Sometimes a good cup of coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate, or, you know, whatever) is all it takes to brighten up your day. I love feeling like a "real" grown up when I get a chance to buy a coffee for myself- it's a bit of a treat, and a bit of an escape, but it doesn't break the bank. I think we all deserve a little treat in our lives, don't you?

I've designed Java Jumpers to take the place of the disposable cardboard "jackets" or "cozies" that you get at coffee houses. So many times I'm knitting up an item for someone's child and I just love the colorway, but I can't think of a way to encorporate it into an adult item. One day as I indulged in a coffee (err... peppermint latte actually...) I realized that a knitted cuff would be perfect for keeping the coffee warm AND keeping my hand cool. I worked up the pattern and made a bunch of Java Jumpers for my friends for the holidays, and they were a huge hit- so much so that I was begged to make more.

Java Jumpers are reusable, very portable, and easy to throw in your purse or pocket when you're all done sipping your drink. They are designed to fit the standard to-go coffee cups you'll find at most places (Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, Java City, McDonalds, etc.) If your Java Jumper gets dirty, just wash it with your next batch of soakers, or just soak in tepid water with a bit of baby soap, squeeze out excess water, flatten, tug on the top and bottom (to keep it nice and tight to the cup), and dry.