Free Pattern: Can Cozy

Plarn Can Cozy

  












After trying a few different patterns, I find this one seems to have the most flat bottom.
  The main pattern fits a standard 12 oz. can. Directions are given to extend pattern to fit a larger 16 oz. can for all you energy drink lovers. Both are made slightly larger than the can, with a decrease at the top for a better fit.

Skill Level:
Easy

Materials:
Plarn from about 10 bags, 2 colors, cut about 2 inches wide
Crochet hook, size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Permanent markers (optional)

Gauge:
11 sts in 4 inches across, 1 row of sc plus one row of dc = 1 inch high.

Note:
Use permanent markers to color bags before cutting to obtain any color combination you wish, or simply use different colored bags. If you color your plarn, expect some of the marker to rub off while working. Use isopropyl or rubbing alcohol to clean this up.

Directions:

Round 1: Color A
Ch 4. In farthest ch from hook, make 11 dc. Join with a sl st in top of ch-4. (12 dc)

Round 2:
Ch 3. Dc twice in next st. 2 dc in each st around, 1 dc in last st. Join with a sl st in top of ch-3. ( 24 dc)

Round 3: 
Ch 1. One sc in each st around. Using color B, join to ch-1 with a sl st. (24 sc)

Round 4: Color B
Ch 1. One sc in each st around. Join to ch-1 with a sl st.(24 sc)

Round 5:
Ch 3. One dc in each st around. Using color A, join to ch-3 with a sl st. (24 dc)

Round 6: Color A
Ch 1. One sc in each st around. Join to ch-1 with a sl st. (24 sc)

Round 7:
Ch 3. One dc in each st around. Using color B, join to ch-3 with a sl st. (24 dc)

Round 8: Color B
Ch 1. One sc in each st around. Join to ch-1 with a sl st. (24 sc)

Round 9:
Ch 3. One dc in each st around. Using color A, join to ch-3 with a sl st. (24 dc)

Round 10 : Color A
Ch 1. One sc in each st around. Join to ch-1 with a sl st. (24 sc)

Round 11 for 12oz can:
Ch 1. Sc 2 tog. One sc in each st around.  Join to ch-1 with a sl st. (23 sc) Bind off, weave in ends.

Round 11 for 16oz can:

Ch 3. One dc in each st around. Using color B, join to ch-3 with a sl st. (24 dc)

Round 12: Color B (16oz)
Ch 1. One sc in each st around. Using color A, join to ch-1with a sl st. (24 sc)

Round 13: Color A (16oz)
Ch 1. Sc 2 tog. One sc in each st around. Join to ch-1 with a sl st. (23 sc) Bind off, weave in ends.

It is recommended that you wash the finished project in warm, soapy water before using.

Abbreviations/stitches used:
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc  2 tog - single crochet 2 together