Pug Tea Cosy by Alexandra Charlotte Dafoe

Pug Tea Cosy

Knitting
August 2009
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
273 - 383 yards (250 - 350 m)
6-Cup Teapot
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Description
Dress up your teapot with an adorable pug tea cosy! No one will be able to resist sharing a cup of tea with this cutie. The tea cosy is a quick knit in two main pieces, front & back, which are then seamed along the sides, leaving gaps for the teapot handle and spout. The ears are knit separately in contrasting yarn, so that they can be positioned, along with the button eyes & tail, to your liking to give your pug a unique character. Five pompoms are used to create the finishing touch – four paws & a black snout. The best part is that this pug will loyally sit and keep your tea warm for hours. Should your pug get dirty, the acrylic yarn is machine washable and dryable, although washing inside out on a delicate setting is recommended.

Skill Level
Beginner

Knitted Measurements
Sized for a 6-cup teapot

Yarn
Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand (100g/156 m per ball)
2 balls in Linen
1 ball in Black

Materials
• Pair of 5.0 mm needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Tapestry needle (for finishing)
• 2 buttons, 15 mm diameter
• Pompom maker or cardboard
• Stuffing (for head)

Gauge
18 sts, 20 rows in stockinette = 4”/10 cm