Pattern #1:
Supplies:
Less than 1 Ball of Yarn. I used something I had lying around the house, it's maybe a 4. Not super thick. (although after making the second one with red heart, I totally recommend that)
Size I Crochet Hook
4 ButtonsNeedle
This pattern is for my "classic" Bodum French press. It is a tall and skinny 8 cup. I think 8.5" tall with a 13.5" circumference. If your French Press measures 7.25" with a 15" circumference, this pattern is not for you. That pattern is below :)
Abbreviations:
Ch - Chain
DC - Double CrochetSC - Single Crochet
Instructions:
Row 1: Work 24 Foundation Double Crochet (or however many it takes to get a width of 6.5").
Rows 2 - 28: DC in loop below the top of the stitch. I skipped the first stitch and used the chain (from the row before) as the last stitch, to create an even line. If you just DC in each stitch across, it will have a minor ridge on the sides, I think. I did 28 rows, but just continue until you reach approximately 12". *
Rows 29 - 34: SC in each stitch across, like normal. This gives you a flat surface for sewing your buttons onto.
Sew your buttons onto the edge. I placed mine so that I would have one button above and below the handle, and 2 in the middle. This meant 1 button almost at the top, one at the bottom, and the others at 2.5" and 4.5", measured from the top. This was the hardest part of the pattern, as the yarn needle does not fit into the button holes, but I know you will find a way to make it work.
*[This video was my inspiration for the stitch (just the brim of the hat) and it should explain how to do it, she also demonstrates the foundation chain.]
Pattern #2:
This second pattern is for a shorter and fatter French Press, measuring 7.25" with a 15" circumference. This is this size press that my parents have. You are pretty much doing the same thing as the first pattern, just a little different dimensions. The final size of your cozy will be 7" by 16".
Supplies:
Less than 1 Ball of Yarn.I used Red Heart Super Saver.
Size K Crochet Hook
4 ButtonsNeedle & Embroidery Floss (to fit in buttons)
Abbreviations:
Ch - Chain
DC - Double Crochet
SC - Single Crochet
SCdec - Decrease SC (you will be crocheting 2 stitches into 1. Insert hook into stitch, yo, pull through, insert into second stitch, yo, pull through, yo, pull through all 3 loops)
Instructions:
Row 1: Work 20 Foundation Double Crochet (or however many it takes to get a width of 7").
Rows 2 - 31: DC in loop below the top of the stitch. I skipped the first stitch and used the chain (from the row before) as the last stitch, to create an even line. If you just DC in each stitch across, it will have a minor ridge on the sides, I think. I did 30 rows, but just continue until you reach approximately 16". *
Row 32: You will now be working in the stitch (like normal), not the loop below. SCdec, 16 SC, SCdec. You now have 18 SC.
Rows 33 - 36: SC in each stitch across, like normal. This gives you a flat surface for sewing your buttons onto.
Sew your buttons onto the edge. I placed mine so that I would have one button above and below the handle, and 2 in the middle. This time (the second time I did this), I used embroidery floss and a regular needle, so it would fit through the button. It was much easier this time around!
*[This video was my inspiration for the stitch (just the brim of the hat) and it should explain how to do it, she also demonstrates the foundation chain.]
Please let me know if you make this pattern, and if you encouter any errors. And please send me pictures of your final products, so I can post them on the blog!
