FLORA KETTLE COZY

FREE PATTERN WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL

When I started learning to crochet more seriously, I was kind of obsessed with flowers. I just loved the way they looked and how they decorated every project so beautifully. And this design was perfect to add this kind of appliqués for a pop of color and volume.

The Flora Kettle Cozy is cute and practical, to decorate your afternoon tea time. It will also work as a cover for when the kettle is hot and you want to carry it to the kitchen table, because the metal heat will not damage surfaces or your hands.

An easy project with a fast main piece to complete, with in the round and back and forth construction. Then, simple flowers and leaves to make and enjoy adding as the colorful details on top.

A combination of basic stitches such as single crochets and double crochets. And also also some half double crochets and treble crochets here and there to shape the appliqués. Remember you can always refer to my Crocheting from Scratch video below, which covers crochet basics right from the beginning, in case you need to check it first. This way, you can move on with more confidence through more complicated crochet pieces.

Or you may even want to practice with the Oriens Mug Cozy first as well, which is even easier and faster to complete, by using single crochets only. Video is in Spanish, but you have the option to see the Closed Caption in the language of your choice, by selecting the settings icon on the video then, select Closed Caption, Automatic Translation and select your language. And you also have all written directions through my Oriens Mug Cozy post, to follow every detail step by step.

The kettle cozy includes increases and decreases to fit the basic kettle you may have at home. But it can be easily adapted in case your is different in size.

SPECIAL STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES

Invisible decrease (single crochet)
Usually used for amigurumi, where stitches need to be tighter, before adding stuffing. 
Insert the hook in the front loop of next stitch, immediately insert the hook in the front loop of next stitch, yarn over and draw through two loops on the hook, yarn over and draw through last two loops on the hook. One stitch has been decreased.

Double crochet 2 stitches together
(Yarn over, insert the hook in next stitch, yarn over and draw through the stitch, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook) twice, yarn over and draw through the three loops on the hook. One stitch has been decreased.

Double crochet join (Standing double crochet)
Used to add a new yarn in the beginning of a new round, to get a cleaner start. Make a slip ring over the hook, yarn over, insert the hook in the st, yarn over, pull through the st, (yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook) twice.

Treble Crochet (UK double treble crochet)
Yarn over twice, insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over, draw through the stitch, (yarn over, draw through two loops on the hook) twice, yarn over and draw through the last two loops on the hook.

Invisible join
It is used to get a cleaner end of round. Finish last st of the rnd, cut the yarn leaving a 4”/10 cm tail and pull the yarn through the loop. With tapestry needle, insert in the first st of the rnd. Then, insert the needle on top of the last st of the rnd, by going through the center and pulling through the WS. Pull to close and fasten off.

This video tutorial for the Flora Kettle Cozy covers all steps of the making. Video is in Spanish, but you have the option to see the Closed Caption in the language of your choice, by selecting the settings icon on the video then, select Closed Caption, Automatic Translation and select your language. And you also have all written directions (below this same post), to follow every detail step by step.

If you want the formatted, ad free, 10 page PDF document (with written instructions and also including more than 50 images in photo tutorials) of the Flora Kettle Cozy, this is available in my pattern stores (Ravelry, Etsy, Lovecrochet) for USD $3.60.

DK weight yarn was the choice for this project to make it look cozy indeed but not super heavy, enough to cover from the heat.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

• Two 50 gr / 1.76 oz (140 m / 153 yds) skeins of DK weight Scheepjes Softfun (60% cotton, 40% acrylic) yarn in CREAM 2426
• One 50 gr / 1.76 oz (140 m / 153 yds) skeins of DK weight Scheepjes Softfun (60% cotton, 40% acrylic) yarn in BRIGHT TURQUOISE 2423
• One 50 gr / 1.76 oz (140 m / 153 yds) skeins of DK weight Scheepjes Softfun Denim (60% cotton, 40% acrylic) yarn in GREEN 506
• 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Two 0.7” / 1.8 cm buttons in CREAM
• Regular sewing thread in CREAM
• Pins
• Yarn needle
• Sewing needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

FINISHED SIZE

Bottom diameter
7.7” / 19.5 cm
Height
6.1” / 15.5 cm

GAUGE
Double crochet, back and forth
16 sts and 10 rows= 4”/10 cm

SKILL LEVEL

Easy: This design includes basic crochet stitches, simple increases and decreases, shaping and finishing techniques.

