Inside: Here’s a quick and easy microwave bowl cozy crochet pattern. This crochet bowl cozy is super useful and makes a great gift.
PinPinThis pattern was originally published on 12/31/2015. The most recent update was made on 2/15/2023.
I’ve been making lots of soup lately, then microwaving leftovers for lunch. Those bowls sure get hot!! A couple weeks ago I saw cotton fabric microwavable bowl cozies to save your hands from those hot bowls. It seemed to me that I could crochet and knit some, so I did!!
P.S. These also rock for super cold bowls of ice cream!
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Bring a little bit of style to your kitchen with this free crochet bowl cozy pattern! This crochet bowl holder can be made to fit perfectly around nearly any bowl. It will keep your hands safe as well as keeping your food warm. Not only is it a practical accessory, but with some personalization, it will bring color and life to any kitchen. Perfect for a hot bowl of soup, oatmeal, or any other hot food, this crochet bowl cozy is essential for any crochet enthusiast who also loves warm food and safe hands.
Personalization Ideas
Bowl Cozies are a fun way to add a little style and personality to your home. In addition, they make wonderful gifts. Here are a few ideas of how you can make these fun creations even more stylish or stylized.
- Use cotton thread to embroider fun sayings onto the cozy or onto cotton fabric scraps that you then stitch onto the cozy. Here are some suggestions:
- Mom’s Soup Bowl Cozy
- Some Like it Hot
- Hot Stuff
- Cut shapes from cotton fabric pieces or crochet them with cotton yarn or thread. Then stitch them onto the cozy (do not glue).
- Make multiples of the sizes you need in various colors.
- Use multiple colors for each cozy.
- Most importantly: have fun, get creative, and remember to only use cotton!
Crochet Bowl Cozy
Crochet Pattern
Easy Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
Supplies
Size
Adjustable to fit most bowls.
Yarn
Red Heart Creme de la Creme: (100% Cotton), Size 4 – Medium/Worsted/Aran, 125 yds / 70 g, (1.79 yds/g) – used in samples, now discontinued
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Lion Brand Pima Cotton: (100% Cotton), Size 4 – Medium/Worsted/Aran, 186 yds / 100 g, (1.86 yds/g)
Crochet Hook
US G/6 (4.0mm)
Gauge
Learn about gauge HERE
Not really important in this pattern as it’s adjustable.
Other Supplies
Stitches and Abbreviations
click on highlighted sts for tutorials
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rnd – round
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
( ) – work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
[ ] – work step in brackets number of times indicated
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Pattern Notes
- Read through all instructions before beginning.
- The stitch count is at the end of each rnd, after the period. {count here}
- Chs and sl sts are not included in stitch counts unless specified.
Microwave Bowl Cozy Crochet Pattern
Construction
Make the bowl cozy until it fits around the bowl of your choice with the short sides going up to desired height. The long sides (with the ch-2 corners) will be longer, but that will be taken care of later. Once cozy is the desired size, cut yarn, and weave in ends. Then go onto finishing.
The small bowl cozies in the pattern pictures were worked through round 8. The medium bowl cozies were worked through round 10. The larger (glass) bowl cozies were worked through round 13. In hindsight, I think making the cozies go to almost the top of the bowls would work better. Luckily for you, the pattern goes up to round 17 so you are good to go!
Bowl Cozy
Rnd 1: Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form a ring, ch 2 (does not count as a st), 8 dc in loop, sl st to first dc. {8 dc}
Rnd 2: Ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same st, 2 dc in each of next 3 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, sl st to 2nd ch of beginning ch 4. {16 dc}
Rnd 3: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in next st, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in next st,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {26 dc}
Rnd 4: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in next st, [dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each of next 3 sts,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {36 dc}
Rnd 5: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in each of next 2 sts, [dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each of next 4 sts,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {46 dc}
Rnd 6: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * [dc in each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in next 5 st,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {56 dc}
Rnd 7: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in next st, [dc in each of next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each of next 6 sts,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {66 dc}
Rnd 8: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in next st, [dc in each of next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each of next 8 sts,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {76 dc}
Rnd 9: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in each of next 2 sts, [dc in each of next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each of next 9 sts,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {86 dc}
Rnd 10: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * [dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in next 10 st,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {96 dc}
Rnd 11: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in next st [dc in each of next 11 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each of next 11 sts,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {106 dc}
Rnd 12: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in next st [dc in each of next 12 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each of next 13 sts,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {116 dc}
Rnd 13: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in each of next 2 sts [dc in each of next 13 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each of next 14 sts,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {126 dc}
Rnd 14: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * [dc in each of next 15 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in next 15 st,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {136 dc}
Rnd 15: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in next st [dc in each of next 16 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each of next 16 sts,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {146 dc}
Rnd 16: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in next st [dc in each of next 17 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each of next 18 sts,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {156 dc}
Rnd 17: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 4, (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same sp, * dc in each of next 2 sts [dc in each of next 18 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each of next 19 sts,** (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * to ** once more, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. {166 dc}
Finishing
- Wash and dry bowl cozies in the same manner you will wash them when needed during use. I tossed mine in the washer and dryer along with some other crochet and knit kitchen items.
