Coffee Sleeve

I was looking for something to work on that was easy to do and takes no more than an hour to make to give as a thank you gift. I found this pattern (link) of a coffee sleeve. It was easy to make and the design was simple yet pleasing in the eyes.

Stitches used in the pattern:

• chain (ch)
• single crochet (sc)
• single crochet 2 together (sc2tog)

Guide in working the pattern:

• As stated in the pattern, work each row in back loops only - this is to create the ribbed effect.
• If you started in a 2sc stitch, you'll end in an sc2tog stitch; and vice versa.
• One side of the sleeve will always start (or end) in 2sc's, and the other side will start (or end) in sc2tog.
• Total number of stitches made on each row should be base chain less one.

The pattern:

The pattern is really simple, work on your base chain (length depends on the yarn and hook used).

Row 1: 2sc, sc until last 2 stitches, sc2tog. ch1, turn.

Row 2: sc2tog, sc until last stitch, 2sc. ch1, turn.

Repeat 1&2 until you get the desired length/size.

Join ends using a slip stitch, but I stitched it together instead.

You need to invert the sleeve once you're done putting the ends together. I didn't flip it on the picture above, but this is how it's supposed to look like after. Pardon the cup used.