Loom Knit Peppermint Mug Hug

Loom Knit Peppermint Mug Hug and Jar Hug Gift Set

By Kristen Mangus

There’s something comforting and refreshing about the red and white stripes of a peppermint or candy cane.  Those stripes make you feel that Christmas is right around the corner.  I know, I know… it’s still 2 months away, but you need to start preparing now.  Waiting until after Thanksgiving is not an option when you have so many gifts to make.  Add a mug hug gift set to giving list this year.  A jar of cocoa and marshmallows wrapped in a soft Peppermint Jar Hug with a matching Mug Hug makes the perfect teacher gift!

MATERIALS

Contrast A Bernat Handicrafter Holidays (80g / 2.8 oz, 126 m / 138 yards) Red Sparkle

Contrast B Bernat Handicrafter Holidays (80g / 2.8 oz, 126 m / 138 yards) White Sparkle

 

Small Gauge (SG) 3/8” Loom. KB Looms premium loom used in sample.

Two buttons (for Jar Hug) approx 1.25” (3cm).

 

ABBREVIATIONS

www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations

Approx = Approximate(ly)

HH = Half Hitch (thumb) Cast on

K = Knit (UKnit Stitch; if loose knitter use Flat Knit)

K1below = Knit into next stitch 1 row below, at same time, slipping off stitch above

Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side

SlwyifP = Slip with yarn in front of Peg
St(s) = Stitch(es)

WS = Wrong side

 

SKILL LEVEL Easy

 

MEASUREMENTS Mug Hug: 2.5” (6.5 cm) x 9” (23 cm), Jar Hug: 4” (10 cm) x 9.5” (24 cm) (Fits standard pint size jar; notes for other sizes below)

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

Mug Hug

With A cast on 9 sts.

 

1st row:  With A P1. *SwyifP. P1. Rep from * to end of row.

2nd row: With B K1. *K1below. K1. Rep from * to end of row.

3rd row: With B P2. *SwyifP. P1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. SwyifP. P2.

4th row: With A K2. *K1below. K1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K1 below. K2.

 

Rep these 4 rows for 9” (23 cm) or measure around mug for distance.

 

5th row: With A purl.

 

Cast off leaving a long yarn tail.  Sew cast on to cast off edges using yarn tail.

 

Jar Hug

With A cast on 15 sts.

 

1st row:  With A P1. *SwyifP. P1. Rep from * to end of row.

2nd row: With B K1. *K1below. K1. Rep from * to end of row.

3rd row: With B P2. *SwyifP. P1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. SwyifP. P2.

4th row: With A K2. *K1below. K1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K1 below. K2.

 

Rep these 4 rows until piece measures 9” (23 cm) or measure around jar for distance.

 

5th row: With A purl.

6th row: Holding both colors together K2. Cast off 4. K3. Cast off 4. K2.

7th row: P2. HH Cast on 4. P3. HH Cast on 4. P2.

 

Cast off. Sew two buttons onto cast on edge.

PIN IT!

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Watch the tutorial video here!

 

Check out the Loom Knit Zig Zag Mug Hug for a different look!

Get more great needle knit and crochet holiday patterns here!