Pride Cup Cozy

Pride Cup Cozy by Hooked by Angel

What Is Being Made

The Pride Cup Cozy, also known as a Pride Mug Hug, is a beginner-friendly crocheted accessory designed to fit a standard 16 oz travel mug. This colorful cozy stretches to accommodate various cup sizes while providing insulation and a vibrant, pride-themed aesthetic. The finished dimensions are approximately 4.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall, though the elastic nature of the crochet fabric allows it to adapt to different mug sizes.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The construction begins with a foundation chain that is joined into a ring using a slip stitch, establishing the circular base for the cozy. The pattern then builds upward using continuous rounds of single crochet stitches, with color changes introduced at strategic intervals to create the pride flag stripe effect. The slip stitch join technique is used to complete each round and maintain structural integrity.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch) – Used to create the initial foundation of 35 stitches
• Single Crochet (sc) – The primary stitch used throughout all rounds, creating a dense, durable fabric
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Used to join the foundation chain into a ring and to complete each round

Materials and Tools

This project uses medium 4 weight yarn in multiple colors to represent the pride flag. The pattern specifically recommends Crafter's Secret 100% Cotton medium 4 yarn, though any medium 4 weight yarn in appropriate colors will work. Additional materials include a 5.0mm crochet hook, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and scissors. A 16 oz travel mug is required as the sizing reference for the finished cozy.

Color Progression

The Pride Cup Cozy features a striped color design that cycles through the pride flag palette. The pattern begins with purple yarn for the foundation chain and the first two rounds. Subsequent color changes occur every two rounds, progressing through blue, green, and yellow to create horizontal stripes that celebrate pride symbolism.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Easy and is ideal for beginners learning fundamental crochet techniques. The repetitive nature of working single crochet stitches in the round, combined with simple color changes, makes this an excellent introductory project for developing consistent tension and understanding basic construction methods.