One Ball Knits

Gifts
20 Stylish Designs Made with a Single Ball,
Skein, Hank, or Spool

Fatema, Khadija, and Hajera Habibur-Rahman

Watson-Guptill Publications

New York
 Contents introduction
A gift can hold special meaning for the giver as well as for the recipient.
Introduction
One Ball Basics 6
As we were growing up, our parents instilled in us an appreciation for
Yarn 8 the particular importance of bestowing gifts, emphasizing through our
Tools 10 traditions that the best method to increase mutual love is through gift-
Understanding Knitting Instructions 12 giving. When we received a gift, we learned that it was important to
Knitting Techniques 16 express full appreciation by reciprocating, no matter the value of our
Finishing 33 return gift.
Seaming and Embroidery Stitches 35
Our family believes that a handmade gift, page 107, for the little loved one in your life.
Sewing 37
because of the time and effort spent to create For those who wish to present an
One Ball Gifts 39 it, is more precious than a purchased one and extraordinary gift of appreciation that will
Coffee-for-Four Table Coasters 40 that such a gift provides a lasting impression bring forth not only smiles but genuine
Irish Hue Runner 44 of love and friendship. Whatever the occasion, pleasure, the circular Dome Afghan on page
a handmade gift can bring forth a smile, a 112 or the Cute ’n’ Cozy Tea Cozy on page 70
Comfy Hot-Water Bottle Cozy 47
tear of gratitude, or a warm embrace from the may be just the thing. However, if you are a
Square Elegance Lace Bowl 50 recipient. more traditional gift-giver who is determined
Mini Sling Backpack 53 We know how hard it can be to choose the to knit your loved one a pair of socks or
Interlocking Square Pillow 57 right gift for the right moment. Color, design, gloves, we have included Little Red Driving
and attractiveness are all key ingredients. Gloves, inlaid with deerskin leather trim, on
Berry Pretty Knitting Basket 60
Keeping all these factors in mind, we three page 96, and Step-Forward Knee-High Socks,
Fluffy Denim Bomber Hat 65 sisters have designed twenty unique gifts, knitted toe up, on page 116.
Cute ’n’ Cozy Tea Cozy 70 paying particular attention to distinctiveness, Not only are these twenty designer one-
Toasty Toes Slippers 76 whether this comes through detailed stitches, ball gifts easy to make, each also has an
artful embroidery, or color and quality of yarn. heirloom essence that will last for generations
Retro Knitting Needle Case 81
If you want to knit a gift with more character to come. Whatever projects you choose to
Summer-Day Placemat and Napkin Ring 85 than the usual pair of socks or mittens, you knit, and no matter to whom you present
O-Scarf 88 may find the Square Elegance Lace Bowl on them, you’ll be sure to receive a gift greater
Spiral-Vine Vase Cover 92 page 50 or the Spiral-Vine Vase Cover on page than the one you gave: the satisfaction of
92 to be the perfect solution. Looking for a knowing that they came from your heart and
Little Red Driving Gloves 96
gift to keep a new baby warm or keep little hands. We hope you enjoy knitting these
Cuddle-Me Baby Hoodie 101 hands busy? You will find cute knits, such as projects, and we wish you joy in seeing the
A-Is-for-Adorable Blocks and Ball 107 the Cuddle-Me-Baby Hoodie on page 101 or delight of those who receive them.
Dome Afghan 112 the A-Is-for-Adorable Blocks and Ball on With all our best,

