Add some modern bohemian flair to your kitchen with the Happy Hands bowl cozy! This quick and easy pattern brings a vibrant splash of color to your daily routine. Bonus: a matching potholder pattern is available on my website to complete the set. Protect your hands from hot and cold bowls in style, and create a coordinated look that’s totally groovy!

Crocheting with Multiple Strands of Yarn

Using multiple strands of yarn in your crochet projects can really set them apart. It’s a technique that’s worth exploring, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out. The color effects are truly stunning and one-of-a-kind.

Choosing the Right Yarn for Your Crochet Projects

When it comes to crochet projects that hang out near heat sources and/or you use them in the microwave, such as bowl cozies, the choice of yarn is crucial. Cotton yarn is your best bet—it’s heat-resistant, won’t melt, and you can just toss it in the wash. I don’t use the dryer; I prefer to air-dry them.

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Supplies Needed

• Approx. 115 yds of Lion Brand 24/7 in aqua and 11 yds of creamsicle. Approx. 65 yds if you use a different brand 4 medium-weight cotton yarn. Please see yarn notes about the yarn weight. Use cotton yarn if you plan to use the bowl cozy in the microwave
• 5 mm hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Scissors, yarn needle, tape measure, stitch markers

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Just a Few Yarn Notes

• This pattern uses two strands held together. It’s easiest to center pull from two skeins, but it’s possible to use one if you are careful. Be cautious of tangles when pulling from the center and outside.
• I used Lion Brand 24/7, which feels thinner than some other cotton yarns, so be sure to check your gauge, especially if you are using a different yarn.
• If you choose to use a different yarn, holding one strand of yarn instead of holding two can work. For the color work, you could use an ombre or a contrasting color. I have provided a photo of using Sugar and Cream in yellow and beach house ombre so you can get an idea of what that looks like. The blue one is from my yarn stash, so it could be any brand. It’s so pretty!
• Remember to stick with cotton yarn if you plan on using the cozy in the microwave; acrylic could melt.

Yellow bowl cozy is Sugar and Cream yellow and beach house ombre.

The blue cozy is from my stash and of an unknown brand. Both of these were crocheted in a single strand.

Terms Used and Abbreviations

• Back Loop Only – BLO
• Chain – ch
• Double Crochet – dc
• Half double crochet – hdc
• Repeat – rep
• Single Crochet – sc
• Skip – sk
• Slip stitch – sl st
• Space(es) – sp(s)
• Stitch(es) – st(s)
• * – Repeat directions given from *

Pattern Notes

• Two strands of yarn are held together throughout the entire pattern if you are using Lion Brand 24/7.
• For my cozy, I went with Creamsicle for color A and Aqua for color B. They look great together!
• This pattern is worked in continuous rounds- no need to join at the end of each round. A stitch marker is a lifesaver for keeping track of rounds
• To make color changes easier—especially when holding two strands together—it’s helpful to create a small yarn cake or ball of the contrasting color, approximately 11 yards in length. A yarn winder is handy, but you can roll a ball by hand if you don’t have one.
• To change colors, work to the last 2 loops of the stitch on your hook. Swap out the old color for the new color, and complete the stitch.

The cutest little yarn cake.

Gauge

Round 8 = 4 inches

Finished Measurements

The bottom diameter is 4″, the top diameter is 7″, and its depth is 2.25″

This cozy fits a 6″ soup bowl. Feel free to use it with smaller bowls too, but hold on tight when you’re moving them!

Construction Process

This bowl cozy is designed in a round shape, with the last two rows added for style and function. These rows serve as handy little grips, making it a breeze to transfer from the microwave or counter to the table. They also complete the look of your cozy.

Remember that a stitch marker is a great tool to use! I use one when starting a new round.

Let’s get to it!

Round 1

Holding two strands of color A together – Create a magic circle, Ch 1, 6 sc into the magic circle. ( 6 sc )

Round 2

2 sc into each st around. ( 12 sc )

Round 3

*Sc in first st, 2 sc in the next st* rep around. (18 sc)

Round 4

*Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st* rep around. ( 24 sc )

Round 5

*Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st* rep around. ( 30 sc )

Round 6

*Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st* rep around.( 36 sc )

Round 7

*Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st* rep around. ( 42 sc )

Round 8

*Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st* rep around. ( 48 sc )

Round 9 is done in the BLO with a little twist. If you have

worked in the BLO before you will notice that you get a gap.

I dont like that gap. To combat the gap, work in the back loop

and the back bar also known as the third loop. This photo

shows the back loop and bar I am referring to. Alternatively

you could crochet in the BLO if you dont mind the little gap.

Round 9 BLO for this entire round

*Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in the next st* rep around. ( 54 sc )

Round 10

*Hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the next st* rep around. ( 60 Hdc )

Round 11

*Hdc in the next st, sc in the next st* rep around. ( 30 Hdc, 30 sc )

Creamsickle and aqua together- so pretty! It is worth the extra work of holding two strands together.

Hold colors A and B together rounds 12 and 13. If you’re using a single strand, now’s your chance to add that ombre or contrasting color!

Round 12:

*Sc in the next st, hdc in the next st, * rep around. ( 30 Hdc, 30 sc )

Round 13

*Sc in the next st, hdc in the next st, * rep around. ( 30 Hdc, 30 sc )

Back to color A held together.

Round 14

*Sc in the next st, hdc in the next st, * rep around. ( 30 Hdc, 30 sc )

You can add more rounds if you want a taller cozy.

Round 15

*Sc in next 2 sts, hdc in the next 3 sts, dc in the next st, 2 dc into the next 3 sts, dc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts, sc in the next 2 sts. * rep around, Join with ss into the top of the beginning sc. ( 16 sc, 24 hdc, 32 dc )

Back to using colors A and B together, or changing to ombre/contrasting colors for the final round.

Round 16:

Ss into each around. Join in the first st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

The cozy fitting a 6-inch soup bowl.

I hope you had a blast whipping up your bowl cozy! Ages ago, I made bowl cozies for my extended family, and knowing they use them every day just fills my heart with cozy happiness. Here’s hoping yours brings just as much joy!

I’m eager to check out your masterpiece! Feel free to tag me on IG @ladyyarnsalot, or use #happyhandsbowlcozy to see what everyone else is crafting. Can’t wait to see what you’ve created!

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