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Create four festive designs with this crochet coffee sleeve pattern in mosaic crochet. Easy, stylish and perfect for Christmas gifts. Using just one colour per round, this Christmas crochet coffee cozy is super quick and easy to make and an absolute joy to use!
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to crochet this crochet coffee sleeve step by step, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
Christmas Crochet Coffee Sleeve Pattern Overview
Made with DK weight yarn, this crochet cup sleeve pattern includes four striking mosaic crochet designs to wow your friends and family. They’re also perfect for selling on craft stalls!
⭐⭐⭐ Difficulty level: Intermediate – using basic stitches and the overlay mosaic crochet technique
💬 Hook Size: 4mm & 4.5mm
📏 Sizes: 8” circumference x 4″ high
✨ Crochet Technique: single crochet and mosaic double crochet stitches
⚖️ Yarn Weight: DK Weight (category 3)
🧶 Yarn Used: Mellowspun DK & Prism DK
🕐 Approx Crochet Time: 1-2 hours depending on your pace
👍 Perfect For: those quick crochet Christmas gifts
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Things you’ll love about this Christmas crochet coffee cozy
Video Tutorial for the Crochet Coffee Sleeve Pattern
Come along as I make this free crochet coffee cup holder pattern and see just how easy it is in our step-by-step video tutorial.
Christmas Tree Crochet Coffee Sleeve Pattern Materials
- A 4mm(G) & 4.5mm(G+) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Along with the above you will need the following yarn for your coffee sleeves:
Yarn A: Mellowspun DK, 100% Acrylic, 260m/284yds/100g
Yarn B: Prism DK, 100% Acrylic, 265m/290yds/100g
You will require approximately 55 metres, 60 yards of yarn A to crochet the holder. 1 ball of the recommended yarn A.
You will also require approximately 36 metres, 40 yards of yarn B to crochet the holder. 1 ball of the recommended yarn B.
This design uses 2 yarn colours, A and B. You only need a small amount of each so it’s perfect to raid your stash!
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It’s a category 3, DK weight yarn which is what gives this crochet coffee sleeve its fun design. Check out our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.
See my other light DK yarn crochet patterns – you might find your next project there too!
Sizing
The crochet coffee sleeve measures 8” circumference x 4″ high (adaptable to other sizes).
Ready to make a matching set?! There is a child size Christmas sweater and also an adult size sweater too that co-ordinate perfectly with these fun festive crochet coffee sleeves!
Are you looking for more Christmas tree crochet patterns with the same elegant twinkling trees motif? Here are a some more from the collection:
- Christmas crochet afghan – understated and elegant
- Christmas tree stacking crochet baskets – 3 sizes 🙂
- Tree crochet stocking pattern – amazing gift ideas!
- Festive crochet wine tote bag – super quick and easy.
- Christmas tree skirt pattern – or wear it as a poncho!
twinkling trees collection!
Glossary and Abbreviations
- beg – beginning
- blo – back loop only
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- sp – space
- ss/sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- tog – together
- WS – wrong side
- Yoh – yarn over hook
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Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)
Mdc – Mosaic double crochet (UK Mtr – mosaic treble crochet)
Special Stitches
SINGLE CROCHET (sc) always worked in back loop only (blo).
Insert hook from front to back through back loop of stitch to be worked. Yarn over and pull through stitch. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
MOSAIC DOUBLE CROCHET (Mdc)
Yarn over and insert hook into front loop of stitch two rounds below. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through remaining two loops on the hook.
The stitch behind the Mdc on the current round is left unworked.
Are you new to overlay mosaic crochet?
Learn all about the overlay mosaic crochet technique and find out that it’s really not as tricky as it looks in the mosaic crochet tutorial.
Oftentimes mosaic crochet is read from a chart rather than written instructions and this can be super intimidating at first! If it’s the mosaic crochet charts that have you running for the hills, then check out this blogpost all about how to read a mosaic crochet chart.
Once you’ve got the technique mastered, head on over to this collection of overlay mosaic crochet patterns and choose your next project!
If you like this pattern, you might also like this mini crochet Christmas stocking pattern using the same crochet technique. They use the same yarn and are super fun to make for the tree as decorations or as gift card holders!
How do you Make this Christmas crochet coffee cozy?
- The Coffee Cup Sleeve is made from the bottom up starting with the bottom band that is joined to form a ring.
