This Easy-to-Make Design Lets You Enjoy Your Hot Drinks with Ease
Tana Makmanee — April 20, 2013 — Art & Design
References: craft.tutsplus
If you find it hard enjoying your cup of tea or coffee because the cup gets too hot, then these DIY crocheted mug holders will help you drink your beverages with ease.
Not only do these wonderfully crocheted covers let you hold your coffee cups without getting burnt, but they also serve to add a unique visual appearance to each one of your drinking utensils. Simply choose your desired yarn colors, and then gather up some buttons, scissors and a sewing kit. The given tutorial takes you through a step-by-step guide on how to easily crochet this mug cover design. With the added option of also creating a mug mat, this DIY activity is a great way to add some personal touches to these otherwise ordinary kitchenware items.
Featured on the blog 'Crafttuts,' these crocheted mug holders can be completely customized to your taste and style.
Not only do these wonderfully crocheted covers let you hold your coffee cups without getting burnt, but they also serve to add a unique visual appearance to each one of your drinking utensils. Simply choose your desired yarn colors, and then gather up some buttons, scissors and a sewing kit. The given tutorial takes you through a step-by-step guide on how to easily crochet this mug cover design. With the added option of also creating a mug mat, this DIY activity is a great way to add some personal touches to these otherwise ordinary kitchenware items.
Featured on the blog 'Crafttuts,' these crocheted mug holders can be completely customized to your taste and style.
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