Notions:

Scrap yarns, heavy worsted weight (8-9 WPI): Approximately 40 yards. Handspun samples were used for the pictured cozy.

Size US 9 needles

Ribbons/I-cord/Scrap yarn for tying the cozy

Tetsubin or other tea kettle for sizing

Abbreviations:

RS/WS: right side of fabric/wrong side of fabric

M1: Make one stitch by picking up the bar between stitches in the row below the current row, placing it onto the needle, then knitting into the stitch.

K2tog: Knit two stitches together knit-wise as if one stitch. Decrease by 1 stitch.

Dimensions:

7 in (length) x 6.75 in (width), unstretched. It is best to make the cozy with negative ease to prevent the cozy from obstructing the opening of your kettle. Have your tea kettle handy for regular fittings.

Options:

You may choose to thread the yarn/ribbon around each side of the cozy to easily remove the cozy for washing.