4th of July Can Cozy

This year is the 250th Anniversary of the United States. I wanted to make something that was easy, quick, and fun to work up for the 4th of July celebration, then it hit me, I would make some can cozies. 

I designed this pattern to fit standard 12-oz cans, ensuring a snug fit for most soda and beer cans. However, by adding a few extra rounds, your can cozies will easily accommodate larger cans. I used cotton yarn due to its durability and absorption properties, but any worsted-weight yarn will work. 

Add a touch of handmade charm to your 4th of July celebrations by making this delightful crochet can cozy. Perfect for showing off your patriotic pride while enjoying your favorite chilled beverage!

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Materials

Lily Sugar and Cream cotton yarn in red, white, and blue
H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Scissors

Stitches

Slip Stitch - sl st
Single Crochet - sc
Double Crochet - dc
Half Double Crochet - hdc
Front-post Half Double Crochet - fphdc
Magic Ring - MR

NOTES: Ch at the beginning of the rounds does not count as a stitch; the pattern is worked in joined rounds. Total combine amounts of yarn is 1 oz or about 60 yards. The pattern starts at the bottom and works to the top.

Bottom
RD 1 - MR – 8 hdc, sl st to join (8)
RD 2 – ch 2, 2 hdc in join, 2 hdc in each stitch around, sl st to join (16)
RD 3 – ch 2, 1 hdc in join, 2 hdc in next stitch, *1hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st to join (24)
RD 4 – ch 2, 1 hdc in join, fphdc in each stitch around, sl st to join (24) Change color to B at the end of RD

Sides
RD 5 – ch 2, dc in join, sc in next st, * dc in next st, sc in next st* repeat around, last stitch is sc, sl st to join (24)
RD 6 – ch 1, sc in join, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st* repeat around, last stitch is dc, sl st to join (24) Change to color C at the end of RD
RD 7 – ch 2, dc in join, sc in next st, * dc in next st, sc in next st* repeat around, last stitch is sc, sl st to join (24)
RD 8 – ch 1, sc in join, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st* repeat around, last stitch is dc, sl st to join (24) Change to color A at the end of RD
RD 9 – ch 2, dc in join, sc in next st, * dc in next st, sc in next st* repeat around, last stitch is sc, sl st to join (24)
RD 10 – ch 1, sc in join, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st* repeat around, last stitch is dc, sl st to join (24) Change to color B at the end of RD
RD 11 – RD 15 repeat RD 5 – RD 9
RD 16 – ch 1, sc in join, dc in next st, *sc in next st, dc in next st* repeat around, last stitch is dc, sl st to join (24) F/O

Happy Crocheting!