Celebrate National Popcorn Day with a Fun, Free Knitting Pattern!
Popcorn lovers, rejoice! January 19 is National Popcorn Day, a day dedicated to the crunchy, buttery, and downright irresistible snack we all know and love. Whether you’re a fan of sweet caramel corn, savory cheese flavors, or classic buttered popcorn, this holiday is the perfect excuse to pop a fresh batch and celebrate.
In honor of this fun foodie holiday, I’m excited to share a special treat for my fellow knitters—a free knitting pattern for a popcorn bucket-inspired can cozy!
Popcorn and a Cozy: A Perfect Pair
There’s something nostalgic about the iconic red-and-white striped popcorn bucket, and this design brings that timeless charm to your favorite beverage. Keep your soda, sparkling water, or even a popcorn-themed drink nice and cool while you snack away during movie night or game time.
This knitting pattern uses simple colorwork techniques to create the classic stripe effect, and the appliqué finishes it with embroidered, “popcorn” for a playful touch. It’s a great stash-buster project and works up quickly—perfect for last-minute holiday crafting or a fun weekend knit.
Download the Free Popcorn Bucket Can Cozy Pattern
To get your free pattern, just click the link below to download the PDF:
Fun Facts About Popcorn
While you’re knitting and snacking, enjoy these popcorn-themed tidbits:
• Popcorn has been enjoyed for thousands of years. The oldest known popcorn kernels, discovered in New Mexico, are believed to be over 5,000 years old!
• Americans eat approximately 14 billion quarts of popcorn every year. That’s enough to fill the Empire State Building 18 times!
• Popcorn can pop up to three feet in the air when heated!
Share Your Project
I’d love to see how your cozy turns out! Share your finished project on social media using #PopcornCanCozy and tag me @creativeunicorncrafts to be featured. Also, if you loved this free pattern please consider, “buying me a coffee” it helps support your ad-free experience and these fun free patterns! 🙂
Happy National Popcorn Day! Now, let’s get popping!
XOXO
-Robin
