Hello, hello! Let’s kick things off today by quickly discussing whether you call it a koozie, a coozie, or a cozy? Because I just don’t know what to call this pattern. I call a can sleeve a koozie, but how do I spell it? With a K or with a C? I could go either way. I consulted Google, and it seems like the jury is out there too. So, let’s just move along with the crochet can koozie pattern and dive right in!
I had a bright idea before bed the other night. Why not make a few crochet koozies for the Fourth? My family gets together for a fun outdoor day on the water every Fourth of July, so I figured that crochet koozies would be a great addition to the festivities this year!
I knew I wanted to incorporate the herringbone half double crochet stitch (one of my current faves!) in this pattern and use up a bit of the cotton yarn I already had in my stash.
Koozie Details
To accommodate all types of beverages and different can styles, this crochet can koozie pattern is available in two sizes—standard and slim.
Project Supplies
- Cotton yarn, medium-weight (I’m using Lily Sugar n’ Cream and Loops & Threads Cotton)
- H/5.0 mm Crochet Hook (Clover crochet hooks are some of the best!)
- Stitch markers (These are my favorite)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written in U.S. terminology
- Stitch count is indicated in parentheses at the end of each row
- The chain at the start of each round does not count as a stitch
- Gauge: Measure the base of each koozie to determine if you need to go up or down a hook size
- Standard: After row 5, your circle should measure approximately 2.75″
- Slim: After row 4, your circle should measure approximately 2.25″
Stitches & Abbreviations
- MR: magic ring
- Ch: chain
- Sc: single crochet
- Hhdc: herringbone half double crochet (click for a video on how to crochet this stitch)
- Sl st: slip stitch
- St: stitch
- Inc: increase (Two single crochets in one stitch)
- Rep: repeat
- BLO: back loop only
- Crab stitch: also known as the reverse single crochet (click here for a video on how to crochet this stitch)
Crochet Can Koozie Pattern: Standard
Depending on the look you’re going for, you can alternate yarn colors for a striped pattern or stick with one yarn throughout (either solid or variegated). The pattern below is written with stripes in mind, but if you’d rather use all one yarn (like some of my example photos), then just skip the color change notes and keep going!
If you choose to make a striped koozie, I recommend weaving in your ends as you go! It’s so much easier than waiting to do them all at the end.
In color #1, make a magic ring.
1) Sc 6 in MR, sl st to 1st sc (6)
2) Ch 1, inc 6x, sl st to 1st sc (12)
3) Ch 1, (sc 1, 1 inc) rep 6x, sl st to 1st sc (18)
4) Ch 1, (sc 2, 1 inc) rep 6x, sl st to 1st sc (24)
5) Ch 1, (sc 3, 1 inc) rep 6x, sl st to 1st sc (30)
Switch to color #2.
6) Ch 1, sc 30 in BLO, sl st to 1st sc (30)
Switch to color #1.
7-9) Ch 1, hhdc 30, sl st to 1st st (30)
Switch to color 2.
10-12) Ch 1, sc 30, sl st to 1st st (30)
Switch to color #1.
13-15) Ch 1, hhdc 30, sl st to 1st st (30)
Switch to color #2.
16-18) Ch 1, sc 30, sl st to 1st st (30)
Switch to color #1.
19) Ch 1, crab stitch around (30)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
There you have it! Your standard crochet can koozie is complete and ready to use!
Koozie Tips & Tricks
Your crochet koozie might be a little snug when you first put it on a can, but it will stretch a bit after the first use.
A pro-tip for any kind of koozie is to put in on your can BEFORE you pop the tab! Trying to put a koozie on after opening your can could cause a spill or two.
Crochet Can Koozie Pattern: Slim
I went with a solid color for the photos used in this pattern. If you want to make a striped koozie, apply the color switching instructions from the standard koozie pattern up above but follow the stitch counts down below.
Make a magic ring.
1) Sc 6 in MR, sl st to 1st sc (6)
2) Ch 1, inc 6x, sl st to 1st sc (12)
3) Ch 1, (sc 1, 1 inc) rep 6x, sl st to 1st sc (18)
4) Ch 1, (sc 2, 1 inc) rep 6x, sl st to 1st sc (24)
5) Ch 1, sc 24 in BLO, sl st to 1st sc (24)
6-8) Ch 1, hhdc 24, sl st to 1st st (24)
9-11) Ch 1, sc 24, sl st to 1st st (24)
12-14) Ch 1, hhdc 24, sl st to 1st st (24)
15-17) Ch 1, sc 24, sl st to 1st st (24)
18-20) Ch 1, hhdc 24, sl st to 1st st (24)
21-23) Ch 1, sc 24, sl st to 1st st (24)
24) Ch 1, crab stitch around (24)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
And now you have a crochet can koozie for all your slim drinks! Perfect for seltzers, High Noons, energy drinks and more! Don’t tell Jacob, but I am going to be making him a special koozie for his morning energy drink!
We’re going on a family beach vacation in a few weeks, and I’m going to pack a ton of crochet can koozie options to pass around during happy hour! I think they’ll be a HIT!
More Free Crochet Patterns
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