Tea pots come in different sizes, but there is always a handle and always a spout. With coffee pots (cafetieres) the handles tend to be of varying heights, so sizing a cosy almost impossible. I have made several for myself, but when I get a new pot (I seem to be clumsy as I’ve broken a few), my old cosy doesn’t fit as the handle on the new pot are not in the same place.

So here is a pattern that:

1. Is forgiving so you can adjust this for any size coffee pot
2. Is thick enough to actually keep the coffee HOT. I have flimsy covers that let the coffee get cold before I have had a second cup.

You will need:
I used 2 strands of DK yarn (I used Stylecraft special 100% acrylic) or you could use 1 strand of chunky yarn, and 3 hook sizes – 5.5, 4.5 and 3.5mm.
You will also need a lot more yarn that you think – remember this is designed to be dense enough to keep the coffee hot, so it uses up quite a lot of wool. Allow 100g DK (which will be enough for the trivet as well).
You will need buttons – I recommend no more than 2 – otherwise you spend ages fiddling with buttons every time you use the cosy.
I also made a matching trivet for your pot to stand on.
My pot is a standard size – 1 ½ pints or 30fl.oz, 12” circumference around the outside, and 7”tall.

Expertise
Intermediate - this is not a beginners pattern as you will need to be able to do FP and BP trebles, work tightly, do foundation doubles and foundation trebles, sew on buttons and make loops to secure them, and you will also need to be able to make a magic loop.
Note: there are plenty of videos online showing you how to do all these stitches. But if you hate the magic loop method, try starting with 3 chains, slip to make a loop and continue from there with Row 1.
You can also cheat with the foundation trebles and doubles – make a line of chains, and then turn and work trebles or doubles. It takes slightly longer to do this, but you end up with the same result.

This is given in UK terms, but is easily converted to American terminology. Email me if you need help with this.

Your first few rows will seem to be far too big, but this will gradually shrink as you continue working in FP and BP. These stitches naturally tighten up your work, so don’t worry that your starting row seems to be too long. Also, working in the posts of your stitches means that each row will not be as tall as working in standard trebles – which is why you will use up a lot more yarn that you expect.

If you find it difficult working with a 4.5mm hook, you can move up to a 5 or 5.5. Remember that your work will be slightly looser and you may need to shorten your starting row.

Do NOT iron your work. The trivet will naturally flatten over time (the weight and heat of the cafetiere will do this).