea Cosy Crochet Pattern


2. Tiny Hearts Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern by Simply Hooked By Janet

This is a fairly easy crochet tapestry design that creates what looks like tiny hearts. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year! The color combinations are endless and you’ll love the final result of your cup cozy. 

Tiny Hearts Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern by Simply Hooked By Janet

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3. Rainbow Crochet Mug Cozy Free Pattern by You Should Craft

Even if you’re not experiencing legit spring weather yet, you can definitely experience some spring crafts. First up — a bright little mug cozy to protect your paws from hot coffee mugs with an awesome rainbow pattern.

Featuring a rainbow and a teeny cloud, this crocheted mug cozy will spread spring vibes everywhere you take it.

Rainbow Mug Cozy Free Crochet Pattern by You Should Craft

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4. Reindeer Crochet Mug Cozy Pattern by Haak Maar Raak

This Reindeer Mug Cozy is the perfect Christmas project. This mug cozy include a fluffy butt! Keep drinks warm and hands comfortable with this festive mug cozy. It’s simple to fit for any cup or mug, and you don’t need lots of yarn. 

Best of all, you can make this fairly quickly and use up of the remaining yarn, perfect project for a last-minute gift!

Reindeer Mug Cozy Crochet Pattern by Haak Maar Raak

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5. Kenzie Twisted Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern by Deni Made Designs

Replace those standard paper to-go sleeves with something warm, soft and cozy like these Kenzie Twisted Cup Cozies. Keep one handy in your bag and another in your car, so they’re always within reach!

These cup cozies take only minutes to make and color options are endless.

Kenzie Twisted Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern by Deni Made Designs

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6. Quick And Easy Mug Cozy Free Crochet Pattern by Love Life Yarn

Looking for a super fast gift idea? This Quick and Easy Mug Cozy is the perfect one! Made with simple stitches, this works up in no time. It closes with a button and has a ribbed strap with buttonhole that you can customize as needed to cover the mug of your choice. 

Quick And Easy Mug Cozy Free Crochet Pattern by Love Life Yarn

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7. Country Crochet Coffee Cozy Pattern by Stitching Together

This crochet coffee cozy would look adorable in a variety of colors to match your home or to gift. It take less than an ounce of yarn, so it is also a wonderful stash buster!

Instructions for both the completely striped version and the single striped version of the coffee cup cozies are included!

Country Crochet Coffee Cup Cozy Pattern by Stitching Together

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8. Giraffe Crochet Coffee Cozy Pattern by Katerina Cohee

This crochet coffee cozy is designed to wrap around your coffee mugs and teacups making the mug itself safe for gripping.

This free crochet giraffe pattern will add whimsy, fun, and function to every drink you imbibe. This is also a perfect gift to give!

Giraffe Crochet Coffee Cozy Pattern by Katerina Cohee

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9. Posie Cozie Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern by Crochet Coterie Shop

Take a pass on those cardboard cup holders and create a beautiful, stylish crochet cup holder you can enjoy again and again!

Designed to be functional yet fun, this crochet pattern is detailed but uses basic stitches, and is written to fit a medium coffee cup with detailed instructions for customizing the pattern to fit other sizes, including larger/smaller coffee cups and cold cups! 

Posie Cozie Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern by Crochet Coterie Shop

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10. Coffee Bean Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern by Christa Co Design

This free crochet cozy pattern will wrap your favorite mug in all the texture. This Coffee Bean Cup Cozy is a quick but beautiful crochet project that makes a fabulous gift. Plus you can choose to add a button loop and wrap your crochet cozy around a coffee mug.

Or you can seam your rectangle together to form a sleeve, perfect for gifting to-cups and travel mugs.

Coffee Bean Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern by Christa Co Design

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11. Heart Mug Cozy Crochet Pattern by Woods And Wool Shop

This cozy takes little time and little yarn, making it a great project for yarn you’ve already got in your stash. The pattern is a simple, fast, and yet beautiful project. The finished piece is the perfect gift for all your loved ones.

Heart Mug Cozy Crochet Pattern by Woods And Wool Shop

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12. Crochet Mug Cozy Pattern by Stitching Together

This Crochet Mug Cozy Pattern is a perfect quick gift project. Grab some scrap yarn and a hook and you’ll whip up a few of these in an evening!

Since this is a great scrap yarn project which uses easy stitches, you can use different weights of yarns – whatever you have in your stash. 

Crochet Mug Cozy Pattern by Stitching Together

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13. Buttoned Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern by Winding Road Crochet

Need a quick and easy project? Maybe a last minute gift for a coffee fanatic? This Buttoned Crochet Cup Cozy is a perfect last minute gift, stocking stuffer or just nice to have around the house. Plus it is a great way to use up leftover yarn.

This is a perfect pattern to raid your stash and use up extra bits of yarn. Make yours cozy stripes, use variegated yarns, solid colors and more. It is also a great way to use up random mismatched buttons.

Buttoned Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern by Winding Road Crochet

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14. Cupcake Crochet Cozy Crochet Pattern by Fur Babies CB

This adorable Crochet Cupcake Coffee Cup Cozy will fit any standard plastic, ceramic, glass, or stainless steel tumbler.

This pattern also includes an adjustable coffee mug cozy option that will wrap around your own coffee mug and attaches with a button. 

