This a pattern for a stranded colourwork tea cosy worked from the bottom up and in the round.

This pattern features in Issue 87 of Knit Now, which is on sale from 19th April in supermarkets, newsagents and craft stores across the UK. Find your nearest UK stockist here. Copies can also be ordered from MoreMags or if you prefer, digital editions are available via PocketMags.

Included in the downloaded pattern is a brief note about lining with fabric, which will stabilize your cosy and keep the heat in longer!

yarn:
British Blue Wool by, Erika Knight
DK; 100% Bluefaced Leicester
60yds (55m) / 25 grams
approx. yarn amounts:
MC - 3 (4, 5, 5) balls in 109 Steve
CC1 - 2 (3, 5, 5) balls in 100 Milk
CC2 - 1 (2, 2, 2) balls in 112 Dance
needles:
2.75mm (us no 5) circular, 24in/60cm
2.75mm (us no 5) DPNs
gauge:
30 sts x 33 rounds = 4in/10 cm, stranded colourwork stockinette
approximate size:
2 cup - 8in/20 (h) x 10.5in/26.5 (l) cm
4 cup - 8.5in/21.5 x 11.5in/29 cm
6 cup - 9.5in/24 x 12in/30.5 cm
8 cup - 9.5in/24 x 14in/35.5 cm
additional tools:
needle to weave in ends, st markers (2)
if you choose to line your cosy - approx. .5yrd/.5m cotton, wool, or flannel fabric

Originally designed for Knit Now magazine, the pattern is now available as a ravelry download.