- The body is then worked into the sides of the rows in rounds.
- We then add a Join As You Go band to the top to complete.
If you love this then how about a coffee cup cozy with a cute heart on it?!
Pattern Gauge
20 sts and 18 rounds of overlay mosaic = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) using 4mm hook
Making a crochet gauge swatch is important when crocheting any project to ensure that it ends up the desired size.
Making your Crochet Coffee Sleeve Perfect for you
To change the circumference of the holder, work more or less rows of the cuff in multiples of 8.
To change the height of the holder, work more or less stitches for the top and bottom cuffs.
Before you jump into crocheting your crochet Christmas crochet coffee cozy, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- The pattern is worked in rows and rounds using the overlay mosaic crochet technique for the main body.
- All stitches in the Mosaic Sections are worked as sc in blo or Mdc.
- Each Round uses just one colour.
- A ch1 at the beginning or end of a Round does not count as a stitch.
- Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
- Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
- Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each round. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous round.
- If following charts for the mosaic sections then you will need to follow the written pattern for the bottom and top cuffs.
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Option 1
TWINKLING TREES CUP SLEEVE
Yarn colours used: A: Mellowspun Buff, B: Prism Succulent
Using the smaller hook (0.5mm smaller than the hook you met gauge with) and colour A, make the Bottom Band.
Foundation chain: ch4, turn.
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each across, turn. [3]
Rows 2-40: ch1, sc in blo of each st, turn.
At the end of the final row, join the final row to the first row with a slip stitch seam to form the Bottom Band shape.
Continue with yarn A but switch to the larger hook for the Main Body.
MAIN BODY
Working all sc in blo throughout this section now. Refer to Mosaic Chart (you will need to return to the written pattern once the Main Body is complete for the Top Band instructions) or use the written instructions as follows.
Change colour at the end of each round as indicated when you slip stitch into the blo of the first st to join. Do not break your yarn at the end of each round, just pick it up again when you need it.
Round 1: A: RS: ch1, sc in the side of each row of the Bottom Band, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B. [40]
Round 2: B: ch1, sc in each st around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 3: A: ch1, *Mdc in next 4 sts, sc in next st, Mdc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 4: B: ch1, *sc in next 4 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 5: A: ch1, *Mdc in next st, sc in next 7 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 6: B: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next 7 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 7: A: Rep Round 5.
Round 8: B: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, Mdc in next 5 sts, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 9: A: ch1, *Mdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 10: B: ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 11: A: ch1, *Mdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 12: B: Rep Round 4.
Round 13: A: Rep Round 3.
Continue in Yarn A and change to the smaller hook to make the Join As You Go Top Band.
Row 1: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each along, ss into next st of the Last Round, turn. [3]
Row 2: sc in blo of each st, turn.
Row 3: ch1, sc in blo of each st, ss in next 2 sts of the Last Round, turn.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 along the Last Round. Once complete, join the First Row to the Last Row of the Top Band with a slip stitch seam. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Option 2
MINI TWINKLING TREES CUP SLEEVE
Yarn colours used: A: Mellowspun Buff, B: Prism Tropics
Using the smaller hook (0.5mm smaller than the hook you met gauge with) and colour A, make the Bottom Band.
Foundation chain: ch4, turn.
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each across, turn. [3]
Rows 2-40: ch1, sc in blo of each st, turn.
At the end of the final row, join the final row to the first row with a slip stitch seam to form the Bottom Band shape.
Continue with yarn A but switch to the larger hook for the Main Body.
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MAIN BODY
Working all sc in blo throughout this section now. Refer to Mosaic Chart (you will need to return to the written pattern once the Main Body is complete for the Top Band instructions) or use the written instructions as follows.
Change colour at the end of each round as indicated when you slip stitch into the blo of the first st to join. Do not break your yarn at the end of each round, just pick it up again when you need it.
Round 1: A: RS: ch1, sc in the side of each row of the Bottom Band, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B. [40]
Round 2: B: ch1, sc in each st around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 3: A: ch1, *Mdc in next 4 sts, sc in next st, Mdc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 4: B: ch1, *sc in next 4 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 5: A: ch1, *Mdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 6: B: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, Mdc in next 5 sts, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 7: A: Rep Round 5.
Round 8: B: ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 9: A: ch1, *Mdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 10: B: Rep Round 4.
