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Crochet Mug Ornament – 12 Ornaments of Christmas

December 3, 2015 3 Comments

Crochet a teeny mug ornament for your Christmas tree! - Click through for the super-fast pattern that is great for the coffee or beer lover in your life!

Yes! The sixth ornament of Christmas is another crochet ornament, and it’s extra adorable. :) Crochet up a tiny mug ornament in no time that works for the coffee addict, tea lover, or beer aficionado (picture a glass with white foam on top) on your list. This makes a great keychain, gift topper, or of course, ornament for your Christmas tree!

Get an inexpensive, printable, ad-free PDF of this pattern here, or read on for the blog version of the pattern.

Crochet a teeny mug ornament for your Christmas tree! - Click through for the super-fast pattern that is great for the coffee or beer lover in your life!

Crochet Mug Ornament Pattern

Updated 11/24/18.

Skill level: beginner

Supplies
1 pack Lion Brand Yarn Bonbons in Beach (100% Cotton yarn; fingering weight), which comes with 8 mini skeins. – You need less than a skein of black & orange to complete the ornament.
US size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook
scissors
tapestry needle
poly-fil
scrap ribbon
sewing needle & thread

Abbreviations & Terms
magic ring – an adjustable starting round. Here’s a tutorial.
sc – single crochet
ch – chain
sc 2 in next st – sc 2 times in same st
rnd – round
(X sts) – X is the number of sts that are now in the rnd
rep from * – repeat the instructions following the asterisk as directed
(Y rnds) – Y is the number of times a rnd is worked
sl – slip

Gauge & Dimensions: Approx. 19 sc & 23 rows over 4 inches. Finished ornament measures approx. 1.5” tall and 1” in diameter.

Get an inexpensive, printable, ad-free PDF of this pattern here, or read on for the blog version of the pattern.

The pattern:

Make Mug Body (worked in the rnd)

rnd 1. Form a magic ring & sc 5 into ring. Pull tail to tighten loop.
rnd 2. ch1, sc twice in each st, sl to join. (10 sts) rnd 3. ch1, *sc 1, sc 2 in next st; rep from * 5 times, sl to join. (15 sts)
rnd 4. ch1, *sc 2, sc 2 in next st; rep from *
5 times, sl to join. (20 sts)
rnds 5-13. ch1, sc 20, sl to join. (8 rnds)
Break yarn & draw tail through last loop to secure.

Make Mug Handle (worked flat)

row 1. ch 3, sc 2 starting in 2nd ch from hook. rows 2-9. ch 1, turn. sc 2. (8 rows)
Sew handle to side of mug.
Break yarn & draw tail through last loop to secure.

Make Hot Chocolate (worked in the rnd)

rnd 1. Using black yarn, form a magic ring & sc 6 into ring. Pull tail to tighten loop.
rnd 2. ch1, sc twice in each st, sl to join. (12 sts)
rnd 3. ch1, *sc 1, sc 2 in next st; rep from * 6 times, sl to join. (18 sts)

Finishing

Stuff mug with poly-fil and sew “hot chocolate” into top of mug. Weave in all ends. Using a needle & thread, sew a scrap of ribbon to the back of your finished ornament to hang.

Crochet a teeny mug ornament for your Christmas tree! - Click through for the super-fast pattern that is great for the coffee or beer lover in your life!

If you make this or the other ornaments of Christmas, please share them on social media using #handsoccupiedhohoho! 

Crochet a teeny mug ornament for your Christmas tree! - Click through for the super-fast pattern that is great for the coffee or beer lover in your life!

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad (she/her) is a craft book author & designer specializing in yarn crafts. Her work combines vintage and modern design elements, prioritizing color and graphic motifs. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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  1. Jerilyn

    December 6, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Really adorable mug! Could you please tell me what the finished size is for the mug? And, did you sew or glue on the ribbon loop hanger, thanks! You do really beautiful work! I am a crocheter, but the knit ornaments are beautiful as well! :)

    Reply
    • Heidi

      December 6, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      Hi Jerilyn! The mug is 1.5 inches tall, minus the ribbon I added for hanging. I sewed the ribbon on with quilting thread, but hot glue would totally work too – these ornaments are very light since they’re just yarn and stuffing! Happy holidays :)

      Reply
  2. Jerilyn

    December 12, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Thank you so much for your reply, much appreciated! :)

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