CLUSTER CABLE TEA COZY & TABLE M

CLUSTER CABLE TEA COZY & TABLE MAT

Size: Approx. 7" high x 22" around - fits average teapot

Materials:

Single color cozy: 200 yds. worsted wt. wool or wool-blend yarn (for better heat retention) (shown in Noro Kureyon)

3-color cozy: 1 ball ea. of 3 different colors worsted wt. yarn (approx. 75 yds. each) (shown in standard worsted wt.)

For both cozies:

Size H hook (or hook size needed for gauge)

1-1/8" plastic ring

Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: In pattern st, 4 clusters & 4 V-stitches = 4.5"

Abbreviations: beg = beginning, ch = chain, dc = double crochet, dec = decrease, lp = loop, rep = repeat, rnd = round, sl st = slip stitch, st = stitch

Special Stitches & Terms:

Cluster (CL): pull up loop to measure approx. 1/2", yo, insert hook in st and pull loop through, pulling up to 1/2" height, yo, insert hook in same st and pull up loop to 1/2" (5 loops on hook), pull through all 5 lps, ch 1 to secure.

Front Post Cluster (FPC): With RIGHT side of work facing, work cluster around cluster by inserting hook from right to left behind cluster of previous round.

Back Post Cluster (BPC): With WRONG side of work facing, work cluster around cluster by inserting hook from right to left behind cluster of previous round, so new cluster shows on right side.

V-stitch (V): Dc, ch 1, dc

COZY

Ch 80, join into ring, being careful not to twist beg ch.

Rnd 1: Work cluster (CL) in first ch, *skip 1 ch, work V-stitch (V) in next ch, skip 1 ch, CL in next ch, rep from * around, join with sl st to top of beg CL.

Rnd 2: Work FPC, V in V, *FPC, V in V, rep from * around, join with sl st to top of beg FPC.

Rnds 3-4: Rep Rnd 2.

Side openings: You will now work in rows across half of cozy only:

Row 5 (right side): *FPC, V in next V, rep 9 more times (10 FPC, 10 V), turn.

Row 6 (wrong side): Sl st in first V, ch 5, dc in same V, *BPC, V in next V, rep from * across, turn.

Row 7 (right side): Rep Row 5.

Row 8 (wrong side): Rep Row 6, and fasten off.

Rejoin yarn in first FPC on opposite side of cozy and Rep Rows 5-8. At end of Row 8, do not fasten off, but continue to work in rounds again.

Rnd 9: FPC in first FPC of previous row, V in next V, *FPC, V in next V, rep from * around, join with sl st in top of beg FPC (20 FPC, 20 V).

Rnd 10: Rep Rnd 9 (20 FPC, 20 V).

Rnd 11 (dec rnd): *FPC, 1 dc in center ch-1 space of next V-st, rep from * around, join with sl st in top of beg FPC (20 FPC, 20 dc).

Rnd 12: FPC in ea FPC around, join with sl st (20 FPC).

Rnd 13 (dec rnd): Ch 1, sc in ea FPC around, join with sl st (20 sc).

Rnd 14 (dec rnd): Ch 1, sc2tog around, join with sl st (10 sc).

Rnd 15 (dec rnd): Ch 1, sc2tog around, join with sl st. Fasten off, close center opening and weave in ends.

Edging:

Turn cozy upside down. With right side facing, attach yarn to any sc on opposite side of beg ch, ch 3, dc in same ch, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch, *ch 3, dc in same ch, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch, rep from * around, join with sl st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ring loop:

Single crochet evenly around a 1-1/8" plastic ring until ring is solidly covered, join with sl st, fasten off. Sew ring to center top of cozy.

FOR 3-COLOR COZY: Work Rounds 1-4 in first color, work Rows 5-8 in second color, work Rounds 9-15 in 3rd color.

TABLE MAT - Place this small mat under your cozy-dressed teapot to protect your tabletop!

With leftover yarn from tea cozy and size H hook, ch 4, join into ring (or use disappearing loop method to start).

Rnd 1: Ch 3, work 11 dc in ring, sl st join to top of beg ch (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, work 1 dc in same dc, 2 dc in ea dc around, sl st join to top of beg ch (24 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, work 1 dc in same dc, 1 dc in next dc, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join with sl st (36 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, work 1 dc in same dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, rep from * around, join with sl st(48 dc).

Rnd 5: Ch 3, work 1 dc in same dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, join with sl st (60 dc).

Edging: Ch 3, dc in same dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, *ch 3, dc in same dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, rep from * around, join with sl st, fasten off and weave in ends.

Now, make a pot of tea, place cozy over it leaving handle and spout sticking out through openings. Pour yourself a cup and enjoy!

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