Everfrost Cup Cozy: A Touch of Warmth in Every Stitch ❄️☕

Wrap your favorite coffee cup in the cozy charm of the Everfrost Cup Cozy!

The pattern was inspired by the crisp beauty of frost-kissed mornings. This cup cozy features elegant textures and timeless Fair Isle colorwork, which brings warmth to even the coldest days.

Whether you’re sipping coffee by the fire or taking your tea to go, Everfrost adds a handmade touch of comfort to every cup.

Designed for knitters who love quick, satisfying projects, this pattern is perfect for using up scraps of your favorite yarn while practicing beautiful stitch techniques.

Make one for yourself, then knit a few more … because nothing says “thoughtful gift” like something handmade with love.

Ready to cast on? Grab your needles, and let’s create something cozy! ❄️

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YARN
Worsted weight yarn scraps in 2 contrasting colors, approximately 25 g total.

FINISHED SIZE
One size, to fit a standard 20 oz. coffee cup.

Approximately 10”/25 cm wide x 4”/10 cm tall measured when laid flat, after blocking.

GAUGE
21 sts and 26 rounds = 4”/10 cm, worked in colorwork pattern in the round, after blocking.

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect the finished size and how much yarn is needed.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
• US 6/4 mm Knitting Needles for working a small circumference in the round;
⁃One 32-40”/80-100 cm circular needle
for Magic Loop, or
⁃Two 24”/60 cm circular needles, or
⁃Four or Five Double-Pointed Needles.
• US G/4 mm Crochet Hook
• Stitch Markers, 9
• Darning Needle
• Row Counter (or scrap paper)
• Sharp scissors
• Buttons, 0.5”/1.25 cm diameter, 3
• Sewing needle & thread to attach buttons

SKILLS USED
This is the perfect small project to learn some essential skills for knitting and steeking a full-size sweater in the round and turning it into a cardigan. The skills used in this pattern are:
• Knitting a Small Circumference in the Round
• Ribbing
• Fair Isle (Stranded) Knitting with 2 colors
• Casting on Additional Stitches with the Backward Loop Cast-On Method
• Reinforcing Stitches for Steeking (crochet method recommended)
• Steeking (Cutting Your Knitting)
• Picking up Stitches for Buttonbands
• Knitting Buttonholes
• Binding Off in Ribbing Pattern

This pattern has been tech-edited and test-knit to ensure the best knitting experience possible for you! If you require pattern support, please email me at hello@doublethestitches.com