Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Crocheted Coffee Sleeve

I just think crochet coffee sleeves are adorable, especially when buttons are incorporated, so I was excited to find dreadlock girl’s coffee sleeve patterns. And like me, she also taught herself to crochet by watching YouTube videos.  Yay for the internet! :)


I followed her two button coffee sleeve pattern.  What’s really cool about this pattern is that the sleeve is adjustable because the triple crochet stitches are the button holes.  The other cool thing is that you do not have to crochet button holes.
I did make my sleeve a little bigger than dreadlock girl’s. I figured the length of the foundation chain by measuring it against a grande Starbucks cup, because I knew that would be its home most of its life.  So my foundation chain was 35 chain stitches long instead of 29.

I also used Impeccable from Loops and Threads Impeccable and a size H/5.0mm crochet hook. The buttons are coconut shell buttons, and I just tied them on with a small piece of yarn. Here's the finished product:




This was a birthday present for a good friend of mine. (The one that I’m the matron of honor for.  I used purple yarn to tie on the buttons because that’s one of her wedding colors.) I joke that I rarely see her without a Starbucks in one hand, so I thought she needed one of these. :)

16 comments:

Unknown said...

SO cute!!

bethany (dreadlock girl) said...

SWEET!! I like it better with those super amazing buttons. I am so glad it worked out for you so well.

ContentEwe said...

Thanks! I found the buttons at Michael's.

BrendaC said...

I love to crochet, I love making baby hats and blankets, seeing your work has me itching to pick up my hook :).I am your newest follower from the weekend blog hop, would love if you hopped over to kittycrochettwo.blogspot.com if you get the chance. Have a fantastic weekend!

Jenni said...

It looks great Shaynee! I am sure she will love it.

Monica said...

I love the coffee sleeve, I don't crochet but i knit so I'm going to give it a try!! I'm participating in the “Week-End Blog Hop” and I’m now the newest follower of your great site. Hope you have a chance to check out my blog, have a look around and maybe follow me back!!
Monica
http://oldermommystillyummy.blogspot.com/

Kelly Oribine said...

This is adorable! And those buttons are super! Great Job!

Heather Jones said...

I love the coffee sleeve!! So awesome! Especially since I'm a coffee lover!


Heather From and Mommy Only Has Two Hands!

Heather Jones said...

P.S. Forgot to tell you I'm a new follower from the Weekend Blog Hop! I'd love for you to follow me back!

Heather From and Mommy Only Has Two Hands!

Unknown said...

Well..that's just the cutest! Just wanted to stop by and thank you for linking up to What's On the Menu Wednesday at Dining With Debbie. I hope you will come again soon and often!

Unknown said...

So fun! I'd love for you to share this at my Make Something Mondays Link Party!

http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com/2011/03/make-something-monday-link-party-2.html

-Sarah

DIYbyDesign said...

This is really super cute. I taught myself how to crochet a few years ago so I definitely want to try this one. I am your latest follower. I would love for you to come and check out my blog and follow me back at www.diybydesign.blogspot.com. Thanks so much.

jaclyn said...

This is really cute! I know how to knit and now I think I need to learn how to crochet!! I am a new follower as well!

Anna said...

Hi!

I'm from the Boost my Blog hop. Love the coffee sleeve, too cute! I look forward to future posts.

Feel free to check out my blog here:http://inadaze13.blogspot.com/

Katie @ EyeSpyDIY said...

Very cute, I love the buttons! And the purple adds such a great personal touch!

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for this idea. i wanted to find a 'coffee sleeve' that was adjustable, and you came up with the perfect idea. cafe latte's in Melbourne Australia always come in long glasses and they are HOT. these are fantastic. thanks again.

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