Teapot CosyTo fit an average 4-6 cup teapot

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Soft wool blend with a slightly twisted binding thread. Available in 1.75 oz (50g) balls in 8 bright and fashionable colors. Use with US 15-17 (10–12 mm) knitting needles. Machine washable in warm water 85°F using a gentle cycle for wool using the appropriate detergent and softener. Garments created with Ottawa may be partly spun dried and then should be dried flat. Ironing is possible by using a cotton cloth between the iron and the garment.

431/01 431/02 431/05 431/06 431/07 431/09 431/081 431/082

Alternative colourway Ottawa 01, 05 and 081

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DMC Ottawa 431Please retain leaflet for future reference

cm – centimetersCol - colorcont – continuedec – decreaseg – gramsin - inchesk – knit

k2tog – knit 2 sts togethermm – millimetersst(s) - stitch(es)( ) – work instructions within brackets as many times as directed

Level: Beginner

To fit an average 4-6 cup teapot Measuring 16½ -17 in (42-43 cm) around under handle (approximately)Measuring 7¾ -8¼ in (20-21 cm) high (approximately) YarnDMC Nordic Spirit Ottawa Shade 082 (Col A) 1 x 1.75oz/50 g ball Shade 09 (Col B) 1 x 1.75oz/50 g ball Shade 06 (Col C) 1 x 1.75oz/50 g ball

NeedlesA pair of US 11/ UK 0 (8 mm) knitting needlesYarn needle to darn in endsPom pom maker or cardboard

GAUGE10 stitches and 21 rows to 4x4 in (10x10 cm) measured over garter st (knit every row) using US 11/ UK 0 (8mm) knitting needles.Check your gauge - if fewer sts or rows, use smaller needles; if more, use larger needles.IT IS ESSENTIAL TO WORK TO THE STATED GAUGE TO ENSURE SUCCESS.

Teapot CosyDesigned by Zoë Halstead Please read all the instructions and the pattern carefully before starting to knit the design.Use the close-up and front cover images as an additional guide.

Abbreviations

BACK & FRONT (Both alike):Using US 11/ UK 0 (8mm) knitting needles and Col A, cast on 22 sts.Knit 6 rows.Change to Col B and knit 8 rows.Change to Col C and knit 8 rows.Change to Col A and knit 8 rows.

Shape TopChange to Col B and cont as follows:Dec Row 1: K4, (k2tog, k4) 3 times. 19 stsKnit 1 row.Dec Row 2: (K3, k2tog) 3 times, k4. 16 stsKnit 1 row.Dec Row 3: K3, (k2tog, k2) twice, k2tog, k3. 13 stsKnit 1 row.Dec Row 4: K2, (k2tog, k1) twice, k2tog, k3. 10 stsKnit 1 row.Change to Col C and cont as follows:Dec Row 5: K2, (k2tog) 3 times, k2. 7 stsKnit 1 row.Dec Row 6: K1, (k2tog) 3 times. 4 stsKnit 1 row.Bind off

FINISHINGWeave in all ends. Sew side seams of cozy as follows: Right hand side - from bottom edge up for approximately 2½ in (6 cm), leave approximately 4 in (10 cm) unsewn for the teapot handle, then sew above opening and across the top. Left hand side: - sew up from the bottom edge for approximately 6 cm (2½ in). Leave approximately 2½ in (6 cm) unsewn for the teapot spout, then sew above the opening to the top. Please note: these measurements may vary for your own teapot and can be adjusted to suit.Using all 3 yarn colors together, make a pom-pom measuring approximately 2¼ in (5.5 cm) in diameter. Sew pom-pom to top of cozy as shown.

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