Cafetiere Cover and Mug Cosy Knitting Patterns

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Susie Johns
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Crochet Hook
Techniques

Moss, Slip Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Knit Susie Johns' quick cosies for a coffee lover

Learn two new knitting stitches with our quick and easy patterns that are great for gifting. The cafetiere cover uses double moss stitch which is made up of simple knit and purl stitches. The mug cosy introduces you to slip stitch colourwork which creates intricate colour patterns without the need for juggling lots of yarns. You are effectively working in stripes and just reintroducing previous colours by slipping stitches. Download this quick-to-make knitting pattern today so you can give it a go.

Sizing

To fit a standard eight-cup cafetiere

What you need

Yarn: DK, cafetiere: Lime, two 50g balls, mug cosy: shades Violet (A) and Lime (B), one 50g ball of each
Needles: 4mm
Crochet hook: 2mm
Buttons
Ribbon
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Knit
Purl
Cast on
Cast off
Slip stitches
Double crochet
Slip stitch colourwork

Meet the designer

Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more. If you like this set, we think you'll love Susie'svintage-inspired set for tea drinkers. You can find more of Susie's designs here.

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