Knit yourself a quick and easy Cafetiere Cosy with this simple pattern. Perfect if you are just getting started with aran cables. Try this for a quick guide to cable work!
(designed by Rachel Meek Sept. 2021)
Tension 10 stitches to approx. 5cms (2ins)
Measurements 4ins wide, 12ins long.
Materials
Pair 5.5mm (UK 5) needles
Cable needle
2 buttons
Crochet hook
Abbreviations
K. knit; P. purl; Sts stitches
CB4 Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, k2, k2 from cable needle
CF4 Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, k2, k2 from cable needle
Instructions
Cast on 20 sts.
Row 1 k.1, p.1, k.1, p.3, k.8, p.3, k.1, p.1, k.1
Row 2 p.1, k.1, p.1, k.3, p8., k.3, p.1, k.1, p.1
Row 3 p.1, k.1, p.1, k.1, p.2, CB4, CF4, p.2, k.1, p.1, k.1, p.1
Row 4 k.1, p.1, k.1, p.1, k.2, p.8, k.2, p.1, k.1, p.1, k.1
These 4 rows form the pattern. Repeat another 15 times.
Cast off in pattern.
Work single chain using crochet hook sufficient to make three button loops; attach at top, middle and bottom of Cafetiere Cosy. Sew on buttons to fasten.