a teapot cozy: mishaps and extra flaps

[hooked on amicute]

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I have been working on above mentioned teapot cozy for my so-sweet co-worker that just got married. To be honest, I was going to whip up a scarf for her - easy and fast. After I purchased the light blue THIN yarn, she asked me for a teapot cozy instead. I got to thinking: should I go buy new yarn for the cozy that is thicker (so that it would take less time) and darker (to hide stains)? I was either too lazy or just stubborn (truthfully, I am both) and I ended up crocheted the cozy with what I had. I had a vague idea of what to do and how to do it. There were no patterns online for a Bodum teapot cozy so i knew i had to wing it. Increasing and decreasing my stitches as I went up the curve of the teapot, and, literally weeks later, I ended up with a nice round pouch with an opening for the handle.

 

My plan for the top flap was to have JUST ONE with a cute button. I sewed on the flap and giddily put back on the cozy... and to my horror the flap was on diagonally. I immediately shriveled up and pitied myself for my mistake until an idea hit me like an elephant kicking your face with its hind leg. I'll just make a criss-cross pattern and she won't even know it was a mistake! And here is my product with a few blips here and there, but I was careful not to show them in my photos.

 

Cozies and kitchen things are not something I usually crochet. I like to crochet animated tofu, tampons with attitude and surly cupcakes. Come meet them on my blog: http://www.iheartamicute.blogspot.com

[Peggy85225]

Looks great to me.

[threadlover]

It is a great looking tea cozy. All your work payed off.

 

Marcia

[Real Deal]

Actually, the criss-cross is really nice. It looks like it is supposed to be that way.

[Tampa Doll]

I think it looks great.

[DesertCrocheter]

Oh, very nice! Love the criss-cross design.

[mclendon1]

Too Freekin' CUTE!

[TheKnottyMale]

Very unique!

[cat3crazy]

I really like it!

[Monique39]

Love this.. so cute!

[DebbiePooh]

Practical and cute! Great Job!!