Cat Drink Cozy Crochet Pattern
After the Crochet Bear Mason Jar Cozy, I couldn't resist making another drink cozy, this time for a canned or bottled drink. I wanted something cute and playful, like the bear.
As I brainstormed a smaller test version of the mason jar cozy to try on a pop can, I immediately pictured a cat. This idea might have been inspired by a recent walk past what seemed to be an abandoned house, fully inhabited by cats. We couldn't get close enough to see where they came from, but we saw them slinking around inside, being both aloof and cute.
Cats are perfect for cute and kitschy crochet projects, so why not make a crochet cat drink cozy?
Cat Drink Cozy Crochet Pattern
This cozy pattern is for a 355ml bottle or can, but you can adjust the size by increasing the base circle stitches to make it larger or starting with fewer base circle stitches to make it smaller.
The pattern is worked in continuous rounds, do not join or turn at the end of the round.
Abbreviations (US terms)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
inc – increase (2sc in same st)
BLO – back loop only
sl st – slip stitch
Materials
Worsted weight (4) yarn in the color of your choice
4.00mm crochet hook
7mm clear safety eyes (I purchased mine from 6060 on Etsy)
Acrylic paint and paintbrush for eyes - I used Light Green
Scrap piece of felt in the color of your choice
Embroidery thread and needle
Cat Drink Cozy
Round 1: start 6 sc in magic ring.
Round 2: inc in each st (12 sts)
Round 3: [inc in next st, sc in next st] repeat 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] repeat 6 times (24 sts)
Round 5: [inc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] repeat 6 times (30 sts)
Round 6: sc in BLO Stitching in the back loop will create the edge/walls of the cozy
Rounds 7-17: working in both loops, sc in each st around
Round 18: sc in next 11 sts, in next st (sc, 2 hdc, 2 ch, 2 hdc, sc), sl st in next 5 sts, in next st (sc, 2 hdc, 2 ch, 2 hdc, sc), leave remaining sts as is.
Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Tail
ch 12, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, 4 sc in the last ch, continue along the bottom of the foundation chain to the end.
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail to sew onto the body.
Add details to the cat cozy!
With a yarn needle sew the tail onto the back of the cat cozy (around the beginning of rounds 8 or 9).
If you are using safety eyes, attach them wherever you prefer, I placed mine between Rounds 14 and 16. Since the eyes I purchased are clear I applied two coats of green paint to the inside of each eye, careful not to get paint on the outside.
Note: When I attached the safety eyes I found it necessary to trim the excess stem with pliers. If you do this be careful not to trim too much or the eye could fall out.
Cut a small square piece of felt for the mouth and nose, then embroider the nose and smile with pink embroidery thread.
Cut the square into a round shape, then sew it onto the cat with thread. Use a safety pin to hold the felt in place as you stitch it onto the cozy.
And your crochet cat drink cozy is done! Feel free to give your cat a name and take them with you to the beach, the cottage, and any social gathering where you’ll be enjoying cold drinks!
If you make this cat drink cozy crochet pattern I'd love to see your creation, just tag me on Instagram @popsdemilk_crochet and use the hashtag #popsdemilk
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This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern and its photos may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted in any way over the internet or offline.
You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com
