Here's a simple crochet pattern for a pencil cup cozy. A crocheted cup cozy makes a perfect back-to-school gift for teachers! This pattern will use basic stitches and color changes to create a cozy that resembles a classic yellow pencil with a pink eraser and a metal band.
Materials Needed
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
- Yellow (pencil body)
- Pink (eraser)
- Gray or Silver (metal band)
- Beige or Light Brown (pencil tip)
- Black (optional, for tip detail)
Crochet Hook: Size H (5.0 mm)
Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends
Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- sl st: Slip stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- FO: Fasten off
Pattern
Eraser
1. With Pink yarn, ch 26. Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring. Be careful not to twist the chain.
2. Rounds 1-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (26 sc)
Metal Band
3. Switch to Gray/Silver yarn.
4. Rounds 4-5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (26 sc)
Pencil Body
5. Switch to Yellow yarn.
6. Rounds 6-13: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (26 sc)
Pencil Tip
7. Switch to Beige/Light Brown yarn.
8. Rounds 14-15: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (26 sc)
9. Optional Black Detailing: For a more realistic pencil tip, you can add a round of black yarn at the top edge of the beige section.
- Round 16: Switch to Black yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (26 sc)
Finish
10. Fasten off and weave in all ends using the yarn needle.
Optional Details
- You can embroider a small black line at the base of the pencil tip to simulate the lead.
- Add a small label or initial on the yellow section for personalization.
Your pencil-inspired cup cozy is complete! Slide it onto your favorite cup or mug, and enjoy the fun and functional accessory.