Biscuits Time Tea Cosy

Fits 1 cup tea pot 

Approx 25  grams Dk yarn in main colour and approx 10 grams in contrast

3.75 mm needles 

Ribbon or cord

Knit 2 pieces

Cast on 34 stitches in contrast yarn

Knit 2 rows in garter stitch (every row knit) 

Next row: knit 1, yfd knit 2 tog. To last stitch, knit 1

Next row: knit

Next row: purl

Next row: knit

Next row: purl

Change to main colour 

Next row: knit

Next row: purl

Continue with the last 2 rows 5 times 

Change to contrast

Next Row 1: k1, p1 to end

Next Row 2: p1, k1 to end

Repeat the 2 rows 3  times 

Change to main colour

Next row: knit

Next row: purl

Repeat these two rows 9  times 

Cast off

Join sides leave gap for handle and spout

With 2 strands of yarn start at centre from just below cast off and sew running stitches around top of cosy, pull tight  and tie at front. Knot  both ends.

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