Cupcake Crochet Cozy Crochet Pattern by Fur Babies CB

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15. Crochet Mug Cozies Pattern by Kirsten Holloway Designs

These cup cozies will keep what ever is in your mug warm this winter. The free crochet pattern comes in 3 different styles with options for a button or a sleeve depending on your preferences and the mug you are using for your drink.

If you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas gift idea this pattern delivers! 

Crochet Mug Cozies Pattern by Kirsten Holloway Designs

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16. Colorful Crochet Mug Cozy Pattern by Kathryn Senior

The colors of fall look great in foliage, but the warm hues are even prettier in crochet projects. This mug cozy combines the best seasonal colors with an awesome ombré technique. You’re gonna want to wrap your morning brew in it every day!

Colorful Crochet Mug Cozy Pattern by Kathryn Senior

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17. Moose Mug Cozy Free Crochet Pattern by Blackstone Designs

This Moose Mug Cozy fits most mugs, even large mouth and novelty shapes! This fast and simple pattern makes great gifts for teachers, co-workers, and even family! Plus, it isn’t just Christmas themed, you can use it all Fall and Winter long!

Moose Mug Cozy Free Crochet Pattern by Blackstone Designs

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18. Sleep Owl Crochet Coffee Cozy Pattern by Aunt Janet’s Designs

This adorable owl coffee cozy looks great in any combination of colors. They make great gifts and stocking stuffers for all of your owl-loving friends and barely use any yarn.

Make one for everybody you know. Keeps your iced coffee cool and your hot coffee hot! Plus, they are Earth-friendly since they are re-useable!

Sleep Owl Crochet Coffee Cozy Pattern by Aunt Janet's Designs

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19. Candy Cane Striped Crochet Mug Cozy Pattern by The Stitchin Mommy

This Candy Cane Striped Mug Cozy takes less than 2 hours to make and can be made with any yarn in your stash!

You can swap the candy cane colors for school colors to make a varsity mug cozy or change it out for the colors of the rainbow for something more bright and cheerful! 

Candy Cane Striped Mug Cozy Crochet Pattern by The Stitchin Mommy

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20. Zigzag Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern by Red Heart

Playful zigzags circle this crochet cozy to keep your beverage warm. Since they’re so easy, go ahead and stitch up a bunch in your favorite color combinations to make each one unique.

Give a fun teacher or co-worker gift, stuff a few stockings or make that birthday a little happier for your favorite coffee or tea drinker.

Zigzag Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern by Red Heart

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21. Fall Coffee Cozies Crochet Pattern by Hooked By Angel

There is nothing like sipping your favorite beverage out of an adorably festive cup on a crisp fall day! Get your hooks out – it’s time to start crocheting for one of the best seasons of the year – Fall!!

Choose from 4 fun fall designs and cozy up this season with a coffee cup that speaks to your fall-loving soul. While you’re making one for yourself, remember that these are a great fall gift for a friend as well!

Fall Coffee Cozies Crochet Pattern by Hooked By Angel

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22. Tunisian Crochet Coffee Sleeve Pattern by Teal And Finch

This unique coffee sleeve is a quick and easy introduction to Tunisian crochet. The sleeve is worked flat from the bottom up with easy increases.

It is finished off with single crochet along the top edge and joined with slip stitches.

Tunisian Crochet Coffee Sleeve Pattern by Teal And Finch

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23. Good Morning Mug Hug Crochet Pattern by Yarnspirations

This nice gift idea will brighten the day with a smiling face and let someone know you care. Crochet one for yourself too. It will keep a morning cup of coffee or tea warm while you enjoy your morning.

Good Morning Mug Hug Crochet Pattern by Yarnspirations

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24. Mermaid Scales Coffee Cozy Crochet Pattern by I Dream Of Yarn Shop

Daydreaming of summer while you sip your hot winter beverage? Bring a little piece of the sea to every cup with a Mermaid Scales Coffee Cozy!

This is a quick project that only takes 30 minutes to complete. Pick your favorite colors to make something truly special.

This pattern includes instructions for both size 4 and size 3 yarn (hot cups only for size 3 yarn).

Mermaid Scales Coffee Cozy Crochet Pattern by I Dream Of Yarn Shop

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25. Owl Crochet Mug Cozy Pattern by Red Heart

What a hoot! Dress up a mug with this crocheted cozy-you’ll feel all the wiser using it to sip your warm beverages. Makes a great gift for friends, teachers, Dads and all ages!

Owl Mug Cozy Crochet Pattern by Red Heart

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These crochet mug cozy patterns are useful at all times – make one today and use it tomorrow!

Who will you make these cozies for? We’d love if you’d share it on our Facebook Page so we can see your finished projects!

We have a variety of crochet projects you can keep your hooks busy. For more patterns, check out our Crochet Wine Bottle Cover, Crochet Mittens, Crochet Hook Case and Crochet Glass Case Patterns,

Even teapots feel the cold in the winter months though, so keep yours warm with these Crochet Tea Cosy Patterns, as well. Tea time is a little more enjoyable when you have a fabulous crochet tea cozy handy to keep the pot warm while you sip!

These crochet mug cozy patterns are a nice anytime, anywhere, useful little crochet projects. Happy crocheting to you!

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