Collection Challenge #218- Vintage Handmade Cup Cozy

I found some cup cozies this past weekend at an estate sale. When I went to add them to my stash, I realized how many I had and what a variety of styles and colors.

I believe these are all handmade.  They were meant to slip over the end of glass and act like a coaster. 

I think I have a bit of a fascination with things that are crocheted or knit, since I have no talent with needles.  I love the variety of patterns and colors.  I have slipped these on smaller old milk bottles.

These gussy up some jars of craft goodies in my studio.
The flower details on these are great.

This set really lends themselves to some fourth of july decorating.

They add such an old fashioned charm to a simple jar or glass.

These almost look like a cable knit sweater. A fun collection that has taken me awhile to collect. I usually find them in a set of four or so and fun to group the variety of patterns and styles together.

If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of _____."  A new collection each week.

 

Comments

[Diane]

I remember my mom making some of these in the early 70s for part of a bridal shower gift. You have some cute ones!

[Sheryl Remy]

These are very nice. I don't think that I have ever run into any of these when out saling.
Sheryl

[Kathy]

These are just adorable! I have never even noticed them before and I see what I have been missing out on.

[Erica]

Yet another thing I never knew existed. I'll have to keep my eyes opened for these. What a fun collection!

~Erica

[Sherry@Back2Vintage]

Yet another unexpected collection. Can you imagine how long it took to crochet those little flowers along the top of the white ones. Wow!

[Doreen]

Love these cup cozies! I have a thing for crocheted doilies and runners as you know. I'm amazed at all the talent that people have with crocheting and knitting too! Adore the ones with little flowers around the edge. They look like some doilies I have!
Thanks for sharing these. They're wonderful :-)

[martina]

Never have seen cup cozies before. What a cute collection! I don't crochet or knit but appreciate the talents of people who do. This probably explains why I have a big collection of crocheted doilies.

[Musings from Kim K.]

Love these! I've not seen cozies before either. My grandmother was so talented with her crochet and knitting needles. I didn't inherit those talents.

[karen]

Now that is one I haven't seen! They are so cute! I probably ran across them at estate sales and didn't know their use and put them aside. I won't anymore! Thanks for sharing! karen...

[Annette]

Another fun collection. I remember my parents using these.

[Ann]

I have never come across cup cozies. Super cute!

[Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity]

I see these occasionally at sales. I think people used to use these on those aluminum glasses too because they tend to sweat. I like the ones with the floral edging.

[Mary Steinbrink]

I have never seen these before either, but I will be looking for them now. They really are darling. Thanks for sharing another great collection!

[Lynn]

OMG!!! The original koozie!!! I am so in love with the red, white, and blue set!! Ok, I know I am obsessed with anything patriotic or Americana!!! I love the unique and fun items you find and share with us. I have never ever seen anything like this before! Thank you for sharing with me!
Hugs,
Lynn and the wienee ranch crew

[Shara]

This is a new collection that's for sure! These are certainly better that the foam rubber ones that say, "I <3 Beer" or some other silly thing. I think I have a few of these in my potholder bin, but none are as cute as yours.

[Into Vintage]

Ack! Love these! They are especially adorable the way you have them grouped together. Can't imagine how much work went into the ones with the little flowers, especially since I am (still) knitting & crochet impaired as well.

[Hastypearl]

So, how is it, that I dig in boxes every weekend, and I've Never Even heard of these? Then, you have piles of them:) maybe that's why I've never seen any before! Pretty cute. Pre-koozie! Laura

[Maureen]

I have never, ever seen these before... what a lot of crocheting and knitting. Must have been quite the fad back years ago.

[katyo]

Funny-I found a set of these a few weeks ago in Tigard. Mine are in Mexi-cali super bright colors, and were sold to me as koozies for Mint Julep cups!!

[Judy]

I have been antiquing, yardsaling, junking for a ba-zillion years and I've never seen these. So cute!