Tea Cozy for Pint-size Teapot

See my crocheted tea cozy?  I have been needing a small cozy for my pint-size teapot.  This was fast and easy to crochet, and I love the result.  The cozy was worked sideways with a half double crochet rib stitch pattern, Stitches used:  chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), slip stitch (sl st).  Gauge would be approximately 4 sc = 1"
16 hdc = 4", using Size H crochet hook, and worsted weight yarn.  This is what I used, but size can vary depending on your adjustments.

Note:  Ch 2 at beginning of hdc rows counts as a stitch.

Tea Cozy
Ch 26
Row 1:  Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across (25 sc)
Row 2:  Ch 2, turn, sc in back loop only (BLO) of first 5 sc, hdc in BLO of next 20 sc (25 sts)
Row 3:  Ch 2, turn, hdc in BLO of first 20 hdc, sc in BLO of next 5 sc (25 sts)
Row 4:  Ch 2, turn, sc in BLO of first 5 sc, hdc in BLO of next 20 hdc (25 sts)

Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until piece measures *half way around teapot; fasten off; this is Side 1 of the cozy.  Make Side 2, following same instructions as Side 1.  Place Side 1 and Side 2 together, wrong sides facing, and join sides together at top and bottom of each side, leaving openings for the teapot spout and handle.  Make a crochet chain or knit an I-cord, to create a drawstring for the top of the cozy.  Weave finished drawstring through row, at 5th sc from edge.  Gather top of cozy and tie into a bow.

*Measure piece against your teapot for a good custom fit.