- Place a bowl in the bowl cozy, then shape the cozy around the bowl.
- Pinch the two sides so the ch-2 sections are lined up on the folds. Then measure how much the sides need to be pinched for the cozy to fit snugly around the bowl. Write down the measurement or pin the pinches, then remove the bowl.
- Cut two 12″ pieces of yarn, then use them to sew the pinches shut across the top. Start at the inside of the pinch, sew to the fold, then sew back to the inside, tie the two ends together securely and clip the yarn leaving 3/4″ tails.
Happy Stitching!
FAQs
When your cozy is the size you want, do not make any more rounds. Move on to the Finishing section.
My suggestion is to use 100% cotton yarn only. However, the only way to be sure is to contact the yarn company, who, like me, will most likely not want to give you a definite answer for legal reasons.
You will not need a sewing machine with a walking foot, rotary cutter, seam allowance marking pen, or any other fancy tools. Heck, you don’t even need a ruler. You will simply use some of your leftover yarn, or some cotton thread, to hand stitch little darts (I call them “pinches” in the pattern because you pinch to make them). It’s super easy. If you’re worried, grab a pin or two to get them right where you want them before you sew.
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These are really cool Jess.
Thanks Mom, the girls love them!
Im disappointed because I cannot get the pattern to print for me
There is an ad-free PDF you can purchase that will print very nicely. If you do not want to pay for the printable version, then the advertisers will pay me for you to see this online version with ads. You get to decide who pays me: you or the advertisers. 🙂
Thank you for the pattern. I love this idea for having a soup night and everyone’s bowl gets nestled in a cheerfully colored cozy!!! Almost like the little scarves for mugs of hot coco or wine glass charms!
We had taco night last night and the littles decided we needed to use the cozies (even thought the lettuce, cheese, and such wasn’t hot). It was very pretty. 🙂
***** Sorry, I am reposting this because I forgot to click the follow up…
I guess I got scared when it was mentioned to make sure to have a microwave safe yarn. Do you have any idea of which yarn might not be safe? Are cottons safe….maybe acrylic not. I so want to make some for grandkids but wouldn’t want there to be a fire….
The yarn listed in the pattern is what I used. I have used the covers a LOT, and had no problem. I can’t tell you what is or is not microwave safe because I’m not the yarn manufacturer, all I can tell you is that they yarn in the pattern has worked for me, and I would **THINK** that most cotton yarns would be safe. If you are really worried, your best bet is to contact the yarn manufacturer and ask.
Thank you <3
I have made many fabric cozies. The pattern calls for 100% cotton fabric, batting and thread. My guess is that cotton yarn would be best. The only thing I’m not sure of is the size of the pattern. It may not acct for shrinkage.
Use 100% cotton. I used to make the ones you sew…such a pain, but everything had to be 100% cotton so it won’t melt.
Like ypurbowl cozies but never heard in my life microwave safe yarn and you just listed the brand of yarn
Yu didn’t say if its ctton etc to the persons question above as I’m curou too
And could you let me know what you mean as one bowl etc was thru round 8 and next bowl thru round 13 etc
As don’t understand if you mean end at ROW 8 or what or do you o all the rounds to last round really like yourcozies
The yarn I used it cotton. If you click the links to the yarn, you’ll see that. The pattern states that you work it until it is the size needed for your bowl. Bowls come in many different sizes, so you just keep going until it fits. I listed how many rounds I made for each size bowl in the pictures because people usually ask those things. I’m not sure what your asking about rows verses rounds, because the pattern is worked entirely in rounds.
I have a question about washing the cotton cozies. I’ve made them with 100% cotton fabric. Now I like the idea of crocheting them. Have you washed yours and how do they hold up in the way of shrinkage?
I’ve washed mine and had no problem, they shrink a little, but they still fit because crochet stretches.
Jessie, thank you, I’ll give them a try.
Jesse what I’m asking is you say small bowl is worked thru round 8
Medium bowl is worked thru round 10
Large bowl is worked thru round 13
What I’m asking is there are 17 rounds
So say for small bowl YA worked thru round 8 after that do you go to finishing and skip the rest of the rounds as there are 17 before you go to finishing
Right, that’s what you do.
