A can koozie crochet pattern makes a stretchy insulating sleeve sized for a standard 12-ounce can, using a ribbed stitch for the stretch needed to slip on and off easily. These are a fun summer make for barbecues. This guide covers materials and the pattern.
Materials and Pattern
- About 35 yards worsted weight yarn
- A 4.0mm hook, slightly smaller than typical for a snugger stretch fit
- Chain 2, work 8 hdc into the second chain from the hook, closing the ring.
- Work 3 rounds of straight hdc with no increases to form the base.
- Switch to front post and back post hdc alternating for the remaining 8 rounds to create the ribbed, stretchy body.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Frequently asked questions
Why use ribbing for a koozie instead of plain stitches?
Ribbing gives the fabric stretch, letting a single koozie fit both standard cans and slightly larger bottles without a separate pattern for each size.
Want a bottle-sized version too?
A wine bottle holder uses the same ribbed technique at a larger scale.
See the wine bottle holder pattern
