FAIR ISLE MUG COSY CHECKED MUG COSY
Note: This pattern is designed to fit a mug with a circumference of 25cm (10in) and a height of 8½cm (3½in).
Using 3mm needles, yarn A and the long-tail method, cast on 39 sts. Rows 1-2: Knit.
Rows 3-4: Knit, using yarn C.
Change to 3.25mm needles.
Begin with a RS (knit) row, work rows 1-21 of Chart B in st st throughout.
Change to 3mm needles. Knit 2 rows using yarn C. Knit 2 rows using yarn A. Cast off.
BUTTON BAND
With WS facing, using 3mm needles and yarn D, pick up and knit 20 sts along left side edge.
Knit 4 rows.
Break yarn D and join yarn F.
Knit 4 rows.
Break yarn F and join yarn E.
Knit 4 rows.
Break yarn E and join yarn C.
Knit 4 rows.
Break yarn C and join yarn A.**
Knit 4 rows.
Cast off.
BUTTONHOLE BAND
Work as for Button Band on right side edge to **.
Knit 2 rows.
Next row (RS): K9, K2tog, yo, knit to end. Next row: Knit.
Cast off.
TO FINISH
Sew button on left side to match buttonhole on right side. Weave in ends.
Using a tapestry needle and length of yarn E, embroider a French knot in centre of the flower motif.
Block by pressing lightly with a steam iron, following any yarn care instructions on the ball band.
Note: This pattern is designed to fit a mug with a circumference of 25cm (10in) and a height of 8½cm (3½in).
Using 3mm needles, yarn A and the long-tail method, cast on 60 sts. Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Rows 2-3: Knit, using yarn B.
Change to 3.25mm needles.
Beg with a RS (knit) row, work rows 1-20 of Chart C, working 4-st rep 13 times, and working buttonhole shown on Row 13 of Chart as yo, K2tog.
Change to 3mm needles. Knit 2 rows using yarn B. Knit 2 rows using yarn A. Cast off.
TO FINISH
Sew button on border to match location of buttonhole. Weave in ends.
Block by pressing lightly with a steam iron, following any yarn care instructions on the ball band.