Step-Forward Knee-High Socks 116

Fatema, Khadija, and Hajera
Emerald Laptop Case 121
Suppliers 127
Index 128

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Contents introduction
A gift can hold special meaning for the giver as well as for the recipient.
Introduction
One Ball Basics 6
As we were growing up, our parents instilled in us an appreciation for
Yarn 8 the particular importance of bestowing gifts, emphasizing through our
Tools 10 traditions that the best method to increase mutual love is through gift-
Understanding Knitting Instructions 12 giving. When we received a gift, we learned that it was important to
Knitting Techniques 16 express full appreciation by reciprocating, no matter the value of our
Finishing 33 return gift.
Seaming and Embroidery Stitches 35
Our family believes that a handmade gift, page 107, for the little loved one in your life.
Sewing 37
because of the time and effort spent to create For those who wish to present an
One Ball Gifts 39 it, is more precious than a purchased one and extraordinary gift of appreciation that will
Coffee-for-Four Table Coasters 40 that such a gift provides a lasting impression bring forth not only smiles but genuine
Irish Hue Runner 44 of love and friendship. Whatever the occasion, pleasure, the circular Dome Afghan on page
a handmade gift can bring forth a smile, a 112 or the Cute ’n’ Cozy Tea Cozy on page 70
Comfy Hot-Water Bottle Cozy 47
tear of gratitude, or a warm embrace from the may be just the thing. However, if you are a
Square Elegance Lace Bowl 50 recipient. more traditional gift-giver who is determined
Mini Sling Backpack 53 We know how hard it can be to choose the to knit your loved one a pair of socks or
Interlocking Square Pillow 57 right gift for the right moment. Color, design, gloves, we have included Little Red Driving
and attractiveness are all key ingredients. Gloves, inlaid with deerskin leather trim, on
Berry Pretty Knitting Basket 60
Keeping all these factors in mind, we three page 96, and Step-Forward Knee-High Socks,
Fluffy Denim Bomber Hat 65 sisters have designed twenty unique gifts, knitted toe up, on page 116.
Cute ’n’ Cozy Tea Cozy 70 paying particular attention to distinctiveness, Not only are these twenty designer one-
Toasty Toes Slippers 76 whether this comes through detailed stitches, ball gifts easy to make, each also has an
artful embroidery, or color and quality of yarn. heirloom essence that will last for generations
Retro Knitting Needle Case 81
If you want to knit a gift with more character to come. Whatever projects you choose to
Summer-Day Placemat and Napkin Ring 85 than the usual pair of socks or mittens, you knit, and no matter to whom you present
O-Scarf 88 may find the Square Elegance Lace Bowl on them, you’ll be sure to receive a gift greater
Spiral-Vine Vase Cover 92 page 50 or the Spiral-Vine Vase Cover on page than the one you gave: the satisfaction of
92 to be the perfect solution. Looking for a knowing that they came from your heart and
Little Red Driving Gloves 96
gift to keep a new baby warm or keep little hands. We hope you enjoy knitting these
Cuddle-Me Baby Hoodie 101 hands busy? You will find cute knits, such as projects, and we wish you joy in seeing the
A-Is-for-Adorable Blocks and Ball 107 the Cuddle-Me-Baby Hoodie on page 101 or delight of those who receive them.
Dome Afghan 112 the A-Is-for-Adorable Blocks and Ball on With all our best,

Step-Forward Knee-High Socks 116

Fatema, Khadija, and Hajera
Emerald Laptop Case 121
Suppliers 127
Index 128

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Skill Level Pattern Notes LT: Slip 1 st to cable needle,

