Crochet Mug Ornament – 12 Ornaments of Christmas

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!

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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.

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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.

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