We love wrapping our hands around a warm mug of hot cocoa on a winter day—and now you can bring that same comforting feeling to your holiday decor with our Mini Hot Cocoa Mug Ornament. This tiny, adorable mug looks like it came straight from a cozy cabin kitchen, complete with a rich “cocoa” center and topped with little fuzzy yarn marshmallows that makes it irresistibly sweet.
We crafted this little cutie using our wood 3.5mm Acalon crochet hook, which gave the stitches a snug, sturdy texture—perfect for creating that classic mug shape. The natural warmth of the wooden hook makes the making experience feel just as cozy as the ornament itself.
Hang it on your tree, tie it to a gift, or string a few together for the cutest cocoa-themed garland. Whether you’re a cocoa lover, a crochet enthusiast, or someone who simply adores tiny handmade decor, this mini mug is a winter must-make.
So grab your yarn, your favorite mug of real hot chocolate, and let’s stitch a little warmth into the season. ❄️☕🧶
Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
FSC: foundation single crochet
Instructions:
Note before beginning:
—for each new round you work into the same st you sl st in at the end of the previous row.
MUG:
Round 1: Make a slip knot loop or magic circle, ch1, then DC12 in the slip knot loop or magic circle. Sl st in first st. Ch1.
Round 2: *SC2, sc* until the end of the round. Place 2 sc in the last st so the last 2 dc have sc2 in both. Sl st in first st. Ch1. (19 st’s)
Round 3: BLO sc in each st until end of the round. Sl st in first st. Ch1.
Round 4-10: SC1 in each st until end of the round. Sl st in first st. Ch1.
Round 11: CH1, Sl st in each st. Sl st into the first sl st. Ch1. Turn.
Round 12: Pull a ch through the last st of the previous row. Then start FSC upward. Make 8 FSC. FO leaving 8” to sew the handle to the mug. Sew to row 4. Weave in the end.
HOT COCOA:
Round 1: Make a slip knot loop or magic circle, ch1, then DC12 in the slip knot loop or magic circle. Sl st in first st. Ch1.
Round 2: *SC2, sc* until the end of the round. Place 2 sc in the last st so the last 2 dc have sc2 in both. Sl st in first st. Ch1 and leave an 8” tail for sewing. (19 st’s)
Grab a white yarn, pull a ch through the hot cocoa to create marshmallows. We did 3 in 3 different spots on our hot cocoa circle and then weaved in our ends.
Fill the mug with stuffing or scrap yarn.
Sew the hot cocoa edges into row 9 in the mug and weave in your ends.