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Bertha
This rectangular buttoned cozy is embellished with an oversized, lopsided cable around the middle and a garter stitch border. Though originally designed for a cylindrical teapot with a high spout, the shape is perfect for a French press.
MATERIALS
Approximately 46 m/50 yards worsted weight yarn
Shown in Spud & Chloe Sweater (55% Wool, 45% Cotton; 160 yards/100 g) in the Grape Jelly colourway
Three 18 mm (23/32”) buttons
NEEDLES
One 5 mm/US 8 circular needle* or set of straight needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Cable length is not terribly important as this project is knit flat.
GAUGE
16 stitches & 20 rows = 10 cm/4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking
SIZE
One size; sample shown on a teapot with a circumference of 30.5 cm/12” with 2.5 cm/1” negative ease
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
28 cm x 11.5 cm (11” x 4.5”), after blocking
ADDITIONAL TOOLS
Cable needle, stitch marker, blunt tapestry needle, blocking pins
SKILL LEVEL
1 out of 5
NOTES
Cable pattern is both charted and written.
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- First published: February 2012
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- Last updated: December 31, 2023 …
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