Felted Citrus Tea Cozies by Dawn Brocco

Felted Citrus Tea Cozies

Knitting
August 2007
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
US 10 - 6.0 mm
380 yards (347 m)
English
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About the Design
I was inspired to make these citrus cozies, because of my own tea-drinking habits.

Many tea drinkers put a slice of lemon in their tea, but I prefer orange juice. So, I thought, why not make tea cozies to represent these citrus fruit we use in our tea!

Hence, the lemon, orange, and lime slices, knit a little larger than desired size and then felted.

I used Oasis Aussi Wool, a chunky-bulky wt. soft wool yarn for the cozies. It feels nice while knitting, felts wonderfully, is reasonably priced, and comes in a wide range of solid colors.

Finished Dimensions- Knit (Felted)

  • 2-cup/4-cup (2-cup/4-cup)
  • Width: 13.5 / 17.5” (11.5 / 14”)
  • Height: 7 / 8.5” (5.75 / 7.25”

Yarns:
4-cup cozy (orange): 1 hank each W08 Natural, W13 Honeymoon, and W14 Sunset

4-cup cozy (lime): 1 hank each W08 Natural, W34 Sassy Lime, and W52 Willow Bough

2-cup cozy (lemon): 1 hank each W08 Natural, W12 Lemonade, and W13 Honeymoon

Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows = 4″ (10 cm) with size 10 ndls or size to give gauge.

Substitute Yarn Weight: chunky-bulky wool (not superwash!)

Skill Level: Beginner

Happy Knitting!
Dawn