Striped Strawberry Tea Cosy Project

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm, US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Garter , Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Learn how to knit a striped tea cosy with this easy-to-follow knitting pattern.

Are you a fan of a cup of tea? This fun, stripy teacosy might just be your new best friend. Adorned with delightfully British strawberries, this little knit is perfect to take with you on a weekend camping trip or for a sunny afternoon tea party.

What do I need?

Yarn: Stylecraft Life DK, shade 2305 Cream, shade 2357 Aqua, shade 2301 Rose, shade 2300 White, shade 2306 Cardinal, shade 2311 Fern, shade 2394 Daffodil, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 3mm, 3.5mm
Sewing needle and thread

Sizing

Height: 19cm, to fit a standard enamel teapot
Diameter: 36cm

Top knit tips

This project is great for busting that stash – try using odds and ends of your favourite colours to really personalise your teacosy.

The picot edging on this project will help to prevent the base of the teacosy Panels from curling, as well as adding a pretty finishing touch. To create the picot effect, this pattern asks you to fold the edging at Row 5 and stitch in place on the wrong-side of the teacosy, but if sewing-up is your least favourite part of making up, don't worry! Insert your RH needle into the first stitch on the cast- on row and then into the first stitch on Row 6. Work these two stitches together. Repeat for the remaining stitches.

Meet the designer

Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make this knitted heart wreath? You can view more of Nicola's designs here.

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