Retro Tea Cosy Pattern

Instructions

Make 2 pieces

1. With 4mm (US 6) needles and Yarn A cast on 98 sts and work 7 rows in garter st, ending with rs facing for start of the pattern.
2. Join in Yarn B and pattern as follows,
3. Row 1: k1A, k6B * k7A, k7B; rep from * to last 7 stitches, k6A, k1B
4. Row 2: k1B, k6A * k7B, k7A, rep from * to last 7sts, k6B, k1A
5. These 2 rows form the pattern.
6. Repeat rows 1 and 2 until work measures 51/2 inches (14cm) from beg, ending with row 2 and rs facing for next row.

Shape top

1. Row 1: Yarn A k2tog, Yarn B k3, k2tog * Yarn A k2tog k3 k2tog, Yarn B k2tog, k3, k2tog, rep from * to last 7 sts, Yarn A k2tog k3, Yarn B k2tog (70sts)
2. Row 2: Yarn B k1, Yarn A k4, *Yarn B k5, Yarn A k5, rep from * to last 5 sts, Yarn B k4, Yarn A k1.
3. Row 3: Yarn A k2tog, Yarn B k1 k2tog * Yarn A k2tog k1 k2tog, Yarn B k2tog k1 k2tog, rep from * to last 5 sts, Yarn A k2tog k1, Yarn B k2tog (42sts)
4. Row 4: Yarn B k1, Yarn A K2 Yarn B k3, Yarn A k3, rep from to last 3 sts, Yarn B k2, Yarn A k1
5. Row 5: Yarn A k2tog, Yarn B k1, *Yarn A k2tog k1, Yarn B k2tog k1, rep from * to last 3 sts, Yarn A k2tog, Yarn B k1 (28sts)
6. Row 6: Yarn B k1, Yarn A k1, *Yarn B K2, Yarn A K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, Yarn B k1, Yarn A k1
7. Row 7: (Yarn A k2tog) twice, *Yarn B k2tog, Yarn A k2tog; rep from * to last 4 sts (Yarn B k2tog) twice (14sts)
8. Break off yarn and thread through remaining 14 sts, draw up tightly and fasten off securely.

Making up >

Do not press; join the side seams leaving openings for the handle and spout of the teapot.

Flower Decoration >

You will need:

• Sublime extra fine merino wool DK shade 0009 lot 18770 (dark pink) Yarn A
• Sublime baby cashmere merino silk DK shade 0048 lot 37172 (light pink) Yarn B
• 2 x buttons of your choice
• Needles: 1 pair 3 1/4 mm (no 10) (US 3) needles

Flower 1 (Large)

1. Using 3 1/4 mm needles and yarn of your colour choice (Yarn B)
2. Cast on 110 sts Row 1: knit
3. Row 2: *K1, cast off next 20 stitches (one st on right needle after cast off), rep from * 4 times more.
4. Break yarn and thread through rem 10 sts. Pull up tight and fasten off securely.

Flower 2 (medium)

1. Using 3 1/4mm (us3) needles and a yarn of your choice (Yarn A), cast on 80sts
2. Row 1: Ws: knit
3. Row 2: *k1, cast off next 14 sts (one st on right needle after cast off) rep from * 4 times more.
4. Break yarn and thread through rem 10 sts. Pull up tight and fasten off securely.

Flower 3 (small)

1. Using 3 1/4 mm needles and yarn of your colour choice (yarn B)
2. Cast on 50 sts Row 1: (WS): Knit Row 2: *K1, cast off next 8 sts (one st on right needle after cast off), rep from * 4 times more.
3. Break yarn and thread through rem 10 sts. Pull up tight and fasten off securely.

Making up your flower

Do not press. Lay small flower on top of the medium flower and then on top of the large flower and sew together in the center. Attach a button to the centre of the flowers and sew into place.