Solstice Glow Tea Cosy

Either with the glow of summer or of winter, enjoy this Solstice as our Earth seems to pause at the extreme of its orbit.

This is a pattern for a teapot cosy. This cosy has 2 layers each worked separately from a provisional cast-on and using the stranded knitting technique. One layer has farm animal patterning and the other a simpler small motif patterning of your choosing.



Stitches are provisionally cast on and one layer is worked. Then cast-on sts are replaced to needles and the other layer is worked. One is pushed inside the other and secured at the top. A simple i-cord handle is attached.

You may add Duplicate Stitch and/or embroidered details.

yarn:
Shetland 4ply by Gathered Sheep Yarns; Fingering; 100% Pure Shetland Wool; 234yds (213.97m) / 55g or 96yds (87.8m)/20g mini skein
approximate yarn amounts:
MC (Vampires Blood) - 55g skein; 32g; 140yds/128m
CC1 (Ghoulish Cocktail) - 55g skein; 32g; 140yds/128m
CC2 (Dove) - 20g mini skein; 15g; 66yds/60m
CC3 (The Olive Tree) - 20g mini skein; 15g; 66yds/60m
needles:
2.75mm (us no 2) circulars 9in/23cm; DPNs 6in/15cm
3.0mm (us no 2.5) circulars 9in/23cm; DPNs 6in/15cm
gauge:
28 sts x 28 rows = 4in/10cm measured over stranded stockinette on larger needles
Some knitters work stranded and single-coloured at different gauges. Change needles, as needed, to keep gauge the same throughout.
approximate finished size:
20.5in/52cm (circumference) x 8in/20.5cm (height); to fit a 4 cup teapot (be sure to measure your teapot as they can vary in shape, the sample is shown on a 4 cup Brown Betty)
additional tools:
needle to weave in ends, st markers, waste yarn for provisional cast-on