Monday, August 2, 2010

Coffee Cozy Patterns

This is my second pattern, and I am really excited about this one. It is pretty easy, but looks really cute! You need to know how to single crochet and double crochet. Both are relatively easy stitches. The challenge is going to be where you stitch. But enough with the intro, here is the pattern...



Pattern #1:
Supplies:
Less than 1 Ball of Yarn. I used something I had lying around the house, it's maybe a 4. Not super thick. (although after making the second one with red heart, I totally recommend that)
Size I Crochet Hook
4 Buttons
Needle

This pattern is for my "classic" Bodum French press. It is a tall and skinny 8 cup. I think 8.5" tall with a 13.5" circumference. If your French Press measures 7.25" with a 15" circumference, this pattern is not for you. That pattern is below :)



Abbreviations:

Ch - Chain
DC - Double Crochet
SC - Single Crochet

Instructions:

Row 1: Work 24 Foundation Double Crochet (or however many it takes to get a width of 6.5").

Rows 2 - 28: DC in loop below the top of the stitch. I skipped the first stitch and used the chain (from the row before) as the last stitch, to create an even line. If you just DC in each stitch across, it will have a minor ridge on the sides, I think. I did 28 rows, but just continue until you reach approximately 12". *

Rows 29 - 34: SC in each stitch across, like normal. This gives you a flat surface for sewing your buttons onto.

Sew your buttons onto the edge. I placed mine so that I would have one button above and below the handle, and 2 in the middle. This meant 1 button almost at the top, one at the bottom, and the others at 2.5" and 4.5", measured from the top. This was the hardest part of the pattern, as the yarn needle does not fit into the button holes, but I know you will find a way to make it work.

*[This video was my inspiration for the stitch (just the brim of the hat) and it should explain how to do it, she also demonstrates the foundation chain.]

Pattern #2:

This second pattern is for a shorter and fatter French Press, measuring 7.25" with a 15" circumference.  This is this size press that my parents have.  You are pretty much doing the same thing as the first pattern, just a little different dimensions.  The final size of your cozy will be 7" by 16".


Supplies:
Less than 1 Ball of Yarn.I used Red Heart Super Saver.
Size K Crochet Hook
4 Buttons
Needle & Embroidery Floss (to fit in buttons)

Abbreviations:
Ch - Chain
DC - Double Crochet
SC - Single Crochet
SCdec - Decrease SC (you will be crocheting 2 stitches into 1.  Insert hook into stitch, yo, pull through, insert into second stitch, yo, pull through, yo, pull through all 3 loops)

Instructions:

Row 1: Work 20 Foundation Double Crochet (or however many it takes to get a width of 7").

Rows 2 - 31: DC in loop below the top of the stitch. I skipped the first stitch and used the chain (from the row before) as the last stitch, to create an even line. If you just DC in each stitch across, it will have a minor ridge on the sides, I think. I did 30 rows, but just continue until you reach approximately 16". *

Row 32: You will now be working in the stitch (like normal), not the loop below. SCdec, 16 SC, SCdec. You now have 18 SC.

Rows 33 - 36: SC in each stitch across, like normal. This gives you a flat surface for sewing your buttons onto.

Sew your buttons onto the edge. I placed mine so that I would have one button above and below the handle, and 2 in the middle.  This time (the second time I did this), I used embroidery floss and a regular needle, so it would fit through the button.  It was much easier this time around!

*[This video was my inspiration for the stitch (just the brim of the hat) and it should explain how to do it, she also demonstrates the foundation chain.]


Please let me know if you make this pattern, and if you encouter any errors. And please send me pictures of your final products, so I can post them on the blog!

8 comments:

  1. You need a button that says, "already on my to do list but will never get done because there's already too much there." ;o)

    We so have the same taste in crochet.

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  2. Totally Brill! French presses definitely need their own cozies. I don't know why no one thought of it before now! Now I know what to make for my SIL for Christmas this year :).

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  3. Hello there!

    I tried your pattern for the "short/fat" French press and it turned out really cute! Two things. First, I didn't believe the cozy would be tall enough with the measurements you gave (silly me) so it ended up too tall. ;) I decided to just go with it and fold the top over. Second, the single crochet stitch at the end of the pattern was wonderful for sewing on buttons, but made the cozy a little narrower on that side, so when I make another one I'll have to figure out something so it doesn't look funny when I cuff the top. Any suggestions?

    I'm going to feature this on my blog today, and of course, I'll link back to you!

    Have a fantastic day,
    ~Melissa Placzek
    www.ChinDeep.com

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  4. Thank you, Liza!

    Melissa, I commented on your blog as well. but for everyone else. I think the best way to solve that problem would be to go up a hook size (to an L) for the sc rows. That should keep them even with the rest of the cozy. Hope this works for you!

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  5. How do you make the holes for the buttons to go through? Or do you just push the buttons through the crochet fabric in a hole that suits the spacing? With thanks, Susan

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    1. I just push them through the fabric. Did that work for you?

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  6. I think a flexible beading needle would be a nice tool to try for getting the yarn through the buttons. Can't wait to try this pattern! I am always burning my hand on the side of my press.

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    1. Oooh I've never heard of this flexible beading needle. I'll have to look into it! Thanks!

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