Intermediate • Both charts and written hold in front of work, k1, k1
instructions are provided for from cable needle.
Finished Tea Top Bobble Stitch (Chart 2-st Right Purl Twist: Slip 1 st
Measurements A), Right Section Bobble to cable needle, hold in back
Height: 8"/20.3cm Stitch (Chart B), and Left of work, k1, p1 from cable
Diameter of base: Section Bobble Stitch (Chart needle.
102"/26.7cm C). Choose the instruction 2-st Left Purl Twist: Slip 1 st to
method you prefer. cable needle, hold in front of
Yarn • The top, handle, and spout work, p1, k1 from cable needle.
1 skein of Brown Sheep Nature are knitted separately. The C3B: Slip 2 sts to cable needle,
Spun (100% wool, 3.5 oz/100g side panel is felted and cut. hold in back of work, k1, p2
= 245 yd/224m per skein) in • “Tea” is embroidered in from cable needle.
color #N78 Turquoise Wonder chain stitch on one side C3F: Slip 1 st to cable needle,
OR approximately 245 yd/ of the side panel. A heart hold in front of work, p2, k1
224m medium-weight wool shape is cut out on the other from cable needle.
yarn in turquoise side of the panel. K3tog: Knit 3 sts together.
• To prevent the cut-out P3tog: Purl 3 sts together.
Materials heart from losing shape, P4tog: Purl 4 sts together.
• Size 8 U.S. (5mm) needles, stabilize the cut-out edge Make Bobble (MB): [K1, p1, k1,
or size needed to obtain with stay stitch. p1, k1] into next st, making 5
gauge • The top, handle, and sts from one; then pass 4th,
• Cable needle spout are whipstitched 3rd, 2nd, and first st over the
• Straight pins to the panel. last st made.
• Stitch marker • Stitches are picked up Inc 2: Increase by knitting into
• Tapestry needle from the bottom of the the front, back, and then front
• Embroidery needle, size 22 tea cozy and knitted into of the same st before slipping
• 1 skein DMC pearl cotton a ruffled edging. it off the needle.
size 5 (100% cotton, 27.3 • For instructions on felting,
yd/25m) in #725 OR refer to page 33. Stitch Patterns
Stockinette Stitch (St st)
Cute ’n’ Cozy Tea Cozy
approximately 27.3 yd/25m • For instructions on
size 5 cotton embroidery whipstiching, refer to Row 1: Knit.
thread in topaz yellow page 36. Row 2: Purl.
Tea cozies are cute and practical; and this one, with its cutwork and • Teapot size 9 x 6 x 74"/22.9 • For instructions on chain Rep Rows 1–2 for Stockinette
embellishments, will display your knitting skills at their best. Adorned x 15.3 x 18.4cm, stitch, refer to page 36. Stitch patt.
6-cup capacity • For instructions on stay
with bobbles and an embellished felted body and decorated with a bell • Gauge stitch, refer to page 37. Tea Top Bobble Stitch
edging, this portable project is perfect for an intermediate knitter. You 16 sts = 4"/10cm over St st (Chart A)
can have this cozy ready to give by teatime. Who says that one ball Always take time to check Special (over a multiple of 12 sts)
your gauge. Abbreviations Row 1 (WS): K5, *p2, k10; rep
can’t work wonders? RT: Slip 1 st to cable needle, from * to last 5 sts, k5.
hold in back of work, k1, k1 Row 2 (RS): P4, *RT, LT, p8;
from cable needle. rep from * to last 4 sts, p4.

