Crochet Cocoa & Coffee Mug with Heart Appliqué

Coffee, tea, or hot cocoa?! Whatever your favorite drink, you’re going to love this oversized Crochet Mug with Heart Appliqué!

We’re continuing our Winter Activities Crochet-Along with a sweet mug of something warm! While this design fits perfectly into our winter theme, I love that it’s actually an all-seasons project. Just think of all the color combinations and possibilities!

Green tea? Pumpkin spice latte? Peppermint hot chocolate with marshmallows on top?! The possibilities are endless!

And can we talk about the size?! This mug is slightly oversized, measuring approximately 7 inches wide by 5.5 inches tall, and I LOVE it! It makes such a fun statement piece, whether you’re adding it to your Winter Activities blanket or using it as a standalone appliqué.

Imagine this mug on a crochet tote bag, pillow, wall hanging, or even a cute kitchen-themed project!

The mug is crocheted in rows, with a contrasting strip of yarn at the top to represent your favorite beverage. Add a sweet heart to the front and a few little marshmallows, and you’ve got yourself an adorable crochet cup!

I’ve also created a full video tutorial on my YouTube channel to walk you through the entire project!

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Our Winter Activities Crochet-Along is a 12-month project filled with cozy winter themes, ice sports, and snowy fun. Each appliqué can stand on its own or be turned into a full blanket as we go.

So far we’ve stitched up:
Square 1: Ice Skates
Square 2: Hockey Sticks and Puck
Square 3: Skis and Ski Poles
Square 4: Snowboard & Goggles
Square 5: Snowflake
Square 6: Zamboni
Square 7: Ice Fishing
Square 8: Curling Stone
Square 9: Mittens

Crochet Oversized Mug with Heart Appliqué

Finished Size: Approximately 7 inches wide x 5.5 inches tall

Materials

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (I used light pink for the mug, cafe latte brown for the beverage, coral pink for the heart, and white for the marshmallows)
Size H Crochet Hook
Tapestry needle

Mug Pattern

Starting with light pink yarn (mug color):

Row 1: Chain 11, SC in second chain from hook and in each chain across. Chain 1, turn. (10 SC)
Row 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 8 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch. Chain 1, turn. (12 SC)
Row 3: SC in each stitch across. Chain 1, turn. (12 SC)
Row 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 10 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch. Chain 1, turn. (14 SC)
Row 5: SC in each stitch across. Chain 1, turn. (14 SC)
Row 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 12 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch. Chain 1, turn. (16 SC)
Rows 7–13: SC in each stitch across. Chain 1, turn. (16 SC)
At the end of Row 13, chain 2 instead of chain 1, turn
Row 14: DC in first 2 stitches, HDC in next stitch, SC in next 10 stitches, HDC in next stitch, DC in last 2 stitches.
Do not fasten off your main color. Drop the yarn and turn your work.
Row 15 (Brown Yarn): Join brown yarn and chain 1. SC in first 2 stitches, HDC in next stitch, DC in next 10 stitches, HDC in next stitch, SC in last 2 stitches. (16 stitches)
Fasten off brown yarn. Do not turn your work.
Row 16 (Main Color): Pick up your main color yarn, which should be waiting on the right side of the mug. There is no need to turn your work! Working in the back loops only of the brown stitches, SC in first 2 stitches, HDC in next 12 stitches, SC in last 2 stitches. (16 stitches)
Continue working SC stitches evenly around the outside edges of the mug. Join with a slip stitch to first stitch in the top of the mug and chain 1, turn.

Mug Handle

Make 3 slip stitches down the side of the mug.

Chain 14, skip approximately 6 stitches along the side of the mug, and join with a slip stitch into each of the next 2 stitches.

Turn your work.

Working back along the chain: SC in first chain, HDC in next 12 chains, SC in last chain. SC into the next stitch along the edge of the mug to secure the handle. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet Heart Appliqué

With dark pink yarn:

Chain 13. DC in 3rd chain from hook and in next 2 chains, HDC in next 2 chains, Work 3 SC in next chain, HDC in next 2 chains, DC in next 2 chains, Work 4 DC in last chain.
Now working along the opposite side of the starting chain:
DC in first 2 chains, HDC in next chain, SC in next chain, Skip 2 chains, SC in next chain, HDC in next chain, DC in next 2 chains, Work 4 DC in last chain. Join with a slip stitch to first DC.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Position the heart in the center of the mug and stitch into place using your tapestry needle.

Crochet Marshmallows

With white yarn: Chain 4., DC in 3rd chain from hook and DC in last chain + Chain 2 and join back down to the last chain. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Repeat to create as many marshmallows as you’d like!

Arrange the marshmallows along the top of the mug and stitch into place.

Make It Your Own!

This is where the fun really begins! By changing the colors of your yarn, you can create an entire collection of adorable mugs.

A few ideas:

Pumpkin Spice Latte: Orange mug with a rust-colored heart
Green Tea or Matcha: Green mug with a light green heart
Peppermint Hot Chocolate: Pink or red mug with white marshmallows
Classic Coffee: Cream or brown mug with a coordinating heart
Winter Cocoa: Blue mug with a darker blue heart

You could even make a different mug for every season!

And remember, while this design is part of our Winter Activities CAL, there’s no reason to limit it to a blanket square. I think these oversized mugs would look especially cute on a tote bag!