Adorable Crochet Sling Cupholder Pattern

Cozy up with your crochet hook and yarn for a delightful project: the Crochet Sling Cupholder pattern. This easy-to-follow design is perfect for keeping your drinks secure and your hands free. You’ll move through each step with ease, making a functional and stylish accessory for your favorite beverage.

Crochet Sling Cupholder Pattern

Materials Needed:

5mm crochet hook
Scissors
Darning needle
Markers
Tiny rings (optional, for attaching strap)
Yarn (100% cotton, recommended from Paintbox Yarns, a thicker cotton suitable for a 4.5mm hook)

Pattern Steps:

Starting the Cup Cozy:

Begin with a magic ring and chain two (these chains do not count as a double crochet).
Work 12 double crochets into the magic ring.
The starting chain two gives the height but is not considered a stitch.
Pull the yarn to close the magic ring, then slip stitch into the first double crochet to complete the first round.

Round Two:

Chain two (still not counted as a double crochet).
In the first stitch and each around, work two double crochets in each stitch around, for a total of 24 double crochets.

Round Three (Adjusting for Cup Size):

Start with a chain one.
This round switches to half double crochets to avoid making the cozy too wide.
Work one half double crochet in the first stitch, then two half double crochets in the next, repeating around for a total of 36 stitches to complete the third round.

In Round Four (Creating texture):

Chain one.
This round involves working half double crochets in the back loops only of each stitch around.

Stitch Pattern Rounds:

Chain one, slip stitch in the first stitch, mark this stitch.
Alter between slip stitch and half double crochet all the way around, ensuring you end with a half double crochet in contrast to how you started (with a slip stitch).
For subsequent rounds, turn your work each time to create a ribbed texture by alternating the beginning stitch with either a slip stitch or half double crochet based on the round.

Finishing Rounds:

Once you've reached the desired height with the stitch pattern, work two rounds of single crochets for a neat edge.
To attach the tiny rings (if using), crochet a chain loop directly into the work where marked, ensuring it's size-appropriate for the rings you're using.