Fiber Trends design by Amelia Carlson - adapted from a design in British Tea Cosies, a limited release, by Amelia Carlson. Sizes: To fit 2 (4, 6) cup tea pots. Yarn Requirements: 100 (140, 175) yards, (91 (128, 160) meters) of worsted weight yarn. Use a firm, smooth yarn that will allow the texture of the cables to be highlighted. Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge. Two double pointed needles in the same size. Gauge: 20 sts = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. 32 sts = 4" (10 cm) in pattern stitch.