Coffee Mug Cozy
Crystal Kikel

Supplies:
1 Ball of Yarn (Charisma Loops & Threads yarn from Michael’s)
Size 9 Needles
Tapestry Needle
*If doing the holiday themed you will need needle and thread, and what ever holiday 3D felt (found at Hobby Lobby)
Instructions:
Cast on 32 Stiches
Knit 2, Pearl 2 repeat till end of row
Continue patter until piece measures 3 inches, approximately 14 rows
Cast off
Sew the 2 ends together using a Mattress Stich

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