FREE 5th Friday Pattern - Shine Bright Mug Cozy Strap

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The “Shine Bright Mug Cozy Strap” crochet pattern is also available as a premium PDF download on Ravelry.

The “Shine Bright Mug Cozy Strap” is a quick and satisfying project designed for both beauty and function. Featuring two handle loops, this cozy strap stays securely in place while showcasing its gorgeous textured stitch pattern.

This mug cozy strap is perfect for using up yarn from your stash. This project works up fast and makes a thoughtful handmade gift. Its speedy construction makes it an excellent choice for teacher gifts, market prep, stocking stuffers, and last-minute makes.

A small project with big charm, this mug cozy strap is sure to shine bright!

Benefits of Mug Cozy Straps:

Insulates your hand from heat so you don’t burn your fingers on a hot mug
Improves grip, especially on smooth ceramic or glass mugs
Helps keep your drink warmer a bit longer by reducing heat loss
Adds personalization/style—they’re often handmade, decorative, or customizable
Can be reusable and eco-friendly, replacing disposable cardboard sleeves from cafés

Materials

➤ Yarn: 100% Cotton (or other natural absorbent fiber)

➤ Yardage: 25 - 40 yds

➤ Hooks: 4.5 mm (Body) & 4.0 mm (Border)

Stitches & Abbreviations

US Terminology

➤ * * = Repeat stitch pattern between * *

➤ Ch# = Chain number of times specified

➤ St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

➤ SS = Slip Stitch

➤ SK# = Skip number of sts specified

➤ SC = Single Crochet

➤ DC = Double Crochet ➤ TR = Treble Crochet ➤ Beginning TRIAD = YO, insert hook in 2^nd st of row, YO and pull up loop to height of DC (3 loops on hook). YO, insert hook in NEXT stitch, YO and pull up loop to height of DC. Repeat again (7 loops on hook). YO, pull through 6 loops (2 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 loops, Ch1. ➤ TRIAD = Yarn Over (YO). insert hook in SAME st as last TRIAD ended, YO and pull up loop to height of DC (3 loops on hook). YO, insert hook in NEXT stitch, YO and pull up loop to height of DC Repeat again (7 loops on hook). YO, pull through 6 loops (2 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 loops, Ch1. Rich Textures Crochet Video Tutorial ➤ BACK X-TR = Back Crossed Treble – Sk 2 sts, TR in next st (or Ch1 sp), Ch1, crossing over in BACK of TR you just made, TR in 1^st skipped st (or Ch1 sp), leave middle st un-worked. NOTE: You can use Ext-DC in place of TR, if preferred.

Notes & Special Instructions

➤ Chains at beginning of a round/row NEVER count as a stitch.

➤ I suggest using the invisible join for a seamless look when finishing off.

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SHINE BRIGHT MUG COZY STRAP PATTERN

NOTES:	TURN at end of EVERY row. EVEN rows = RIGHT/FRONT side facing you. Ch1 sps count as a st throughout. *TARGET SIZE:* Height ~2.5-3” OR ~ height of mug handle Length (without loops): ~8-9” OR ~2” shorter than circumference of mug *REMINDERS:* TRIAD st ends with Ch1. Pattern is written using a chainless beginning DC. Use your preferred method for 1^st DC.
Row 1:	*NOTE:* Foundation row st counts are *suggestions*. You can change foundation row st count to any *ODD* *multiple of 3 +2 DC sts.* Chainless Foundation SC 35 sts OR Chain 36, 1 SC in 2^nd back bump from hook, 1 SC in each back bump across.
Row 2:	1 DC in 1^st st, Ch1, Beginning TRIAD. TRIAD across. 1 DC in last st. (16 Triads & 2 DC)
Row 3:	*NOTE:* Work into top of each st & Ch1 sp. Ch1, 1 SC in each st across. (35)
Row 4:	1 DC in 1^st st. Back X-TR *(worked over next 3 sts)* across. 1 DC in last st. (11 Back X-TR & 2 DC)
Row 5:	*NOTE:* Work into each st & Ch1 sp. Ch1, 1 SC in each st across. (35)
Rows 6-7:	Repeat Rows 2-3.
BORDER Rnd 8:	*NOTE:* You may want to use smaller hook on this rnd to reduce wavy edge. RIGHT/FRONT side should be facing you on this rnd. Change LOOP size by +/- number of chains as needed. *Work across TOP of strap:* SS in 1^st st. *Ch1, SS in next st.* Repeat to end of strap. *Loop 1:* Ch20. *Rotate piece to work BOTTOM of strap:* SS to 1^st SC on BOTTOM of strap, *Ch1, SS in next st.* Repeat to end of strap. *Loop 2:* Ch20. Use invisible join to 1^st SS on TOP of strap. Fasten off & weave in ends.