Kahvi coffee cosy design was inspired by stitch patterns used in traditional Finnish festive gloves, knitted mainly in the 1800s in southeastern Finland. The coffee cosy keeps coffee warm in cafetières and can also be used for small teapots.

Pattern notes
Kahvi coffee cosy is knitted from the bottom up in the round, after which it is blocked and turned upside down to pick up stitches for a plain stocking stitch lining. Before the lining is complete, a sewn wool or cotton wadding is placed inside the cosy, and the knitted lining is completed. Block the cosy outer before knitting the lining, as it is essential for the knitting to achieve its shape and to bring out the pattern.

Size
To fit a cafetière up to 25cm (10in) high and up to
42cm (16.5in) in circumference, including the handle
Finished measurements: 49cm (19.5in) in circumference; 28.5cm (11.25in) high

Yarn
Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight); 100% Shetland Wool; (115m/125yds/25g ball)

A 1403 Red: 3 x 25g balls
B 65 Green: 1 x 25g balls
C FC41 Petrol: 1 x 25g balls
D 9113 Maroon: 1 x 25g balls
E 202 Cream: 1 x 25g balls

Actual amounts of yarn used: A 75g, B 10g, C 7g,
D 11g, E 18g.

Needles & accessories
1 set 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs)
3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 60-80cm long
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Cotton or wool wadding, approx 30cm x 60cm
Sewing thread and needle
Sharp scissors

Tension
33 sts and 39 rnds to 10cm over colourwork,
after blocking
22 sts and 37 rnds to 10cm over stocking stitch,
after blocking
Please check your tension carefully and adjust
needle size accordingly.

Techniques
Knitting in the round, stranded colourwork,
decreasing, three needle cast off, picking up and knitting