Beatrix Nutcracker Squirrel Tea Cosy

Quick & easy to make 4-6-cup tea pot, knitting pattern

Not only make it for yourself, but what a lovely birthday or special gift to someone, especially if they have everything or you have run out of idea what to give!

– Knitted on the flat with single pointed needles
– American terminology with metric measurements
– Written instructions with some clear images
– Basic knitting stitches are used

TENSION/GAUGE: Stocking stitch using DK yarn with Size 3mm(US 11 / UK 2) knitting needles
22 stitches x 30 rows = 10cm x 10cm (4ins x 4ins) or 7sts x 9 rows = 2.5cm (1in)
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As with all my patterns, as a gift to you, included in your instant downloadable .pdf pattern is a print-to-cut out & make matching envelop, to store your pattern

Basic knitting Skills Needed

FINISHED COSY SIZE : 4-6 cup tea pot
The size of the tea pot you see in the image is: 15cm(6ins) high x 47cm(18 1/2ins) round the full diameter of the center of the tea pot belly

What you need
Yarns: 50g Double Knit (DK) Dress Main Color (MC)
Small amount of Double Knit (DK) Contrast Color (CC)| WHITE (W)|LIME GREEN|BLACK|BROWN|BEIGE
– Knitting Needles, single pointed: 3mm(US: C/D 2/3, UK: 11)
– Yarn Needle
– 2x 4mm black glass beads for eyes
– Scissors
– Small amount of toy stuffing (Preferably the polyester small round ball type)