There’s nothing better than a warm cup of hot chocolate on a chilly day—except maybe a cozy handmade sleeve to go with it! In celebration of National Hot Chocolate Day (January 31), I’ve created a free knitting pattern for a coffee sleeve featuring two adorable knitted marshmallows. This cute and functional design keeps your hands comfortable while adding a little extra charm to your favorite to-go cup.
About the Hot Chocolate Coffee Sleeve
This cozy is designed to fit most standard coffee cups and is knitted in the round for a seamless finish. The highlight of the pattern? Two squishy, knitted marshmallows that add the perfect touch of sweetness. Whether you’re a hot chocolate lover or just enjoy a fun knitting project, this sleeve is sure to bring a smile to your face!
Fun Facts About Hot Chocolate
Before you grab your needles and cast on, here are some delightful tidbits about this beloved drink:
☕ Ancient Origins – Hot chocolate dates back to the Mayan civilization (around 500 BC), where it was made with crushed cocoa beans, water, and chili peppers—far from today’s sweet and creamy version!
☕ European Luxury – When Spanish explorers brought cocoa to Europe in the 16th century, hot chocolate became a luxury drink for the elite, often flavored with vanilla and cinnamon.
☕ Marshmallow Magic – The tradition of adding marshmallows to hot chocolate didn’t take off until the 1900s, when mass-produced marshmallows became widely available. Now, it’s a classic combo!
Download the Free Knitting Pattern
This hot chocolate-inspired coffee sleeve is available as a free PDF download. It’s a quick and enjoyable project, perfect for using up leftover yarn and practicing small embellishments. Click below to grab your free pattern!
Share Your Cozy Creations!
I’d love to see how your hot chocolate coffee sleeves turn out! Tag me on Instagram @creativeunicorncrafts and use #HotChocolateCozy so I can admire your work. If you loved this fun blog post and the knitting pattern, please consider buying me a coffee to help keep this site ad free! Wasn’t it nice to read something without a million pop ups and ads?!
Stay tuned for more fun soon!
XOX
-Robin
