Crocheting miniature tea and coffee cups is a fun and creative project, perfect for beginners looking to expand their amigurumi or home décor skills. These tiny cups make delightful gifts, playful toys, or charming decorations for a tea-themed kitchen or craft display.
🍵 Why Crochet Tea and Coffee Cups?
- Perfect for Beginners: Uses basic stitches and simple shapes.
- Fun Home Décor: Great conversation starters or photo props.
- Quick Project: Finish in one sitting.
- Great for Gifts: Perfect for tea lovers and dollhouse collectors.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Worsted weight or cotton yarn (white, beige, brown, pink, or pastel colors)
- Crochet hook (3.0 mm to 4.0 mm)
- Stitch marker
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
📘 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single Crochet
- INC – Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
- DEC – Decrease (SC two stitches together)
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- ST – Stitch
☕ Tea or Coffee Cup Base Pattern
Step 1: Make the Base (Bottom of Cup)
- MR, 6 SC into the ring. (6)
- INC around (2 SC in each ST). (12)
- 1 SC, INC repeat around. (18)
- 2 SC, INC repeat around. (24)
Step 2: Form the Sides
- SC in back loops only around. (24) 6–10. SC around for 5 rounds. (24)
Step 3: Create the Rim
- 1 SC, INC around. (36)
- SL ST in each stitch to create a nice edge. Fasten off.
Step 4: Make the Handle
- CH 10, turn.
- SC in each CH (9 SC), fasten off, and sew both ends to the side of the cup.
🍫 Optional: Add “Drink” Surface
- Using brown yarn (for coffee or tea):
- MR, 6 SC into ring. (6)
- INC around. (12)
- 1 SC, INC around. (18)
- SL ST and sew onto top inside of the cup before attaching handle.
🎨 Decorating Your Cup
- Add a smiley face with safety eyes or embroidery.
- Use embroidery thread to create flowers or dots.
- Make matching saucers by increasing flat circles slightly larger than the cup base.
💡 Tips for Success
- Use cotton yarn for better stitch definition.
- Stuff your cup lightly for a rounded but firm look.
- Keep your tension even to maintain shape.
🏁 Conclusion
These adorable crochet tea and coffee cups are a joy to make and customize. They’re ideal for beginners and make for quick, satisfying projects. Whether you’re using them as cute desk ornaments, dollhouse accessories, or handmade gifts, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy these little creations.
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Happy Crocheting! ☕🧶
