Desert Island Tea Cosy by Rian Anderson

Desert Island Tea Cosy

Knitting
March 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
273 - 301 yards (250 - 275 m)
To fit a 6 - 8 cup teapot.
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A quirky tea cosy for those with good imagination.
On a cold winter’s day, dream of a desert island to escape to.
And, if you like, add a few accessories: chocolate, a bottle of something nice, a good book …
– then sit back and watch the friendly dolphins!
(They really aren’t sharks, honest!)

The cosy is knitted flat, with double thickness 8 ply / DK yarn, in an easy stitch that mimics waves. The optional extras are in single yarn with smaller needles.
Detailed instructions with photos.

Requirements:
8 ply/DK yarn:
dark blue-green x 35 gms
light blue-green x 25 gms
white x 15 gms
sandy yellow x 30 gms
dark green x 10 gms
light brown x 5 gms
plus small amounts of purple, red, orange, pale blue, sage green, dark brown and grey
1 pair 5.5 mm (US 9) needles
1 pair 3.25 mm (US 3) needles
large tapestry needle for sewing seams
embroidery needle and thread in gold, dark blue
small amount dacron toy filling