Make a set of adorable fruit-themed can coozies — Strawberry, Watermelon, and Lemon — perfect for gifts and summer sips. This pack features easy-to-follow rounds, fun stitch techniques like spike stitches and FPDC leaves, and clear photos to guide placement. Youll enjoy quick, satisfying makes that add personality to your drinks and party favors. Suitable for crafters who enjoy working in the round and small applique details.
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— Strawberry Coozie :
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Make a Magic Circle with Red
Round 1 :
into the magic circle, work 6 sc. Sl st to first sc [6]
Round 2 :
Ch 1, (sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [12]
Round 3 :
Ch 1, (sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [18]
Round 4 :
Ch 1, (2 sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [24]
Round 5 :
Ch 1, (3 sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [30]
Round 6 :
Ch 1, (4 sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [36]
Round 7 :
Ch 1, BLO 36 sc. Sl st to first sc. TURN [36]
Round 8 :
(WS) Ch 1, 36 sc, sl st to first sc. TURN [36]
Round 9-24 :
Repeat round 8 *be sure to turn after each round, alternating from RS to WS* [36] at the end of round 24, change color to Grass/green you will now begin making leaves *photos at bottom of pattern for reference*
Round 25 :
(RS) Ch 3, skip st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip st (dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip a st) repeat x11, sl st in ch 3 *see photos: 1 & 2 at bottom of page* [24, including ch 3]
Round 26 :
Follow steps below: 1. Ch 1, fold and rotate coozie vertically with ch 3 at the top *see photo 3* 2. 4 fpdc on the previous row ch 3 {you are going to stack them one on top of the other start from the top of coozie working down} *see photo 4* 3. rotate coozie back horizontally with red part on bottom *see photo 5* 4. fold and rotate coozie vertically the opposite direction *see photo 6* 5. 4 fpdc on the next dc from the previous row, starting from bottom working to top of coozie *see photo 7*. 6. Ch 1, sk the next two dc *see photo 8* 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 till the end, (make sure to end on a ch 1) sl st to end [6 leaves]
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Sewing on the 'seeds': (placement is a suggestion) as noted above, I sew them as I go but that's optional, just do what you feel most comfortable doing. You'll need to cut at least 110 inches of ecru. *photos at end for reference*
Round Sewing Step 1 :
Starting in hole just above and in between the first sc and ch 1 from round 7, insert needle from WS through, pull yarn all the way through leaving a small tail
Round Sewing Step 2 :
Reinsert needle from RS in hole just below the first sc from round 9
Round Sewing Step 3 :
Count 4 sts, insert hook from WS (in 4th st) in this case just above and in between the 4th and 5th sc of same row
Round Sewing Step 4 :
Continue sewing in seeds every 4 sc
Round Sewing Step 5 :
Next row: insert needle in hole just above and in between 2nd and 3rd sc of round 9, repeat same steps as 2 and 3
Round Sewing Step 6 :
Next 8 rows of seeds: just as previous row, seeds will be sewn in in every 4 sc, and every other round, alternating inserting needle between (sc and ch 1) and (2nd and 3rd sc) Fasten off and weave in ends
— Watermelon Coozie :
Info :
Make a Magic Circle with Mint (green)
Round 1 :
into the magic circle, work 6 sc. Sl st to first sc [6]
Round 2 :
Ch 1, (sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [12]
Round 3 :
Ch 1, (sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [18]
Round 4 :
Ch 1, (2 sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [24]
Round 5 :
Ch 1, (3 sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [30]
Round 6 :
Ch 1, (4 sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [36]
Round 7 :
Ch 1, BLO 36 sc, Sl st to first sc. TURN [36 for remainder of pattern]
Round 8 :
(WS) Ch 1, 36 sc. Sl st to first sc. color change to white, turn
Round 9 :
(RS) Ch 1, 36 sc. Sl st to first sc. color change to Pink DO NOT TURN
Round 10 :
(RS) Ch 1, 36 sc, Sl st to first sc. turn
Round 11 :
(WS) Ch 1, 36 sc, Sl st to first sc. turn
Round 12 :
(RS) Ch 1, 36 sc, Sl st to first sc. turn
Round 13 :
(WS) Ch 1, 36 sc, Sl st to first sc. turn
Round 14 :
(RS) Ch 1, (5 sc, color change to black, HDC spike st in next st, CC to pink) rep 6 x to end. Note: You should end with a HDC spike st, BUT before you sl st color change to pink,Sl st to first sc. turn
Round 15 :
(WS) Ch 1, 36 sc, Sl st to first sc. turn
Round 16 :
(RS) Ch 1, 36 sc, Sl st to first sc. turn *if you want, as i wrote in stitch notes, I do spike sts around black seeds to hide the black) pictures at bottom of pattern*
Round 17 :
(WS) Ch 1, 36 sc, Sl st to first sc. turn
Round 18 :
(RS) Ch 1, 2 sc in pink, change color to black, hdc spike, change color to pink, (5 sc in pink, change color to black, hdc spike in next stitch, change color to pink) rep 5x, end with sc in the last 3 sts, sl st with first sc, turn
Round 19 :
(WS) Ch 1, 36 sc, Sl st to first sc. turn
Round 20 :
(RS) Ch 1, 36 sc, Sl st to first sc. turn
Round 21-24 :
Repeat rounds 13-16
Round 25-28 :
Repeat rounds 17-20
Round 29 :
(WS) Ch 1, 36 sc, Sl st to first sc. turn
Round 30 :
(RS) Loosely sl st in each st around. If you find that the rim is too tight around, you can just sc in each st around instead
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Fasten off and weave in ends
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Optional Spike Stitch over black seeds: (see photos in pattern for demonstration)
— Lemon Coozie :
Info :
Make a Magic Circle with Lemon (yellow)
Round 1 :
into the magic circle, work 6 sc [6]
Round 2 :
Ch 1, (sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [12]
Round 3 :
Ch 1, (sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [18]
Round 4 :
Ch 1, (2 sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [24]
Round 5 :
Ch 1, (3 sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [30]
Round 6 :
Ch 1, (4 sc, sc inc) x 6. Sl st to first sc [36]
Round 7 :
Ch 1, BLO (sc, dc), repeat to end. Sl st to first sc. TURN [36 for remainder of pattern]
Round 8 :
Ch 1, (sc, dc), repeat to end. Sl st to first sc. turn
Round 9-22 :
repeat round 8, making sure to turn after each round alternating working on RS and WS
Round 23 :
Ch 1, 36 sc, do not sl st at end, instead cut yarn and fasten off and join with invisible seam to 1st sc of round
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'Leaves' Using Grass (green) Yarn you will make two, 1 big and 1 small
Big Leaf :
Ch 11, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc, 5 dc, 2 hdc, sc inc, ch 2. Now rotate so you are now working on opposite side. Sc inc, 2 hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc. sl st all the way around the leaf. fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing on applique. sew onto coozie as show in photo
Small leaf :
Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc inc, ch 1, working on opposite side, sc inc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc, then sl st around entire leaf. fasten off leaving long enough tail for sewing. sew onto coozie as shown in photo
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Where to place first stitch when turning: see photo reference for placing first sc in each row rather than in ch1 space when turning
This Fruit Snack Coozie Pack turns ordinary cans into little bites of handmade joy with strawberry seeds, watermelon spikes, and lemon leaves. Whether for parties, gifts, or everyday use, these cozy covers add personality and protect your hands. Try them in different colors or yarns for one-of-a-kind sets. 🧶🍋