When I was trying to find a way to use all the tiny balls of yarn left over in my stash from larger projects, I knew I wanted to make cup sleeves. They can be used for more than just your morning cup of takeout coffee. The sleeves fit mason jars and pint glasses too. They also use such a small amount of yarn that they are the perfect project for those yarn balls that are just too small for anything else. Making something this small and basic also seemed like a great way to experiment with different knit stitches. When I made a test swatch using the seed stitch, I fell in love with the simple texture. I used two different strands of worsted weight yarn held together to create a nice thick cup sleeve with interesting color. You could also use a single strand of bulky weight yarn as well. The texture of the seed stitch works well with variegated or color-changing yarns. It is a fun way to try different color combinations, so experiment and enjoy the process!

Pattern Information

This is knit in the round from the top down. It is worked over an odd number of stitches to allow you to end a round and start the next round without interrupting the seed stitch pattern. This is a written pattern with knits and purls. It has been tech edited.

Finished Measurements: Small (large): 2.25”/5.7cm (3”/7.6cm) tall and 7.5”/19cm (8.25”/21cm) circumference

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (two strands held tog) or one strand of bulky weight yarn

Gauge: 17 sts x 24 rnds = 4” (10cm) in St st
15 sts x 28 rnds = 4” (10cm) in patt

Needles: US 8 (5.00 mm) dpns or 32” (80cm) circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Stitch marker and tapestry needle

This pattern has been tech edited by Susan Hilsop, http://www.sue-cat.com/index.html