06 December 2012

Keeping it Real: Chemex Cozy from Felted Wool Sweater


Someone I love loves a Chemex  {a naked, chilly Chemex} to make his morning coffee. But in San Francisco, where it is always un peu chilly, one must take steps to keep one's coffee warm, non?

So the perfect Christmas gift for him, {using that which I already have around the house, kind of a thing this Christmas}, is a Chemex cozy. I am going to felt an old sweater and make the cutest little jacket for this glass Chemex that you ever did see!







What do you think? that's an old brown and white (from the 70's actually!) herringbone sweater, and I'll line it with the groovy brown/turquoise remnant....don't laugh, I'm really going to make this :) !   Now where is that old leather cording, and some cool beads?

When it's done I'll put up a picture here.. 



have a great day!   Kit




8 comments:

  1. I shall look forward to seeing this!

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    1. They Tricia just a lovely little project for my SIL... will let you know...have a tea for me!

      xo

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  2. Oh my, as a gal who loves a good tea cozy I look forward to seeing this creation. I have made a cozy for my French Press but a Chemex Cozy is something new for sure!

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    1. Hi Suzanne, I found patterns for knitted ones all over the internet and already made ones on etsy... but I'd love to use this old sweater and see what I can come up with... have a tea for me, too!! 'tis the season for pots of tea!

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  3. Can't wait to see! Where did you learn to felt, I hear its' a great way to puncture fingers!! Pam

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    1. HI Pam... I'm learning as I go.. but the felting part is really just washing it in hot hot water and drying in dryer... nothing too fancy.. don't like the idea of puncturing fingers one bit! stay tuned.. thanks for stopping... Kit

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  4. Kit I am excited to see it! I have wanted a chemex for awhile and am sure it will need a cozy!

    2012 Artists Series,
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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    1. Hi Karen! stay tuned, my son in law loves his Chemex so much... and it's fun to look at too.. off to see what's up with your artists series!

      xo Kit

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I would love to hear what you think! merci!

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