The Cozy Cabin Coffee Cozy: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Textured, Rustic Toilet Paper Roll Cover

Cozy Cabin Coffee Cozy: Knitted Toilet Paper Roll Cover Pattern

Transform your bathroom into a cozy retreat with this charming knitted toilet paper roll cover, designed to look like a steaming cup of coffee. The textured stitch work and warm, earthy tones create a rustic, inviting accent piece. This beginner-friendly pattern uses simple stitches and basic shaping to create a functional and decorative home accessory that will bring a smile to your face every time you use it.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Aran) yarn in three colors:
  • 50g Brown (for the 'coffee') – Suggested: Lion Brand Wool-Ease in 'Espresso'
  • 50g Cream (for the 'mug') – Suggested: Lion Brand Wool-Ease in 'Fisherman'
  • 20g Tan (for the 'sleeve' and 'lid') – Suggested: Lion Brand Wool-Ease in 'Taupe'
• Needles: US Size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles (straight or circular for working flat)
• Other: Tapestry needle for seaming, scissors, stitch markers (optional)

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Always check your gauge to ensure proper fit.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mug Body (Make 1)

Using Cream yarn, cast on 36 stitches.

• Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
• Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 5 inches from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row. This creates the smooth stockinette stitch body of the mug.

• Next Row (RS): Knit 2 together (k2tog) across row. (18 stitches)
• Next Row (WS): Purl all stitches.
• Next Row (RS): Knit 2 together across row. (9 stitches)

Cut yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight to close the top of the mug. Set aside.

Coffee Sleeve (Make 1)

Using Tan yarn, cast on 6 stitches.

• Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches.
• Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 6 inches (or desired circumference to fit around the mug body). Bind off all stitches. This will be the textured band around the middle.

Lid (Make 1)

Using Brown yarn, cast on 6 stitches.

• Row 1 (RS): Knit 1, yarn over (yo), knit to last stitch, yo, knit 1. (8 stitches)
• Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
• Row 3 (RS): Knit 1, yo, knit to last stitch, yo, knit 1. (10 stitches)
• Row 4 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Repeat Rows 3-4 until you have 20 stitches on the needle. This creates the expanding dome shape.

• Next Row (RS): Knit 1, slip slip knit (ssk), knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, knit 1. (18 stitches)
• Next Row (WS): Purl all stitches.

Repeat decrease row every RS row until 6 stitches remain. Bind off. This creates a rounded, domed lid.

Assembly

1. Sew the mug body: Using the Cream yarn tail, sew the side seam of the mug body to create a tube. Use a mattress stitch or whip stitch for a neat finish. Turn right side out.
2. Attach the coffee sleeve: Sew the short ends of the coffee sleeve together to form a ring. Slide the sleeve over the mug body, positioning it about 1 inch from the bottom. Using Tan yarn and a whip stitch, sew the sleeve to the mug body along its top and bottom edges. Ensure the sleeve is evenly centered around the mug.
3. Attach the lid: Place the lid on top of the mug body (the open end). Using Brown yarn, sew the lid to the mug body, leaving a 2-inch opening at the back to insert the toilet paper roll. The lid should be slightly domed, so ease it gently as you sew.
4. Weave in all ends: Use a tapestry needle to weave in all yarn tails securely on the inside of the cover. Trim any excess yarn.

Your Cozy Cabin Coffee Cozy is now complete! Slip it over a standard toilet paper roll and enjoy the rustic charm it brings to your bathroom.