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Skill Level Pattern Notes LT: Slip 1 st to cable needle,

Intermediate • Both charts and written hold in front of work, k1, k1
instructions are provided for from cable needle.
Finished Tea Top Bobble Stitch (Chart 2-st Right Purl Twist: Slip 1 st
Measurements A), Right Section Bobble to cable needle, hold in back
Height: 8"/20.3cm Stitch (Chart B), and Left of work, k1, p1 from cable
Diameter of base: Section Bobble Stitch (Chart needle.
102"/26.7cm C). Choose the instruction 2-st Left Purl Twist: Slip 1 st to
method you prefer. cable needle, hold in front of
Yarn • The top, handle, and spout work, p1, k1 from cable needle.
1 skein of Brown Sheep Nature are knitted separately. The C3B: Slip 2 sts to cable needle,
Spun (100% wool, 3.5 oz/100g side panel is felted and cut. hold in back of work, k1, p2
= 245 yd/224m per skein) in • “Tea” is embroidered in from cable needle.
color #N78 Turquoise Wonder chain stitch on one side C3F: Slip 1 st to cable needle,
OR approximately 245 yd/ of the side panel. A heart hold in front of work, p2, k1
224m medium-weight wool shape is cut out on the other from cable needle.
yarn in turquoise side of the panel. K3tog: Knit 3 sts together.
• To prevent the cut-out P3tog: Purl 3 sts together.
Materials heart from losing shape, P4tog: Purl 4 sts together.
• Size 8 U.S. (5mm) needles, stabilize the cut-out edge Make Bobble (MB): [K1, p1, k1,
or size needed to obtain with stay stitch. p1, k1] into next st, making 5
gauge • The top, handle, and sts from one; then pass 4th,
• Cable needle spout are whipstitched 3rd, 2nd, and first st over the
• Straight pins to the panel. last st made.
• Stitch marker • Stitches are picked up Inc 2: Increase by knitting into
• Tapestry needle from the bottom of the the front, back, and then front
• Embroidery needle, size 22 tea cozy and knitted into of the same st before slipping
• 1 skein DMC pearl cotton a ruffled edging. it off the needle.
size 5 (100% cotton, 27.3 • For instructions on felting,
yd/25m) in #725 OR refer to page 33. Stitch Patterns
Stockinette Stitch (St st)
Cute ’n’ Cozy Tea Cozy
approximately 27.3 yd/25m • For instructions on
size 5 cotton embroidery whipstiching, refer to Row 1: Knit.
thread in topaz yellow page 36. Row 2: Purl.
Tea cozies are cute and practical; and this one, with its cutwork and • Teapot size 9 x 6 x 74"/22.9 • For instructions on chain Rep Rows 1–2 for Stockinette
embellishments, will display your knitting skills at their best. Adorned x 15.3 x 18.4cm, stitch, refer to page 36. Stitch patt.
6-cup capacity • For instructions on stay
with bobbles and an embellished felted body and decorated with a bell • Gauge stitch, refer to page 37. Tea Top Bobble Stitch
edging, this portable project is perfect for an intermediate knitter. You 16 sts = 4"/10cm over St st (Chart A)
can have this cozy ready to give by teatime. Who says that one ball Always take time to check Special (over a multiple of 12 sts)
your gauge. Abbreviations Row 1 (WS): K5, *p2, k10; rep
can’t work wonders? RT: Slip 1 st to cable needle, from * to last 5 sts, k5.
hold in back of work, k1, k1 Row 2 (RS): P4, *RT, LT, p8;
from cable needle. rep from * to last 4 sts, p4.

