This cafetiere cover is really a bit of fun to try out a few new skills – principally Fair Isle in the round and knitted steeks. Best of all, the cut edge of the steek is fully bound hiding any “wobbles” on a first attempt. It is designed so that the pattern is easily altered by repeating or omitting the corrugated ribbing to fit the cafetiere for which it is destined. Use whatever scraps of 4ply you have to hand - actual amounts are given - and to suit your colour scheme, preferably with the main background shade being a dark neutral and the principal contrast being the palest neutral. The motif could also have a number of other uses like the hem of a plain tunic or the backs of a pair of gloves or mitts.
Hopefully, having had a go at working a knitted steek on such a small scale and having learned to cope with the trauma of “slashing” through lovingly hand knitted work, going for a full scale sweater may not seem so daunting – and there could be a few Christmas presents made into the bargain!
If you enjoyed this practice why not try “DELFT” - a cardigan I designed which will show off your new skill.