Knitted Tea Cosy

Knitted tea cosies are not just your regular kitchen accessory; they're like a warm hug for your teapot! Picture this: a charming, handcrafted cover that keeps your tea piping hot while adding a touch of coziness to your tea time ritual. With their intricate patterns and vibrant colors, knitted tea cosies are not only functional but also a delightful decorative element in any kitchen. They make a lovely gift for tea lovers or an excellent way to treat yourself to a little dose of whimsy during your daily tea breaks. So, why settle for a plain old teapot when you can dress it up in a knitted tea cosy and add some warmth and charm to your tea-making experience!

Fits a one cup teacup

5 mm needles

Approx 25 g of oddments of Dk yarn

Use 2 strands together and join in new colours as progress keeping joins on wrong side of work

Ribbon

Make 2 pieces

With 2 strands of yarn cast on 29 stitches

Row 1: k1, p1 to end

Row 2: p1, k1 to end

Row 3: knit

Row 4: knit

Repeat these 4 rows for 11 cm

Next row : knit 1 * y f d knit 2 together, repeat from * to end

Next row : knit

knit 4 rows

Cast off

Sew side seams leaving space for handle and spout

Thread ribbon through eyelet holes and tie a bow