Welcome back to another Tuesday free pattern! Today, we are diving into our next creation for Christmas in July. Sticking to the non-animal theme, I brainstormed while enjoying my morning hot chocolate. The idea struck me to crochet a hot chocolate mug with mini marshmallows, and it turned out super cute!
I quickly crafted this adorable hot chocolate mug decor using my 4mm hook and the new velvet yarn from Kismet. It’s a freestanding pattern, so there’s no need to weigh it down as it stands sturdily on its own.
If you’re wondering if this mug can double as a Christmas ornament, making it in a 4ply/sportweight cotton would be perfect for hanging on the tree. The same goes for the little tree I created last week.
Designing this charming Christmas mug decor was a delight. I love that it can be made in a variety of colors. My daughter even requested a blue mug with green marshmallows, showcasing the endless color possibilities.
Let’s chat about the yarn. I used the new Kismet velvet yarn from The Wool Shoppe for this pattern. I’m currently collaborating with this shop, and if you use my code YARNOVER at checkout, you can enjoy a nice 5% discount. Note that this shop is based in South Africa and does not offer international shipping.
If you are not in South Africa, suitable alternatives for this yarn include Prafiat Chunky, Premier Basix Chenille, and Himalaya Dolphin Fine Chenille yarn.
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What you will need to crochet this Christmas Mug:
- Scissors
- Stuffing 50g
- 14 mm safety eyes / 18mm for Velvet yarn
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
Hook sizes:
2.5mm- 4ply/ Fingering yarn
3.0mm- Double knit / light worsted weight
3.5mm- Parfait Chunky / Kismet velvet plush
4.0mm – Bernat Blanket / Alize Velluto
Yarn Needed:
Kismet Plush velvet yarn
- Colour R: Red 45g /
- Colour B: Brown 15g /
- Colour W: White 10g
- White/ Pink/ embroidery thread for the eyes and mouth
ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
- SC: Single Crochet
- INC: INCrease
- DEC: DECrease
- SLP: Slip stitch
- MC: Magic Circle
- FO: Finish off
- BLO: Backloop only
- BPsc: Back Post single crochet
- FPsc:Front Post single crochet
BPsc: Insert your hook from the back of the single crochet, move it in front of the post back through the next gap, Yarn over, pull up a loop, Yarn Over pull through two loops.
FPsc: Insert your hook from the front of the single crochet, move it in front of the post back through the next gap, Yarn over, pull up a loop, Yarn Over pull through two loops.
Repeat the stitch sequence between (…..) by the amount stated next to it. The pattern is written in US terms
The amount of each stitch at end of each round is shown in the […] Working in continuous rounds with your stitch marker
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Here is the free crochet Christmas Mug:
Hot Chocolate:
Colour B: (Brown)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4: 1 SC (2 SC, INC) x5, 1 SC, INC [24]
5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
6: 2 SC, (4 SC, INC) x5, 2 SC, INC [36]
7: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
FO, and weave in the
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Marshmallow (Make two)
Colour W: (White)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: BLO: SC in each stitch around [12]
4: SC in each stitch around [121]
FO, Leave a strand for sewing the marshmallows to the top of the hot chocolate section.
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The Mug:
Colour R: (Red)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4: 1 SC (2 SC, INC) x5, 1 SC, INC [24]
5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
6: 2 SC, (4 SC, INC) x5, 2 SC, INC [36]
7: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
8: BPsc only – SC in each stitch around[42]
(If using safety eyes: Place eyes between rounds 12-13, 5 visible stitches apart)
9-24: SC in each stitch [42] *16 Rounds* – Stuff the mug fully
Do not cut the red yarn.
25: Attach the Hot chocolate on top of the mug using the red yarn. SC through the stitch in the mug and both loops of the Hot chocolate [42]
26: FPsc, around the top of the mug [42]
FO, and weave in the end
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The Handle:
Colour R: (Red)
Stuff as you increase the rounds of the handle
1: MC, 7 SC [7]
2-18: SC in each stitch around [7]
FO, and leave a strand for sewing the handle to the side of the mug
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He can also easily be made in a velvet yarn.
Face Details:
Eye highlight, Use a thick double-knit cotton and loop a stitch tight against the outer corner of your safety eye. Tip: Use a little bit of clear craft glue to glue the white stitch against the eye to prevent it from slipping over the eye.
Cheeks: Make a small pink horizontal stitch below each eye on the outer corner.
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And you are done!!
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