This “bow tie” knit mug cozy uses a very simple stitch and economical yarn to create a design that looks much more complex than it actually is! The pattern is best suited for 8 oz mugs. You can, however, add some length to the first long repeat to accommodate larger mugs.

For assistance with the cast on process, have a look at my video demonstrating the long tail cast on:

How to Knit the Long Tail Cast On 

For assistance with the knit stitch, have a look at my video demonstrating how to knit the stockinette stitch:

How to Knit the Stockinette Stitch

For assistance with the cast off, have a look at my video demonstrating the simple bind off:

How to Knit a Simple Bind Off