Mine and yours mug warmers

At this time of year it feels like grey skies and long nights have been with us forever and all I want to do is curl up with a mug of hot chocolate (or perhaps something stronger)... These bright and fun mug warmers make a great galentines or valentines gift for someone who cheers up your cosy nights in. I've included two sets of colours so that you don't get bored knitting up the pair. By the time you've made two you might find yourself hooked!

This pattern makes a great introduction to Fair Isle (also known as stranded colourwork) knitting as we start with a single heart block in the first four rounds before switching colours and then introducing more small hearts in the middle section. We knit these mug warmers flat before joining them around your mug handle with buttons and simple chain stitch button loops.