Welcome to Pacific Knit Co.! If you are looking for a simple cup cozy pattern, this is a great place to start. All the techniques in this pattern include links to our tutorials, but the customization options are endless, so it's perfect for beginners and experts alike!

‪‪Whether you are swatching in the round, playing with leftover yarns, or gift-making, the DOODLE CUP COZY is the perfect little knit! Add a colorwork motif, stripes, or just knit it as-is for quick and fun project.‬‬

This is a Pacific Knit Co. Base Doodle Pattern, which means it is a “blank canvas” pattern created for you to design and knit your own customized project! All of our Doodle Base Patterns can be used to mix-and-match with all of Pacific Knit Co.'s Doodle Colorwork Charts. But the patterns work just as well on their own for knitters who just want a simple, no-frills project.

Want more info? The complete PDF pattern for the Doodle Cup Cozy (including detailed techniques, modification options and blank colorwork charts) is available on our website and on Ravelry (for free!).

THE DOODLE CUP COZY

 

PATTERN INFORMATION

SIZES

Note: BOLD SIZES require Doodle charts with 12-st repeats, while all other sizes may be worked using 24-st repeats. Check out Doodle Repeats: 12 vs. 24 sts for more information.

Approx. circumference based on yarn weight:

• Worsted (16-20 sts in 4 in) = 7.5 in [19 cm]
• DK (21-24 sts in 4 in) = 8 in [20 cm] 
• Sport (23-26 sts in 4 in) = 8.5 in [22 cm] 
• Sock (37-32 sts in 4 in) = 7.5 in [19 cm] 

YARN

Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn that meets gauge. Note: yardage listed is total yards/meters in colorwork and may be slightly less if knit in a single color.

• 30-50 yards
• 27-45 meters

NEEDLES

• Variable size, based on size needed to obtain gauge
• 8 in [20 cm] 'shortie' circular needle, DPNs, or Magic Loop (based on your preference)

GAUGE

• Variable, refer to chart above

NOTIONS

• Stitch markers (one in different color if adding colorwork)
• Scissors & Tapestry needle

TECHNIQUES

• Long tail cast-on
• Knitting in the round
• Twisted ribbing
• Stranded colorwork knitting (optional)

ABBREVIATIONS

See our full list of Common Knitting Terms & Abbreviations.

SHARING

#PKCDoodleCupCozy and @PacificKnitCo on Instagram

OPTIONAL MODIFICATIONS

Want to add colorwork? Take a look at our full library of Doodle Colorwork Charts (dozens of themes to choose from as either digital downloads or physical card decks). Head over to How to Choose and Assemble your Doodles for more information and resources for planning your designs!

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

CAST-ON

Note: BOLD SIZES require Doodle charts with 12-st repeats, while all other sizes may be worked using 24-st repeats. Check out Doodle Repeats: 12 vs. 24 sts for more information.

With lower ribbing color, cast on according to yarn weight using long tail cast-on (or preferred method).

• Worsted: 36 sts
• DK: 48 sts
• Sport: 60 sts
• Fingering: 60 sts

If using magic loop or DPNs, divide stitches evenly across needles.

Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts, and place marker for BOR. 

LOWER RIBBING

Work twisted ribbing (k1tbl, p1) or preferred ribbing style to end of round.

Continue working in the round in twisted ribbing for 4 rounds total, or desired height.

Knit 1 round in ribbing color. If adding Doodle colorwork below, place a stitch marker every 12 or 24 sts.

BODY OF COZY

If you want to work in PLAIN KNITTING:

• Continue working in the round, knitting all stitches on all rounds, for 15-20 rounds, or until cozy is close to desired height (remember you will also be adding ribbing on top).

If you want to ADD COLORWORK:

• Select your first Doodle chart and work it around the circumference. Once complete, work the next chart in the same manner. Join your contrast color(s) as necessary.
• Knit in colorwork in the round, according to the height of your chart(s).
  • NOTE: Aim for 15-20 rounds in colorwork, or until cozy is close to desired height. Remember you will also be adding ribbing on top.

Want to plan out your colorwork? Read about Estimating Row Gauge & Chart Height to understand how many rows to plan for your design and then draw it out using our Blank Doodle Master Chart or our Blank Coloring Pages to get creative!

Break all yarns except color you will use for upper ribbing.

Knit 2 rounds in upper ribbing color.

UPPER RIBBING

Work twisted ribbing (k1tbl, p1) or preferred ribbing style to end of round.

Continue working in twisted ribbing for 4 rounds total, or desired height to match lower ribbing.

FINISHING

Bind off in-pattern, weave in your ends, and block to desired dimensions.

ENJOY YOUR NEW CUP COZY!

 

Want to add colorwork? Take a look at our full library of Doodle Colorwork Charts (dozens of themes to choose from as either digital downloads or physical card decks). Head over to How to Choose and Assemble your Doodles for more information and resources for planning your designs!

If you enjoyed this pattern, check out our other Base Doodle Patterns, as well as our full library of fun and informative blog posts!

Want more info? The complete PDF pattern for the Doodle Cup Cozy (including detailed techniques, modification options and blank colorwork charts) is available on our website and on Ravelry.

 

Happy Doodling!

 

Blog and pattern written by Jamie Lomax.

Yarn is main sample is from Yarnaceous Fibers & Fangirl Fibers