Inside – Slide a new crochet can cozy over your favorite chilled (or hot) beverage that accompanies you on your Fall Adventures. The Bejeweled Cozy Crochet Pattern comes in 3 sizes, and is easy enough for a beginner to follow. Keep reading to learn about this crochet pattern’s name, and for the free crochet can cozy pattern.
When you read the word “bejeweled”, what comes to mind?
Seriously, give it a few seconds thought.
Do you have that image in your mind?
Good. Now, keep it steady.
Prior to October 2022, my mind would have gone to Smaug’s hoard, Disney princesses, and jewelry I couldn’t afford. Maybe you thought of those things, or demin decorated with an obscene amount of rhinestones.
Post October 2022, my mind only thinks of Taylor Swift, and her instant hit “Bejeweled”. I have zero shame in being a Swiftie (TM). In fact, this past summer I took a roadtrip with two girlfriends to dance our bodies sore, and sing our lungs hoarse with Taylor in concert. That night was nothing short of magical.
Since we made this once-in-a-lifetime experience a girl’s getaway, I wanted to make a little something for each of us to remember our weekend away. So, I designed the Bejeweled Cozy, and whipped up a few for us to use that weekend.
The Bejeweled Cozy wasn’t intended to become more than a fun creative exercise, and an offering of my art to my dear friends. However, the Crochet Capsule needed a bonus crochet pattern for the Festive Nights Collection. The Bejeweled Cozy Crochet Pattern fit the theme perfectly as a way to keep your hands cozy while enjoying an evening beverage. Personally, I cannot wait to use my Bejeweled Bottle Cozy for holding my favorite pumpkin ale while trick or treating on Halloween this year.
How the Bejeweled Crochet Can Cozy is Designed
What are the most important aspects of any design at HDY?
FUN + FUNCTIONAL. These cozies needed to be easy to make, fun to make, and fit those drink cans! Basic crochet stitches are used in this crochet pattern – single crochet, half double crochet, and slip stitch. The hardest part about crocheting this cozy is the Spike Stitch. But, once you nail the placement of the single crochets, the Spike Stitch becomes an excellent stitch to hold in your crochet arsenal.
The Bejeweled Cozy Crochet Pattern is a beginner friendly pattern. It’s worked in turning rounds, and alternating colors to give the cozy a bit of contrast. You’ll definitely want this pattern on hand for a quick gift for teachers, partners, and friends.
Materials + Sizing Info
- Worsted weight (category 4) yarn, 100% cotton
- I used Crafter’s Secret (120yds/71g), 100% Cotton
- You will need 2 colors per cozy
- Approximately 40yds (MC) and 20yds (CC) needed
- I used Crafter’s Secret (120yds/71g), 100% Cotton
- Crochet Hook – size H/8 (5.00mm)
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional, but handy to mark the 1st stitch of a round)
This pattern is written for 3 sizes:
- Skinny Can / Bottle : 3.75” wide x 5.25” high (measured from Rnd 5 to top)
- Regular Can Cozy : 4.5” wide x 3.75” high (measured from Rnd 6 to top) *free version in this blog post!
- Coffee Cozy : 4.75” wide x 3” high
Yarn + Substitutes
Cotton v. Acrylic Yarn for the Cozy
For this crochet pattern I used a worsted weight (category 4) 100% cotton yarn for it’s absorbent qualities. As the can or bottle sweats, I wanted the yarn fiber to quickly soak up that condensation. If that’s something that’s important to you, then I’d stick with the cotton yarn. Here are a few great suggestions..
- Crafter’s Secret from Hobby Lobby
- Lily’s Sugar n Cream
- Paintbox Yarns Simply Cotton Aran (one of my favorites!)
However, it’s worth trying these cozies, especially the coffee cozy, in an acrylic. Many moons ago, before I was professionally designing patterns, I crocheted my first bottle/tall can cozy. It’s still one of my go-to cozies, because it’s soft and squishy. Plus, the acrylic has a little more stretch to it, so you can get a snug fit around your beverage.
