If you are Instant Pot obsessed, you probably don’t even bother putting away your Instant Pot after you use it – you’ll just need it again in a couple of hours! This cover protects your pot while you leave it out, and looks cute at the same time! The basketweave pattern reminds me of the woven wicker baskets my mom used to decorate our house with when I was a kid. With a simple stitch pattern and worsted weight yarn held double, this project flies by.

Instructions are included for both knitting flat and in the round.

Sizes 5, 6, and 8 Quart

Skill Level: Beginner/Advanced Beginner

Size 11 needles
400-440 yards (365-400 m) of worsted weight yarn (or about 200 yards of bulky – check gauge)

• A safety note on yarns: For this project, it is important to know how the yarn responds to heat. Wool is generally considered to be very heat-safe, as it is self-extinguishing and does not melt; it may, however, felt and shrink when washed. Cotton is also a good choice, used commonly for potholders. Acrylic is typically considered unsafe for heat, as it ignites rapidly and melts. If using acrylic yarn, if would be best to store the Instant Pot off the counter and away from the stove/oven. Regardless of the yarn you choose, keep the Instant Pot and cover away from open flame, and do not cover the Instant Pot if it is still hot.