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Row 3: K the knit sts, p the Row 4: K1, (p1, k2) 2 times. Handle Next Row: K3, p1, k6, p1, k3. Cutting the Felt 2. Using embroidery floss
purl sts. Row 5: P1, 2-st Right Purl Twist, CO 14 sts. BO all sts. Cut 2 pieces of felt the same in the same color as felt,
Row 4: P2, *C3B, k2, C3F, p4; p1, 2-st Right Purl Twist, k1 Row 1 (WS): K5, p4, k5. size, following measurements thread embroidery needle
rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Row 6: (K2, p1) 2 times, k1. Row 2 (RS): P4, RT, k2, LT, p4. Spout in schematic. and work running stitch
Row 5: Rep Row 3. Row 7: P1, MB, p2, k1, p1, k1. Row 3 K4, p6, k4. CO 14 sts. Work as for Handle around WS of heart to
Row 6: P1, *2-st Right Purl Row 8: K2, p1, k4. Row 4: P2, C3B, k4, C3F, p2. until Joining Right and Left Finishing and reinforce edges.
Twist, p1, RT, LT, p1, 2-st Left Row 9: P3, 2-st Right Purl Row 5: K2, p1, k2, p4, k2, p1, k2. Handle Stitches. Assembly 3. Weave in ends.
Purl Twist, p2; rep from * to Twist, p1, k1. Row 6: P1, 2-st Right Purl 1. Cut 2 pieces of
last st, p1. Row 10: K3, p1, k3. Twist, p1, 2-st Right Purl Twist, Joining Right and Left Side felt according to Ruffle Bell Edging
Row 7: Rep Row 3. Row 11: P2, 2-st Right Purl k2, (2-st Left Purl Twist, p1) Spout Stitches measurements in Pick up 104 sts around bottom
Row 8: *2-st Right Purl Twist, Twist, p1, k2. 2 times. Slip right section sts onto LH the schematic. of tea cozy by poking through
p1, 2-st Right Purl Twist, k2, Row 12: K1, (p1, k2) 2 times. Row 7: K1, p1, k2, p1, k4, p1, k2, needle, k2, p1, k4. 2. Cut out a heart shape bottom edge of tea cozy. Pm
2-st Left Purl Twist, p1, 2-st Row 13: P2, MB, p2, k2. p1, k1. Turn. in the center of first at beg of rnd and join, being
Left Purl Twist; rep from * Row 14: K1, p1, k5. Row 8 (RS): P1, MB, p2, k1, p1, Next Row (RS): P3, 2-st Right felt panel, as shown in careful not to twist sts. Knit
across. k1. Turn. Purl Twist, p1, k2, p1, 2-st Left instructions under Cutting 1 rnd.
Row 9: Rep Row 3. Left Section Bobble Stitch Place RH needle sts on spare Purl Twist, p3. and Finishing the Heart. Next Rnd: Inc 2 stitches in
Row 10: *MB, p2tog, k1, p1, k2, (Chart C) needle or cable needle (Left BO all sts. 3. Thread embroidery needle each st around (312 sts).
p1, k1, p2tog, MB; rep from * (over 7 sts) Section sts). with yellow floss. Chain- Knit 3 rnds.
across (60 sts). Row 1 (RS): K1, LT, p4. Panel stitch the word “Tea” on Next Rnd: K1,* BO 8 sts, pass
Row 11: P1, *k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1, Row 2 (WS): K4, p2, k1. Right Side of Handle CO 86 sts. Work in St st until the second felt panel as first knit st over BO st on RH
k1, p2tog; rep from * to last st, Row 3: K2, C3B, p2. Beg on WS, work Rows 8–14, piece measures 10"/23cm. shown in the schematic. needle, BO 3 sts; rep from * to
p1 (55 sts). Row 4: (K2, p1) 2 times, k1. then Rows 1–7 of Right Section BO all sts. Weave in ends. Felt 4. Attach knitted Spout and last 4 sts. BO remaining 4 sts.
Row 12: P2tog, *MB, p1, k2, p1, Row 5: K1, 2-st Left Purl Twist, Bobble Stitch (Chart B). Leave the panel. Handle panels to sides of
MB, p3tog, rep from * to last p1, 2-st Left Purl Twist, p1. 7 sts on spare needle or cable felted panels. Whipstitch Design Tip
2 sts, p2tog instead of p3tog. Row 6: K1, (p1, k2) 2 times. needle. Cut yarn. Felting on WS, completing Body. If you have leftover yarn, knit
Row 13: K1, p1, k1, p2tog, *(k1, Row 7: K1, p1, k1, p2, MB, p1. It generally takes 10 to 15 5. Attach knitted Tea Top to and felt a matching cozy for
p1) 2 times, k1, p2tog; rep from Row 8: K4, p1, k2. Left Side of Handle minutes to felt the fabric. Body, whipstitching on WS. your teacup.
* to last 3 sts, k1, p1, k1 (37 sts). Row 9: K1, p1, 2-st Left Purl Place Left Section sts from Check fabric frequently during 6. Attach a ruffled bell
Row 14: *K3tog, p3tog; rep Twist, p3. cable or spare needle (7 sts) felting and stop the process edging to bottom of base
from * to last 4 sts, p4tog Row 10: K3, p1, k3. onto LH needle. Reattach when fabric has shrunk to according to instructions
instead of p3tog (12 sts). Row 11: K2, p1, 2-st Left Purl yarn on RS. Work Rows 7–14, desired size. The outer edge under Ruffle Bell Edging.
Row 15: *(K1, p1); rep from *. Twist, p2. then Rows 1–8 of Left Section will be looser than the rest of 7. Weave in ends.
Row 16: Rep Row 15. Row 12: (K2, p1) 2 times, k1. Bobble Stitch (Chart C). the fabric. The felted fabric 8. Slip cozy over teapot,
Work Rows 1–16 once for Row 13: K2, p2, MB, p2. should have dimensions of at first inserting handle into
Tea Top Bobble Stitch patt Row 14: K5, p1, k1. Joining Right and least 5 x 222"/11.4 x 57.2cm. opening, then inserting
(Chart A). Bind off tightly. Left Handle Stitches the spout.
Tea Cozy With WS facing, slip right Drying the Felt
Right Section Bobble Tea Top section sts onto LH needle, Lay fabric on flat surface Cutting and
Stitch (Chart B) CO 72 sts. Begin Tea Top k2, p1, k4 (14 sts). to dry. Finishing the Heart
(over 7 sts) Bobble Stitch patt (Chart A), Turn. 1. Cut the heart in the center
Row 1 (RS): P4, RT, k1. working Rows 1–16 once. BO Next Row (RS): P3, 2-st Right of one panel according
Row 2 (WS): K1, p2, k4. all sts tightly. Seam side edges Purl Twist, p1, k2, p1, 2-st Left to heart template
Row 3: P2, C3F, k2. to form a circle and set aside. Purl Twist, p3. measurements.

