Monday 18 February 2019

Rib One cup Tea Cosy




Another tea cosy to fit a one cup pot.  This is in an easy 1 row rib pattern using two strands of dk yarn, which makes the cosy nice and thick. I used two shades of yellow.
I've added knitted flowers and leaves but it would also look great with a pompom 

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Measurements:  Height 6”, 6” width from spout to handle (one cup teapot)
Tension:   16sts x 20 rows, 5mm needles and rib pattern over 4”
Materials:  
50g dk yarn (I used two colours together)
5mm knitting needles


Back

Using two strands of dk yarn cast on 29sts
(K2, p2) to last sts, k1
Repeat row until work measures 5ins
Shape top
(K2tog, ssk) to end k1    15sts
Next row purl
K2tog 7 times, k1, 8sts
Fasten off yarn leaving a strand for sewing.  Thread yarn through loops and pull firmly make a stitch to secure.


Front as back


To finish
Sew sides together at base, checking for a good fit around spout and handle.  Sew seam above spout and handle again checking on teapot for a snug fit
Make a pompom or flowers and leaves for the top

The pattern for Flowers can be found here:

For leaves use 3.75 needles and single dk yarn cast on 10sts,  cast off 10sts, cast on 10sts, cast off 10sts – this makes 2 leaves  sew flowers and leaves on top of cosy as shown in photo.