It’s been such a busy time around here. And don’t even get me started on the flash flooding or thunderstorms! Here is a quick wee pattern for a cup cozy. I like them for popping on a mug as part of a gift, and they are really nice for stopping your hands burning when drinking something too hot.

You will need:

• 4mm knitting needles
• Cable needle
• DK yarn
• Darning needle
• Button
• Crochet hook
  

Cast on 21 on straight 4mm needles.

1. Knit 21
2. Knit 6, purl 9, knit 6
3. Knit 21
4. Knit 6, purl 9, knit 6
5. Knit 6, slip 3 onto cable needle in front, knit 3, knit 3 from cable needle, knit to end.
6. Knit 6, purl 9, knit 6
7. Knit 21
8. Knit 6, purl 9, knit 6
9. Knit 21
10. Knit 6, purl 9, knit 6
11. Knit 6, knit 3, slip 3 onto cable needle in back, knit 3, knit 3 from cable needle, knit to end.
12. Knit 6, purl 9, knit 6

Complete these 12 rows 7 times.

Cast off, crochet the tail into a chain, and stitch to the other side of the knitted strip.

Stitch on a button, and darn in the tails.