Project introduction
The Pumpkin Patch Cup Cozy is a small autumn crochet project featuring a textured orange band and a pumpkin-inspired leaf and stem. Its maker came up with the design while looking for a use for bright orange yarn in her stash. She reports using about one-sixteenth of a skein, with two full skeins left from the three she had available. That is her project experience, not a required yarn quantity.
A light sage edging and brown stem add contrast to the orange body. The leaf and stem are made separately and sewn onto the cozy. This overview highlights the supplies, fit note, abbreviations, and general construction; consult the designer’s linked instructions for the full directions.
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Pattern Overview
Okie Girl Bling ‘n’ Things is credited as the designer and source. The crochet pattern is available to read online for free on the designer’s pattern page. The creator also offers an ad-free, downloadable, printable PDF for purchase through the Etsy shop. Use the online page or PDF for the complete stitch and assembly directions; this overview is not a replacement for them.
The design makes a round cup band, adds a contrasting edge, and finishes with separate leaf and stem pieces. The source also shows another version made with a different brand of worsted-weight yarn.
Things you will need
The designer lists these supplies:
- I Love This Yarn in Desert Glaze, Light Sage, and Brown
- An I hook, US size 5.50 mm
- A yarn needle
The colors are used for the cozy, edging and decorative pieces. Refer to the designer’s page for any further material details.
Notes
The foundation row can be adjusted to change the fit for a cup. The designer specifies keeping an even number of stitches in that row. Cup shapes and yarn can differ, so use the designer’s instructions when deciding how to adjust the fit. No finished measurement is stated in the source.
Abbreviation
The pattern uses US crochet terminology. This key collects the abbreviations provided by the designer:
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single crochet |
| fdc | Foundation double crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| fpdc | Front post double crochet |
| bpdc | Back post double crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| Sl st | Slip stitch |
Go!
The cozy begins as a foundation-stitch band joined into a round. Its raised texture comes from alternating front post and back post double crochet rounds. The band is finished with a round of single crochet in Light Sage. The designer’s sequence uses Desert Glaze for the body and changes to Light Sage for the edging.
The leaf is worked along both sides of a starting chain, while the brown stem is crocheted separately. Each piece is left with a yarn tail and sewn onto the cozy. For a helpful making checklist, keep these points in mind:
- Choose the listed yarn colors, hook, and yarn needle.
- Adjust the foundation row if needed for the cup, maintaining an even stitch count.
- Make the leaf and stem separately, then attach them to the band as directed.
The source shows a second sample made with another brand of worsted-weight yarn. For exact stitch placement, joining, and finishing, follow the complete directions on the designer’s page.