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Row 3: K the knit sts, p the Row 4: K1, (p1, k2) 2 times. Handle Next Row: K3, p1, k6, p1, k3. Cutting the Felt 2. Using embroidery floss
purl sts. Row 5: P1, 2-st Right Purl Twist, CO 14 sts. BO all sts. Cut 2 pieces of felt the same in the same color as felt,
Row 4: P2, *C3B, k2, C3F, p4; p1, 2-st Right Purl Twist, k1 Row 1 (WS): K5, p4, k5. size, following measurements thread embroidery needle
rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Row 6: (K2, p1) 2 times, k1. Row 2 (RS): P4, RT, k2, LT, p4. Spout in schematic. and work running stitch
Row 5: Rep Row 3. Row 7: P1, MB, p2, k1, p1, k1. Row 3 K4, p6, k4. CO 14 sts. Work as for Handle around WS of heart to
Row 6: P1, *2-st Right Purl Row 8: K2, p1, k4. Row 4: P2, C3B, k4, C3F, p2. until Joining Right and Left Finishing and reinforce edges.
Twist, p1, RT, LT, p1, 2-st Left Row 9: P3, 2-st Right Purl Row 5: K2, p1, k2, p4, k2, p1, k2. Handle Stitches. Assembly 3. Weave in ends.
Purl Twist, p2; rep from * to Twist, p1, k1. Row 6: P1, 2-st Right Purl 1. Cut 2 pieces of
last st, p1. Row 10: K3, p1, k3. Twist, p1, 2-st Right Purl Twist, Joining Right and Left Side felt according to Ruffle Bell Edging
Row 7: Rep Row 3. Row 11: P2, 2-st Right Purl k2, (2-st Left Purl Twist, p1) Spout Stitches measurements in Pick up 104 sts around bottom
Row 8: *2-st Right Purl Twist, Twist, p1, k2. 2 times. Slip right section sts onto LH the schematic. of tea cozy by poking through
p1, 2-st Right Purl Twist, k2, Row 12: K1, (p1, k2) 2 times. Row 7: K1, p1, k2, p1, k4, p1, k2, needle, k2, p1, k4. 2. Cut out a heart shape bottom edge of tea cozy. Pm
2-st Left Purl Twist, p1, 2-st Row 13: P2, MB, p2, k2. p1, k1. Turn. in the center of first at beg of rnd and join, being
Left Purl Twist; rep from * Row 14: K1, p1, k5. Row 8 (RS): P1, MB, p2, k1, p1, Next Row (RS): P3, 2-st Right felt panel, as shown in careful not to twist sts. Knit
across. k1. Turn. Purl Twist, p1, k2, p1, 2-st Left instructions under Cutting 1 rnd.
Row 9: Rep Row 3. Left Section Bobble Stitch Place RH needle sts on spare Purl Twist, p3. and Finishing the Heart. Next Rnd: Inc 2 stitches in
Row 10: *MB, p2tog, k1, p1, k2, (Chart C) needle or cable needle (Left BO all sts. 3. Thread embroidery needle each st around (312 sts).
p1, k1, p2tog, MB; rep from * (over 7 sts) Section sts). with yellow floss. Chain- Knit 3 rnds.
across (60 sts). Row 1 (RS): K1, LT, p4. Panel stitch the word “Tea” on Next Rnd: K1,* BO 8 sts, pass
Row 11: P1, *k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1, Row 2 (WS): K4, p2, k1. Right Side of Handle CO 86 sts. Work in St st until the second felt panel as first knit st over BO st on RH
k1, p2tog; rep from * to last st, Row 3: K2, C3B, p2. Beg on WS, work Rows 8–14, piece measures 10"/23cm. shown in the schematic. needle, BO 3 sts; rep from * to
p1 (55 sts). Row 4: (K2, p1) 2 times, k1. then Rows 1–7 of Right Section BO all sts. Weave in ends. Felt 4. Attach knitted Spout and last 4 sts. BO remaining 4 sts.
Row 12: P2tog, *MB, p1, k2, p1, Row 5: K1, 2-st Left Purl Twist, Bobble Stitch (Chart B). Leave the panel. Handle panels to sides of
MB, p3tog, rep from * to last p1, 2-st Left Purl Twist, p1. 7 sts on spare needle or cable felted panels. Whipstitch Design Tip
2 sts, p2tog instead of p3tog. Row 6: K1, (p1, k2) 2 times. needle. Cut yarn. Felting on WS, completing Body. If you have leftover yarn, knit
Row 13: K1, p1, k1, p2tog, *(k1, Row 7: K1, p1, k1, p2, MB, p1. It generally takes 10 to 15 5. Attach knitted Tea Top to and felt a matching cozy for
p1) 2 times, k1, p2tog; rep from Row 8: K4, p1, k2. Left Side of Handle minutes to felt the fabric. Body, whipstitching on WS. your teacup.
* to last 3 sts, k1, p1, k1 (37 sts). Row 9: K1, p1, 2-st Left Purl Place Left Section sts from Check fabric frequently during 6. Attach a ruffled bell
Row 14: *K3tog, p3tog; rep Twist, p3. cable or spare needle (7 sts) felting and stop the process edging to bottom of base
from * to last 4 sts, p4tog Row 10: K3, p1, k3. onto LH needle. Reattach when fabric has shrunk to according to instructions
instead of p3tog (12 sts). Row 11: K2, p1, 2-st Left Purl yarn on RS. Work Rows 7–14, desired size. The outer edge under Ruffle Bell Edging.
Row 15: *(K1, p1); rep from *. Twist, p2. then Rows 1–8 of Left Section will be looser than the rest of 7. Weave in ends.
Row 16: Rep Row 15. Row 12: (K2, p1) 2 times, k1. Bobble Stitch (Chart C). the fabric. The felted fabric 8. Slip cozy over teapot,
Work Rows 1–16 once for Row 13: K2, p2, MB, p2. should have dimensions of at first inserting handle into
Tea Top Bobble Stitch patt Row 14: K5, p1, k1. Joining Right and least 5 x 222"/11.4 x 57.2cm. opening, then inserting
(Chart A). Bind off tightly. Left Handle Stitches the spout.
Tea Cozy With WS facing, slip right Drying the Felt
Right Section Bobble Tea Top section sts onto LH needle, Lay fabric on flat surface Cutting and
Stitch (Chart B) CO 72 sts. Begin Tea Top k2, p1, k4 (14 sts). to dry. Finishing the Heart
(over 7 sts) Bobble Stitch patt (Chart A), Turn. 1. Cut the heart in the center
Row 1 (RS): P4, RT, k1. working Rows 1–16 once. BO Next Row (RS): P3, 2-st Right of one panel according
Row 2 (WS): K1, p2, k4. all sts tightly. Seam side edges Purl Twist, p1, k2, p1, 2-st Left to heart template
Row 3: P2, C3F, k2. to form a circle and set aside. Purl Twist, p3. measurements.

