Tea Cozy Pattern #9374

MATERIALS:
J. & P. COATS or CLARK'S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, size 50:
J. & P. Coats—2 balls of White or Ecru,
or
Clark's O.N.T.—3 balls of White or Ecru.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 12.
½ yard of velveteen 36 inches wide.
¼ yard of quilted lining material 36 inches wide.

Tea Cozy measures 11 inches long x 9 inches high x 2 inches wide.

GAUGE: 6 sps make 1 inch; 6 rows make 1 inch.

   Starting at bottom of chart, make a chain about 15 inches long. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch (2 sps made). Repeat from * across until there are 65 sps in all. Ch 5, turn. Cut off remaining chain. 2nd row: Dc in next dc, * 2 dc in next sp, dc in next dc (bl made over sp). Repeat from * across to last sp, then ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Dc in next dc (sp made), dc in next 3 dc (bl made over bl), * ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (sp made over bl). Repeat from * across until there are 61 sps, then work 1 bl, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn. Starting with 4th row, follow chart until 18th row has been completed. 19th row: Sl st in next 2 ch and in next dc, ch 5, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc (1 sp decreased at beginning of row). Work 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl, 3 sps, 5 bls, 2 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 2 bls, 2 sps, 3 bls, 3 sps, 3 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, 1 sp, 3 bls, 3 sps, 3 bls, 2 sps, 2 bls, 1 sp, 1 bl, 2 sps, 5 bls, 3 sps, 1 bl, 1 sp, 1 bl, 1 sp. Ch 5, turn (1 sp decreased at end of row). Starting with 20th row, follow chart to top. Do not fasten off, but work a row of sc completely around all edges, keeping work flat.
   Make another piece same as this.

FINISHING ... Pin crocheted pieces into shape and press with hot iron through damp cloth. Cut two pieces of quilting slightly larger than crocheted pieces for sides of lining. Using one lining piece as pattern, cut two pieces of velveteen ¼ inch larger all around than lining. For gussets, cut two strips of quilting each 2¾ x 14 inches and two strips of velveteen each 3½ x 27 inches. Sew together the two strips of quilting for gusset, making a strip 2¾ x 27 inches. Sew this gusset with narrow seam between the curved edges of the two side pieces of lining. Sew together the two strips of velveteen gusset, then shirr the two long ends so that gusset will fit between the curved edges of the side pieces of velveteen. Sew gusset in place with narrow seam. Sew crocheted pieces onto sides of velveteen cozy, then slip lining inside of velveteen, turn bottom edges of both pieces up slightly and sew together. Tack side edges of velveteen gusset to seams of lining.