Knitted Tea Pot Cozy

Knitted tea pot cozies are like a warm hug for your favorite teapot! They come in a variety of colors and patterns, adding a touch of charm to your tea time routine. Not only do they keep your tea warm for longer, but they also prevent any accidental spills or burns. It's the perfect accessory to make your tea-drinking experience even more cozy and delightful. So, treat your teapot to a knitted cozy and enjoy your next cup of tea in style!

SIZE

• Small: 4-6 cup teapot
• Large: 8-10 cup teapot

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Base diameter: 4[5] inches
• Height: 6[8] inches
• Width of side: 7.5[9] inches

MATERIALS

Small Version 1

• Noro Kureyon [100%wool; 111yd/100m per 50g skein]; color: 138; 1 skein.
• (If desired, use 2 skeins in order to match stripes on each side of cozy.)

Small Version 2

• [MC] Carodan Farm Worsted Weight Wool [100% wool; 200yds/180m per 4oz skein]; color: Lake Blue; 1 skein. (Approx. 80 yds used)
• [CC] Carodan Farm Worsted Weight Wool; color: Light Blue; 1 skein. (Approx. 20 yds used)

Large Version

• Noro Kureyon [100%wool; 111yd/100m per 50g skein]; color: 40; 2 skeins.

1 set US #7/4.5mm double-point needles

1 set spare double-point needles, US #7/4.5mm or smaller

1 16-inch/40 cm US #7/4.5mm circular needle

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Optional

• 1 yd 0.25 inch ribbon
• Scraps of cotton fabric, sewing needle, thread.
• Small amount of whole spices or herbs.

GAUGE

20 sts/26 rows= 4" in stockinette stitch

DIRECTIONS

Inner Base

Using double-point needles (and MC if making Small Version 2), CO 8 sts. Distribute sts evely on dpns, and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker to denote beg of round.

Rnd 1 and all odd-numbered Rnds: K all sts.

Rnd 2: (M1, k1) around.

16 sts

Rnd 4: (M1, k2) around.

24 sts

Rnd 6: (M1, k3) around.

32 sts

Rnd 8: (M1, k4) around.

40 sts

Rnd 10: (M1, k5) around.

48 sts

Large only: Rnd 12: (M1, k6) around. 56 sts

Rnd 14: (M1, k7) around.

64 sts

Both sizes:

- If internal pocket for sachet is desired, BO 12[16] sts, then place rem sts on hold on spare dpns.

- If pocket not desired, place all sts on hold on spare dpns..

Break yarn and weave in ends.

Outer Base

Work as for inner base, but do not BO sts for pocket, and do not break yarn.

Weave in end at beg of work.

K1 rnd.

Join Bases

Hold Inner Base and Outer Base together, purl sides together.

Insert tip of right needle through first st of outer base, then through first st of inner base.

K these 2 sts tog. Continue k tog 1 st from each base until all sts on second base have been joined to first base. If making internal pocket, DO NOT pick up the BO sts on the inner base. Instead, simply k the corresponding sts on the Outer Base normally. 48[64] sts

P 2 rounds.

Next Rnd: (M1, k6[8]) around. 56[72] sts.

Next Rnd: K all sts.

Next Rnd: (M1, k7[9]) around. 64[80] sts.

Next Rnd: K all sts.

If making cozy with pocket, k 8[10] sts to center pocket opening under handle opening.

For all versions, place 32[40] sts just worked on hold on spare dpns.

Sides

NOTE: First side is worked back and forth on 32[40] sts rem on needles.

Second side is worked on 32[40] sts currently on hold.

First Side

Row A [RS]: K all sts. (NOTE: If working Fair Isle version, start working chart over center 27 sts on this row.)

Row B [WS]: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.

Row C [RS]: K4, m1, k to end.

Row D [WS]: As row 2.

Small size only: Work rows C and D, 3 times more. 36 sts.

Large size only: Work rows A through D, 3 times more. 44 sts.

Both Sizes:

Next Row [RS]: K2, YO, ssk, k to end.

Next Row [WS]: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.

*Row E [RS]: K9, [p2, k6] 3[4] times, k3.

Row F [WS]: K4, p5, [k2, p6] 2[3] times, k2, p5, k4.

Work Rows E and F 1[2] time(s) more.

Row G [RS]: K8, [p4, k4] 3[4] times, k4.

Row H [WS]: [K4, p4] 4[5] times, k4.

Work Rows G and H 1[2] time(s) more.

Next Row [RS]: K8, [p2tog, p2tog, k4] 3[4] times, k4. 30[36] sts.

Next Row [WS]: K4, [p4, k2] 4[5] times, k2.

Row J [RS]: K8, [p2, k4] 3[4] times, k4.

Row K [WS]: K4, [p4, k2] 4[5] times, k2.

Large size only: Rep Rows J and K once.

Both sizes:

Next Row [RS]: K2, YO, ssk, [k4, yo, p2, yo] 3[4] times, k4, k2tog, yo, k2. 36[44] sts.

Next Row [WS]: [K4, p4] 4[5] times, k4.

Work Rows G and H twice.

Work Rows E and F 3 times.

BO all sts in patt.

Second Side

Row A [RS]: K all sts. (NOTE: If working Fair Isle version, start working chart over center 27 sts on this row.)

Row B [WS]: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.

Row C [RS]: K to last 4 sts, m1, k to end.

Row D [WS]: As row 2.

Small size only: Work rows C and D, 3 times more. 36 sts.

Large size only: Work rows A through D, 3 times more. 44 sts.

Both Sizes:

Next Row [RS]: K to last 4 sts, k2tog, YO, k to end.

Next Row [WS]: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.

Starting at * (Row E), complete Second Side as for First Side.

Cords (Make 2)

Using dpns, CO 3 sts. Work I-cord for 16 inches (40cm). BO all sts.

Tie one end of one cord into an overhand knot. Make a loop at end of second cord, just large enough for knot to fit through. Use yarn tail at end of cord to sew loop securely. Weave in rem ends.

NOTES:

If desired, 0.25 inch ribbon can be used in place of knitted cords. Instead of tying a knot, sew a button to end of one ribbon.

The Fair Isle version uses twisted cords made with three strands of yarn and a single button rather than i-cord ties. Cut three 1-yard lengths of yarn and tie one end to a fixed object. Twist the other end until the cord kinks up on itself. Holding all 6 yarn ends together, allow the cord to twist around itself along its length. Knot the loose ends. Make second cord as first, sliding a button to the center of the length of yarn before twisting.

Spice sachet

Cut two circles of fabric, the same size as the base pieces. Place fabric circles right sides together and, using a half-inch seam allowance, sew circles together around perimeter, leaving a small opening (about 1.5 or 2 inches).

Turn right side out. Fill loosely with whole cloves, lavender blossoms, or other desired herbs or spices. Do not overfill, or teapot will not sit flat. Sew sachet closed and place inside pocket in bottom of cozy.

FINISHING

Weave in rem ends.

The edges of each side with shaping and eyelets near the bottom, sit next to the teapot handle. The straight edges of each side sit next to the spout.

Thread cords through eyelets at top of each side, using photo as a guide, so that the loop and knot ends of the cords are at the "spout" edge of each side.

To dress your teapot, set it on the base and bring the two sides up. "Button" the knot through the loop above the spout, snug up the cords, thread ends through the lower eyelets under the handle and tie.

Personalize your cozy with different pattern sts or colorwork. Use up odds and ends of yarn.