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Stitch Pattern Charts SCHEMATICs

2"/1.3cm
Tea Top Bobble Stitch Legend
(Chart A)
Knit on RS, purl on WS
16
4"/10.2cm
Purl on RS, knit on WS 2"/5.1cm
15 Cut two sides
14 MB
13
P2tog
12
Cut in center
11 P3tog
of one side 12"/3.8cm
10 6"/15.2cm
K3tog
9 Work Rows
1–16 once
8 P4tog

7
RT
6
LT
5
4 2-st Left Purl Twist
3
72"/19.1cm
2-st Right Purl Twist
2
1 C3B
12-st rep
C3F

Tea
Left Section Bobble Stitch Right Section Bobble Stitch
(Chart C) (Chart B)
3"/7.7cm
14 14 12"/3.8cm 8"/20.3cm
13 13
12 12
11 11
10 10 3w"/9.5cm
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
102"/26.7cm
1 1
7 sts 7 sts

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Stitch Pattern Charts SCHEMATICs

2"/1.3cm
Tea Top Bobble Stitch Legend
(Chart A)
Knit on RS, purl on WS
16
4"/10.2cm
Purl on RS, knit on WS 2"/5.1cm
15 Cut two sides
14 MB
13
P2tog
12
Cut in center
11 P3tog
of one side 12"/3.8cm
10 6"/15.2cm
K3tog
9 Work Rows
1–16 once
8 P4tog

7
RT
6
LT
5
4 2-st Left Purl Twist
3
72"/19.1cm
2-st Right Purl Twist
2
1 C3B
12-st rep
C3F

Tea
Left Section Bobble Stitch Right Section Bobble Stitch
(Chart C) (Chart B)
3"/7.7cm
14 14 12"/3.8cm 8"/20.3cm
13 13
12 12
11 11
10 10 3w"/9.5cm
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
102"/26.7cm
1 1
7 sts 7 sts

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