Grey Snowflake Motif Cozy Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This little grey cozy is the perfect quick project for anyone who wants a touch of Nordic winter charm on their desk or kitchen table. It's a simple single crochet rectangle seamed into a sleeve, so even if you've only just learned to crochet, you can make it. The dusty rose snowflake appliqué is worked in the round and adds just enough color to make the grey background feel cozy and special. Slip it over a standard mug or jar and it looks warm, handmade, and wonderfully giftable.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn — approximately 50 yards grey and 10 yards dusty rose.
• Hook: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and sewing on the snowflake, scissors, and a stitch marker (optional, for the magic ring).
• Finished size: 3.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches tall (flat), fitting a standard 3.5-inch diameter mug.

Abbreviations

• ch – chain: yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
• sc – single crochet: insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• hdc – half double crochet: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
• dc – double crochet: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
• sl st – slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• st(s) – stitch(es).
• sp(s) – space(s).
• Rnd – round.

Gauge

14 single crochet stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches. Work a small swatch in single crochet and measure it; if you have more stitches than 14 in 4 inches, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down a size.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your single crochet tension even and relaxed so the cozy stays soft and slips easily over the mug.
• Count your 13 stitches at the end of every row — the rectangle must stay straight for a neat seam.
• Leave a generous long tail (about 12 inches) when fastening off the grey body; you'll use it for seaming.
• Work the snowflake in the same hook size as the body so the motif sits flat and matches the cozy's scale.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cozy Body (Grey)

Row 1: Ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (13 sts).

Rows 2–13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (13 sts).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.

Snowflake (Dusty Rose)

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring, join with sl st to top of ch-3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 1, [sc in next dc, ch 3, sl st in same dc] 6 times, join with sl st to first sc (6 ch-3 sps).

Rnd 3: Sl st into first ch-3 sp, then in each ch-3 sp around work [sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, sl st in top of dc, dc, hdc, sc], join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly and Finishing

Fold the grey body in half with right sides together, matching the short ends. Using the long grey tail, whipstitch or slip stitch a seam along the 3.5-inch side. Turn the cozy right side out. Position the dusty rose snowflake centered on the front of the cozy and sew it in place with matching yarn, catching only the surface of the grey fabric so the stitches don't show through. Weave in all ends. Lightly steam or wet block the cozy flat, then let it dry fully before slipping it onto your mug.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the dusty rose for cream, silver, or a deep berry to match your winter decor.
• Add a second small snowflake to the back for a reversible cozy.
• Work the body in half double crochet for a slightly taller, softer cozy — just check your gauge first.