Hamish

Crochet
May 2011
DK (11 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet
6.0 mm (J)
3.5 mm (E)
262 - 284 yards (240 - 260 m)
fits a 47cm teapot
English
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Hamish is a fun and fluffy tea cosy, just the thing to bring a smile to your face as you pour the tea.

Yarn: you will need a small amount of Sirdar Snuggly Kisses DK to work the face,
and 1 1/2 balls of Rowan Felted Tweed DK to work the body. If you want to achieve the mottled effect in the pictures, you will need 3 different shades.

Hooks: The body is worked 2 strands together with a 6mm hook. The face is worked single strand with a 3.5mm hook.

Tension: For the body, 13 sts and 16 rows over 10cm.
For the face, 20 sts and 25 rows over 10cm.

Other materials you will need: sewing thread, small amount of stuffing, two small black shanked buttons, small amount of beige felt, small amount pink embroidery thread, 1 medium to large button.