NOTE ABOUT THIS FREE CROCHET PATTERN :
Thank you for choosing this free pattern as part of your crochet journey! It’s an honor for you to be here, browsing the High Desert Yarn Blog. This pattern is 100% free for you to crochet from, but please, do not screenshot, or copy+paste this pattern. However, work directly from this webpage. The ad revenue from this website allows me to offer free crochet patterns. If you do not like the scrolling, or ads, then you may purchase the ad-free PDF in the Etsy Shop or Ravelry Store. Thank you for your cooperation. Happy creating! -Joanna (Owner + Creative)
Stitch Abbreviations
US crochet terms used throughout.
- MR – magic ring
- MC – main color
- CC – contrasting color
- CH(s) – chain(s)
- SC – single crochet
- ST(s) – stitch(es)
- SL ST – slip stitch
- REP – repeat
- RND – round
Special Stitches
Spike Stitch
- This is the featured stitch of the Bejeweled Cozies. It is made up of the single crochet, but placing them in either 1 or 2 rounds below the round you’re working in.
Written Instructions for the Crochet Can Cozy
Regular Crochet Can Cozy
Make the Base:
In MC, create a MR.
RND 1: CH 1, 6 SC in the MR, join to 1st ST. (6 STS)
RND 2: CH 1, turn, 2 SC in each ST around, join to 1st ST. (12 STS)
RND 3: CH 1, turn, *2 SC, SC, rep from * around, join to 1st ST. (18 STS)
RND 4: CH 1, turn, *2 SC, SC in next 2 STS, rep from * around, join to 1st ST. (24 STS)
RND 5: CH 1, turn, *2 SC, SC in the next 3 STS, rep from * around, join to 1st ST. (30 STS)
Make the Sides of the Cozy:
RND 6: CH 1, turn, SC in the 3rd loop of each ST around, join to 1st ST. (30 STS)
RNDS 7 – 10: CH 1, turn, SC in each ST around, join to 1st ST with the CC yarn. (30 STS)
RND 11: (Spike Stitch in CC yarn) CH 1, turn, *SC, Spike in 1 RND below, Spike in 2 RNDS below, Spike in 3 RNDS below, Spike in 2 RNDS below, Spike in 1 RND below, rep from * around, join to 1st ST with the MC yarn. (30 STS)
RND 12: CH 1, turn, SC in each ST around, join to 1st ST. (30 STS)
RNDS 13 – 23: Rep RNDS 7 – 12. You will end on a Spike Stitch round before the last SC Round in the repeat. Do not turn after RND 28, and continue in the CC for RND 24.
RND 24: CH 1, SL ST in each ST around, join to 1st ST. (30 STS)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
What is the Crochet Capsule?
The Crochet Capsule is a group of four designers using their unique strengths to create something marvelous in the crochet world! Together, we have designed a handful of crochet patterns that compliment the season. Our inspiration for this edition are all the evenings spent with loved ones during the Autumn months. We picked jewel tones, and made our patterns sized for the whole family.
Missed the first edition of the Crochet Capsule? You can find the Garden Collection here.
Designers Include
- Michelle Ferguson of Two Brothers Blankets
- Helen Wilkinson of Sunflower Cottage Crochet
- Kristine Mullen of Ambassador Crochet
- Joanna Robinson of High Desert Yarn
Crochet Patterns Included in the Festive Nights Collection
- Camellia Mittens designed by Two Brothers Blankets
- The Family Set designed by Sunflower Cottage Crochet
- Emerald Isle Blanket designed by Ambassador Crochet
- Thistle Snood designed by High Desert Yarn
- BONUS – Bejeweled Cozies designed by High Desert Yarn
High Desert Yarn is made possible by YOUR support. Thank you for reading this blog post, and helping build High Desert Yarn. Happy Creating, Joanna.
