Loom Knit Peppermint Mug Hug

Loom Knit Peppermint Mug Hug and Jar Hug Gift Set

By Kristen Mangus

There’s something comforting and refreshing about the red and white stripes of a peppermint or candy cane.  Those stripes make you feel that Christmas is right around the corner.  I know, I know… it’s still 2 months away, but you need to start preparing now.  Waiting until after Thanksgiving is not an option when you have so many gifts to make.  Add a mug hug gift set to giving list this year.  A jar of cocoa and marshmallows wrapped in a soft Peppermint Jar Hug with a matching Mug Hug makes the perfect teacher gift!

MATERIALS

Contrast A Bernat Handicrafter Holidays (80g / 2.8 oz, 126 m / 138 yards) Red Sparkle

Contrast B Bernat Handicrafter Holidays (80g / 2.8 oz, 126 m / 138 yards) White Sparkle

Small Gauge (SG) 3/8” Loom. KB Looms premium loom used in sample.

Two buttons (for Jar Hug) approx 1.25” (3cm).

ABBREVIATIONS

www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations

Approx = Approximate(ly)

HH = Half Hitch (thumb) Cast on

K = Knit (UKnit Stitch; if loose knitter use Flat Knit)

K1below = Knit into next stitch 1 row below, at same time, slipping off stitch above

Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side

SlwyifP = Slip with yarn in front of Peg
St(s) = Stitch(es)

WS = Wrong side

SKILL LEVEL Easy

MEASUREMENTS Mug Hug: 2.5” (6.5 cm) x 9” (23 cm), Jar Hug: 4” (10 cm) x 9.5” (24 cm) (Fits standard pint size jar; notes for other sizes below)

INSTRUCTIONS

Mug Hug

With A cast on 9 sts.

1st row:  With A P1. *SwyifP. P1. Rep from * to end of row.

2nd row: With B K1. *K1below. K1. Rep from * to end of row.

3rd row: With B P2. *SwyifP. P1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. SwyifP. P2.

4th row: With A K2. *K1below. K1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K1 below. K2.

Rep these 4 rows for 9” (23 cm) or measure around mug for distance.

5th row: With A purl.

Cast off leaving a long yarn tail.  Sew cast on to cast off edges using yarn tail.

Jar Hug

With A cast on 15 sts.

1st row:  With A P1. *SwyifP. P1. Rep from * to end of row.

2nd row: With B K1. *K1below. K1. Rep from * to end of row.

3rd row: With B P2. *SwyifP. P1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. SwyifP. P2.

4th row: With A K2. *K1below. K1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K1 below. K2.

Rep these 4 rows until piece measures 9” (23 cm) or measure around jar for distance.

5th row: With A purl.

6th row: Holding both colors together K2. Cast off 4. K3. Cast off 4. K2.

7th row: P2. HH Cast on 4. P3. HH Cast on 4. P2.

Cast off. Sew two buttons onto cast on edge.

PIN IT!

Watch the tutorial video here!

Check out the Loom Knit Zig Zag Mug Hug for a different look!

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