STITCH GUIDE

• R: row
• Rnd: round
• Ch: chain
• St(s): stitch(es)
• Sl st: slip stitch
• Sc: single crochet
• Hdc: half double crochet
• Dc: double crochet
• Tr: treble crochet
• Dec: decrease
• Tog: together
• Rep: repeat
• Sp: space
• Beg: beginning
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side

 NOTES 

• When crocheting in the round, in a spiral, with sc, place a marker in first st of the Rnd and move up with every Rnd as work progresses.
• When crocheting back and forth, with dc, ch 3 to begin every R, these 3 ch replace the first dc.
• When crocheting in the round, in closed rounds, with sc, ch 1 to begin every Rnd, this ch does not count as first sc.
• When crocheting in the round, in closed rounds, with sc, place a marker in first st of the Rnd and move up with every Rnd as work progresses.
• Before making final seams to add the flowers and leaves, pin to the teapot cozy, to keep in place while sewing.

KETTLE COZY
Crocheted in the round, in a spiral and back and forth, starting from the bottom. With CREAM make a slip ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc inside the ring= 6 sts

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around= 12 sts

Rnd 3: (Sc 1, 2 sc in next st) rep ( ) 6 times= 18 sts

Rnd 4: Sc 1, (2 sc in next st, sc 2) rep ( ) 5 times, 2 sc in next st, sc 1= 24 sts

Rnd 5: (Sc 3, 2 sc in next st) rep ( ) 6 times= 30 sts
Rnd 6: Sc 2, (2 sc in next st, sc 4) rep ( ) 5 times, 2 sc in next st, sc 2= 36 sts
Rnd 7: (Sc 5, 2 sc in next st) rep ( ) 6 times= 42 sts
Rnd 8: Sc 3, (2 sc in next st, sc 6) rep ( ) 5 times, 2 sc in next st, sc 3= 48 sts
Rnd 9: (Sc 7, 2 sc in next st) rep ( ) 6 times= 54 sts
Rnd 10: Sc 4, (2 sc in next st, sc 8) rep ( ) 5 times, 2 sc in next st, sc 4= 60 sts
Rnd 11: (Sc 9, 2 sc in next st) rep ( ) 6 times= 66 sts
Rnd 12: Sc 5, (2 sc in next st, sc 10) rep ( ) 5 times, 2 sc in next st, sc 5= 72 sts
Rnd 13: (Sc 11, 2 sc in next st) rep ( ) 6 times= 78 sts
Rnd 14: Sc 6, (2 sc in next st, sc 12) rep ( ) 5 times, 2 sc in next st, sc 6= 84 sts
Rnd 15: (Sc 13, 2 sc in next st) rep ( ) 6 times= 90 sts
Rnd 16: Sc 7, (2 sc in next st, sc 14) rep ( ) 5 times, 2 sc in next st, sc 7= 96 sts
Rnd 17: (Sc 15, 2 sc in next st) rep ( ) 6 times= 102 sts
Rnd 18: Sc 8, (2 sc in next st, sc 16) rep ( ) 5 times, 2 sc in next st, sc 8= 108 sts
Rnd 19: (Sc 17, 2 sc in next st) rep ( ) 6 times= 114 sts

Rnds 20-27: Sc 114= 114 sts.