Jesse my question above doesnt make sense as spelling wrong what I said one stupid question for
You so the rounds 14 thru 17 are just if you wanted to make bowl cozies other than the large one
You just make the cozy until it is the size you need. Once it is the size you need, you stop. There are 17 rounds written so that you can make a cozy for nearly any bowl that will fit in a microwave. The sizes I listed in the pattern are just what fit on MY bowls, you need to make what fits on YOUR bowls, so stop after whatever round makes the cozy come up to the height you want on your bowl.
Tanksjese ust wanted to make sure before I me these as I always read directions before
Dong them lus eeryne writes their directions different etc thank again and love your bowl
Ozirs
Would other Red Heart yard work, can’t find Red Heart Creme De La Creme in stores in my small town, only Red Heart worsted? Does yarn have to be 100% cotton to be safe in microwave? Want to make for some gifts, am a beginner. I like the idea you came up with, have pinned a lot of patterns that I want to try once I can crochet good.
It really should be 100% cotton. I’m honestly not sure what would happen with other yarns in the microwave. Some may melt, some may get hot, some may let off bad fumes, there are so many things that could happen, I would play it safe and go with a 100% cotton.
I use peaches and cream cotton yarn . Works well and can be bought at Walmart, just about any store that has yarn section .
I would think any 100% cotton yarn would work as cotton yarn takes the heat better than acrylic yarn. Lily Sugar & Cream, Peaches & Cream, Bernat Handicrafter, Lion Brand or any other brands.
You can use regular acrylic yarn, just don’t put the cozy in the microwave. Put the bowl in the cozy after heating.
Is there a chance that you will be doing a video. I’ve seen a lot of crocheters looking for one cause they can’t read and can only do visual.
It wasn’t on my list, but I am thinking of making a few videos for some other things next week, so I will add this if there is time. 🙂
wish you would do a video please
It’s on my list.
Jessie, I love this pattern, but would love to see a video of this, did you by any chance do one on this project. Thank you. Sue
Sorry, I did not
My question is why do you leave the tail of yarn on the pinch? Why would it not be weaved in after sewing. To me in the picture it looks unfinished.. so is there a reason to leave it ?
Because I like it that way. If you don’t, then weave in the ends. 🙂
I just saw your pattern on pintert! I absolutely love it! It’s a wonderful idea. Especially if your heating something inthe microwave. I’m always getting a dish towel to wrap the bowl with. Thank you for sharing your idea with your fellow crafters.
l made a couple of bowl covers to use but did not use 100% cotton..l decided not to make them usable within the microwave but instead just put bowl in cover after heating..also when serving a meal in a bowl that has been cooked on the stove…
Thank you for posting the Bowl Cozy Pattern, I have a fabric cozy but have wanted to crochet some for me and for giffts!
This is THE best pattern ever! I will use this every day! Thank you!
Helen
this is a lovely pattern. just what I need for the kids when they make noodles in the microwave. can you just clarify is the pattern US terms or Uk. thank you.
US terms
Love the cozies so cute and grear for the microwave
Jessie, I found your pattern easy to follow & the instructions to fit to each one’s bowls makes sense. I’ve made 1 cozy (medium) w/Lily Cotton “Sugar ‘n Cream” in Summer Print. It’s really pretty & functional. However, I’m considering making the pinched sides adjustable for the different circumferences of my Fiesta bowls. This is an item that I will be using frequently b/c I LOVE soups. Thanks so much for the pattern.
P.S. I’m making a set of these for my daughter next time that I’m in TX to get the bowl sizes.
Awesome!!
I was wondering when you say to sew together at the pinch are you sewing the whole fold top to bottom like a seam? or are you just sewing the top together like one stitch?
I just did the very top, one st to one st. You could do the whole seam for a more fitted cozy.
So you sew the top together from the pinch point out to the end..Right?
Thanks for the prompt reply.
You can do that or you can just sew it together at the pinch point.
Have you thought about making it with sc instead of dc so it is thicker? I am worried about maybe getting scalded through the holes. I have made two so far and they are linked to your page on Ravelry.
I haven’t had any problems, and I use mine all the time.
With warm weather arriving (someday) these would be great to hold a cold bowl of ice cream. Keep the fingers from freezing.
I made this for my mom and she loves it! So cute and easy! I am a beginner! Thank you!
Yea! I’m glad you found it useful and were able to make it. 🙂
Can’t wait to try this pattern
Love this pattern and cannot wait to try it. Like in one review they can also come in handy for cold dishes like ice cream!!!
Mmm! Ice Cream!! Our upright freezer died the other day so we had to eat all the ice cream. It was a good conciliation prize.
Is there a pattern for square or rectangular dishes?
Not as of yet.