Round 11: A: Rep Round 3.
Round 12: B: Rep Round 2.
Round 13: A: Rep Round 3.
Continue in Yarn A and change to the smaller hook to make the Join As You Go Top Band.
Row 1: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each along, ss into next st of the Last Round, turn. [3]
Row 2: sc in blo of each st, turn.
Row 3: ch1, sc in blo of each st, ss in next 2 sts of the Last Round, turn.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 along the Last Round. Once complete, join the First Row to the Last Row of the Top Band with a slip stitch seam. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Option 3
STARLIGHT CUP SLEEVE
Yarn colours used: A: Prism Sandstorm, B: Mellowspun Buff
Using the smaller hook (0.5mm smaller than the hook you met gauge with) and colour A, make the Bottom Band.
Foundation chain: ch4, turn.
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each across, turn. [3]
Rows 2-40: ch1, sc in blo of each st, turn.
At the end of the final row, join the final row to the first row with a slip stitch seam to form the Bottom Band shape.
Continue with yarn A but switch to the larger hook for the Main Body.
MAIN BODY
Working all sc in blo throughout this section now. Refer to Mosaic Chart (you will need to return to the written pattern once the Main Body is complete for the Top Band instructions) or use the written instructions as follows.
Change colour at the end of each round as indicated when you slip stitch into the blo of the first st to join. Do not break your yarn at the end of each round, just pick it up again when you need it.
Round 1: A: RS: ch1, sc in the side of each row of the Bottom Band, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B. [40]
Round 2: B: ch1, sc in each st around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 3: A: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 4: B: ch1, *sc in next 4 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 5: A: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 6: B: ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next st, Mdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 7: A: Rep Round 5.
Round 8: B: Rep Round 6.
Round 9: A: Rep Round 5.
Round 10: B: Rep Round 4.
Round 11: A: Rep Round 3.
Round 12: B: Rep Round 2.
Round 13: A: Rep Round 3.
Continue in Yarn A and change to the smaller hook to make the Join As You Go Top Band.
Row 1: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each along, ss into next st of the Last Round, turn. [3]
Row 2: sc in blo of each st, turn.
Row 3: ch1, sc in blo of each st, ss in next 2 sts of the Last Round, turn.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 along the Last Round. Once complete, join the First Row to the Last Row of the Top Band with a slip stitch seam. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Option 4
STARBURST CUP SLEEVE
Yarn colours used: A: Prism Sandstorm, B: Mellowspun Buff
Using the smaller hook (0.5mm smaller than the hook you met gauge with) and colour A, make the Bottom Band.
Foundation chain: ch4, turn.
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each across, turn. [3]
Rows 2-40: ch1, sc in blo of each st, turn.
At the end of the final row, join the final row to the first row with a slip stitch seam to form the Bottom Band shape.
Continue with yarn A but switch to the larger hook for the Main Body.
MAIN BODY
Working all sc in blo throughout this section now. Refer to Mosaic Chart (you will need to return to the written pattern once the Main Body is complete for the Top Band instructions) or use the written instructions as follows.
Change colour at the end of each round as indicated when you slip stitch into the blo of the first st to join. Do not break your yarn at the end of each round, just pick it up again when you need it.
Round 1: A: RS: ch1, sc in the side of each row of the Bottom Band, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B. [40]
Round 2: B: ch1, sc in each st around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 3: A: ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 4: B: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 5: A: ch1, *Mdc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 6: B: Rep Round 3.
Round 7: A: Rep Round 5.
Round 8: B: Rep Round 4.
Round 9: A: Rep Round 5.
Round 10: B: Rep Round 3.
Round 11: A: Rep Round 5.
Round 12: B: Rep Round 4.
Round 13: A: Rep Round 3.
Continue in Yarn A and change to the smaller hook to make the Join As You Go Top Band.
Row 1: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each along, ss into next st of the Last Round, turn. [3]
Row 2: sc in blo of each st, turn.
Row 3: ch1, sc in blo of each st, ss in next 2 sts of the Last Round, turn.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 along the Last Round. Once complete, join the First Row to the Last Row of the Top Band with a slip stitch seam. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Congratulations on crocheting your very own Christmas crochet coffee cozy! 🌟 Now that you’ve crafted this fun project, why stop here? Explore my other Christmas crochet patterns, each waiting to be transformed into your next crochet masterpiece.
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