Knit Jo Allport’s colourful French press cover for a coffee-loving friend

This pattern from Jo Allport is perfect for knitters looking to practise their Fair Isle technique, combining simple stitches with colourful patterning. The cosy is worked back and forth on straight needles and features a snug fit to keep your coffee warm while adding a pop of style to your kitchen. If you’re new to stranded colourwork, worry not, there’s no shaping at all so you can focus entirely on the technique.

Double-pointed needles are used for i-cord only