Rnd 28: (Sc 17, dec 1) rep ( ) 6 times= 108 sts
Rnd 29: Sc 108= 108 sts.
Rnd 30: (Sc 7, dec 1) rep ( ) 12 times= 96 sts
Rnds 31-32: Sc 96= 96 sts.
Rnd 33: Sc 3, (dec 1, sc 6) rep ( ) 11 times, dec 1, sc 3= 84 sts
Rnds 34-35: Sc 84= 84 sts.
Sl st in next st.

To shape the first flap, continue working back and forth.
R36 (RS): Ch 3, dc 2 sts tog, dc 36, dc 2 sts tog, dc 1, turn= 40 sts (42 sts will remain uncrocheted)

R37: Ch 3, dc 2 sts tog, dc 34, dc 2 sts tog, dc 1, turn= 38 sts

R38: Ch 3, dc 2 sts tog, dc 32, dc 2 sts tog, dc 1, turn= 36 sts
R39: Ch 3, dc 2 sts tog, dc 30, dc 2 sts tog, dc 1, turn= 34 sts
R40: Ch 3, dc 2 sts tog, dc 28, dc 2 sts tog, dc 1, turn= 32 sts
R41: Ch 3, dc 2 sts tog, dc 26, dc 2 sts tog, dc 1, turn= 30 sts
R42: Ch 3, dc 2 sts tog, dc 24, dc 2 sts tog, dc 1, turn= 28 sts
R43: Ch 3, dc 2 sts tog, dc 22, dc 2 sts tog, dc 1= 26 sts

Fasten off and weave in all ends.
To shape the second flap, continue working back and forth, by working over the sts that were left unworked on R36 of the first flap. On the RS, starting one st after last dc of R36 of first flap.
R36 (RS): Dc join, dc 2 sts tog, dc 36, dc 2 sts tog, dc 1, turn= 40 sts

R37-43: Rep R37-43 of first flap

Do not fasten off. Continue working in the round, over the edge of the flaps. Turn the work to start on the RS.
Rnd 44: Ch 1, sc 1, dec 1, sc 20, dec 1, sc 1, continue working over the side of the flap and sc 16, continue working over the side of the first flap and sc 16, then continue over the top edge of the first flap and sc 1, dec 1, sc 20, dec 1, sc 1, continue working over the side of the flap and sc 16, continue working over the side of the second flap and sc 16, close with invisible join in the 1st sc of the Rnd= 112 sts
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

FLOWER (Make 10)
Crocheted in the round, in closed rounds, starting from the center. With TURQUOISE, make a slip ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 10 sc inside the ring, sl st in first sc= 10 sts
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc 2, ch 3) rep ( ) 5 times, sl st in first sc= 10 sc and 5 ch-3 sp
Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc 2, (dc 1, tr 2, dc 1) in ch-3 sp] rep [ ] 5 times, close with invisible join in the first sc of the Rnd= 10 sc and 5 petals of 2 dc and 2 tr
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in beginning tail.

LEAVES (Make 16)
Crocheted in the round, in one round, starting from the bottom end. With GREEN, ch 10.
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from the hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 4, hdc 1, sc 1, 3 sc in next ch, continue on the opposite side of the foundation ch, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 4, hdc 1, sc 1, close with invisible join in the first sc of the Rnd= 7 sc, 4 hdc and 8 dc
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in beginning tail.

FINISHING
SEWING THE BUTTONS TO THE KETTLE COZY
With regular sewing needle and thread, join each button to each flap, on the RS, to R43 and 5 sts from the right edge.

JOINING THE FLOWERS AND LEAVES TO THE KETTLE COZY
With tapestry needle, sew 8 leaves and 5 flowers to one of the flaps, on the RS, from R36 upwards. Rep for the other flap.

And you have completed your Flora Kettle Cozy. Now you just have to fit in your kettle, button up and see how it will give a lovely touch to your kitchen and wow your tea time guests.

An easy crochet project to make and enjoy. Share your version with me, use #florakettlecozy to see your creation or just tag me as @chabepatterns on my Instagram.

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