Make this adorable crochet hot cocoa mug ornament with our free pattern! Perfect for beginners, quick holiday gifts, and cozy Christmas decor.

Anything mini is always a hit! Follow this pattern to learn how to crochet a mini hot cocoa mug, the perfect easy crochet pattern for the holidays. These adorable mugs make great ornaments, stocking charms, gift tag accessories or even keychains! You could string a few together and make a festive hot cocoa mug garland. How could would that be hanging over a coffee station?

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Let’s get right to it and go over all the materials you’ll need to create your own mini crochet Hot Cocoa Mug!

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Materials
– Worsted Weight Yarn in white and red
–  G 4.0mm Crochet Hook
–  Tapestry Needle
– Scissors
– Polyfil

Optional
– Hot Glue Gun
– Brown puff paint
– Embellishments

Stitch Key (US Terms)
SC= Single Crochet
HDC= Half Double Crochet
INC= Increase (Put two stitches in the same space)
BLO= Back Loop Only
FSC= Foundation Single Crochet
CH= Chain
*= To Be Repeated

Magic Circle: If you are unfamiliar with the Magic Circle/Ring method you are welcome to chain 3, join, and crochet in the circle you created. Click here to see a video showing how to do the magic circle.

Foundation Single Crochet (FSC): Insert your hook into the side of your last SC. Grab yarn and pull up a loop. YO, pull through one. YO, pull through two. That is your first FSC stitch. Your second stitch will go in the space you made when you pulled through 1. For more help watch the video that goes with this pattern.

Crochet Hot Cocoa Mug

Row 1: SC 8 into a magic circle. Join into the top of the first SC, CH 1. (8)

Row 2: INC in each stitch around. Join into the top of the first SC, CH 1. (16)

Row 3: SC around in the BLO. Join into the top of the first SC, CH 1. (16)

Row 4: SC 7, INC, SC 7, INC. Join into the top of the first SC, CH 1. (18)

Row 5: SC around. Join into the top of the first SC, CH 1. (18)

Row 6: SC 4, INC, SC 13. Join into the top of the first SC, CH 1. (19)

Row 7: SC 19. Join into the top of the first SC, CH 1. (19)

Starting in the stitch where you just joined, FSC 7.  Leave a long tail for attaching. This will create the handle portion for your hot cocoa mug.

Using a tapestry needle, sew the end of your handle to the bottom of the cup.

Pro Tip: If you want to save time, hot glue your handle to your mug instead of sewing.

Sew in your first tail then lightly stuff with polyfil.

Whipped Cream

Chain 17.

Skip the chain closes to your hook and place 3 HDC stitches in each space down the chain. Leave a long tail for assembly.

Assembling the whipped cream is the most tedious part of this entire pattern. The more you do it the easier it will get.

Method 1: I recommend sewing in your tails then carefully hot glueing your whip cream into your desired shape. The main thing is the base should be big enough to cover the top of your mug.

Once you’ve shaped your whipped cream, carefully hot glue it to the top of your mug. You may need to add more polyfill once you start glueing on your cream.

Method 2: Use your tails to sew closed and shape your whipped cream and attach to the mug.

Method 3: I’ve found this method helpful. Using a skewer (or something similar) Glue your whipped cream around in a spiral starting at the center and making your way to the outer layer.

Again, you want to make sure the base of your whipped cream is the correct size for covering the top of your mug.

Snip off the part of the skewer you don’t need and carefully secure to the cup with hot glue.

Embellishments

The sky’s the limit when it comes to decorating your little hot cocoa mugs! You can use beads, charms, trinkets, puff paint, etc. to make it your own.

I like to use a toothpick and striped washi tape to create a little peppermint straw. My favorite thing to add is faux chocolate drizzle made with brown puff paint.

Note: This does take a few hours to dry so give yourself plenty of drying time when creating your mini hot cooca mugs.

I hope you enjoyed this toasty crochet hot cocoa mug as much as I enjoyed creating it! I love how cute and little they are and the puff paint chocolate drizzle is *chef’s kiss*.

Changing up the yarn could also be fun! Use Bernat Blanket yarn for a chunky cocoa mug or go smaller with fingering weight yarn and make little crochet cocoa mug earrings, the perfect accessory for all your holiday parties.

Whatever you decide to do with your crochet Mini Hot Cocoa Mug creations, I’d love to see them! Tag me @acraftyconcept so I can see all of your fabulous ideas.

If you need some other fun Christmas projects check out these cozy creations right here on the blog!

Happy Crocheting