I used 2 strands of leftover chenille baby blanket yarn to work up this pattern, but any single strand or combination of yarns to achieve the desired gauge of 10 stitches to 4 inches (horizontal) will work. It’s designed to fit The Tea Spot’s 34 oz Satin Teapot. This teapot shape is very classic. I love its squash shape - it evokes simplicity and elegance. The pattern is simple as well, so as to not detract from the design of the teapot. The variations and highlights will come from your choice of fiber(s) and button(s) for the project.

Rating: Easy

Abbreviations:
sts: Stitches
P: purl stitch
K: knit stitch
SL: Slip stitch
M1K: Make 1 stitch (knit in front of stitch then purl in back of same stitch)
M1P: Make 1 stitch (purl in front of stitch then knit in back of same stitch)
PSSO: Pass over slipped stitch from right needle onto left
K2tog: knit 2 stitches together

REP: Repeat the instructions

Method:
Cast on 29 sts.

R1: REP( K1, P1) to last stitch, K1.

R2: (Increase): P1, REP (K1, P1) to last 4 stitches, K1, M1P 2 times (31 sts).

R3: (Increase) REP (P1, M1K) 2 times, REP (K1, P1) to last stitch, M1K (34 sts).

R4: (Increase) M1K 2 times, REP (K1, P1) 4 times, M1K 2 times, REP (K1, P1) 5 times, M1K 2 times, REP (K1, P1) 4 times, M1K 2 times (42 sts).
R5 (Increase): REP (M1K 2 times, (K1, P1) 4 times) to last 2 stitches, M1K 2 times (52 sts).
R6: REP (K1, P1) to end.

Repeat row 6 in Rib Pattern until piece measures 3.5 inches.
Reduce on next even-numbered row: REP (SL1, P1, PSSO, K1, K2tog, P1) to last 4 sts, SL1, P1, PSSO, K2tog (34 sts).
Next Row: REP (K1, P1) to end.
Next Row: Bind off 22 sts in Rib Pattern (you now have one stitch on right needle), REP (P1, K1) 2 times, place these 5 stitches on stitch holder, bind off remaining 7 stitches in rib pattern, secure and break yarn.
Slip the 5 stitches from holder back onto your needle.
Reattach yarn and continue to work 5 stitches in Rib Pattern until entire piece measures 5.75 inches.

Next row: Work row in Rib Pattern, casting off middle stitch to create opening for lid knob (4 sts).

Next row: Work row in Rib Pattern, Casting on one middle stitch in backward loop method (5 sts).
Continue to work 5 stitches in Rib Pattern until entire piece measures 9 inches.

Next row: Bind off 1 stitch, work 3 sts in pattern, K2tog.
Last row: Bind off 3 sts, leaving a long enough tail to chain 8 stitches with a crochet hook. Attach end of chain so as to create a loop at the bottom at opposite end of this tail piece. Secure well and weave in ends.

Finishing:
With wrong sides together, stitch the bottom 1.5 inches and top 1/2 inch of tea cosy together. Attach a button or hook to tea cozy body so that belt is secure but not too taught.