The Rose Tea Cozy is a delightful and functional addition to your kitchen, perfect for keeping your tea warm while adding a touch of charm to your home. Designed with an on-trend color palette, this cozy not only enhances your decor but also serves as a great stash buster project for knitters. Knit in two simple pieces and then seamed at the top and bottom, this cozy is an approachable project for knitters of all skill levels, making it a perfect introduction to cable knitting.
The cozy features a classic cable design, bringing texture and interest to your teapot while ensuring your tea stays warm for longer. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a quick and satisfying knit, the Rose Tea Cozy combines functionality with a dash of style, making it an ideal gift or a fun project for yourself.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: To fit a standard six-cup teapot.
Gauge: 31 sts and 42 rows = 4” [10 cm] in cable pattern
Materials
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima (100% Pima Cotton; 220 yards [200 meters]/100 grams): 3711 China Pink (1 ball)
Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) straight or circular needles
Notions: Markers, tapestry needle, cable needle.
Abbreviations
2/2 RC: Slip 2 stitches to cable needle (cn), hold in back, k2, k2 from cn.
4/4 RC: Slip 4 stitches to cable needle (cn), hold in back, k4, k4 from cn.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked in two flat pieces then seamed at the top and bottom, leaving gaps on either side for the handle and spout.
If you have difficulty keeping track of the pattern on the wrong side (even numbered) rows, it may help you to place a marker each time you switch from knitting to purling and vice versa on Row 2.
Work according to written instructions or chart.
Pattern
Main Section
CO 64 sts.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2 and all even rows: K12, (p4, k4) twice, k8, (k4, p4) twice, k12.
Row 3: K12, (2/2 RC, k4) twice, 4/4 RC, (k4, 2/2 RC) twice, k12.
Row 5: Knit
Row 7: K12, (2/2 RC, k4) twice, k8, (k4, 2/2 RC) twice, k12.
Row 8: K12, (p4, k4) twice, k8, (k4, p4) twice, k12.
Work these 8 rows 8 times total.
Decrease Section
Row 1: (K2, k2tog) 3 times, (k6, k2tog) twice, k8, (ssk, k6) twice, (ssk, k2) 3 times. (54 sts)
Row 2: K9, (p4, k3) twice, p8, (k3, p4) twice, k9.
Row 3: (K1, k2tog) 3 times, (2/2 RC, k1, k2tog) twice, 4/4 RC, (ssk, k1, 2/2 RC) twice, (ssk, k1) 3 times. (44 sts)
Row 4: K6, (p4, k2) twice, p8, (k2, p4) twice, k6.
Row 5: K2tog 3 times, (ssk, k2tog twice) twice, ssk twice, k2tog twice (ssk, k2tog twice) twice, ssk 3 times. (22 sts)
Row 6: K3, (p2, k1) twice, p4, (k1, p2) twice, k3.
Row 7: K3tog, (ssk, k1) twice, ssk, k2tog (k1, k2tog) twice, sssk. (12 sts)
Break yarn, leaving a 12” tail, draw through remaining sts.
Make a second side, the same as the first.
Finishing
Using the yarn tails, sew seams 1” from the bottom and 1.5” from the top, the location of the seams is shown in pink on the diagram. A hole will naturally form at the top, this is an opening for the lid of the teapot.
sounds daunting as I am a crocheter but here goes.