Product Description
This a great pattern for a novice to learn to knit cables. There is only one "proper" cable with the rest being eyelet-rib mock cables and therefore much easier than it looks. A good intermediate knitter could make this quick gift in an evening. Easy-to-follow instructions are given so that you can make the cozy to fit the mug of your choice, or you can make the average size specified in the pattern. Any 4ply yarn with good stitch definition will work. A solid or semi-solid shade will show your beautifully created textures off best. It will typically take around half a ball (check yardage) so this is a great stash-buster. Make this to give you or a friend some morning cheer.
Sunrise Mug Hug by Louise Zass-Bangham
What is Being Made
The Sunrise Mug Hug is a knitted mug cozy designed to fit medium-sized mugs approximately 23cm (9 inches) around. This practical accessory measures 22cm (8½ inches) unstretched excluding the button tab and is adjustable to fit various mug sizes. The cozy keeps beverages hot while providing an attractive, functional accessory for your kitchen or desk.
Techniques and Construction
This project is ideal for knitters looking to develop their cable-knitting skills. The design features one prominent horseshoe cable as the focal point, making it an excellent introduction to cable work for novice cable knitters. The borders are worked in eyelet-rib, which adds visual interest and texture while keeping the overall project manageable for intermediate-level knitters. The quick knit nature of this project makes it suitable for crafters seeking a satisfying completion in a short timeframe.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch – the primary stitch for the main body and tension gauge
- Horseshoe cable – the decorative cable element running through the center
- Eyelet-rib – used for the borders to frame the cable and add texture
Materials and Yarn
The Sunrise Mug Hug requires MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino yarn in sport weight (125m/137 yards per 50g/2oz ball). Only 1 ball of yarn is needed, with the sample using less than half a ball, making this an economical project. The yarn is available in Fuchsia as pictured, though any color can be substituted to coordinate with your personal style or existing crockery. Additional materials include 3.25mm (US 3) needles, a cable needle for managing cable stitches, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, one button approximately 14mm (½ inch) in diameter, and a sewing needle with matching thread (or split yarn plies) for button attachment.
Tension
The project requires a tension of 25 stitches by 34 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over stockinette stitch using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Designer: | Louise Zass-Bangham |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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