no more mix ups

A while back I threw out all of our old plastic cups. Instead, I bought glass cups for the girls to use.  This has been working well with one exception- they all look alike.  The trouble is that we mix them up.  Who's is who's?  Is this yesterday's cup or today's cup? (if my sweet little ones would clear their cups off the kitchen table this last issue wouldn't be).  I found that I was washing the cups much too often.  Like 2-3 times a day often.  It was time to get creative.

 

Introducing color-coded cup cozies.  Each girl now has her own cup- clearly distinguished, and for an entire day's use!!  I crochet them up quickly last night.  Would you like to make some of your own?

Start with some random bits of yarn.  I prefer bright colors (mostly because it won't look so dirty when messy hands touch them) and also I used yarn that could easily be washed- no wool this time.  A size H hook is what I used...but you decide depending on your yarn.

Chain 2. 6 single crochet in the second chain from hook

round 1: 2 single crochet in each stitch from the previous round

round 2: Single crochet in the next stitch then increase in the next by making 2 single in the next stitch around

round 3: single crochet around with an increase every 3rd stitch around

round 4: singe crochet around  with an increase every 4th stitch around

keep increasing  like this until the round is as big as the bottom of your glass

round 5: slip stitch around going through back loops only

round 6: single crochet around

round 7: alternate front and back post single crochet around (this creates the ribbing)

continue for as high as you would like coverage on your glass (I did 6-8 rounds like this)

round 8: single crochet around

round 9: slip stitch through the front loops only.

tie off yarn and weave in ends.

 

Laurel picked green.  I think that they are going to work well.  Once you have the general idea you can get creative.  Stripes? Picot edging? Embroidered Initials? The possibilities are endless!  Give it a try!

Comments

[grace]

That last shot is perfect!
These are a great idea. I've been on my way to getting rid of the last of my plastics,..but I have a cute kiddie set from ikea that needs replacement before I just toss it completely. I might have to make some to fit the new glass wear I eventually get. ;) Thanks for the pattern.

[AnnieB]

ack - they are just too cute by far!

I like your bid to get more green

[amandajean]

these are soooo cute! I love the bright colors you chose.

[grace]

So bright and cheery!!

[julie]

What a great idea! My husband has been wanting us to throw away the plastic in our kitchen... but I was already wondering how the kids (and I) were going to tell their drinking glasses apart. Now I just need to learn to crochet.

[Cindy]

Libby I love your new banner, so cheery and bright:) Cute cup cozies too!

[melissa]

Ok...can I invite myself over and you can show me how to crochet---we need some cozies for our glasses. I was going to make us each our own coaster upon which (ideally) we would set our daily glass, but I like this idea better. Seriously, I want to make these...when can I come over? I'll bring treats if necessary!