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Teapot Handle Cozy

Make a lovely teapot handle cozy using a variety of techniques!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/teapot-handle-cozy • Posted by Melody M.

This easy teapot handle cozy makes a gorgeous gift! I'll show you how to crochet a rectangle of fabric, embroider it with some simple flowers and scrap yarn, line it with some cotton, and stitch up the sides to make little pockets! Let's get started. Note: All crochet terms are US terms!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

This easy teapot handle cozy makes a gorgeous gift! I'll show you how to crochet a rectangle of fabric, embroider it with some simple flowers and scrap yarn, line it with some cotton, and stitch up the sides to make little pockets! Let's get started. Note: All crochet terms are US terms!

Instructions

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    With your crochet hook and the skein of yarn, chain 16. Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and each stitch across, chain 1, turn. Row 2: Single crochet in 2nd single crochet from hook and each single crochet across, chain 1, turn. Rows 3-56: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off and weave in ends. Embroider some cute little flowers and leaves on each end of the rectangle using yarn scraps.

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    Cut a rectangle of fabric to match crochet rectangle.

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    Hem fabric 1/4 inch on a sewing machine.

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    With wrong sides together, pin and stitch fabric rectangle to crochet rectangle.

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    Fold edges to middle, right sides together. Pin in place and stitch edges.

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    Flip right-side out, and voila! Flop it over your teapot handle and use it for taking the hot kettle off the burner.