This pattern was born out of my obsession with a midday drinky-drink. There are few things better than a midday matcha pick-me-up!
This matcha latte pattern can be transformed into your favorite drink by simply changing up the colors. Love a pumpkin spice latte like my cat Remy? Make yours with an orange mug!
Materials
- Hobbii “Toucan” super bulky weight #6 yarn [100% polyester, 131 yards/ 120 m per 100g skein]; colors: Mint (27), Sage (28), Ecru (02)
- US size 8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- (2) 12mm safety eyes
- Polyfill
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (2)
- Tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written in US terms and Imperial measurements.
- Pattern is worked from the bottom up.
- Pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining unless otherwise stated.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of round. Move the marker up each round.
Change Color: to change color, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, complete stitch by pulling new color through both loops on hook.
Abbreviations
[ ] – Repeat
BLO – Back loop only
ch – chain
FLO - Front loop only
FO - Fasten Off
hdc - half double crochet
inc – 2 sc in same stitch
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
With Mint,
Round 1 - sc 6 in a magic ring (6)
Round 2 - [inc] 6 times (12)
Round 3 - BLO sc 12 (12)
Round 4 - sc around (12)
Round 5 - [FLO sc 1, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 6 - [sc 2, inc] 6 times (24)
Rounds 7-10 - sc around (24) (4 rounds)
Place a stitch marker in the first BLO of R10 to mark where R12 will be worked
Round 11 - FLO sc around (24)
In the last st of R11, change color to Cream/Ecru
R12 is worked into the BLO of R10 where the stitch marker was placed
Round 12 - BLO sc around (24)
Place safety eyes between R8/9, 4 sts apart
Begin stuffing. Stuff the base of the mug lightly so that it lays flat
Round 13 - sc around (24)
Round 14 - [sc 1, inv dec] 8 times (16)
Round 15 - sc around (16)
Round 16 - [inv dec] 8 times (8)
Continue stuffing
Round 17 - sc around (8)
Round 18 - [inv dec] 4 times (4)
FO, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail for closing. To close hole, using tapestry needle and tail, insert needle into FLO of each stitch of round 18. Pull tail to close and sew end into a st from R17 to make the whipped cream swirl to the side.
Mug Handle
With Mint,
1 - ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 9 ch(s)
FO, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail for sewing. Attach one end of handle to R10 and other to R5, 4 sts from right eye.
Leaf
With Sage,
1 - ch 4, slst in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch(s), ch 4, slst in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch(s), slst into first ch
FO, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail for sewing. Sew to whipped cream between R15/16
Congratulations—your mini matcha latte is complete! As always, I'd love to see your creations, so feel free to tag me on Instagram (@hooksandheelers)!