Butterfly Mug Sweater Knitting Pattern

Add a touch of whimsy to your morning coffee routine with this adorable butterfly mug sweater. This pattern is perfect for knitters looking for a fun and quick project to work on.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors (Main color - 50g, Contrasting color - 20g)
• Needles: US 8 (5mm) / UK 6 / Metric 5mm knitting needles
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast on
• K - Knit
• P - Purl
• MC - Main color
• CC - Contrasting color

Instructions

Body:

Using MC, CO 40 stitches.

Row 1: Knit across.

Row 2: Purl across.

Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 4 inches.

Join CC.

Row 1: With CC, *K2, P2; repeat from * across.

Row 2: With CC, *P2, K2; repeat from * across.

Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 7 inches.

Finish off.

Antennae (make 2):

Using CC, CO 8 stitches.

Knit every row for 4 inches.

Finish off.

Finishing:

Sew the side edges of the body piece together to form a tube.

Attach the antennae to the top edge of the body.

Weave in all ends.

Slip the sweater onto your favorite mug and enjoy!

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